Podcasts about fressange

durée : 00:07:28 - Info médias - La comédienne, fille d'Inès de la Fressange, incarne l'écrivaine française dans "La rebelle : les aventures de la jeune George Sand", une mini-série en quatre épisodes.

Dopo un breve commento delle notizie di giornata insieme a Marianna Aprile (giornalista, scrittrice, conduttrice per radio e TV), parliamo di politica estera, politica interna, manovra ed economia europea con Giulio Tremonti, Presidente della Commissione affari esteri della Camera dei Deputati, già Ministro dell’Economia e delle Finanze.Subito dopo, la politica interna e internazionale viene analizzata con un ospite speciale: Romano Prodi, più volte Presidente del Consiglio e della Commissione Europea. Il suo ultimo libro, scritto insieme all’editorialista di Repubblica Massimo Giannini, si intitola “Il dovere della speranza” (Rizzoli, 2024). Erri De Luca (poeta, scrittore, traduttore) ospite per un'intervista a tutto tondo a partire dal suo ultimo libro “L’età della sperimentazione” (Feltrinelli, 2024), scritto insieme alla scrittrice e icona della moda Ines de la Fressange, in cui vengono affrontati delicati temi come l’invecchiamento del corpo e le opportunità offerte dalla terza età. In chiusura, la musica e lo spettacolo a partire dalle polemiche sull’esclusione di Tony Effe dal Capodanno romano. Rap, censura e artisti emergenti con Simonetta Sciandivasci, giornalista della redazione cultura del quotidiano La Stampa e scrittrice.

Pour ce premier opus de rétro Chiffon, je vous invite à écouter ou ré...écouter un chineur, illustrateur, réalisateur, collectionneur, aquarelliste, auteur et aventurier. Marin Montagut est devenu le « chineur » le plus glam de Paris. Après avoir grandi dans le sud de la France du côté de Toulouse, il est parti étudier dans la prestigieuse Saint Martins School de Londres où il a pu tout expérimenter « en matière de style ».Aujourd'hui, il a choisi de s'installer à Paris, car il adore cette ville et les Parisiennes qui ont toutes « un style intemporel ».Au cours de cette interview, Marin nous parle des femmes qui ont marqué son enfance (sa maman et sa grand mère), de sa passion pour la chine et les vieux objets.Bref, Marin est l'incarnation du cool. Il ne se prend pas du tout la tête pour s'habiller le matin car il a trouvé son uniforme à bas de vestes de bleu de travail, de vieux godillots, de tee-shirt blancs et de jean vintage 501.Il nous avoue au cours de l'interview qu'il préfère la déco à la mode., car, cette dernière est pour lui, « un uniforme de la vie quotidienne ».Marin aime la couleur marine (et le vert en déco), les godillots bien patinés avec le temps, le chanvre, la fleur d'oranger et les sacs de week end. S'il était une femme, ce serait Inès de la Fressange. Sa définition de l'élégance ? «Etre simple et rester soi-même ».Quoi de plus simple ?Pour découvrir l'univers de Marin https://www.marinmontagut.com.Et sa boutique 48 Rue Madame, 75006 Paris Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Designer, bestselling author and Roger Vivier Ambassador Inès de la Fressange is one of the most famous French supermodels of all time. She's worked with Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent and even signed an exclusive contract with Chanel in the 1980s. She's co-authored multiple books on French home design, the art of happiness and Parisian style (including the New York Times Bestseller Parisian Chic). She's also created her own fashion brand, and her final collection with UNIQLO celebrating effortless Parisian style was just released. In this episode, Inès sits down with Melissa to share stories from the runway, what she learned from Karl Lagerfield, her thoughts on aging gracefully, her Paris recommendations and the essentials of French style. And on this week's Indagare Insight, Melissa reveals her latest restaurant discoveries from her recent scouting trip to Paris.Learn more about Inès on her website: en.inesdelafressange.frVisit Inès' boutique in Paris located on the Left Bank at 24 rue de GrenelleFollow Inès on Instagram: instagram.com/inesdelafressangeofficialTo join our special Insider Journey to Paris with Art Historian Page Knox this May, visit indagare.com/journeys/french-impressionism-with-page-knox. This art-focused trip will take you to see many of the special places Ines talked about today from neighborhoods like Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés to a private tour of the Musée d'Orsay's new exhibition, Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism.To join our special Insider Journey with Melissa to Paris this November, visit indagare.com/journeys/paris-fashion-november-2024. Melissa will lead you through the world's fashion capital as you connect with fashion designers and influencers at private receptions and legendary French fashion houses.Follow Indagare:Website: Indagare.comInstagram: instagram.com/indagaretravelYoutube: youtube.com/indagaretravelFollow Melissa on Instagram: instagram.com/indagarefounder

Une certaine idée de la "mode"Colette Maciet a travaillé comme couturière auprès des plus grands créateurs : Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Saint-Laurent, Givenchy, Galliano.... Un parcours singulier qu'elle raconte dans un livre « Haute couture » publié aux éditions Michel Lafon. Dans ce récit, elle nous entraîne dans l'envers du décor : celui des ateliers et de celles qu'on appelle communément « les petites mains »...Née en 1946 en Normandie à Quettreville-sur-Sienne, issue d'un milieu modeste, elle arrête l'école à 14 ans avec le certificat d'étude en poche, et sa mère lui demande alors de choisir entre la couture et la coiffure. Elle choisira la couture et entre chez Chanel au 31 rue Cambon en septembre 1960 comme apprentie : un épisode savoureux de l'ouvrage. Elle gravit le grand escalier mythique, intimidée, et quand elle ouvre la porte de l'atelier elle a un choc : elles sont toutes si vieilles, écrit-elle...Elle doit aussi utiliser le téléphone mais ne sait pas s'en servir...Elle est également très intimidée par Coco Chanel qui n'était pas toujours commode.Ce sera le début d'une longue passion. Elle raconte la hiérarchie d'un atelier de haute couture et sa volonté de gravir les échelons pour devenir « première main ».  Tout est en effet hiérarchisé dans un atelier : apprentis, seconde main qualifiée, première main débutante, première main qualifiée, seconde d'atelier, enfin première d'atelier...Le graal. Colette Maciet devient première d'atelier en 1977 chez Hanae Mori, seule Japonaise à avoir obtenu le label haute couture en France.Comme l'écrit Ines de la Fressange dans la préface, dont Colette Maciet est restée proche depuis les années Chanel: « La première d'atelier reçoit les informations du couturier. C'est l'interlocutrice principale. C'est aussi la personne qui donne à chacun son travail dans l'atelier et attribue les modèles aux différentes personnes. Il faut comprendre le souhait du couturier, avoir la sensibilité pour l'imaginer et surtout le talent pour lui donner forme et parfois aussi proposer un détail que le couturier n'avait pas vu ... ».Colette Maciet raconte « l'âge d'or » de la mode, mais aussi la période qui a suivi, moins réjouissante pour les créateurs. « Pinault et Arnault se livrent à un partage des maisons. La haute couture ne relève plus de l'art mais du coup d'éclat », écrit-elle. L'ambiance change... On sent que l'auteur avait un respect infini pour Hubert de Givenchy et se désole qu'il soit désormais considéré comme un employé et pas un créateur. Givenchy est remplacé par John Galliano. Une certaine conception de la haute couture se termine alors, estime Colette Maciet. Constat que Colette Maciet réitère avec l'arrivée d'Alexander Mc Queen. La haute couture devient du marketing mais peut-elle s'ouvre-elle à un plus grand nombre (ou en donne-t-elle l'illusion avec le développement des produits dérivés).Colette Maciet rebondit chez Saint-Laurent qui a aussi beaucoup compté pour elle. Il décide également de mettre fin à sa carrière en 2002 dans un discours poignant «Cette époque n'est plus la nôtre. La création et le marketing ne font pas bon ménage»...Le récit est piquant, truffé d'anecdotes et reste un témoignage précieux sur une période révolue où la haute couture (devenu communément la mode) habillait tout au plus250 familles.https://letraitpodcast.paris/

ESSENTIEL, le rendez-vous culture, présenté par Sandrine Sebbane. Elle reçoit Colette Maciet pour son livre « Haute couture » paru aux éditions Michel Lafon et Angie David pour son livre « La Renommée » aux éditions Léo Scheer. À propos du livre : « Haute couture ». paru aux éditions Michel Lafon Un incroyable voyage au cœur de l'âge d'or de la mode française, préfacé par Inès de la Fressange. Coco Chanel, Hanae Mori, Karl Lagerfeld, Monsieur de Givenchy, Yves Saint-Laurent, Galliano... Colette Maciet a tout simplement été l'indispensable couturière des plus grands créateurs. Petite main à quatorze ans, Première d'atelier à trente, sa vie a épousé tous les méandres et succès de la Haute Couture française. Génie et travers, faste et décadence, elle en connaît les moindres secrets. À force de talent et de travail, mais aussi parce qu'elle a osé rêver, Madame Colette s'est taillée un destin extraordinaire. Son récit est un voyage au cœur de l'âge d'or de la mode française en pleine mutation. C'est aussi celui de l'incroyable métamorphose de toute une société. À propos du livre : « La Renommée ». paru aux éditions Léo Scheer Pourquoi révéler dans un livre ce nom que, toute ma vie, je me suis évertuée à cacher ? Parce que c'est la seule chose intéressante en littérature, la seule chose qui compte, parler de ce dont on a honte. Mais c'est aussi parce que ce nom, qui était celui de mon père, ce nom, aujourd'hui, n'est plus le mien. Ce récit est là pour dire comment je me suis renommée, comment j'ai fait tomber le nom du père, ce bastion du patriarcat, en choisissant de porter celui de ma mère, jusqu'à ce que la loi m'autorise à devenir pleinement Angie David. Angie David est éditrice et écrivain. La Renommée est son sixième livre.

Écoutez la journaliste Lauren Bastide en conversation avec Violette d'Urso, autrice d'un premier roman, « Même le bruit de la nuit a changé », publié aux Éditions Flammarion en 2023. Ensemble, elles évoquent le portrait du père de la narratrice et le récit de sa disparition, ainsi que le pouvoir thérapeutique de l'écriture.En marge des Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon, le podcast « les Rencontres » met en lumière l'acte de naissance d'une écrivaine dans une série imaginée par CHANEL et Charlotte Casiraghi, ambassadrice et porte-parole de la Maison.Violette d'Urso, Même le bruit de la nuit a changé, © Flammarion, 2023. © Flammarion. Pascale Frey, Violette d'Urso à la recherche du père disparu, © 24 Heures, 2023. Marie-Laure Delorme, Comment la fille d'Inès de la Fressange, Violette d'Urso, a enquêté sur son père, mort en 2006, © Le Journal du Dimanche, 2023. Tous droits réservés. Griffin Dunne, Joan Didion : Le centre ne tiendra pas, © Didion Doc, 2017. Griffin Dunne, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold, © Didion Doc, 2017. Joan Didion, L'Année de la pensée magique, trad. Pierre Demarty © Editions Grasset & Fasquelle, 2007. Joan Didion, The Year of Magical Thinking, © Penguin Random House, 2005.

