FRENCH LUXURY – PART 3
I already mentioned here the growing decorrelation that now exists between luxury and know-how, with the scandal that tarnished Continue reading “FRENCH LUXURY – PART 3”
PSYCHOANALYSIS ACCORDING TO HITCH
The great American master of suspense Sir Alfred Hitchcock tried his hand twice at solving not police Continue reading “PSYCHOANALYSIS ACCORDING TO HITCH”
THE PRIVILEGE OF AGE – PART 3
Unlike the male body, the female body is scrutinized throughout its life.
It is scrutinized by society Continue reading “THE PRIVILEGE OF AGE – PART 3”
HOMOGENIZATION
Social media – Instagram and TikTok in particular – are quietly reshaping female beauty standards, creating a uniform ideal that now spans Continue reading “HOMOGENIZATION”
FEDORA
Penultimate movie by Billy Wilder, “Fedora” is based on a novella by Thomas Tryon published in “Crowned Heads” and brings together Continue reading “FEDORA”
THE SUBSTANCE
“The Substance” which won the Palme d’Or for Best Screenplay at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, reunites Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley Continue reading “THE SUBSTANCE”
THE PRIVILEGE OF AGE
I’ve been hanging out on the Internet for almost ten years. From a purely clinical point of view, I was able to document my physical, mental Continue reading “THE PRIVILEGE OF AGE”
TELEWORKING AND MENTAL LOAD
It’s a fact: teleworking, which only concerned 7% of French workers before the Covid health crisis Continue reading “TELEWORKING AND MENTAL LOAD”
FRENCH LUXURY – PART 2
A few months ago, I discussed here the shift of paradigm in the world of luxury. It is no longer the customer who, through the monetary power Continue reading “FRENCH LUXURY – PART 2”
A MAN AND A WOMAN
Since we must sadly acknowledge the decease of the very magnetic Anouk Aimée who passed away on June 18, 2024, let us console ourselves Continue reading “A MAN AND A WOMAN”
DIOR GALLERY – PARIS
We already mentioned here the childhood of Christian Dior and the Rhumbs villa in Granville, in which he grew up Continue reading “DIOR GALLERY – PARIS”
MISS DIOR
“Miss Dior”, the excellent book by Justine Picardie – former editor-in-chief of the English Harper’s Bazaar, aims to shed light on the destiny Continue reading “MISS DIOR”
LES RHUMBS – GRANVILLE
The villa Les Rhumbs, which takes its name from the thirty-two points of the compass rose, is a beautiful pink Belle-Époque building Continue reading “LES RHUMBS – GRANVILLE”
FRENCH LUXURY
The French tradition of luxury, today predominant with 130 luxury brands out of 270, is several centuries old, dating back to King Henry IV Continue reading “FRENCH LUXURY”
ANTIFEMINISM
Studying feminism requires being interested in antifeminism. One might be surprised at the persistence of this reactionary movement in 2024 Continue reading “ANTIFEMINISM”
TRENDS
It is now clear that social networks – mainly Instagram and TikTok – accelerate fashion trends (I remind you that style remains Continue reading “TRENDS”
RESERVED
Does one has to have an opinion on everything? I don’t think so. The current era requires politicians, artists and public figures Continue reading “RESERVED”
NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF
As I turned 49, what would I have liked to have been told at 18? That life is not a straight line Continue reading “NOTE TO MY YOUNGER SELF”
PERMANENT STIMULI
Whether we like it or not, the entertainment, sorry, the diversion offered to our tired eyes is permanent. Continue reading “PERMANENT STIMULI”
ROMANCE
I may be at the Parisian Museum of Romantic Life, I may wear a white dress which was sold a few years ago Continue reading “ROMANCE”
A BIGGER SPLASH
As I wrote about Jacques Deray’s 1969 movie “The Swimming Pool” last year, I had to talk this year about its remake Continue reading “A BIGGER SPLASH”
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
“Nocturnal Animals”, released in 2016, is the second film by designer Tom Ford. Continue reading “NOCTURNAL ANIMALS”
TRAVEL LIGHT
I have been feeding this website for over six years Continue reading “TRAVEL LIGHT”
CHRISTMAS 2021
A second Christmas in pandemic mode. Continue reading “CHRISTMAS 2021”
THE ENGLISH PATIENT
“The English Patient” may be an epic romance movie Continue reading “THE ENGLISH PATIENT”
THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA
This incredible pink tulle dress reminds me of another Continue reading “THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA”
QUEEN MARGOT
Without “Queen Margot”, directed by Patrice Chéreau, “GOT” wouldn’t have existed. Continue reading “QUEEN MARGOT”
LES PARENTS TERRIBLES
Let’s talk about two cinematic gems: “Mildred Pierce” and “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”. Continue reading “LES PARENTS TERRIBLES”
REPUBLICAN ATTIRE
We are in 2020 and some French institutions are still trying to standardize women’s clothing. Continue reading “REPUBLICAN ATTIRE”
SPIRIT OF THE ERA
Here are some photos of a time that is recent but has already passed Continue reading “SPIRIT OF THE ERA”
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
It’s quite simple, “Singing in The Rain” should be covered by Social Security Continue reading “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”
SUITCASE CHALLENGE
When you travel alone with two little ones, the suitcase test can be complicated. Continue reading “SUITCASE CHALLENGE”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 17
