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”
PERMANENT STIMULI
Whether we like it or not, the entertainment, sorry, the diversion offered to our tired eyes is permanent. Continue reading “PERMANENT STIMULI”
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”
SUCCESS
Having success in life or being successful at life?
The question made me smile when I recently saw it on a Parisian newsstand as an ad for a French magazine. I smiled because I understand, feel and live on a daily basis the antinomy of the two alternatives of the option. Continue reading “SUCCESS”
LE FLORE EN L’ILE – PARIS
I have always liked the Flore en l’Ile but especially so recently, given that a friend of mine took over the establishment a few months ago. The place is so deliciously retro and so perfectly Parisian that I half-expect Simone de Beauvoir to walk in at any moment. Continue reading “LE FLORE EN L’ILE – PARIS”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 3
I realize that I have been lying to you.
Partially lying, to be precise. Against my will, in reality. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 3”
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
It is urgent that we start loving. Loving ourselves in order to love others.
This motto, which is already engraved in the very DNA of this website, is the main idea in Renee Engeln’s book: “Beauty sick: How the cultural obsession with appearance hurts girls and women”, published in April 2017. Renee Engeln is Professor of Instruction in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University, USA. Continue reading “MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS”
BLUE COLLAR
This strict Tara Jarmon cape – which can easily make one look like a communicant – definitely deserved the slight enhancement brought on by the simple addition of this removable collar, which originally came with a Fendi coat. Continue reading “BLUE COLLAR”
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”