What do Kaia Gerber and Charlotte Rampling have in common? Find out by listening to this exclusive podcast! Designed for students and those contemplating a career change, this podcast delves into the world of model agency representation. Join us as Natalie Hand, the Creative Director of London's renowned boutique model agency, Viva London, shares her insights and experiences. With an impressive roster of models such as Kaia Gerber, Liya Kebede, Emily Ratajkowski, Natalia Vodianova, and notable figures like Charlotte Rampling, Juliette Binoche, and designer Ines de la Fressange, Viva London leads the way. Discover Natalie's remarkable journey from an Assistant Booker to spearheading the London chapter of Viva. Follow her path, starting in acting, living in Paris, and collaborating with esteemed photographers, stylists, fashion magazines, and creative directors from luxury fashion houses worldwide. Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the inner workings of model agencies. If your company is considering partnering with a model agency, don't miss this episode, where Natalie reveals the pitfalls to avoid. Get ready to delve into the fascinating realm of model representation

durée : 00:30:33 - Les Pieds sur terre - par : Sonia Kronlund - Aujourd'hui, Fatima, ancienne directrice financière d'Inès de la Fressange, va récupérer les meubles qu'un huissier a saisis afin de l'expulser de son appartement. Récit d'une journée mouvementée. Un récit signé Jérôme Sandlarz

Christophe Hondelatte a concocté un résumé de l'année 1983 …Au programme-  Inès de la Fressange, nouvelle égérie de Karl Lagerfeld- Richard Gotainer, roi de la pub- Noah victorieux et déprimé - et Sophie Marceau, la révélation féminine aux César

Christophe Hondelatte a concocté un résumé de l'année 1983 …Au programme-  Inès de la Fressange, nouvelle égérie de Karl Lagerfeld- Richard Gotainer, roi de la pub- Noah victorieux et déprimé - et Sophie Marceau, la révélation féminine aux César

Photographe, musicien, réalisateur et fondateur du projet Lola James Harper, Rami Mekdachi est ce que l'on pourrait appeler un touche-à-tout. Parcourant le monde depuis plusieurs décennies avec sa famille, il accumule images, vidéos et odeurs des lieux qu'il traverse. Ce qui pourrait rester de simples souvenirs, Rami Mekdachi le transforme en véritables expériences sensorielles : bougies, parfums d'ambiance, photographies ou encore films, chacun raconte de manière singulière l'histoire d'un lieu, d'une rencontre ou d'un simple moment de vie. Directeur artistique pour des marques prestigieuses (Costes, Inès de la Fressange, Roger Vivier, Chloé etc.), Rami Mekdachi ne tarde pas à révolutionner le monde de l'hôtellerie en proposant dès les années 2000, des expériences olfactives uniques, pour des lieux de prestige comme l'hôtel Costes à Paris avec qui il travaille depuis plus de vingt ans. « Quand les gens rentrent chez nous, ils comprennent tout de suite que finalement, le produit n'est pas le centre, mais que c'est plutôt la sensation qu'il procure » Ce que vous allez apprendre dans cet épisode: Présentation de Rami Mekdachi Sa rencontre avec Pierre Bourdon et Benoist Lapouza Une brève histoire de la parfumerie Sa rencontre avec Colette et Jean-Louis Costes Le concept de parfumerie privée L'importance du voyage dans sa vie et son travail Son rapport à la culture libanaise Être ado à Paris dans les 80's La théorie du « avec » L'équilibre à trouver entre conscience et insouciance Sa carrière musicale en Angleterre Ses projets pour Lacoste, Chloé ou encore Inès de la Fressange Comment créer une expérience olfactive pour un lieu Les codes Lola James Harper Le processus créatif de son film "With" Ses piliers d'acquisition Comment il travaille en famille Qui il souhaiterait entendre dans ce podcast « Un parfum d'ambiance, c'est l'odeur du lieu et ce lieu est composé d'objets : tu ne peux pas avoir une dissonance entre les objets qui composent le lieu et l'odeur qui est générée » « L'histoire est tout aussi importante que l'odeur » « Que ce soit la photo, la musique ou l'odeur, tout cela ne sert à rien, mais on n'est pas humain sans ça. Tous ces éléments sans intérêts sont la base de l'humanité. Être humain, c'est avoir la nécessité d'être dans le superflu, le touchant et le poétique. » N'oubliez pas de vous inscrire à la newsletter de Entreprendre Dans La Mode, les industries créatives et l'art de vivre sur www.entreprendredanslamode.com Aussi, si vous souhaitez me contacter ou me suggérer de nouveaux invités, vous pouvez le faire sur Instagram sous le pseudonyme @entreprendredanslamode Enfin, le plus important : laissez-moi un avis sur Apple Podcast ou iTunes, 5 étoiles de préférence ; cela m'aide à faire connaître le podcast à plus de monde et me motive à faire de meilleures interviews ! Merci de soutenir ce podcast et à bientôt pour un nouvel épisode ! Référence Lola James Harper : https://www.lolajamesharper.com/fr Colette : https://www.colettemonamour.com/ L'hôtel Costes : https://www.hotelcostes.com/fr Le film "With" : https://www.lolajamesharper.com/fr/pages/with-the-movie Le Bon Marché : https://www.lebonmarche.com Pierre Bourdon : https://www.cosmopolitan.fr/,pierre-bourdon,1899610.asp Benoist Lapouza : https://www.fragrancefoundation.org.uk/meet-the-team?category=Meet%20the%20Perfumers&name=Benoist%20Lapouza&id=38 Olivia Giacobetti : https://auparfum.bynez.com/olivia-giacobetti-parfumeur-0209

Photographe, musicien, réalisateur et fondateur du projet Lola James Harper, Rami Mekdachi est ce que l'on pourrait appeler un touche-à-tout. Parcourant le monde depuis plusieurs décennies avec sa famille, il accumule images, vidéos et odeurs des lieux qu'il traverse. Ce qui pourrait rester de simples souvenirs, Rami Mekdachi le transforme en véritables expériences sensorielles : bougies, parfums d'ambiance, photographies ou encore films, chacun raconte de manière singulière l'histoire d'un lieu, d'une rencontre ou d'un simple moment de vie. Directeur artistique pour des marques prestigieuses (Costes, Inès de la Fressange, Roger Vivier, Chloé etc.), Rami Mekdachi ne tarde pas à révolutionner le monde de l'hôtellerie en proposant dès les années 2000, des expériences olfactives uniques, pour des lieux de prestige comme l'hôtel Costes à Paris avec qui il travaille depuis plus de vingt ans. « Quand les gens rentrent chez nous, ils comprennent tout de suite que finalement, le produit n'est pas le centre, mais que c'est plutôt la sensation qu'il procure » Ce que vous allez apprendre dans cet épisode: Présentation de Rami Mekdachi Sa rencontre avec Pierre Bourdon et Benoist Lapouza Une brève histoire de la parfumerie Sa rencontre avec Colette et Jean-Louis Costes Le concept de parfumerie privée L'importance du voyage dans sa vie et son travail Son rapport à la culture libanaise Être ado à Paris dans les 80's La théorie du « avec » L'équilibre à trouver entre conscience et insouciance Sa carrière musicale en Angleterre Ses projets pour Lacoste, Chloé ou encore Inès de la Fressange Comment créer une expérience olfactive pour un lieu Les codes Lola James Harper Le processus créatif de son film "With" Ses piliers d'acquisition Comment il travaille en famille Qui il souhaiterait entendre dans ce podcast « Un parfum d'ambiance, c'est l'odeur du lieu et ce lieu est composé d'objets : tu ne peux pas avoir une dissonance entre les objets qui composent le lieu et l'odeur qui est générée » « L'histoire est tout aussi importante que l'odeur » « Que ce soit la photo, la musique ou l'odeur, tout cela ne sert à rien, mais on n'est pas humain sans ça. Tous ces éléments sans intérêts sont la base de l'humanité. Être humain, c'est avoir la nécessité d'être dans le superflu, le touchant et le poétique. » N'oubliez pas de vous inscrire à la newsletter de Entreprendre Dans La Mode, les industries créatives et l'art de vivre sur www.entreprendredanslamode.com Aussi, si vous souhaitez me contacter ou me suggérer de nouveaux invités, vous pouvez le faire sur Instagram sous le pseudonyme @entreprendredanslamode Enfin, le plus important : laissez-moi un avis sur Apple Podcast ou iTunes, 5 étoiles de préférence ; cela m'aide à faire connaître le podcast à plus de monde et me motive à faire de meilleures interviews ! Merci de soutenir ce podcast et à bientôt pour un nouvel épisode ! Référence Lola James Harper : https://www.lolajamesharper.com/fr Colette : https://www.colettemonamour.com/ L'hôtel Costes : https://www.hotelcostes.com/fr Le film "With" : https://www.lolajamesharper.com/fr/pages/with-the-movie Le Bon Marché : https://www.lebonmarche.com Pierre Bourdon : https://www.cosmopolitan.fr/,pierre-bourdon,1899610.asp Benoist Lapouza : https://www.fragrancefoundation.org.uk/meet-the-team?category=Meet%20the%20Perfumers&name=Benoist%20Lapouza&id=38 Olivia Giacobetti : https://auparfum.bynez.com/olivia-giacobetti-parfumeur-0209

Dans cet épisode nous discutons de marques ou de créations qui utilisent des patronymes et des noms de créateurs. Je reçois Claude Laframboise, expert en création de contenu et événement, styliste, chroniqueur et spécialiste du design et de la mode. Claude a lancé et dirigé des magazines pendant de nombreuses années et il collabore aujourd'hui directement avec les marques pour les faire rayonner. C'est aussi un ami de longue date avec qui nous discutons dans ce podcast des marques qui portent le nom de leur créateur (des marques qui portent un nom patronymique). Le sujet m'est venu lorsque Claude m'a fait remarquer que le bracelet, qui m'avait été offert, était signé Elsa Peretti. « Contrairement au créateur de mode américain Halston, Elsa n'a pas vendu son nom et a mené une carrière très lucrative chez Tiffany », me dit-il. Si vous souhaitez vous divertir et en savoir plus sur les débuts d'Elsa Peretti, je vous invite à visionner le documentaire NETFLIX de 2021 : Halston. Qui est Elsa Peretti que l'on peut découvrir dans la série Netflix Halston? Tiffany utilise une tactique de relations publiques très intéressante pour faire parler d'elle et des créations d'Elsa Peretti : puiser dans son héritage, souligner des anniversaires de créations, etc. Claude es-tu sensible à ce type de promotion ? Qu'est-ce qui a fait le succès d'Elsa et causé la perte d'Halston, selon toi? On pense à Pierre Cardin, Ines de la Fressange qui a aussi mis son nom, sur plusieurs produits, comme l'a fait Halston. Peut-on faire des parallèles entre ces créateurs ? Qu'est-ce qui fait que certaines marques iconiques ont mieux traverser le temps, telles que Chanel, Givenchy, Saint Laurent? Depuis la COVID, les marques de mode sont encore plus présentes que jamais sur le Web. Quelles tendances vois-tu émerger? (SKIM par exemple, etc.) Où trouver Claude Laframboise : LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM Et chez NATA PR! HALSTON https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80245103 Surtout, n'hésitez pas à me joindre pour poursuivre la conversation! FAITES PARLER DE VOUS GRATUITEMENT https://prschool.natapr.com/evergreen_fr LE MODÈLE NATA PR GRATUIT https://prschool.natapr.com/Le-Modele-NATA-PR INSCRIVEZ-VOUS SUR NOS LISTES www.natapr.com

In this episode, we talk about brands and trademarks that use surnames and designer names. I'll be speaking with Claude Laframboise, a content creator and events expert, stylist, columnist and expert in design and fashion. Claude started and directed magazines for many years and he now collaborates directly with brands to promote them. He's also a long-time friend, and in this podcast we'll be talking about brands that are named for their creator. The idea came to me when Claude mentioned that the bracelet I'd received as a gift was an Elsa Peretti. “Unlike the American designer Halston, Elsa didn't sell her name, and she had a very prosperous career with Tiffany's,” he told me. If you want to watch a great series and find out more about how Elsa Peretti got her start at Halston, check out the Netflix production, Halston, from 2021. Who is Elsa Peretti, who you can find out about in the Netflix series Halston? Tiffany uses a fascinating public relations tactic to get people talking about Elsa Peretti's creations: drawing on the brand heritage, and highlighting anniversaries of designs. Claude, are you sensitive to this type of promotion? Why do you think Elsa was successful where Halston failed? And there was Pierre Cardin and Ines de la Fressange, who also put their name on many products, like Halston. Can we draw parallels between these creators? What makes certain iconic brands, such as Chanel, Givenchy, Saint Laurent, stand the test of time? Since the pandemic, fashion brands have been increasingly visible online. What trends are you starting to see (SKIM for example, etc.) You can find Claude Laframboise on: LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM And at NATA PR! HALSTON https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80245103 Reach out to me so we can continue the conversation! Join me and sign up to our lists and training sessions where I show you step-by-step public relations tactics that you can implement immediately. GET FEATURED IN THE PRESS FOR FREE https://prschool.natapr.com/evergreen_en THE FREE NATA PR MODEL https://prschool.natapr.com/Nata-PR-Model GET ON OUR LISTS www.natapr.com

