Contemporary French interiors suit a French mood…
Salon Style
The pleasures of hanging art salon-style. (And how to do it.)
Hugo Boss. Lessons. Simplicity Rocks!
Last night I was thumbing through luscious, luxurious tomes of Spring fashions. First Elle, then Vogue. I lingered over the ads, enjoying my aspirational pleasures, and bemoaning that nothing would be suitable for my lifestyle – whatever that is, which is another discussion entirely. Oh, the delectable photographs of fanciful fabrics and colors, singing out […]
Do Contradictions Confuse You?
Contradictions… The spice of life.
The FAT Issue
In 1978, a book hit the market that continues to be discussed from time to time, and I wish we were discussing it more often. “Fat Is a Feminist Issue” was written by Susie Orbach, and it’s still relevant today. Possibly, more than ever. My mother was obese, which is defined as 20% over normal […]
Little Women
Women and power. Women and style. Women and shoes.
Shedding
Getting rid of “stuff” ain’t easy!
Confidence (Our Secret Weapon)
Perhaps our most important asset. French women know it, and show it.
Fashion Flair the French Way: Lesson 2 (The Perfect Perfume)
When personal style is not complete without… perfume!
Fashion Flair the French Way: Lesson 1 (Find Your Style)
A touch of Saturday sizzle? A peek at French chic? In my Introduction to French Fashion Flair, I already fessed up – I’m only an on again off again fashionista, but I do love my opportunities to cruise and schmooze with friends as they adjust their wardrobes, their accessories, and even their interiors. As for […]