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nereida262
POSTED: Mon, 05/25/2009 - 4:15pm
basic parisienne wardrobe
I' ve read Mireille 's wonderful books and all her style advices but i would like to know wich are the basic pieces of a parisienne wardrobe. It famous that french woman prefer quality above quantity but i would like to know witch are this quality items for winter/autumm and spring/summer. And whicn quality brands are, i mean not YSL or chanel (if i could...jajajajaja) but another great options not so high prices... I have a book by antoine dariaux so great about this but i think her point of view it's a little old fashioned. kisses from spainMIREILLE'S CALENDAR
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Jenny la Guerla...
POSTED: Mon, 05/14/2012 - 9:11pm
for nereida262
Like most Frenchwomen, I buy all my basics from department stores, ones which I know will offer quality at a reasonable price. THEN, I accessorise my moderately-priced staples with the very best accessories I can afford. For example, I will team a Marks and Spencer cashmere sweater with a fabulous Hermès silk square, or my little black dress (often from the same source) with a rope of cultured pearls with a gold clasp, and some simple pearl stud earrings, sheer black tights, and the highest black patent leather shoes I can wear for several hours without collapsing!!! Oh, and always a soupcon of a truly gorgeous perfume. Good accessories will make the simplest clothes look like haute couture. For my money, the basics should be the LBD, a crisp white shirt, a black jacket and straight skirt, a good (perhaps crêpe) pair of palazzo pants, a few cashmere sweaters (or at least one in a neutral colour such as black or grey) to be replaced by a few well-made t-shirts for summer, a good pair of jeans, a breton top, and, ideally, both a trench coat and a warmer woollen one. A good pair of boots, and some comfortable ballet flats will complete your basic shoe wardrobe along with the heels I mentioned. Then come the accessories. You can start with just a good leather day bag (Longchamp is my favourite) and an evening clutch. Plain leather gloves are a bonus, especially if, heaven forbid you should chip a nail(!!). These are my "foundation" pieces. The fun lies in adding just one or two trendier items each season (but since they won't need to last, they can be bought from outlets such as H&M.) Hope these ideas help a bit. Bisous, Jenny, xAngelaR
POSTED: Mon, 04/23/2012 - 12:10pm
Great Site!
I stumbled across this website on french women and their style. http://www.frenchfriends.info/culture/french-woman-style-secretsnorklee
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 10:40pm
I agree!
It is a great site. Thanks for sharing.Kelly11
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 9:13pm
Fab!
Thanks for sharing!Kelly11
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 9:14pm
Oops sorry
Didn't think it was workingKelly11
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 9:13pm
Fab!
Thanks for sharing!Kelly11
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 9:13pm
Fab!
Thanks for sharing!Kelly11
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 9:13pm
Fab!
Thanks for sharing!KATHYH
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 6:13pm
French site.....
Great site, I am still reading but wanted to say hello Angela and thank you for this site and for waking up a new thread. Kathymtnfamillede6
POSTED: Fri, 04/27/2012 - 3:48pm
Thank you for sharing! Looks
Thank you for sharing! Looks nice!Robbyn
POSTED: Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:52am
hi jean....
i tried to find you on facebook, but there are a bunch of jean braggs. is there another group for this on facebook? thanks, robbyn, xo, :)Vintage1944
POSTED: Thu, 11/10/2011 - 8:30am
Hi Robbyn
I am the one with the poppy(bright red)avatar.I live in Ottawa ,Canada.Send me a friend notice.I am on French Essence and FWDGF on Facebook.I'll watch out for you.OXOFarrah27
POSTED: Sat, 11/05/2011 - 4:09pm
Confidence
I agree with who commented that the French women may not be any more beautiful than the rest of the world. I do believe they have confidence in themselves. They work very hard on their appearance and wear beautiful lingerie under all of their clothing. Most are thin as well so that gives confidence. When a woman holds her head up high (wrapped with an Hermes scarf), walks in high heels, and feels good about herself it gives them more confidence, which most men find attractive.jas
POSTED: Sat, 11/12/2011 - 8:26am
liked this Farrah
Your simple, basic way of saying these words Farrah speaks to me. Being beautiful is a discipline, just like anything else. What we want to achieve takes work. I'm very grateful to everyone here and this site as my looks have changed so much in the 2 years I have been on this site. Ok...still more work and this winter...I plan on more transformation...stayed tuned. JasFarrah27
POSTED: Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:40pm
Good luck!