　「WWDJAPAN」ポッドキャストシリーズの連載「考えたい言葉」は、2週間に1回、同期の若手2人がファッション＆ビューティ業界で当たり前に使われている言葉について対話します。担当する2人は普段から“当たり前”について疑問を持ち、深く考え、先輩たちからはきっと「めんどうくさい」と思われているだろうな……とビビりつつも、それでも「メディアでは、より良い社会のための言葉を使っていきたい」と思考を続けます。第22弾は、【ミューズ】をテーマに語り合いました。「WWDJAPAN.com」では、2人が対話して見出した言葉の意味を、あくまで1つの考えとして紹介します。 若手2人が考える【ミューズ】 　「ミューズ（muse）」の語源は、ギリシャ神話における文芸、音楽、芸術、学問などをつかさどる女神である、ムーサ。博物館や美術館を意味する英語の「ミュージアム（museam）」も、「ムーサ」を祀る神殿として同じ語源とされている。芸術に関連する女神で合ったことから、作品のモデル兼芸術家の妻や愛人など、インスピレーションの源となる人物を指すようになった。ピカソが作品に描いた何人もの妻と愛人たちもひとまとめにミューズと称されており、人を陶酔させる魅力を放つ女性たちの呼称に変わっていった。 　ファッション&ビューティ業界でもデザイナーが発表するコレクションや新キャンペーンなどにおいて、クリエイティビティーを刺激する存在がミューズと呼ばれる。例えば、「ジバンシィ（GIVENCHY）」の創業デザイナーであるユベール・ド・ジバンシィ（Hubert de Givenchy）のミューズはオードリー・ヘプバーン（Audrey Hepburn）をであったとされている。「シャネル（CHANEL）」のデザイナーを務めた、故カール・ラガーフェルド（Karl Lagerfeld）氏は、80年代は、イネス・ド・ラ・フレサンジュ（Inès de la Fressange）を90年代にはクラウディア・シファー（Claudia Schiffer）をそれぞれミューズとしていたと言われる。 　ミューズというとセンシュアルでロマンチックな印象もあるが、一方で芸術家によるモデルの一方的な搾取ともいえる不均衡な関係性がある危うさがある。女性はジェンダーによって芸術家になるという選択肢が持てなかった歴史もある中で、“ミューズ”とされる人物の多くはしかるべきクレジットを与えられておらず、また一方的にオブジェ的に見られるものとなってきた側面がある。クリエイティビティの中で女性が男性の欲の対象としてのみ人格が見とめられる権力構造を指す、メールゲーズ（male gaze）も指摘される。 　ミューズと同等の意味を持つものには、「ブランドアンバサダー」などが挙げられる。これらは対等な関係性と、仕事上のパートナーとして敬意がある関係としてブランドの顔を指す印象。 ただ、「ブランドアンバサダー」は商業的な関係に限定しているケースも多く、より深い関係性がうかがえるミューズという表現を使用する場合もある。 【ポッドキャスト】 「WWDJAPAN」ポッドキャストシリーズはSpotifyやApple Podcastsでもお聞きいただけます。 ポッドキャスト配信者 ソーンマヤ：She／Her。翻訳担当。日本の高校を卒業後、オランダのライデン大学に進学して考古学を主専攻に、アムステルダム大学でジェンダー学を副専攻する。今ある社会のあり方を探求すべく勉強を開始したものの、「そもそもこれまで習ってきた歴史観は、どの視点から語られているものなのだろう？」と疑問を持ち、ジェンダー考古学をテーマに研究を進めた。「WWDJAPAN」では翻訳をメインに、メディアの力を通して物事を見る視点を増やせるような記事づくりに励む 佐立武士（さだち・たけし）：He／Him。ソーシャルエディター。幼少期をアメリカ・コネチカット州で過ごし、その後は日本とアメリカの高校に通う。早稲田大学国際教養学部を卒業し、新卒でINFASパブリケーションズに入社。在学中はジェンダーとポストコロニアリズムに焦点を置き、ロンドン大学・東洋アフリカ研究学院に留学。学業の傍ら、当事者としてLGBTQ+ウエブメディアでライターをしていた。現在は「WWDJAPAN」のソーシャルメディアとユース向けのコンテンツに注力する。ニックネームはディラン

Fabrice Boé évoque son parcours qui a commencé chez L'Oréal et Hermès puis il réalise son rêve en devenant entrepreneur. Ainsi, pendant deux ans, il cherche une société à récupérer et la trouve : Ines de la Fressange. Il s'agit d'une marque de prêt-à-porter incarnant parfaitement l'élégance française. Elle est disponible en France mais aussi a l'étranger, avec des magasins physiques et une boutique en ligne.  

Le goût de Paris : conversation avec Sophie GachetAncienne grand reporter à Elle Magazine, Sophie Gachet, blonde lumineuse et ultra sympathique, a couru les « fashion weeks » pendant près de vingt ans. Elle a choisi de se consacrer à l'écriture ; un choix encouragé, notamment, par l'immense succès en France et à l'étranger de l'ouvrage « La Parisienne » écrit avec Inès de la Fressange en 2010 et réédité à plusieurs reprises.  Plus récemment, elles ont également publié avec Olga Sekulic un livre intitulé « Le bonheur ; c'est les autres ! » prenant le contrepied de Sartre pour proposer un guide de développement collectif, efficace et réconfortant en période de pandémie.Sophie Gachet nous raconte dans cette épisode son parcours ; de Genève où elle est née, à Paris en passant par New-York, ses premiers pas à Elle et le virage qu'elle a pris plus récemment. Elle nous raconte comment elle voit la parisienne ; mythe parfois fantasmé ; mais pas tant que cela, estime-t-elle. Être parisienne ; c'est avant tout un état d'esprit et une grande liberté. Et aussi la liberté de faire des « fashion » faux pas...car pour Sophie Gachet, le mauvais goût peut aussi être stylé.Sophie Gachet a vécu l'évolution du monde de la mode vers l'écoresponsabilité ; un horizon indépassable aujourd'hui même s'il reste encore beaucoup à effectuer...Bonne écoute.Les designers cités pendant cet épisode sont :Virgil AblohAlbert ElbazThierry MuglerRoland MouretLes ouvrages cosignés par Sophie Gachet sont publiés aux éditions Flammarion.Merci à la Brasserie "Madame Rêve" pour son accueil.

Gaël Tchakaloff, auteure de "Tant qu'on est tous les deux", succès de librairie sur l'intimité du couple Macron, est 'invitée du Journal Inattendu. Quel est secret de la force des liens qui unit ce couple? Inès de la Fressange décode les secrets de son look. Mathieu Sapin, tout comme Gaël Tchakaloff, a exploré l'Elysée dans son intimité. Les coulisses de l'Elysée comme si vous y étiez. Ecoutez Le Journal Inattendu avec Anaïs Bouton du 27 novembre 2021

Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with style icon, author, Roger Vivier ambassador, and designer Inès de la Fressange to talk about the evolution of Parisian style, what makes fashion “timeless,” the beauty of simple things (and her latest clothing line), why taking risks matters and much more. https://www.rogervivier.com/ 

Dans Historiquement Vôtre, Matthieu Noël b(r)osse le portrait d'une personnalité contemporaine, en lien avec le sujet du jour. Tout y est vrai... enfin à 99% ! Aujourd'hui, Inès de la Fressange.

Historiquement Vôtre réunit 3 dames qui incarnent l'élégance à la française : Jacqueline de Ribes, "la dernière Reine de Paris", véritable icône de mode qui a côtoyé les grands de ce monde, une légende toujours bien vivante qui a érigé l’élégance au rang d’art faisant d’elle-même sa propre œuvre, puis un personnage que Jacqueline de Ribes aurait pu incarner - elle a bien failli devant la caméra de Visconti - La Comtesse Greffulhe, une "élégante" du 19e siècle qui a inspiré un personnage haut en couleur dans l'œuvre de Marcel Proust. Et celle qui incarne le chic discret : Inès de la Fressange.

Dans Historiquement Vôtre, Matthieu Noël b(r)osse le portrait d'une personnalité contemporaine, en lien avec le sujet du jour. Tout y est vrai... enfin à 99% ! Aujourd'hui, Inès de la Fressange.

Historiquement Vôtre réunit 3 dames qui incarnent l'élégance à la française : Jacqueline de Ribes, "la dernière Reine de Paris", véritable icône de mode qui a côtoyé les grands de ce monde, une légende toujours bien vivante qui a érigé l’élégance au rang d’art faisant d’elle-même sa propre œuvre, puis un personnage que Jacqueline de Ribes aurait pu incarner - elle a bien failli devant la caméra de Visconti - La Comtesse Greffulhe, une "élégante" du 19e siècle qui a inspiré un personnage haut en couleur dans l'œuvre de Marcel Proust. Et celle qui incarne le chic discret : Inès de la Fressange.

Dans Historiquement Vôtre, Matthieu Noël b(r)osse le portrait d'une personnalité contemporaine, en lien avec le sujet du jour. Tout y est vrai... enfin à 99% ! Aujourd'hui, Inès de la Fressange.

LE TRAIL DES ENTREPRENEUSES AU PROFIT DE LA RECHERCHE CONTRE LE CANCER À BOULBON SAMEDI 5 SEPTEMBRE 2020 Interview de présentation de l'événement avec Mme Brès Reboul sur Radio RPA. Evènement 100% solidarité au profit de la recherche contre le cancer chez la femme avec la participation du Dr Serin, Cancérologue à l’Institut Ste‐Catherine – Avignon et en présence de notre marraine Inès de la Fressange.

In this episode of Eat the Damn Bread, I discuss and (semi-review) the book, Parisian Chic-Encore, by the fashion icon and former model, Inès de la Fressange.  Of course, in true Eat the Damn Bread fashion, I throw my two-cents into the mix! As I encourage you to do as well!  Want more French inspired episodes? Listen in on episode 11, 18, 20, or 21   Hang out with us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/eatthedamnbread  

Conversation avec Mina Bishop, consultante en mode durableAprès un début de carrière dans l'industriel pour des grandes marques CAC40, elle décide de tout arrêter pour faire un master spécialisé sur le secteur du luxe en Italie Suite à cela participe à la relance de la prestigieuse marque Ines de la Fressange et joue un rôle majeur dans son développementDu (re)branding à la communication, la distribution en passant par la finance, c'est un vrai couteau suisse et exerce de multiples fonctionsEn deux ans ils réussissent à avoir un flagship, un corner au printemps et la marque ne cesse de grandir Après 4 années intenses à travailler d'arrache pied pour assurer le succès de la marque Inès de la Fressange, elle décide de se mettre à son compte et se spécialiser en mode durableCe que vous allez apprendre :- Pourquoi elle a décidé de se spécialiser dans la mode et l'industrie du luxe- Les enseignements de son master sur l'industrie de luxe- Comment elle a intégré l'équipe en charge de relancer la marque Inès de la Fressange malgré son jeune âge- Comment on relance une marque avec un héritage fort- L'évolution de ses fonctions au sein de la marque et comment elle a contribué à son succès- Pourquoi et comment elle a  décidé de tout arrêter pour se mettre à son compte- Qu'est ce que la mode durable- Comment elle s'est formée sur le sujet- Comment construire une mode avec plus de sens- Sa vision de la modest fashion- Ses inspirations mode, ses comptes préférés qu'elle nous recommandeet bien plusPour retrouver Mina Bishop :linkedinPour retrouver Almazesite internet - instagram - linkedin - twitter

"Everyone knows you don't have to be born in Paris to dress like a Parisian." —Ines de la Fressange, author of Parisian Chic, Encore!: A Style Guide (2019) with Sophie Gachet, co-author Listen to Episode #269 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate:  iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Spotify In 2011, Karl Lagerfeld's muse and the first model to sign an exclusive modeling contract with the haute couture fashion house, in this case Chanel, Ines de la Fressange published her first Style Guide. Becoming quickly a New York Times Book Review bestseller, eight years later, she has updated her much applauded Parisian Style Guide. Parisian Chic, Encore!: A Style Guide was recently released this past November. Having written a detailed a review when her original book was first published (have a look), the updated version contains 50% new content, 300 full-color illustrations/photographs, and is completely refreshed. Now admittedly, much of the original holds true and is still a valuable resource, but if you too have the original copy, you know that the latter half of the book is a resource of addresses of boutiques, restaurants and many other Parisian locales recommended by de la Fressange. As one might imagine, these had to be updated. Today, what I'd like to share with you are 32 Ways to Exhibit Parisian Chic style whether in your wardrobe, home or lifestyle because whether we live in Paris, wish to visit Paris or not, incorporate one or many of her style tips will help us to cultivate our own unique signature style. Let's get started. ~Be sure to tune in to the audio version as much more detail is shared on each of the items shared below. Sartorial Style 1.Muster up courage and ignore the trends (p.13) 2. Create a vintage collection of your own (p.14) 3. Remember to let your style evolve (p.30) 4. Practice discretion when it comes to labels and accessories (p.12) 5. Take on the role of 'buyer' for your own wardrobe (p.15) 6. Hone the skill of 'mixing things up' (p.16, 26, 28, 29) Wear a high end designer pant with a simple white shirt 7. Mix patterns and soften with white (p.21) 8. Know the universal rule of proportions when it comes to good style balancing loose with close-fitting (p.26) 9. Simple is good "Not everything you buy has to be interesting. A nice scoop neck sweater is a must. You can wear it with jeans and a long necklace —it will look elegant without being boring." (p.32) 10. Welcome men's accessories into your wardrobe - especially belts Worn and too long for a traditional outfit, belts with such descriptors are perfect for cinching everything that needs a waist. (p. 27) 11. Avoid fashion faux pas (p. 34-37) Such as T-shirts with supposedly funny sayings and leggings (unless you are headed to yoga class or a your daily workout is calling). 12. Style idea for a date - cropped black trousers, a man's white button-up shirt and low heeled or flat shoes, but don't forget nice lingerie (p.41) 13. Don't be afraid of sneakers (stylish and thoughtful, bien sûr) (p. 45) Setting: a respite in the park for a snack or to simply catch your breath Dress Code: Jeans, a sweater or sweatshirt with a dash or deluge of color and sneakers 14. When packing for a getaway, bring denim (p.48) . . . . . . also a loose shirt, white jeans, two long-sleeved shirts, a white cotton dress (and to view the entire list visit page 48-49). 15. Buy the right leather jacket . . . . . . which is "as close fitting as possible with high armholes and patch pockets". (p. 54) 16. Never follow diets. Rather follow Ines' golden rule: "Pay attention when you are eating and stop when you are no longer hungry." (p. 171) Interior Style 17. Remember the truth about dinner parties - they are coming to see you, not for a gourmet meal (p. 170) 18. Dinner party - a simple, yet delicious dinner, followed by an amusing dessert (regarding the presentation). (p. 170) 19. Stick to a central theme in your home decor View/Listen to episode #228 - 21 Parisian Decor Ideas from Ines de la Fressange's New Decor Book 20. Make decor statements with a single piece of furniture - a chair, a settee. Thoughtfully chosen items can stand-out against a neutral palette 21. Welcome the scented candles . . . to every room 7 French Candles I Love (2019) 22.Harmonize containers in the kitchen (p. 152) 23. Use vases to store kitchen utensils (p. 152) 24. Display a painting on an easel instead of the wall (p.156) 25. Collect and display a variety of ceramic items on a table - trés Parisienne (swap regularly) (p. 156) 26. Choose an inviting sofa (large, comfortable, plush is that is your liking) (p. 156) 27. Keep your eye out for a vintage stepladder to place next to a bookshelf (p. 156) 28. Unification in the closet - hangers of the same color 29. Give everything in your closet a front-row seat So you can see what you have and wear it! (p. 162) Final Thoughts 30. Don't worry about buying last season's trends 31. Walk or bike as much as you can instead of hopping into a car (location dependent) 32. Know what true effortless style is . . . "self-confidence and a smile" (p.26) SIMILAR POSTS/EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: How to Cultivate Your True Style All Year Long, episode #149 Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange, TSLL's review (2011) 21 Parisian Decor Ideas from Ines de la Fressange's New Book, episode #228 10 Style Tips to Embrace the French Woman's Approach to Effortless Chic, episode #151 Ines de la Fressange's New Style Guide: Men's Style Petit Plaisir —L'Art du Crime Subscribe on MHz Choice Subscribe via Amazon Prime https://youtu.be/rBKm49kvh_E https://youtu.be/m-tAd33hocM

