Words and retro style are my passions. When not writing I love inspiration hunting in second-hand shops.
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Tuck it in a la Lou Doillon, or leave it unbuttoned like Jane Birkin: a simple shirt is an effortless style staple for women around the globe. Seeing you from sartorial and sophisticated to comfy and casual, the perfect shirt is a timeless wardrobe essential that needn’t be restricted to work wear. To prove its […]
Versatile, practical and effortlessly chic, skinny jeans have become a pillar of every wardrobe. Whether cropped and coloured (a la Inès de la Fressange,) or worn with that famous Emmanuelle Alt front tuck, this style staple will see you from the school run to a night out.
French fashionistas are famed for their effortless style and cool, calm and collected approach to dressing. Their secret? Knowing how to build a capsule wardrobe with classic, versatile items.
Colourful, rich and full of Mediterranean flavour, Ratatouille is perfect warm-weather comfort food, as well as being something healthy that the whole family enjoy.
Rich, super-silky and oh-so-French, Pots de Crème may sound fancy, but they’re surprisingly simple to make and so delicious – the perfect kids’ baking recipe!
Hailing from Nice, Salade Niçoise is full of fresh ingredients, bold, contrasting colours, and a rustic saltiness.
Ever wondered how the French always look so chic? We surveyed over 300 French fashionistas to find out how to create a capsule wardrobe and discovered their five secret weapons:
According to French fashionistas, the key to effortless French style is creating a capsule wardrobe, with five staple items forming the backbone of multiple outfits:
The French are famous for their cool, calm and collected style, and when it comes to deciding on the day’s outfit, they’re unflappable. What’s their secret? They have incredibly workable wardrobes, filled with classic, capsule items that they re-style over and over again.
Worn barefoot and sans accessories a la Jane Birkin, or paired with killer heels and a sleek chignon, the summer dress can take you from whimsical beach-beauty to professional city-dweller. Transcending trend, the summer dress is a wardrobe staple for French women, renowned for their love of fuss-free fashion. Our fashion friends have styled our […]