Jas, you and I both will be working hard this winter! I'm so glad that you have had a big change, and I hope it's for the better. Keep it up! I'm right there with you.Robbyn
POSTED: Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:32am
OH YES....
I agree totally on this. French women most definitely do work hard on the way they look. we all should try to look our best. as you said, if we feel good about ourselves, we feel more confident, and men find confident women very attractive!Vintage1944
POSTED: Sat, 10/29/2011 - 9:47pm
Sunday at the Ritz(Montreal)
Mes soeurs,shall we meet sometime after onep.m?I will be out in the morning.And do we want to meet here or on Facebook?OXOMarilyn
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 10:40am
Problem
I now have a time difference problem as we put our clocks back last night so what does that make 1pm with you over here?Vintage1944
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 2:29pm
Huff Puff
Just arrived at the Ritz...running late.Sorry to keep you waiting.What shall we discuss?It must be around 7:30 p.m. your time.OXOMarilyn
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:28pm
Missed you
I was there on FB and left messages but missed you. We must try again. Desolate.Vintage1944
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 4:54pm
Oh rats!
Desole,moi aussi.OXOMarilyn
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 10:39am
Problem
I now have a time difference problem as we put our clocks back last night so what does that make 1pm with you over here?cwlorente
POSTED: Tue, 10/18/2011 - 10:24am
Cafe-sitting
I spent a week in Paris last month. What I observed from hours of walking and cafe-sitting: More than once I would see a French woman dressed in what I would call a nondescript (but nice, not cheap) outfit, until I noticed her unique glasses or trendy haircut and almost always, her stylish shoes or boots. It _is_ all about the accessories that pull it all together and make a statement.Kelly11
POSTED: Sat, 10/29/2011 - 9:01pm
My two cents
For those of us in the midwest of the US we have a very long way to go compared to our sisters on the coast. I find this forum so necessary. I stuggle with my own style as most of my friends are in sweat pants every night. Our culture celebrates the true American way, youth and money. those of us aging will be tossed aside for younger women, and we sort of do it to ourselves...we dress sloppily and let our selves go as we care for our families. I wish I could join you on skype. I can on facebook.Vintage1944
POSTED: Sat, 10/29/2011 - 9:43pm
Hi Kelly
Welcome!Please do join us on Facebook.Know that you have a group of "French"sisters who understand your feelings and thoughts.Stick with your own style.People will see and perhaps be inspired.When my sister and I were in Des Moines last March,we went to have pedicures done.We both noticed that women came in for various things,pedicure,eyebrow tinting,waxing,really taking time to be attractive and they would be wearing the most unfeminine,unattractive clothes.Join us on Sunday please.I will be later than 1p.m.I will take you on a virtual tour and Tea at the Ritz in Montreal and we can chat too.OXO JeanKelly11
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 9:20pm
Facebook
Vintage are you on the FWDGF facebook page or another one?Kelly11
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 9:20pm
Facebook
Vintage are you on the FWDGF facebook page or another one?Vintage1944
POSTED: Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:25pm
Hi Kelly
I am on both but usually use my Facebook page,as Jean Bragg.Send me a Friend request and we can chat.JeanNaja
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 9:38am
Hey, Jean!
Will it be on FB after all? Not Skype?Vintage1944
POSTED: Sun, 10/30/2011 - 2:35pm
Skype
Haven't sorted the Skype thing.The time differences really messes us up,as well.We MUST find a way to meet,for real.OXO