Si l’on en croit l’éventail des teintes de maquillage, les podiums de mode et les photos des magazines dits féminins, les visages et les corps qui définissent les canons de beauté sont blancs. Comment améliorer l’inclusivité du monde de la mode et des cosmétiques ? Sortir de l’injonction au cheveu lissé ? Comment redéfinir collectivement le « beau » ? Consultante pour des marques de cosmétiques et égérie, Fatou N’Diaye s’exprime sur ces sujets depuis 2007 sur son blog « Black Beauty Bag », elle aborde son parcours et ses engagements avec Grace Ly et Rokhaya Diallo. RÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L’ÉMISSION Le blog de Fatou N’Diaye « Black Beauty Bag », La youtubeuse Naturi Ebene, le blog Best of D tenu par Danielle, la chroniqueuse de Capucine Anav qui a comparé les cheveux crépus à des « balais à chiotte », l’article « Je m’appelle Fatou, ça vous pose un problème ? » de Fatou NDiaye sur le HuffPost (juillet 2016), « Elle t’a maté » de Keen V (2012), l’humoriste Benito, « Chère Ijeawele, ou un manifeste pour une éducation féministe » de Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2017), Lupita Nyong’o, Jeanne Damas, Caroline de Maigret, « La vraie Parisienne est plus proche d’Aya Nakamura que d’Inès de la Fressange » de Séverine Pierron sur Slate.fr (avril 2019). CRÉDITSKiffe ta race est un podcast de Binge Audio animé par Rokhaya Diallo et Grace Ly. Réalisation : Mathieu Thévenon. Générique : Shkyd. Chargée de production : Fatima Bahhou. Chargée d’édition : Camille Regache. Identité graphique : Manon Louvard (Upian). Direction des programmes : Joël Ronez. Direction de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Elle est mince, blanche, hétéro, jeune, riche et en bonne santé. Elle est belle au naturel, sexy sans en avoir l’air, mère parfaite, à la silhouette chic et au caractère snob. C’est ainsi que la femme française est souvent résumée – à tord – dans les médias et à l’étranger. Cette figure fantasmée et iconique dite de la Parisienne est un stéréotype qui fait vendre mais aussi une représentation des plus excluantes. Comment le mythe de la Parisienne a été créé et pour qui ? En quoi est-il particulièrement sexiste, raciste et grossophobe ?Pour répondre à ces questions, Jennifer Padjemi reçoit Alice Pfeiffer, journaliste et autrice de « Je ne suis pas Parisienne » (éd. Stock, 2019).RECOMMANDATIONS ET COUPS DE CŒURLES RECOS D’ALICE : Lire « Retour à Reims » de Didier Eribon (éd. Fayard, 2009) ; (re)découvrir Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw sur l’intersectionnalité et Judith Butler sur la déconstruction du genre, Edouard LouisRÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L’ÉMISSION French Women Don’t Get Fat (Mireille Guiliano, éd. Broché, 2006), « La vraie Parisienne est plus proche d’Aya Nakamura que d’Inès de la Fressange » écrit par Séverine Pierron publié sur slate.fr le 4 avril 2019 ; Trevor Responds to Criticism from the French Ambassador – Between The Scenes | The Daily Show (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, YouTube, 2018), « These Women Are Redefining What It Means to Have ‘Parisian Style’ » écrit par Lindsey Tramuta publié le 26 juillet 2019 sur glamour.com CRÉDITS Miroir miroir est un podcast de Binge Audio animé par Jennifer Padjemi. Réalisation : Solène Moulin. Générique : Théo Boulenger. Chargées de production et d’édition : Diane Jean et Camille Regache. Identité graphique : Marion Lavedeau et Sébastien Brothier (Upian). Direction des programmes : Joël Ronez. Direction de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, je reçois un chineur, illustrateur, réalisateur, collectionneur, aquarelliste, auteur et aventurier. Marin Montagut est devenu le « chineur » le plus glam de Paris. Après avoir grandi dans le sud de la France du côté de Toulouse, il est parti étudier dans la prestigieuse Saint Martins School de Londres où il a pu tout expérimenter « en matière de style ». Aujourd’hui, il a choisi de s’installer à Paris, car il adore cette ville et les Parisiennes qui ont toutes « un style intemporel ». Au cours de cette interview, Marin nous parle des femmes qui ont marqué son enfance (sa maman et sa grand mère), de sa passion pour la chine et les vieux objets. Bref, Marin est l’incarnation du cool. Il ne se prend pas du tout la tête pour s’habiller le matin car il a trouvé son uniforme à bas de vestes de bleu de travail, de vieux godillots, de tee shirt blancs et de jean vintage 501. Il nous avoue au cours de l’interview qu’il préfère la déco à la mode., car, cette dernière est pour lui, « un uniforme de la vie quotidienne ». Marin aime la couleur marine (et le vert en déco), les godillots bien patinés avec le temps, le chanvre, la fleur d’oranger et les sacs de week end. S’il était une femme, ce serait Inès de la Fressange. Sa définition de l’élégance ? «Etre simple et rester soi-même ». Quoi de plus simple ? Pour découvrir l’univers de Marin https://www.marinmontagut.com et chaque vendredi dans Grazia ! Cet épisode Chiffon est réalisé en partenariat avec la marque American Vintage. Réalisation : Gautier Carbonneaux See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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"Never decorate all at once. 'When you do it all at once, you make mistakes,' explains Fredéric Amico. Take your time trying out different pieces, and never settle." —Architectural Digest's Clever (new online destination for decor ideas, quoting French actor and artist Fredéric Amico (view his Paris loft here) Our wardrobe, our mind, our relationships all ebb and flow, grow, migrate, wander and progress as much as we choose to let them, and our sancturaries need not be any different. Reflect upon your childhood bedroom and the first time your parents gave you permission to decorate it as you pleased - paint color, linens and all (or maybe you took the initiative all on your own). Then graduate to your first home away from home - perhaps your dorm, perhaps an apartment. Then remember the next home and the next as your life began to unfold. I can remember vividly during my junior year in high school wielding a paintbrush, ushering in a double bed, selecting the wallpaper for the accent wall and reveling in my very own "grown-up" sanctuary. Then college arrived, and it was with my first apartment sophomore year that furniture was needed, and much was cheap and yard sale must-have finds, but there were treasures that I brought with me from my childhood home - that black rod-iron bed, dishware found at an unexpected estate sale, pictures that held dear meaning. And then the first "adult" apartment during graduate school, living on my own - daring to paint an entire wall red and framing everything in gold. It reflected my choice at the time, and having a choice and a home that was all my own, felt liberating. Never before have I painted a wall red - it took three, at least, coats to make it as I had hoped. But I don't regret it for a moment. Since then, the homes I have rented or owned have been unique unto themselves, but one detail always remains constant, the woman living within the four walls - me. Even so, each home of which my paycheck has paid the monthly mortgage or rent, has gradually evolved to reflect more of what has shaped me and influenced me and inspired me to become the person I am today. And as much as we, okay, maybe this was just me, moreso especially in my earlier years of homeownership, may want our homes to come together immediately to reflect the aesthetic we desire and see in our mind's eye, our most authentic sanctuary will be a reflection of patience, of thoughtfulness and of careful selection. Not all of us have the luxury of being able to live in a home we love for decades, and others might state that it is a luxury to be able to move frequently based on curiosity and opportunities, but either way, we can take what means the most with us to our next home. So that no matter where we go, our journey can be reflected within the four walls of our sanctuary. Today I'd like to share with you ways that you can begin to decorate your sanctuary to not only reflect your journey which will offer comfort and confidence each time you cross the threshold, but also be welcoming to most importantly the inhabitants, but guests who are invited to visit as well. In last Wednesday's post, I shared eight small, but unique ways to add your signature to your sanctuary, many of which, as you will discover, reflect my journey thus far over the past 40 years. And today I'd like to share less of the specific things to include and more the concepts to consider when deciding what should hang on your walls, fill your rooms and welcome you home. 1.Does it warm your heart and lift your spirits? Ask yourself this question when deciding what pictures, paintings, souvenirs, etc. any item that doesn't perform a function, but rather only adorns a wall, tabletop or shelf, to display. Being reminded of what you are capable of, being reminded of the love that was felt and expressed, being reminded of a dream that came true, all of these reminders are helpful and healthy to have in your home especially on those days and during those moments we need comfort and confidence. 2. What function does it provide? Being clear about the function that an item provides - literally or figuratively (i.e. a candleholder, a vase, a settee, a bench (literal); painting, particular coffee table books, throw pillows (figurative) — clarifies in your mind why you are considering it for your home. If the reason is because it is the color of the year, or my favorite influencer has one, unless your signature for decor is trendy, perhaps find a deeper purpose for welcoming it into your home. But if instead, the reason is to provide warmth, to lift my spirits, to hold my favorite bunch of flowers and fit perfectly on that particular tabletop, then by all means, welcome it into your home. "Have nothing in your home that you don't know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."—William Morris With points #1 & #2, it may appear that I am simply further describing what William Morris has taught decorators for years, and if your interpretation of the quote is similar to mine, then you are in good company, but for me, it goes deeper. What does beautiful mean? Beautiful must go deeper, beauty can only be present if it fits the two criteria above in a more visceral part of our well-being. There are many items that are beautiful - from traditional to modern designs, art that speaks volumes from contemporary to acclaimed icons, but if it doesn't mean something to you, if it doesn't have a story as to why it spoke to you, then let someone else welcome it into their home. I am continually editing my home, just as I am my closet, and with more evaluation, comes more removal of items that were bought at the spur of the moment, out of preceived need. Gradually, those items, if they don't possess both of the criteria above, are replaced by items that do, and the home's decor begins to feel more symphonic. Speaking of symphonies, there is more criteria to consider when bringing it all together in your home. 3. Cost per true value Similar to cost per wear, but slightly different, cost per true value is how much it costs to acquire the item while taking into account the value it will add to the overall quality of life over the amount of years you expect to own the item. In other words, the antique dining table that costs $1000 and would fit perfectly in your dining room. No more need for separate tables, more dinner parties, more opportunity to share your passion for cooking and your partner's passion for convivial conversation about the guests' favorite topics. Many would way this is priceless and others would say you can do the same thing around two nondescript tables pulled together, but this is where the decision will be different for each person: What do you want to invest in? What is it that brings you and those you love great enjoyment and peace of mind? Some of the items we bring into our homes will be treasure finds for pennies of what they are actually worth, or maybe not worth anything at all to anyone else, but priceless in our eyes. Whatever you choose to invest in monetarily, simply remember to ask the "cost per true value" question and answer it for yourself. No one else's opinion (unless they are paying for it or a partner in the household) should matter. 4. Consider the decor that spoke to you on your travels So many of TSLL readers/listeners of the podcast are travelers to all sorts of amazing places, large and small, far and near on the globe. Often it isn't until we see, and then sometimes live with temporarily through staying in vacation rentals, a particular decor idea that we realize how excellent of an idea it is or how much it makes us feel at home even when we are far way. As I shared in my post last Wednesday, one decor idea I would have never known about or considered was to use linen tablecloths as curtains. Perfect! And with my love of linen as it reminds me of France and my travels to the south and north of the country, the curtains I now have in my home not only serve a much needed function, but they also bring back fond memories. 5. Does it tell a story that you want to welcome into your home? I have an antique English draw-leaf table that was the first dining room table I ever owned (you can see a bit of it in the above image on the far right). I purchased it in college after saving up $400 for it and have had it with me ever since (here is a similar one from One King's Lane). No matter what size my home, I have always made a spot for it. Currently, it holds my record player which suits it perfectly as it brings the music and the news into my home. As well, a chair from an individual who you knew or have known and simply remembering who they are makes you smile when you look at the piece furniture even if there are a few tears in the upholstery is a keeper. Not everything in our homes will have long stories that will make your heart smile, but gradually, once we have what we need to live sufficiently, we can be thoughtful and careful about what we wish to bring into our sanctuaries. Often it actually becomes easier because we know precisely what is not only needed but also what would be cherished. 6. Include custom art or upholstered items with beloved fabrics from your travels or the past Whether you are a painter or someone has painted or illustrated something for you, framing it gives you an original piece of art. Playful or serious, seasoned artists or first-timers, the art we display can share a glimpse of your story to those you invite into your home as well as remind you of what you care most about. As well, choosing to upholster old furniture, or cover pillow or make blankets with fabrics found like traveling or found like going through your family's attic are unique and signature ways of adding a decor idea that can't be purchased in a retail store. Transforming a house or an apartment into a home is a creative journey and revelation of our truest selves in many ways if we want it to be. Recognizing the power of communication and comfort and confidence that can transpire simply with the decor choices we make is a tool we can put in our toolbox to improve the quality of our lives. It is a process that requires patience, but one day when you least expect it or aren't looking for it or trying to achieve it, you will find yourself sitting in that one particular spot in your home, passing the time doing something you love either on your own or with someone you love and you will feel the most at home you have ever felt. Such a feeling is not because your home is complete (it never will be), it is because you have curated a space that enables you to relax, recharge, share yourself without saying too much or saying just the right amount in each room of the home and knowing you did what you could with what you had. It is my hope that you experience such moments often no matter where you are along your journey. Because, if my experience has taught me anything in each of the homes I have inhabited, it is possible and it only gets better with each step forward along the journey. ~SIMILAR POSTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~21 Parisian Decor Ideas from Ines de la Fressange's New Decor Book, episode #228 ~22 Tips for Creating a Grown-Up's Living Space ~How to Create Surroundings for Everyday Contentment, episode #219 Petit Plaisir: ~Mary Berry's Country House Secrets, four episodes on BritBox ~learn about each episode here https://youtu.be/Zvgvxal-udg ~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #250 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Spotify ~Image: an everyday moment captured in my living room, complete with a dog toy left on the floor - learn more about the photo in this post.

