French women “don’t get fat,” are always elegant and effortlessly chic… How do they do it? We non-Parisian woman can learn something from Caroline de Maigret and her co-authors Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan and Sophie Mas in How to be Parisian Wherever You Are? Love, Style, and Bad Habits. I imagine these four women to …
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My great-grandmother was a beautician. My Mom has the most beautiful memories of being a child in her salon. She talks about the smells and the happy buzz of the women “getting beautiful.” I remember the smell of my Mom’s Jean Nate bath splash and thinking it was so glamourous. I’ve always had an obsession with beauty …
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I have holiday “disco” fever. I’m ready to don my sequins and eat, drink and boogie during holiday season. Bring on the glitter…it’s time to celebrate and have some fun!Shine: The holiday season is filled with fête after fête which require us to fill our closet with glittery frocks. My motto is that you …
À quelque chose malheur est bon. Every cloud has a silver lining…if you can’t go to France, bring France to your home. Wear: Something French and fabulous! If I had on one of these French inspired outfits, my day would surely be wonderful! Kate Spade has a French flair with a great sense of humor…especially …
DEGAS, Woman at her Bath, 1886 Taking a bath can be prepared as an art form. There’s nothing more soothing than slipping into a bath of soft white bubbles that make you feel like you’re floating on top of a cloud. One of life’s most superb pleasures is indulging in a warm bath filled …
Jean Paul Gaultier has always had an open-minded view of society; exploring and investigating ideas with a grand sense of humor. Gaultier started his career in 1970 at age eighteen as an assistant to Pierre Cardin, and more recently he has been the creative director of Hermes from 2003 to 2010. Gaultier is known for using …
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk in DallasRead More
Perfume has power; an alluring scent makes a lasting impression. A woman’s fragrance is like a DVF dress, it’s about the way you feel when you put it on…sexy, confident, and classic; and like a DVF dress, perfume should keep speaking even if no one is talking. Women have been seducing men for hundreds …
The chignon hairstyle is a classic, timeless “up-do”, yet it still manages to be modern. Any age can wear a chignon and feel instantly classy and coquettish; just add some red lipstick, perfume and you’re elegant and ready for any occasion. Sometimes known as a French twist, the Chignon is a classic bun with a …
There’s nothing like back to school shopping to put you in the mood for fall. This time of year is almost as busy as the holidays. It’s like there is something crisp in the air that gives off a fresh new energy. I love it. With the autumn season rapidly approaching I am reminded of …
Back to School: Fashions, Backbacks, and Bento boxesRead More
You know those times when you anticipate something really exciting that you are about to do? Last week, I had one of those experiences as I walked into the Texas Fashion Collection in Scoular Hall at The University of North Texas; my expectations were exceeded past my wildest dreams. I can’t believe here in Denton, Texas …
Texas Fashion Collection: hosting treasures that are appreciatedRead More
Women are on a constant quest to find the perfect swimsuit that flatters their shape. There are so many different body types. Women go through so many changes including puberty, pregnancy, post pregnancy, weight gain and loss…We have so many souvenirs in our pockets: wrinkles, age spots, scars, baby bulges… The good news is that …
Shopping in the spring/summer season means: romantic florals with a touch of leopard print, flowy peasant blouses, colors like navy, purple, and coral. You might be working in an office or heading to the playground for a play date. The good news is you can find it all here with a staff that can show …
