It is not meant to be encyclopedic. I luv Ines De La Fressange she is so stylish and fashionable, I got so much from this book, particularly about dressing around 10 key pieces of clothing for everyone's wardrobe. Jul 28, Maggie Dore rated it really liked it. How a Germanic tribe of fierce warriors turned into the simpering sad clowns of Western Europe is a mystery for the ages. I was expecting a lot more about fashion and a lot less about places to eat, shop and hang out. She still is seen on the runway occasionally while concentrating on the business of fashion for the Roger Vivier brand. Oct 14, Ella rated it it was ok Shelves:
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I stumbled upon this guide parisnia the travel section of my library. Other bits of wisdom can be found regularly on women's magazines and are hardly groundbreaking: She also includes photos and a section called In a Nutshell, where she mentions some fact about the owner or an opinion about the products.
Would i recommend it?
Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Inès de La Fressange
Oct parisiha, Nikki rated it liked it Shelves: Which subsequently helped me realize I'm not interested in looking like a modern Parisian girl--but that's a different topic! As she goes from store to store, you can see her wearing her style of clothing on the street.
The second half of the book is just shopping recommendations, but the first parisinx are full of good info. I don't think I'll be referring to it often, but it's the kind of book This is a macaron of a book: Therefore, she totally fails to expand the scope of the book into making it a real guide to chic, and what she delivers is merely a personal diary of her likes and dislikes.
I would revisit if I were planning a trip to Paris as not all the lines listed were easily available online. Model Ines de la Fressange gives pretty straightforward fashion advice like buy jeans in neutral colours, own a real leather jacket I never in a million years would have thought of doing this.
Over all great style advice, good tips, and rules to safeguard against committing a faux pas with the final rule being that rules are made to be broken. She is 5'11", and can rock a tiny size of jeans. So it looks likes Ines is failing to make proselytes of her own countrywomen.
After that, prepare to age 10 years…. But you will get understanding of a spirit and some ideas on which Parisian finishing touches to use ftessange become more French.
pariisina Dark blue sweaters, black dresses, all flatter Ines' dark hair and olive skin. Quit getting so close to the mirror. I picked up this book because I liked its cover, photos and font.
Parisian Chic offers a side of escapism and healthy portion of useful information. The ultrachic volume is wrapped with a three-quarter-height removable jacket and features offset aquarelle paper and a ribbon page marker.
Here you can see her charming personality as well as her Parisian style in action. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Basically, it is Parisian inspired style Lucky Magazine calls "gamine. Feb 05, Tania rated it liked it. And didn't like the drawings.
There are also some travel guide sections and a "family fun" section. Aug 20, Kate rated it liked it.
Parisian Chic: A Style Guide
fressamge That said it is a beautiful book with a journal like feel and charming illustrations mixed with softly filtered photographs. Published April 5th by Flammarion first published Still a Francophone but into dressing a little more creatively than imitating stereotypes allow. Totally insightful and she also gives her tips on best restaurants, shops and hotels in Paris, very handy when you visit regularly.
It's half style guide half tour guide.
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