Alain Marty, Directeur de la rédaction de CFO Radio.TV, Olivier Goy, Fondateur et Président du directoire d'October, et Guillaume des Rotours, Associé et Responsable Finance Strategy et Performance de KPMG France, reçoivent Charles de Montalivet, DAF d'Inès de la Fressange.

"I see inspiration everywhere - from the fashion flitting past as I am crossing 7th Avenue to the overgrown flowers exploding from the window boxes of the brownstones of the West Village to the monkeys blinking back at my son and me as we wander through the tropical zone of The Central Park Zoo. It is all waiting to be painted. I often feel giddy, dizzy, overwhelmed by all that there is to paint." —Inslee Fariss In February 2011 I first came across the watercolor fashion illustrations by Inslee. At the time, my blog was just over a year old, and I was looking for a way to put my signature on the heading. With four images including one of Sarah Jessica Parker in a favorite final scene of SATC, one of Ines de la Fressange and yet another one of Henry Bendel's illustrations of stylish women, I reached out to Inslee who was in Washington D.C. at the time. In a matter of two weeks, after a couple of emails back and forth and one phone call, the first TSLL woman was complete, and I was over the moon (see the woman below in the white dress with red clutch (center)).  Since our first collaboration, Inslee's painting career has blossomed, and she has been living and working in New York City with a studio in the West Village. Painting for Rachel Zoe, working with Elizabeth Arden and many other well known names, she also works on private commissions, some for businesses like TSLL and many for personal stationery, imagery, etc.  As you will hear in our conversation in today's episode of the podcast, she shares her journey to finding what working environment works best for her to create regularly, how and when she knew she had a gift, as well as how one of her figure drawings (nude silhouettes) ended up being purchased by the now Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle).  ~Inslee's illustration purchased by Meghan Markle as discussed on today's episode~ Her observations about enjoying the everyday, what it feels like being a mother to her 17-month-old boy Jackson and where she finds inspiration for her annual calendar are also topics that she talks about.  Since 2011, I feel extremely fortunate to have received 15 exclusive, commissioned illustrations for the blog (12 of which appear in TSLL's 1st book, one which was created for my teaching blog and the final two which appear on TSLL's new book - Living The Simply Luxurious Life and the blog's header). All of the illustrations are below. As we discuss in today's episode, one of her amazing talents is to create what her customers are envisioning in their minds. She brings to the canvas her knowledge of fashion and style, the human body, as well as the observations of everyday life that we may dismiss or take for granted, but when appreciated can enliven the quotidian moments more than we might have imagined.  Be sure to stop by Inslee's website, shop her recent launch of the 2019 desktop and wall calendars (Book Worm & Botanical) as well as her newly launched 2019 Planners complete with exclusive illustrations and beautiful leather binders from Neely & Chloe (the steel blue one has my eye, but there are more beautiful colors available). You can also shop prints of her illustrations and contact her for a commission project.  As was mentioned in the episode, her Instagram (especially her Stories) will brighten your day. (follow @inslee).  Lastly, I want to extend my deep appreciation to Inslee for being a guest on The Simple Sophisticate. Until our next collaboration together!  ~2019 Book Worm desk top (March)~ ~2019 Wall and desktop Botanical calendar, September~ ~2019 Desktop and Wall Calendars, May~ ~Steel Blue Planner and binder~ ~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #233 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Spotify    ~View all episodes of THE SIMPLE SOPHISTICATE    SIMILAR EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: #219, How to Cultivate Surroundings For Everyday Contentment #227, 16 Ideas for Simple Everyday Self-Care  #194, The Road to Success is Paved with Happiness    Sponsors for today’s episode: Holly & Tanager, The Professional: Backpack Purse (check out the video below) Visit hollyandtanager.com/SIMPLESave 15% off your first order with promo code SIMPLE at checkout Blinkist  visit blinkist.com/SS promo code SS – to start your free 7-day trial Neat www.neat.com/SIMPLE

"Becoming Parisian is possible, but remaining Parisian is an art." —Nathalie Peigney, author of Sophie the Parisian: Style Tips from a True Parisian Woman To spend time in Paris is to spend time in a city with a feminine energy. Simply the proper article spoken when saying the city of Paris is la ville de Paris which is feminine. But what exactly does that mean? And we should ask, does it mean anything at all? Perhaps it simply gives us permission to embrace and explore our emotions whatever they may be, to consciously take pleasure in the beauty that surrounds us either natural or architectural, but regardless of masculine or femininity, Paris is a city to embrace but at the same time let go of must-dos, have-tos and instead enjoy what surrounds you from the energy of the people, the energy of the history that engulfs you ever so, but consistently so ubiquitously and to savor the baguette in the morning by tearing off the end and enjoying it on the way back to your apartment, lingering for a long lunch and dawdling along the cobbled streets as you explore a new-to-you arrondissement.  In today's episode, a new book that was recently released, Sophie the Parisian: Style Tips from a True Parisian Woman offers detailed insight into ways to infuse your own life, no matter where you may live, but especially if you visit and most definitely if you move to Paris, with daily habits and rituals that will enliven the everyday moments and bring a little Parisian charm to your way of living.  1.Invest in your personality, knowledge and understanding of the world. True fulfillment does not reside if paying attention to and perfecting one's appearance. Rather, investing in developing our inner beauty is key. In stage of life, knowledge of the world and one self cultivates charm, intrigue and true beauty. 2. Enjoy Apero Time (Aperitif) 3. Have a love affair with a quality handbag. Be practical in your selection, but don't be afraid to invest 4. Wear a leather ballet flat 5. Choose quality essential items for your wardrobe. Have few, but purchase investments that will last. Investing does not mean you have pay full price. Set alerts for sales on the designer labels you love, shop consignment, even visit second-hand shops that sell quality, well-made items. From trenches, to ballet flats, to blazers, cashmere sweaters, and a classic marinière striped shirt.  6. Hop on a bike. 7. Choose black. It goes with everything. 8. Then, choose navy. 9. Find a favorite cafe and frequent it regularly for an escape from the day and to watch the world pass by. 10. Remember to end your meals with cheese 11. Only artisanal made croissants s'il vous plait. ~a croissant from Foxtail Bakeshop~ 12. Adhere to good health practices: Eat well, mainly colorful food, abstain from processed foods like white flour and sugar and exercise regularly. 13. Dress with simple sophistication ~Check out TSLL's Signature Style posts 14. Don't follow trends, cultivate your own style 15. Thoughtfully select flowers that you love for your home. White flowers have been shared by florists to be the top color choice in Paris. 16. Use fewer, yet better and seasonal ingredients to enable the ingredients to sing. ~Check out The Simply Luxurious Kitchen - Seasonal Fare to Elevate the Everyday Meal 17. Skillfully blend classic and contemporary interior design. And be sure to infuse a bit of yourself into the furniture and decor choices as well. ~episode #228, 21 Parisian Decor Ideas from Ines de la Fressange's new book 18. Speak your mind. Have an opinion. 19. Buy beautiful, lace lingerie for you, as well as classic lingerie. ~episode #42, Why Not . . . Create a Capsule Lingerie Wardrobe? 20. Simple make-up, but yes, make-up to enhance your natural beauty 21. Wear high quality marinière tops from Petit Bateau, Saint James, Lux Amour. 22. Visit the farmers market on the weekend (or during the week when the schedule allows), to eat well and rejuvenate your diet ~How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the Farmer's Market 23. Visit the great exhibits of the moment. Become a connessoir of your city's history, art and talents. 24. Master the classic favorite moules marinières (et frites!) 25. Classic, natural, simple, manicured nails 26. Add some red to your life - a  red lip, a red blouse, a red pencil skirt, something red. 27. Make time to watch the sun set. 28. Have a simple, classic vinagriette recipe memorized ~Check out Shannon's vinagriette recipe in the first episode of The Simply Luxurious Kitchen ~Order TSLL's new book Living The Simply Luxurious Life: Making Your Everydays Extraordinary and Discovering Your Best Self Petit Plaisir ~Nigel Slater's Orzo with Zucchini and Parmesan Sponsors for today’s episode: Holly and Tanager, The Professional: Backpack Purse  Visit hollyandtanager.com/SIMPLE Save 15% off your first order with promo code SIMPLE at checkout