Here I am, ten days after the lockdown has been lifted, trying to organize a photoshoot on the Parisian Pont des Arts (otherwise known as the Love Lock Bridge). I feel like a house pet left out in the wild. I am not quite sure about this space Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 17”
CHARADE
A perfectly Hepburnian dress and a cruise on the Seine. It didn’t take much for me to think of “Charade”. Continue reading “CHARADE”
L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
“L.A. Confidential”, the book written in 1990 by James Ellroy or “L.A. Confidential”, the film Continue reading “L.A. CONFIDENTIAL”
LET’S DANCE (AGAIN)
Did I tear the tulle of this sumptuous dress with my stiletto heel as I danced? Continue reading “LET’S DANCE (AGAIN)”
EURYDICE MYTH
Let’s talk for a moment about two of my favourite movies: “Vertigo” and “Obsession”. Continue reading “EURYDICE MYTH”
REBECCA
“Rebecca”, Alfred Hitchcock’s movie.
But more importantly, “Rebecca”, Daphné du Maurier’s novel. Continue reading “REBECCA”
HAPPINESS TYRANNY
I have been active on Instagram for 4 years and I have seen what I call the “injunction to happiness” time and time again. Continue reading “HAPPINESS TYRANNY”
ENGLISH GARDEN
And here is another beautiful gem from Needle & Thread, this English brand I cherish Continue reading “ENGLISH GARDEN”
SERRES D’AUTEUIL
Yellow has been such a trendy color in Paris lately, right?
Here am I, in the Serres d’Auteuil botanical gardens. Continue reading “SERRES D’AUTEUIL”
DARK PATTERNS
This is me in black just because I think it’s appropriate, given that I want to discuss the dark side of the force with you today: digital “dark patterns”. Continue reading “DARK PATTERNS”
CASUAL
My 5-year-old daughter could not care less about clothes or appearance. All she wants is to be comfortable enough to run, jump or climb. Continue reading “CASUAL”
LAURA
An outfit with a retro touch was the natural complement to this superb Lancaster en-suite. With such a setting, it seemed like the ideal occasion to discuss the movie “Laura”. Continue reading “LAURA”
NEW LOOK
Let me introduce a true Dior jewel. The work that went into this divine cocktail dress is absolutely mesmerizing. Continue reading “NEW LOOK”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 12
So.
Anything funny, a bit surprising, and a tad crazy this past few months?
Sure! The unexpected shooting of a TV episode for Fashion One Television, in English, over the course of two days. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 12”
LET’S GO BOLD
This vintage dress is incredible and dazzling with its intense color and endless fabric. So strong and intense that it cannot go unnoticed. Continue reading “LET’S GO BOLD”
SMOKING HOT
It is a challenge not to look furiously elegant in a tuxedo. Some might even say furiously feminine.
However, if dared, the tuxedo must be absolutely perfect. You might find me a little snobbish but in my opinion, a tuxedo is either YSL or it is not. Continue reading “SMOKING HOT”
#DRESSUPYOURLIFE
Thanks to the three children that surround me every day, I am the witness to brilliant comebacks and hilarious retorts.
And today, a selection of what could turn out to be an inspiring thematic: #DressUpYourLife: Continue reading “#DRESSUPYOURLIFE”
PROFESSION – SLASHER
This website definitely raises many questions around me. Some people don’t really understand why I persist on wanting to live off this digital initiative when I am a lawyer and a doctor in law. According to them, all of this is a waste of my intellectual capacities and a plain waste of time. Continue reading “PROFESSION – SLASHER”
COURREGES
Today’s subject of discussion is none other than one of the most vanguard Parisian brands, the famous maison Courrèges, which was one of the first to offer trousers and miniskirts to women. Continue reading “COURREGES”
CHRISTIAN DIOR EXHIBITION – PARIS
The Parisian Arts Décoratifs museum celebrated in 2017 the 70th anniversary of the creation of the house of Dior. This lavish and comprehensive exhibition invites visitors on a voyage of discovery through the universe of the house of Dior’s founder and the illustrious couturiers who succeeded him : Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and, most recently, Maria Grazia Chiuri. Continue reading “CHRISTIAN DIOR EXHIBITION – PARIS”
THE BLACK SWAN
I happened to very intentionally stumble upon Ivanka Trump’s Instagram page, given that I’ve been observing her and her public initiatives from a distance for some time now. The persona intrigues me (the underlying question being: what will she actually do with all the cards she has in hand to trigger progress in some areas?) Continue reading “THE BLACK SWAN”
PROTOTYPE
An exquisite Fendi blouse that I pre-ordered during the Milan Spring/Summer fashion shown, and the only existing one at that. Continue reading “PROTOTYPE”
SOCIOLOGY OF CLOTHING
Although we don’t have many clothes left from before the 18th century, sociologists quickly understood that clothing was, back in the day, a sign of social status, which could indicate your status, age, fortune, and first and foremost, the social class you belonged to. Continue reading “SOCIOLOGY OF CLOTHING”
HAUSSMANNIAN STYLE
What is more emblematic of Paris than the Haussmannian building? When Napoleon III commissioned Georges-Eugène Haussmann in 1853 to modernize Paris, an architectural revolution began. Continue reading “HAUSSMANNIAN STYLE”
AM I A FEMINIST? – PART 2
Am I a feminist ? Still unclear.
