(Photo courtesy of Flickr) Style Attitude Famous French designer Coco Chanel once said, style never goes out of fashion. As you've probably guessed from the theme of my blog, I love European styles, particularly the French style. And, as I mentioned before, French style is not only about the Continue reading
4 February 2010 
Kate Moss Goes Grey for Paris Fashion Week
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During Paris Fashion Week in late January, British supermodel Kate Moss had everyone talking. Not because of her overly slender figure or her catwalking abilities. But rather, it was her grey hair that left reporters and onlookers in a tizzy. That's right, the 36 year old, former waif turned Continue reading
20 July 2009 
Heels or Flippers? You decide….
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Want a great laugh for a Monday morning? I have just seen the funniest and most outrageous thing that I've seen in a long time. So, imagine you are packing for a week at the beach. You want to make sure you have just the right vacation clothes and shoes for your ultra chic look. Sandals can be very Continue reading
22 June 2009 
A Midsummer's Night and An Early Morning
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Summer Solstice - It is a time when pagan, druids, Christians, and many other religions celebrate the longest day of the year. In Latin, Soltice is derived from sol - meaning sun - and sistere - which means to stand still, hence the longest day of the year. For modern pagans, the Summer Solstice is Continue reading
18 June 2009 
Vive le Beret! French Hat Gains Popularity During Recession
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Bonjour everyone! What a glorious morning! After my energizing run I headed inside for a fiber-packed breakfast: Had a little Kashi Go Lean Crunch - packed with 8g of fiber per cup -whoa! - with a few slices of a very ripe pear on the side. Gotta love that fiber. YEAH FOR THE BERET! While Continue reading
27 May 2009 
The Classic Trench Coat: Not Just for French Women and Secret Agents
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For years, style editors have pointed out that French women, with their very distinct and classic style, have elevated the trench coat to its never-ending chic status. And for years, I wondered, how can millions of French women - and secret agents - be wrong? A WARDROBE ICON Trench coats have Continue reading
7 March 2009 
Shopaholic Confessions: Affordable European Fashions in the US
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Just like American women who are feeling the credit crunch, British and European women have been forced to curb their spending habits. Yet, the difference is, British and European women will go to great lengths to avoid looking like they are on a spending diet. For them, it is still possible to have Continue reading
18 February 2009 
Confessions of a British Shopaholic
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Confessions of a Shopaholic May Reflect British Women Spending Habits If you've ever read the book, Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella, you will know that it doesn't quite follow the recently released movie by the same title, mostly because the main character Rebecca or Becky, is not Continue reading
5 February 2009 
Yes, I Absolutely Do Need 5 Black Pants
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A recent survey found that the average British woman has over 100 items of clothing in her wardrobe. But alas, our British cousins will actually wear less than 30% of these clothes on a regular basis. What a waste! Why not keep the 30% and ditch the rest? Well, apparently British women are Continue reading
3 February 2009 
New Year's Resolution – The Wardrobe Diet
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American and British women are more similar than you may think. Both spend loads of money on clothes and shoes, spend hours trying them on, and then agonize over how they look in their new purchases. It's really no secret that most women in America and Britain will have issues with weight and body Continue reading
24 January 2009 
Your Wardrobe, Italian Style
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My first encounter with a true Italian girl was over 20 years ago. I was working for an Italian family who owned their own restaurant and catering service. Their daughter, who was only a few years older than me, had striking Italian features, including a large nose, and major attitude. Attitude Continue reading
20 January 2009 
British Women or "Bag Ladies"
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British women mean business when it comes to their handbags. A recent survey (as reported in the Daily Mail) revealed that the average 30-year old women in Britain has an average of 21 handbags/purses, and buys a new one every three months. That's an average of 111 handbags owned in one Continue reading
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