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Home sweet Parisian home, whether you live in Paris or not.  Ines de la Fressange is stepping into the sanctuary with her new book Maison: Parisian Chic at Home (see my profile posts of her previous style books here, here and here), and along with her co-author Marin Montagut, they are both taking readers inside their own homes in Paris as well as inside 13 other Parisian apartments (the founder of Sézane, the duo behind the French decor and candle company Astier de Villatte, just to name a few). With the opportunity to review a copy prior to its release just this past Tuesday, my decor curiosities are deeply inspired as while there are many reoccurring themes that must be Parisian go-to decor ideas, there was much reaffirming of the ideas I saw this past summer both in Paris, but also throughout the countryside. Many of which are simple and inexpensive ways to add your signature style to your sanctuary whether you rent or own.  I have created a list of 21 decor ideas found throughout the book, and if more than just a couple of these ideas speak to you, I highly recommend picking it up as the photography by Claire Cocano is intimate and brilliant, and the insights from the homes' inhabitants are insightful and offer even more creative ideas.  Most importantly, and this was something I spoke with a handful of people while I was in France, the goal with Parisian and even French decor, is not about achieving perfection. Rather it is about creating a sense of bienevue (welcome) to whomever enters, a sense of ease and the ability to live and live well amongst the four walls (and perhaps a terrasse). From the details of essentials in the kitchen, to the touch of the outdoors with ubiquitous bud vases, simple, thoughtful decor takes time and is unique to each individual who lives in a space.  1.Welcome a variety of textiles Velvet, linen, hemp, damask silks are recommended by Ines de la Fressange for use on cushions, mattress toppers and other details about the home.  2. Add the light of candles Recently a reader asked about my favorite candles, and I am happy to share. I couldn't agree more with this decor suggestion as while having flattering and welcoming light from lamps is a wonderful idea, the natural movement of a flame is a lovely complement. Below is a list of my favorite candles: Bastide candles (as introduced by Sharon Santoni in one of her My Stylish French Boxes) Astier de Villatte (many scents) - in fact, the creators of these candles have their homes featured in this book. Hypsoé (currently loving and also from Sharon Santoni's My Stylish French Boxes)  Rosy Rings (many scents) Nest (various sizes)  Diptyque (lavender, santal (sandalwood) are my favorite) Carrière Frères (curious to try the Pear, Sandalwood, and Rosemary) - shop here for United States shoppers Trudon candles - for a luxurious gift (Ines de la Fressange recommends as well)  3. Use your "Sunday-best" tableware every day of the week Whether the handmade ceramics you love or the treasures you found at a brocante while traveling or a secondhand shop by perusing, use them and enjoy how the presentation when you sit down to dine elevates the flavor (it really can!). 4. Collect old, slender glass bottles for single cut flowers I am gradually adding to my collection and loving what I am finding. And even better, it saves money as you don't have to buy a full bouquet. 5. Use straw or raffia baskets (French market totes) in various sizes for storage In the book, you'll see a picture of Ines' home closet in which she has multiple baskets storing socks (large), make-up and accessories (small). 6. Collect tools of your creative craft Painter and co-author of Maison: Parisian Chic at Home, Montagut, collects painter palettes and arranges them into a collection or scene in his living space. Often found at garage sales for pennies, they would certainly provide much conversation and color in a home.  7. Keep your eyes open for details to add to your home Perhaps it is an old farm door to add to your kitchen épicerie or tiles for a backdrop, you never know when a unique and signature find will be discovered.  8. Create a backdrop for everyday life As shared about Ivan Pericoli and Benoît Astier de Villatte's apartment - their decor approach, is to welcome antiques (they need not always be expensive, perhaps more readily found in Europe, but such can be the case here in the states - secondhand shops often have many gems) and create a reading nook, a welcoming kitchenette, use beautiful ceramic dishes for everyday uses such as displaying fresh fruit, etc. to elevate the everyday experience. 9. Choose vintage lighting fixtures I tend to always look up and around when I enter a space and upon seeing signature lighting fixtures cannot help but smile. It is the attention to such details that reveals something lovely about the inhabitant that tended to the decor.  10. Collect and pair or group demijohns I saw many demijohns during my trip this past summer, and three of them were beautiful arranged in Sharon Santoni's cottage in which I stayed. Often they are sold with their wicker cover, but after removing the wicker, the green brilliance (there are many sizes and clear glass as well) adds a touch of life and elegance, as well as simplicity to a room. 11. Welcome handmade or handcrafted items into your home, especially your kitchen While functional, these items are often quite beautiful and can be easily displayed for eyecatching decor.  12. A wall with many mirrors for multiple perspectives Multiple homes featured in the book had a wall or a portion of a wall full of many different sizes of mirrors - one in a bathroom and the other in a living room.  13. Glazed terra-cotta jugs and carafes Multiple purposes can be found in Provençal finds such as glazed terra-cotta jugs and carafes for wine, water and olive oil as they make a lovely presentation on the table as well.  ~Olive & Branch Profile post 14. White walls, colorful decor Morgane Sézalory, the founder of Sézane (France's leading online clothing company - see my most recent post on their fall collection) swears by a white palette (walls, ceiling, etc.) and lets the rest of her decor be thoughtfully colorful.  15. Collect vintage tableware and display it, don't hide it. If you have plates, a tea/coffee set or anything made of ceramic or porcelain that you love, why not put it on display? Use it, of course as well, but when not in use, allow it serve as your decor as well. 16. Old wooden cutting boards are both functional and beautiful to display in groupings Wooden cutting boards seem to be just about everywhere online - Food52, Esty, etc., and if you are looking for trays or additional surfaces to cut upon as well as serve food, this idea is a wonderful way to create a decorative touch as well as function on-demand. 17. Paint doors or window frames black and juxtaposed with green foliage Depending upon the exterior or interior wall color, one apartment featured in the book had a beautiful black door with brilliant green wisteria draped about it during the summer months. The contrast was impressive.  18. Multiple bud vases filled with seasonal foliage or blooms Sharon Santoni demonstrated this idea beautifully in her guest cottage this summer, and it immediately captured my attention. I love the uniformity of having the same varietal, but each having their own vase. 19. One long, open shelf in the kitchen for everyday essentials Depending upon the layout of your kitchen, and if you do not have cupboard space, adding a single, long, shelf above your cooking space with beautiful brackets to hold it place is a simple way to add decor and function.  20. Select beautiful, simple glass storage containers for your food, and don't hesitate to use them as decor.  As I shared this past January, German Weck glass jars in oodles of sizes and shapes were my winter investment as I organized my kitchen cupboards; however, any glass container with a lid can enable you to store beautiful your food. Keep your eyes open and mix and match. 21. Add a globe According to the book, globes are making a comeback in the world of decor - small or large, with ornate stands or simple, artistic bases, if the addition of a globe speaks to you, now is definitely the time to start hunting for one. Whether you are a Francophile or a lover of signature style in your home, as you can see, it is the individual's tastes that will make the home beautiful. Having grown up with a mother who would take me to garage sales, and on other treasure hunts for the home, I thoroughly enjoy the details that I have welcomed into my sanctuaries over the years. Along with travel, when we have patience with the process and refrain from buying the same thing everyone else is buying from a big brand store, we share a piece of ourselves with not only our guests who cross the threshold into our homes, but we remind ourselves on a daily basis what inspires us and thus keep our creative side perpetually piqued and comforted as well. To pick up your own copy of Ines de la Fressange's new book, Maison: Parisian Chic at Home, click here.  ~View all of TSLL's French-Inspired podcast episodes here.  ~Tune in to TSLL's new vodcast - The Simply Luxurious Kitchen ~Learn more about TSLL's Weekly Newsletter  Petit Plaisir ~TSLL's French Cafe Jazz Playlist (no lyrics) ~The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 1 (Season 2 is coming soon!) Trailer of Season 1 https://youtu.be/fOmwkTrW4OQ Trailer of Season 2 https://youtu.be/483SfI1rpJ8 ~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #228 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Spotify Sponsor of Today’s Episode Le Mystere the first 50 Simple Sophisticate listeners will receive a free Le Mystere makeup bag- use promo code SIMPLE

Today's podcast covers aging gracefully, the Ford/Kavanaugh Senate hearing, and chocolate truffles.  Not to mention the inspiring woman spotlight.  Don't miss it!   Shownotes:   https://www.livingwellspendingless.com/2018/03/26/aging-gracefully/   https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/07/how-to-age-gracefully_n_4538195.html   https://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/wellness/g45/10-secrets-to-better-aging-2105/   https://www.ecumen.org/resources/50-tips-aging-gracefully-ecumen#.W6qASZNKgWo   http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-aging-gracefully-20180209-story.html   https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/15/fashion/15French.html?mtrref=www.google.com&gwh=7995D7F51D0F8C3EC3B3B9FC01F767E5&gwt=pay   https://www.ozy.com/immodest-proposal/ban-plastic-surgery-and-grow-old-gracefully/87522   https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/07/nine-women-who-succeeded-later-in-life_n_3714089.html   https://www.girlboss.com/work/women-who-found-success-later-in-life   https://www.purpleclover.com/entertainment/3543-12-stars-say-no-to-plastic-surgery/item/ines-de-la-fressange-57/   Emma Thompson, 59 A few years ago, the English actress and her Academy Award-winning friend and compatriot, Kate Winslet, created the Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League and made a pact to never get plastic surgery or Botox treatments. "It's not a normal thing to do," says Thompson, "and the culture that we've created that says it's normal, is not normal.”   Jamie Lee Curtis, 59 The one-time scream queen, who made her debut in the 1978 slasher flick "Halloween," now rages against the seemingly universal fear of growing older. "I am appalled that the term we use to talk about aging is 'anti,'" she once blogged. "Aging is human evolution in its pure form. Death, taxes and aging …. We are ALL going to age and soften and mellow and transition.”   Lauren Hutton, 74 The gap in her front teeth didn't derail the modeling career of the now legendary cover girl. Not surprisingly, she embraces the natural beauty of the aging process over the unnatural results of cosmetic surgery. "Our wrinkles are our medals of the passage of life," says Hutton. "They are what we have been through and who we want to be. I don't think I will ever cut my face, because once I cut it, I'll never know where I've been”   Jodi Foster, 55 The former child star and two-time Oscar winner has no desire to recapture her youth through cosmetic surgery. "For me, it's really a self-image thing," she told People magazine. "Like, I'd rather have somebody go, 'Wow, that girl has a bad nose' than 'Wow, that girl has a bad nose job.’"   Stevie Nicks, 69 Unlike cocaine and other recreational drugs, one Botox experience caused the Fleetwood Mac singer to swear off the stuff forever. "Botox makes everybody look like Satan's children," she said. "You'd have to tie me down to get me to do it again.”   Julia Roberts, 50 Hard to believe that the knockout named 11 times to People magazine's list of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" once thought it was necessary to give Botox a shot. "It was not a cute look for me," she later reported, disturbed by the procedure's frozen-face syndrome. "My feeling is, I have three children who should know what emotion I'm feeling at the exact moment I'm feeling it.”   Sigourney Weaver, 68 To the three-time Academy Award nominee, staring into the face of a killer "Alien" isn't nearly as frightening as Botox. "I find that look scary," she once said in an interview. "I like getting older. There's nothing more inspiring to me than a woman in her 70s who's full of life and still useful. I never notice age in people's faces. I just look at the whole person.”   Ines de la Fressange, 60 The Parisian model and designer says there are just four essentials in her beauty routine: protective day cream, Dior's Crème Abricot nail cream, no sun and lots of sleep. Botox and plastic surgery won't be added to that list anytime soon. "I would be too afraid I wouldn't recognize myself anymore," she told the London Evening Standard.   Diane Keaton, 72 The beloved actress knows how to get a laugh ("Annie Hall") and how to be serious ("The Godfather"), but she seems little uncertain about her resistance to cosmetic surgery. "I just don't know if I want to mess with that," she said before turning 70. "The point is, no matter what you do, you're going to get older and you won't be here forever. So how do you grapple with it? How do you feel good about yourself?"   Favorite Things Chocolate Peppermint Truffles The 8th Edition New Scrabble Dictionary Skin care regimen for women over 40 Apple Turnovers   

durée : 00:04:38 - Les Réquisitoires du tribunal des flagrants délires - "Les hommes naissent tous libres et égaux en droits". C'est drôle non ? Inès de la Fressange par exemple (l'accusée du jour) est belle. Existe-t-il au monde privilège plus exorbitant que la beauté ?

You know that classic line…about looking up a word in the dictionary and you would find a photo of a particular person there, as an embodiment of said word? Well, in the case of Ines de la Fressange if you looked up the words Parisian chic in the dictionary you might actually find a photo of her there. She is so linked to this idea that she even wrote a worldwide best selling book on the subject, which of course was called Parisian Chic. It has already produced a few equally clever and easy to read offspring. But calling Ines an author is to limit her. She is so very many things. A global brand ambassador for the French luxury accessories company Roger Vivier. She has a store in Paris that bears her name that is filled with all of her favorite things, which she has hunted out on her travels around the world. But also pieces that are oh so French that they make for some great keepsakes and gifts for tourists looking to capture the je ne sais quoi French Style for themselves. She also is behind highly successful clothing collaborations with Uniqlo and Aigle. And she even has a capsule line of Citroen DS3 cars named after her that featured a few of her favorite things and colors. Ines, who is a slender 5 foot 11 and 60 years old, is also a world class model. A muse for many years of Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel as well as Jean Paul Gaultier, she just recently walked in both their shows. She is also the mother to two amazing girls, runs her own eponymous company and has a fantastic blog called Lalettredines where she writes about all of her latest discovers that span the whole chic lifestyle spectrum. Basically Ines is one of those women you end up having a girl crush on…while you endlessly wonder…how does she do it all. In our chat she lets me in on a few of her tricks to having it all..and doing it in style.

Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, qui est aussi le centième, Valérie Tribes tenait à recevoir celle qui incarne le chic à la française : Inès de la Fressange. Surnommée "le mannequin qui parle", elle a enchanté les catwalks en défilant avec le plus beau des sourires et une nonchalance légendaire. Elle nous fait l’honneur de ce numéro spécial. Merci !

Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, qui est aussi le centième, Valérie Tribes tenait à recevoir celle qui incarne le chic à la française : Inès de la Fressange. Surnommée "le mannequin qui parle", elle a enchanté les catwalks en défilant avec le plus beau des sourires et une nonchalance légendaire. Elle nous fait l’honneur de ce numéro spécial. Merci !

Pour cet épisode de Chiffon, je tenais à recevoir celle qui incarne le chic à la française : Inès de la Fressange. Surnommée « le mannequin qui parle », elle a enchanté les « catwalks » en défilant avec le plus beau des sourires et une nonchalance légendaire. Il est difficile de faire un résumé de sa carrière tant elle est remplie : Egérie Chanel, ambassadrice de la maison Vivier, auteur d’un guide sur la Parisienne qui a été traduit en 17 langues et vendu à plus d’un million d’exemplaires, directrice artistique de sa marque éponyme, modèle pour le buste de Marianne, et reine du « poulet à tout ». Mais sa plus belle réalisation reste ses filles : Nine et Violette. Son secret de beauté à 60 ans ? « Avoir de bonnes pensées ». Elle m’a reçue, chez elle par un bel après midi de printemps, entourée de ses deux chiens. Inès aime le marine, les pulls cols ronds, les chaussettes en cachemire, les talons plats, et surtout, la simplicité. Cet épisode de Chiffon est réalisé avec le soutien de la maison de joaillerie parisienne Ofée qui vous offre 15 % de réduction avec le code «CHIFFON » sur sa nouvelle collection de pendentifs « Carat ». Ofée ce sont des bijoux tout en finesse qui collent à la peau et vous accompagnent toute une vie. Et en ce printemps, la maison Ofée a décidé de créer une collection à petit prix afin que le luxe soit accessible à tous. Son nom ? « Dessine moi un diamant ». Ce sont des petits pendentifs très discrets en forme de différents diamants… Aller les découvrir sur le site www.o-fee.com/fr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #206 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube I am all about simplifying life's daily routines and events, and especially when our schedules become full, our time is precious. As of late, my spring has been bursting. From finishing TSLL's 2nd book, finalizing my summer travel plans, preparing my students from AP testing in May, tending to my pup Norman's mini leg injury and well, just living everyday life, knowing that the necessities that enable life to run well are tended to is way to strengthen the core of our lives. When these necessities are neglected, we can just feel "off", out of sync or unable to fully rest in the little time we have to do so. I have gathered a few of the "life hacks" or simple approaches to ensure no matter how harried a day or week becomes unexpectedly, we can successfully find ourselves feeling rested, calm and free of angst. 1. Take a day off While this may sound impossible initially, take a moment and consider the quality of the life you are living. The key to living well is to ensure how you are navigating your life is savvy. And if you do not have the energy to do so well, take a day to recharge. Some call such days "wellness days", but no matter what you call it, they are necessary from time to time. Last week, and for the past few weeks, my motor has been geared in high. With unexpected events, finishing up projects and stress levels that didn't have time to descend, I found myself in need of a day to just do nothing. So this past Saturday, that is all I did. Staying at home for me was a necessity that I recognized I needed to fully reboot. 2. Fresh Bouquets that Last for Weeks Having flowers around my house just make me happy. The house doesn't feel complete without a fresh bouquet of either hydrangeas (yes, they seem to be my year-round flower of choice - #tsllhydrangeas), or any other seasonal bloom I find in the store at a great price. And when they arrive home, I do my best to enable them to last as long as possible. How? Trim stems and add fresh water every 4-7 days. Slice up the stem about 1/4 -1/2 inch to enable the stem to absorb the water. I do my best to buy the most freshly cut flowers, and while sometimes it is hard to tell in the store, look for tighter buds that haven't fully blossomed. Within a day or so, they will be in full bloom and your house will have their full life. 3. Facial masque, put on before stepping into the shower I try to give my skin either a moisturizing masque treatment or a pore-cleansing treatment 1-2 times a week, but my time is limited. The best advice my long-time estetician gave me was the go-ahead to simply apply my masque (after cleansing), then step into the shower and let the steam work its magic. Rinse in the shower (less mess to clean up), and voilà, two for one! 4. Express gratitude As a child I had heard the advice that giving and expressing thanks is a powerful ingredient to feeling contentment and finding peace. However, at the time, it didn't compute. Don't get me wrong, I observed this behavior in my parents and those around me, but it wasn't until I was an adult that it truly was understood. When we feel as those much of our lives is out of our control or overwhelming, one of the aspects we do have control over is how we interact with others. When it appears that very little is functioning as it should, or your energy level is depleted, looking around to see what see what we are thankful for and expressing that appreciation not only will paradoxically fuel us with positive energy, but build a stronger, positive bond with those in our lives and community. The purpose is not to gain adulation or something in return, but it is the exchanging of good energy, paying recognition to others and their lives and how they are living and giving of themselves that assuages any negative energy in our lives. The two need not have any connection, but when we focus on the good, we have less time to worry about what we cannot control. 5. Exhaust your physical being While we all know that adhering to a regular routine is important, it is vitally so when we are overwhelmed to do something to get our blood pumping. Even when I do not have time to work out, I remind myself that it is essential for me to feel better at the end of the day, it will help me sleep better and it will be one less thing to stress about that I did not do. Sometimes the workout can come in a different form such as working in the garden to set up for the spring season or making love with your partner. Whatever exhaustion you prefer, make it a priority. Part of the reason working out is effective when our lives seem overwhelmed is that our minds are forced to be in the present moment. We have to focus if it is an intense strength training session to keep our form correct, or hold Warrior Poise #3 in yoga and not fall on our nose. When we turn our minds off for even 30 minutes, we encourage our bodies to destress. 6. Read a book without a plot or how-tos I recognized recently that if I am having an particularly stressful week, the last thing I want to do is get absorbed by more drama in the plot of a novel, or feel I need to add one more "to-do" to my self-improvement list by reading a non-fiction self-help book. What I have found to be some of the best reading for such weeks are books about food or travel. An escape into a pleasure that is blissful, relaxing for the mind and an opportunity to unwind. I highly recommend Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diaries (a diary of his meals through the season) or any of his books/cookbooks. 7. Take a detoxifying bath Simply add two cups of Epsom salt and let the day wash away. Epsom salt offers sulfate and magnesium, both of which can be absorbed through the skin and magnesium is what stress reduces from our body, so we do need to replenish. As well, epsom salt easing muscle soreness, softens skin and the sulfate helps to flush toxins from our bodies. When I began my strength training program with my trainer, my body had intense muscle soreness, and I was immediately advised to take a bath with epsom salts. Needless to say, sometimes the relief we need can be simple and pleasurable. (Read more about epsom salt here from mindbodygreen.) 8. Reduce unnecessary time using technology I am just as guilty as the next person for looking at my screen (phone or computer) when it isn't necessary and is simply out of habit. However, it was clear to me that constantly having my eyes on a screen was something that was not helping my stress levels. Put down the phone, plug it in to be charged and walk away. Once we find a spot in our day when we have completed the necessary tasks, and we do not need to be available for a text or phone call, put it in another room. Having it close by increases the likelihood that we will check it, just to see. 9. Talk to someone who is trusted and calm When we talk to someone who knows us, understands our life, but at the same time can recognize when we need to breathe, reboot and not be so hard on ourselves, we are reminded why we need to connect with others. However, we also come to see the power in the types of people who are in our lives. It is during these stressful moments in our lives that we can be thankful we have built and nurtured such loving, supportive relationships because sometimes we cannot give ourselves the advice we know we need. 10. Turn on a relaxing playlist and turn off the news Yesterday I shared an Everyday Jazz playlist which is often my music of choice when I want to take a deep breath and unwind. Whether at school, home or traveling, jazz, as well as classical is the remedy to lower my stress-levels and just get me tapping my toe, swaying my head or slowing letting go of anything that came before. While staying abreast of the news is important (we talked about how to find the right balance in this episode/post), too much can be detrimental. Finding an alternative that offers the comfort and pleasure that you are looking for is a simple click of a button away. 11. Sip some tea The type of tea you choose will be up to you, but for me, since I have a high tolerance for caffeine, I always go to my black teas. The something hot, something delicious and something to sip slowly, slows me down and calms me down as well. Read this post from the archives regarding the many benefits of tea, as well as see my list of favorite teas.   SIMILAR POSTS/EPISODES FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~11 Ways to Improve Your Life ~Why Not . . . Automate It? 12 Ways to Improve the Everyday ~How to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest (in life), episode #177   ~Sign up for TSLL's Weekly Newsletter or the Book Release News Updates newsletter here Petit Plaisir: Ines de la Fressange's new style guide - The Parisian Field Guide to Men's Style, released May 15th     SPONSOR OF TODAY'S EPISODE: Lyst.com For all the latest fashion, make sure to check out the global fashion search platform Lyst. Lyst brings together the widest inventory in luxury and contemporary fashion online

Pour ce nouvel épisode de Chiffon, je vous invite à traverser la Méditerranée pour parler de mode avec une jeune femme de 22 ans qui est née et a grandi à Alger dans une famille complétement imprégnée par la culture française. Nedjma a été bercée par l’esprit Canal, les Guignols, Ruquier, Arthur et la météo française. Sa grand mère, professeur de français, l’a initiée très tôt à découvrir nos auteurs, sa maman avait pour modèle d’élégance Inès de la Fressange. Nedjma a quitté la ville blanche et sa famille à 17 ans pour étudier les lettres à Paris. Cet épisode un peu différent des autres nous donne l’occasion de découvrir une autre culture, d’avoir une vision autre de la mode, de parler de la position des femmes à Alger, du harcèlement de rue et de l’art de la débrouille quand on est étudiante à Paris. Cet épisode est réalisé grâce au soutien de Fraiche Mademoiselle, une marque de prêt à porter qui est garantie 100 % Made in Paris. Et à l'occasion de cet épisode, Julie et Charline, ses créatrices vous offrent -30% de réduction sur toute la collection hiver avec le code CHIFFON. Alors RDV sur le site www.fraichemademoiselle.fr/ ou allez les voir de ma part dans leur jolie boutique qui est située 32 rue des Martyrs. Et j'adore leur mantra mode : "Soyons fraîches et aimons-nous" !!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aujourd’hui nous allons à la rencontre de Diane Ducasse, elle a fondé DA/DA après avoir travaillé pour Lanvin, Marc Jacob, Michel Vivien et Vincent Darré. Aujourd’hui elle mène de front une carrière de styliste Freelance pour Ines de la Fressange, de professeurs au studio Berçot et le développement de sa marque DADA avec des débuts très prometteurs. Dans cet épisode elle nous parle de sa décision d’étudier au studio Berçot après une prépa HEC, et une année à New York en tant que fille au pair, de ce qu’elle a appris au studio Berçot et du lancement de sa marque DA/DA et de son futur. J’ai adoré avoir cette conversation avec Diane, j’espère que vous y prendrez autant de plaisir à l’écouter. Bonne écoute.

