Take it up a notch

Confidence is the first thing a french woman puts on...

I am always on the look out for french fashions. You know the true Haute Couture some high end consignment stores carry. Four words sum it up pretty well when I think of the way French women dress: simplicity, sophistication, refinement and quality.

I love the Chic and season-less, neutrals of the French style. Again, reflecting the practicality of French femmes, the basics do not go in-and-out of French style. Colors, as trends, are typically reserved for accessories--a scarf, purse or even shoes. They keep their style very simple and the fabrics -- natural fibers and high end.

French women invest in the basics. Women should have a dozen solid, high-quality wardrobe pieces that are able to carry her from day to evening. French women's perfectly reliable style secret is to remain well dressed and appropriate. You'll never see a french woman in jeans and tennis shoes. Jeans are acceptable, but the French pair their casual denim with classic heels, loafers, ballet flats or boots.

Favorite Blog French Essence - Loads of divine inspiration
http://frenchessence.blogspot.com/

Links to French Street Style:

fashion.elle.com/blog/paris_style/
focusonstyle.com/In-Focus/Fashion/french-chic-style
streetpeeper.com/cities/paris?type=street_peep
luckymag.com/style/streetstyle/2009/04/paris

Photo French vintage haute couture - Nina Ricci 1956