I came across this article from Harper’s Bazaar titled “Motherhood is not a woman’s most important job”. Continue reading “AM I A FEMINIST? – PART 2”
APPARENT SIMPLICITY
This Mulberry dress is absolutely outstanding and mirrors everything that I love: an apparent simplicity, a savoir-faire and most of all a work of embroidery that just makes the dress a marvel. Continue reading “APPARENT SIMPLICITY”
THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKING SOME RULES
“Navy and black should never, ever be worn together” is a rule I have heard on countless occasions.
As if the flames of hell awaited those who broke this sacrosanct rule. Continue reading “THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKING SOME RULES”
VIBRANT RED
Will I ever say that I love red too much?
(Well probably but I’m not going to stop now). Continue reading “VIBRANT RED”
DIOR J’ADORE
Dior, j’adore… even at the beach.
I like the idea of being elegant even at the beach… Continue reading “DIOR J’ADORE”
DIOR SPIRIT
I love this Dior dress, which I find to be the perfect illustration of the House’s spirit. The cut is perfectly feminine, the collar is discreetly pleated, the patterns are fresh and delicate, and the fine black belt gives a touch of retro to the body hugging silk crepe. Continue reading “DIOR SPIRIT”
A PLACE IN THE SUN
How wonderful it is to enjoy the Parisian pleasure of « terrasses de café »… And how wonderful as well, to be wearing this Missoni dress, which I find positively luminous with its color scheme. Continue reading “A PLACE IN THE SUN”
ORGANZA
The boat is vintage, the dress is vintage, I am vintage (Probably.)
It is always a great pleasure to wear this Dior dress, which is assuredly as older as I am. Continue reading “ORGANZA”
DIDIER LUDOT
And here we are, in this haven of peace and nature smack in the center of Paris, Palais Royal.
This is where you will find Didier Ludot, the antiquarian of fashion.
A TRENCH STORY
Please let me introduce you to my favorite trench. I love its icy color, changing from baby blue to light green, depending on the weather. Continue reading “A TRENCH STORY”
IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
I love the refinement of this beautiful Dior dress, be it its material and its prints, its buttons or the work around its belt. I also adore the retro touch of its cut and of its collar, which inevitably make me think of the wonderful movie, In The Mood For Love. Continue reading “IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 2
After an incredible number of photo-shoots for this website, I understood that being photogenic doesn’t really exist.
Being photogenic (a state which I did not find any precise definition for, except perhaps “that looks good in picture”) is first and foremost a question of lighting (which is actually quite obvious given the fact that “photo” means “light” in ancient Greek if my memory serves me right). Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 2”
AM I A FEMINIST?
Am I a feminist?
Well, I really don’t know. I have read Simone de Beauvoir and Benoîte Groult during my youth, I still read a myriad of studies and articles on the subject daily, and I still don’t know.
What is feminism? Continue reading “AM I A FEMINIST?”
WHO NEEDS TO BREATHE, DEAR? IT’S SO OVERRATED!
I adore this Dior dress, which must date back from the 50’s. It does present an inconvenient though: once you slip it on, impossible to breathe (but honestly who needs to breathe, it’s so overrated). Continue reading “WHO NEEDS TO BREATHE, DEAR? IT’S SO OVERRATED!”
MAO STYLE
Clad in the purest silk… The strictness of the pencil skirt and the Mao collar give the outfit an austere aspect, which I like a lot. Continue reading “MAO STYLE”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE
Paris, Place Colette, in front of the Comédie Française. Although the square is named after one of my favorite writers, that morning, I hated it. It was simply freezing outside. And that was only the beginning of a somewhat strange day. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE”
BLACK & WHITE
Everyone here knows that I do like black and white outfits. Continue reading “BLACK & WHITE”