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #151 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "There is something about the French woman, a sense of freedom that must read and show in the way we dress." —Marion Cotillard No one has yet pinpointed when the allure of French style came to epitomize the pinnacle of effortless, chic style, but nonetheless, the flattering stereotype continues to be perpetuated and this post will do the same. Why? In all honesty, if you have been to France, you have seen it. You have crossed paths with the style seen in Paris that embodies classic staples worn with such ease and confidence that the woman appears to be on her own catwalk wherever she goes. Now not every French woman embodies the qualities oft associated with simple, chic, effortlessness just as not every American woman is intrigued by fast fashion and putting more in her closet (if you are a reader of TSLL, I am pretty confident you do not fall into that traditional American stereotype). But since the French woman has lessons to share when it comes to the style of quality over quantity, and demonstrates how magnificent it can look, people from around the globe have taken note, which may be why so many non-French women have impeccable, signature style as well. "What defines French Style? An effortless chic attitude - the Parisienne always wears great basics. It's about clever mix and match." -Evelyne Chétrite Wherever we find the inspiration that moves us to shift and change our wardrobe, it is worth investigating exactly what the fundamentals are of that particular approach to style. To begin, I must make a confession, I am not someone who enjoys shopping for clothes, but I do thoroughly appreciate and feel most confident when I know the clothes I am wearing work well on my body for whatever occasion I may be involved in. Thus, I have always wanted to drill down to how to cultivate a dependable, chic wardrobe that is versatile and lasts. So it was not a surprise when the French woman's approach to style caught my attention. Let's take a look at how to incorporate the 10 fundamentals of French style into our lives so that we too can look our best, spend our money wisely and limit the time we spend in shops and online boutiques so that we can go about enjoying the simply luxurious lives we have created. 1. Staples over trends "In an era of excess, Frenchness speaks to a certain kind of abstinence - but also of a noble refusal to compromise on quality, as well as the confidence to resist tacky gimmicks." —Lisa Armstrong, The Daily Telegraph Watching the seasonal runway shows are great fun and full of inspiration and ideas what new way to wear a button up blouse or what to pair with a knee-length skirts, but don't hop on the bandwagon if it's a one-season phenomenon. How do you know if it's a one season phenomenon? Ask yourself, would you wear it if you hadn't seen it on the runway or if wasn't cheered by Vogue and the fashion elites? If the answer is no, then just appreciate it and move on. Staples may seem safe or boring, but as we will discuss in #2, when you purchase well, know your body and tailor to your needs, you will shine. And the key word is you. You, rather than your clothes will be what everyone will notice and that is the intent to dressing well each time we step into our closets. Instead of considering what will draw attention, what will shock, what will woo onlookers, ask yourself "what will look best on me and help me elevate to feel and do my best?" Return to those clothes again and again and again, and you will never be disappointed. 2. Invest, don't skimp A French woman will have Chanel ballet flats and maybe even a Mulberry tote, but she won't have oodles of ballet flats in her closet or more than a few handbags unlike an average American's closet that is overflowing with bargain finds that may have looked wonderful on the rack at Ross but no longer shine two or even five years later. Hone in on what you need, save up and purchase what you love and will continue to use for years to come. My Lanvin ballet flats were an investment (always order one to a half-size larger than your regular size), but they were exactly what I had always wanted for years. When I finally purchased my first (I have two now - beige and black) pair, the price was expected, and I continue wear them at least 2-4 times a week (they continue to look wonderful and work with a long list of outfits). 3. Subtle over shocking Choose neutral hues that work with your skin tone in order to infuse a multitude of options. The white jersey tee works beautifully under your blazer, but it can also be tucked into a pencil skirt worn with heels to offer a high/low look to the office. Don't forget to wear it under your leather jacket as well paired with your favorite jeans. Shocking, while fun, has a shelf-life. Subtle again allows the woman to shine rather than the clothing. 4. Fewer but better You will have fewer items in your closet and what a beautiful sight that will be when you walk in. Clutter is stressful, too many choices can numb us and make it difficult to choose. Fewer, but better options simplifies the process but amplifies the outcome. 5. A skill rather than a sport As I mentioned at the top of the post, I honestly do not like to shop for clothing. Beginning when I was a young girl, I became quickly frustrated looking for clothing that fit my tall frame and thus began to see wardrobe building as the goal, not a sport that would waste hours of my day. A significant part of why I share what I learn and discover about style on TSLL is because I want to alleviate the frustration that I had so that you too, whether you love shopping or not, will be able to shop well each and every time, utilizing your time wisely so that you can enjoy the life you have built. Do I love beautiful attire and the craftsmanship, absolutely. If I could snap my fingers and have the wardrobe of 10-15 staple items for each season hanging in my closet that look brilliant on my body, I would snap away and spend the time I would have been shopping walking my dogs, working on a creative project, traveling or any one of the hobbies I enjoy. And so TSLL exists to reveal the tools we all can possess so that we each can build our signature wardrobe without feeling we have to do so each season, because we truly do not if we shop well. 6. Keep it simple A beautiful silk blouse paired with designer jeans that fall just to the ankle worn with a stunning pair of Roger Vivier flats. Nothing else. Classic pieces, quality pieces. Trust your purchases so that when you do pull them on and pair with them with the other items, you will know they work. Another reason to have fewer, but better items in your closet is that you become more familiar with them as you will have had them in your closet for many seasons. You will begin then to trust what you have, what looks flattering on your body and what other items might pair well with it. The simplifying of the process is a significant factor to loving and trusting your style. 7. Subtle, but sincere statement pieces  Begin to let go of the costume jewelry. I used to regularly have my large tear-drop earrings that were not that expensive but fun conversational pieces, and then I began to realize I didn't want my clothing to be the conversational piece, I wanted to be talking about topics of more substance. So I purchased these earrings and wear them with nearly every outfit. They are simple, basic, but just the right femininity for work and play. A simple pair of diamond studs would also work beautifully. The key is to not be afraid to invest in a few investment statement pieces, but make sure they are subtle so that you can wear them for years and perhaps a lifetime. 8. Find what works and wear it regularly If blazers are your flattering cut similar to Emmanuel Alt, then include a couple of quality blazers in a variety of hues in your closet. If you know crew necks are better than v-necks, stay loyal and do not deviate. Such a discovery of our style takes time, but so long as we pay attention, are willing to explore and try something new if other approaches aren't working, we will eventually find what works for our bodies, lives and comfort. Over the past few years, one of the trends that has become my signature is the jumpsuit. Not everyone loves the jumpsuit, but it has been a staple in my wardrobe - layering with blazers, wearing long-sleeve monochromatic versions in the winter and splurging on a versatile silk jumper by Vanessa Seward when it went on sale that takes me to work and is ideal of cool summer afternoons with sandals. 9. Mix the high and low As much as your investment items are the foundation of the French woman's wardrobe, not every item you wear has to be über sophisticated. Wear a pair of boyfriend jeans with heels (low/casual - boyfriend jeans; high/dressed-up - heels) or a bomber jacket over a camisole worn with an over-the-knee pencil skirt and sandals. The balance of seriousness with playful displays prowess of how to build and wear a wardrobe exuding confidence and personality. 10. Elevate yourself, don't hide The clothing you wear is meant to spotlight the talented, intelligent, fun and curious woman who you are. While clothing can offer some armor in a world that can be difficult at times, don't hide completely behind your sartorial choices. Let your signature shine. Choose clothing that regardless of the designer label is made well and elevates your confidence. Stick to what works, let go of what doesn't and dress for you, not to mimic what you should do. Part of embracing the French woman's approach to style is reconciling with the clothes you must get rid of, but on the flip side when you don't have to go shopping as often to fill the gaps or find that one item that you just don't seem to have, you will discover an ease with knowing what to wear when that will be priceless. As much as I love the power of the sartorial choices we make, I have always wanted the clothing to be the background (an impressive background, but still in the background). While being known for what one wears is initially flattering and a temporary confidence boost, it is knowing that the woman each one of us offers to the world is more than what she wears is valued far more than the clothing and image she projects that motivates me to fine tune and all but perfect my approach to style. And each time I gain more clarity, I look forward to sharing what I learn with you. May we all fine-tune our wardrobe so that we may make a worthwhile first-impression but follow through with a breath-taking performance offered by our intelligence, charm and wit. ~SIMILAR POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~The Francophile's Style Guide: The 14 Essentials (podcast episode) ~Why Not . . . Master the Art of Dressing? ~Why Not . . . Organize Your Closet? ~20 Ways to Live Like a Parisienne (podcast episode ~How to Cultivate Your True Style All Year Long - inspired by Ines de la Fressange's new Parisian Lookbook (podcast episode) ~Shop TSLL Capsule Wardrobe boutique here ~As my way of saying thank you to listeners of the podcast, I have produced two new episodes for this week due to my loss of voice last week and inability to have a new episode as each Monday for over two years (except in one other instance) there has always been one. I appreciate your understanding, your well wishes and your interest in living simply luxuriously. Here is the link to episode #150. Have a lovely week. ~21 Life Lessons Learned in South Korea Petit Plaisir: ~The Curse of La Fontaine: A Verlaque and Bonnet mystery by M.L. Longworth ~begin with the first novel in the cozy, set in Aix-en-Provence mystery series, Death at the Chateau Bremont    ~Image: French model Ophelie Guillermand captured by Tatel Velasquez   Download the Episode

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #149 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "What's true style? Knowing how to mix the right combinations of ingredients." —Ines de la Fressange, author of Parisian Chic Look Book: What Should I Wear Today? Most of us have heard of and are incorporating into our lives a capsule wardrobe, but as much as we'd love to hire a stylist to tell us what to wear every day and how to style the clothes we've invested in, we either absolutely cannot afford such an extravagance or well, let's get serious. But the truth is, we can do it ourselves. Understanding how to cultivate true style into our lives throughout the entire year is completely possible so long as we learn the necessary tools and fail-safe combinations. Former Chanel model and the epitome of Parisian chic Ines de la Fressange has just released her new book to follow up her wildly successful first Parisian Chic, and in it she does the work of the stylist. Parisian Chic Look Book: What Should I Wear Today? does everything for you except the shopping. With nearly every page in the 130 page book filled with styled outfits and noted for which occasion they would be perfect for, this look book is your guide when you step into your closet. This look book is the finishing touch to building your confidence that you do know how to dress well without having too many clothes to choose from and feeling you have nothing to wear. What I would like to do today is share a glimpse of Ines' suggestions and my favorite outfits, and then I highly recommend you pick up or check out this book. If you are someone who appreciates the classic Parisian chic approach to style, if you adhere to a capsule wardrobe approach and if you want to keep it simple but mix high and low items ensuring you look effortlessly style, take a look inside the book and discover how to become the stylist you've always wanted to hire. 1. Stock your closet with the essentials capsule wardrobe essentials handbags shoes jewelry lingerie outerwear scarves belts Often we have almost everything we need but a few finishing touches are missing. Take a look at her detailed list (above are just the categories) and find what you may need or what to look for the next time you are shopping or a wonderful sale on your favorite designer clothing or accessories offers a beautiful price. 2. Stick to a dress code unique to each general occasion business beyond the uniform that works for you, how to choose an outfit that transitions from one work place to another business appointment (applying for a loan, a business dinner, etc.) "I Have a Tricky Day Ahead" silk print pants v-neck sweater black velvet flats classic watch bangles family gatherings lunch with a family member, a great aunt perhaps? high waisted pants ruffled or signature blouse pendant necklace high heels or platforms a scarf as a belt personal get-togethers a dinner with an old flame over-the-knee pencil skirt velvet jacket camisole heels classic watch evening attire Dinner at Home with Friends blue jeans white blouse black belt gold bangles black velvet flats vacation airport attire stylish sweatpants t-shirt v-neck sweater (oversized) flat slide sandals navy men's overcoat special, unique occasions museum buff black midi, (perhaps body-con) dress denim jacket lace up sneakers saddle bag bracelets 3. Stick to neutrals One common thread I noticed through all of the items Ines suggests is a neutral color palette. Black, navy, white, khaki/biege, gray, light blue, stripes. While there were a few signature pieces, a sequin gold camisole, printed silk pants, a hot pink sweater and a red saddle purse, these boisterous colors were few, but powerful. The mixing and matching becomes easier when you adhere to a neutral palette that complements your skin tone. Don't deviate from this. For example, the pop of color I often choose is blush pink: my skin instantly looks more bronzed and healthy and it pairs well with everything else in my closet depending upon the season and occasion. Other than that its navy, gray, black, white, stripes and light blue. 4. Finish with few accessories, but don't forget them Each of her looks as you pour through the book reveal typically one piece of jewelry being worn if any and an expected, but signature tote, coat or pair of shoes. 5. Purchase well and don't fuss The key with Parisian chic style is mixing the high and low: a beautiful white silk blouse from Saint Laurent paired with classic denim jeans and costume jewelry bangles. Knowing what you are wearing looks well on your physique will enabled you to say no to extra details and finish with just the right amount of detail. Then once it all comes together, you can relax and enjoy wherever you are headed. 6. Learn the fashion style tricks  wear a khaki military jacket over a little black dress wear a rock t-shirt with a pencil skirt buy clothes in the men's department A sampling of items that what works for me: jumpsuit denim jacket pencil skirts simple black dress long shirt dress black/navy v-neck sweater black/white t-shirt navy blazer trench coat blue jeans slip-on sneakers wellies (farm/ranch boots) black tote classic watch brown/black belt camisoles black panties black bra men's camel coat (I actually wear a woman's but it is one size too large) Ultimately, seeing how to pull something together, seeing it on a model is a useful visual we often do not see when it comes to basics and not all in one place. Covered in gold that shimmers, the book will be easy to spot on the shelf as you look to use it again and again and again until these classic ensembles become engrained in your memory. THe most significant take-away for me was a sigh of relief when I saw the outfits. The number of items involved were minimal, the key was quality items paired with finishing touches that worked with the woman's body and the other neutral pieces. So start with #1, begin to build the foundation which is the necessary clothing and then have fun and look forward to stepping into your closet again. Petit Plaisir: —Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook by Elisabeth Prueitt   Download the Episode Download the Episode

Get an inside look at the Chanel Fall 2013 Collection with designer Karl Lagerfeld. Globalization was the theme of Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Fall 2013 show, one of the most exciting fashion shows of Paris Fashion Week. Everything about this Chanel collection was stunning - from the gorgeous glitter dusted eye makeup by Peter Philips to the ultra-cool rock-meets-goth inspired clothes and silver accessories. Featuring interviews with Jessica Chastain, Vanessa Paradis, Ines de la Fressange, Miroslava Duma and Godfrey Deeny.