(Photo source) How can you tell the difference between an American woman and a French woman? Aside from the accent, just look on her nightstand. If a woman has more than 3 facial creams in her bathroom or on her nightstand, she may very well be French, or at least be very in touch with her inner Continue reading
26 July 2010 
3 Steps to Timeless French Beauty
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(Photo Source) It’s hardly a secret that French women are regarded as some of the most natural beauties in the world. From the time they are born, French women learn that personal appearance is something you should never neglect. Girls in France learn about the importance of beauty and, most Continue reading
17 June 2010 
Be a Natural European Beauty
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(Photo Source) Women in Europe take beauty seriously. But, you may be surprised to learn that many European women rely on very age-old, natural beauty enhancers that you can find in your own pantry. Women’s Health magazine recently featured the natural beauty products that women in 20 different Continue reading
13 May 2010 
French Passport to Pretty
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(Photo courtesy of Flickr) French women and red lipstick are synonymous. French women have been using, even flaunting this lip shade for years – on the runways, magazines, television, and on the silver screen. The fact French women are known for bold red lips is almost cliché at this point. Continue reading
1 February 2010 
Say Cheese With a Do-It-Yourself Facial
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Cheese - in the food world, it goes with just about everything. There's wine and cheese, cheese and chocolate, cheese and crackers - you get the picture. But cheese and facials? Hmm...that's a new one. Actually, cheese has become increasingly popular as an ingredient in do-it-yourself beauty Continue reading
14 December 2009 
Crabtree & Evelyn Holiday Giveaway Winner!
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And the winner of the Crabtree & Evelyn Holiday Giveaway is.... #2 Shaunah, aka Blackbird Running, who wrote: I love the La Source shampoo, conditioner and hand soap. I was treated to hotel-sized versions on vacation once, and can’t get enough! Congratulations Shaunah! Please email your address Continue reading
12 December 2009 
Crabtree & Evelyn Holiday Giveaway: One More Day!
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Bonjour! Only one more day to enter my awesome Crabtree & Evelyn Giveaway! Just look what you could win... Yes, that is right! Crabtree & Evenlyn's Citron, Honey & Coriander hand recovery cream makes my Christmas list. But, seeing as it's Christmas, I'm feeling rather generous and Continue reading
7 December 2009 
My Favorite European Things: Crabtree & Evelyn Giveaway
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Last night, while enjoying an exceptionally tasty French dinner at a local bistro, my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas. We had just ended a 7 hour shopping spree, buying holiday gifts for everyone (including my husband) - everyone but me. So naturally, when he finally asked moi what I Continue reading
3 December 2009 
Swiss Apple May Reduce Wrinkles and Giveaway Preview
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Hey Bistro Chic Readers! Be sure to stop by on Monday, December 7 for details about my first ever giveaway...a special holiday giveaway from Crabtree & Evelyn! In honor of the giveaway, I thought I'd share some news about a fellow apple... Have you heard? A Swiss apple a day, may keep the Continue reading
16 November 2009 
Secrets of a French Woman's Style
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Bonjour! We've all heard the adage that Style Never Goes Out of Fashion. Well, no one personifies this idea more than a French woman. From Bridget Bardot to Audrey Toutou, French women have achieved global notoriety in areas of fashion, femininity, and a true French chic style. This idea of Continue reading
12 November 2009 
Couto: The Couture Toothpaste of Portugal
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When you think of retro what do you think of? I think of leg warmers, acid-washed jeans, and Flock of Seagulls hairstyles. But, one thing that I don't think of is toothpaste. Until about a month ago that is. It was about that time that I received a sample of Couto, a toothpaste from Portugal. When Continue reading
24 August 2009 
New OPI Polish Leaves You Barefoot in Barcelona
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These days, traveling to Europe may be next to impossible because of the unstable job market and the weak dollar. It's during these times when I rely on my memories of Europe, particularly England and Spain, to get me through my dry travel spells. It doesn't take much to remind me of these Continue reading
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