Wednesday 4 May 2011

Work Wear Wednesday - Garance Dore

The Queen of easy French style - Garance Dore is timeless, chic and very likable. Reading her witty quips and seeing her beautiful photographs on her blog make me wish I was just like her.

Here are her suggestions for great style - and what French women are never without..

1. Baume Creme de Rose from Dior, for the pot & the perfectly pouty lips.

2. A pair of sunglasses -- to provide mystery!

3. A book by Francoise Sagan because she has an incredible perspective on life and was so rock'n roll -- in the French way, of course.

4. A pair of Repetto ballet flats (the real dancer ones with very soft soles) -- great after long hours in heels.

5. A pen. To write, of course, but also to put your hair up when you're tired of having it in your face. I don't know why, but every French girl does that!

(Cited: Read more: {this is glamorous} http://citified.blogspot.com/#ixzz1LNDve3iX)


(Scans are from British Elle, March 2011.)
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13 comments:

  1. Mo4 May 2011 at 13:58

    The french are so effortlessly chic. I may try the pen in hair trick, think I'd just look like a freak though! x

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  2. Brittany H.4 May 2011 at 14:55

    Yeah, I like her style. I could dig through her closet.

    Hugs!!

    You Are My Favorite

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  3. scsd4 May 2011 at 15:15

    Love the ballet flats... kind of wish I had them on right now!

    ~Blair @ scsd
    www.sarahcatherinedesign.blogspot.com

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  4. Unknown4 May 2011 at 21:50

    I'm headed to London this summer to study abroad...definitely in need of tips like these! I'll be following your blog! Lets follow each other?
    xo
    toribodin.blogspot.com

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  5. Karen Roderick5 May 2011 at 09:47

    Oh so true, the French are so damned chic it hurts! I am checking out those ballet flats as I am also a huge fan. Thanks for the tips x

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  6. June5 May 2011 at 13:10

    Ha ha you seem to be a big fan of french style;)!
    I love Garance Doré too :)

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  7. Cat5 May 2011 at 15:05

    I love sunglasses...for the "mystery" they provide! I also adore ballet flats! Great style channeling :)

    xx Cat brideblu

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  8. Unknown5 May 2011 at 17:03

    Love this! I also love your header!

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  9. Ashleigh5 May 2011 at 18:37

    Neat! I think she's the bee knee's :) Thanks for sharing the tips. Sunglasses & pens - check. Now I just need to work on 1. 3. & 4.!

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  10. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}5 May 2011 at 19:04

    Love this. Especially the part about the pen. I've always worn my hair short, so I don't really understand what it is like to throw ones hair up in a bun or ponytail when it's in the way, but the idea has always fascinated me.

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  11. Sister Golden Air5 May 2011 at 20:45

    I love your new header:) xxx

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  12. Alexa5 May 2011 at 21:07

    Umm...how do the French always manage to look so classy. I swear I could wear the same clothes and not look nearly as stylish. Ha.
    xoxo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  13. Rachel, Cold Knees6 May 2011 at 11:46

    I have that copy of Elle, that lady is indeed inspirational. I would buy some Repetto shoes if I could afford to! ;) xx

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