When I visited Paris in 2015 I met a savvy young stylist named Alois Guinut.
She led a workshop on French fashion and style
for women on The Ooh La La Tour.
The tour was arranged and led by author Jamie Cat Callan.
You may have read some of her books...
( if you haven't already read her books you may want to!)
French Women Don't Sleep Alone: Pleasurable Secrets to Finding Love
Bonjour Happiness: Secrets to Finding Your Joie de Vivre
Ooh La La!: French Women's Secrets to Feeling Beautiful Every Day
Parisian Charm School: French Secrets for Cultivating Love, Joy and That Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi
I took notes at the workshop as I was so inspired by this young woman.
When I returned home I decided to add some French flair to my daily outfits.
Not too long after I returned I learned that Alois had written a new book
"Dress Like a Parisian."
I knew that I had to buy it and read more about this fascinating style.
I have just finished reading
"Why French Women Wear Vintage and other secrets of sustainable style."
There are lots of great ideas here and as I am a passionate second hand, consignment, and thrift shopper so this fits right into my values of recycling and my current relaxed lifestyle.
My wardrobe is streamlined and minimalist with a colour palette based on black, white and greys that makes it easy to mix and match items.
I have denim jeans and chambray shirts too.
I add a pop of colour with accessories.
Alois shares some fun ways to add fun and flair to the classic basics.
I plan to look for more "unique accessories" when I venture out in the second hand consignment and charity shops
as well as
perusing
ETSY and EBAY
for more vintage finds.
Now I want to re-read her first book!
Hope that you are keeping well.
Are you cooking, baking, knitting, crafting or reading to stay safe during Covid?
'French Exit ' a new fragrant candle from the company Cancelled Plans.
Scented candles add ambiance to our Humble Bungalow.
When the Fall and Winter weather gets gloomy I can't think of anything easier
than lighting a candle to add a warm glow and a beautiful fragrance.
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~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
