May 17, 2011

C'est Si Bon!

Some say Parisian style is wild and luxurious. Other say it is timeless and classic. But for French model and designer Ines de la Fressange, "Parisian style is an attitude, a stat of mind. Between rocker and flat-bourgeois"... and with that thought in mind, she writes the opening pages of her new style guide, Parisian Chic.

For me, Paris is where it all started, and Parisian style is a mixture of all of the above. A combination of modern and delicacy, classic but funky. One thing's for sure, it is very unique (you can spot a Frenchy from miles away) but surtout, Parisian style is effortlessly beautiful. So, if you're a fan of the french look or lifestyle and love recreating it on an everyday basis, then Parisian Chic is definitely the style guide for you.


While a how-to-dress doctrine has the potential to be dislikable and alienating, this lovely little red book could not be more inviting. Including everything from where to find the best cashmere sweaters, to Paris' premier florists and secrete antique stores, to what you should pack for a weekend getaway, Parisian Chic is part advice, part insiders guide to the City of Lights... and the best part is, Miss. De la Fressange's narrative tone is the same tone your BFF would use while out shopping together - which can go from a sweet wink to brutal honesty... which we can handle!

* In case you need more convincing - this video explains why her guide is "the little red book everyone should have".