After I read Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl, my interest in French culture turned from adoration to obsession. One of the many qualities I love about French women is that they slowly collect iconic pieces and keep them forever. So, I'm relentlessly ridding my wardrobe and home of pieces that don't hold much meaning to me. But here are a few objects on my love-for-a-lifetime list...
1. Milly cotton-voile dress. I'm crazy about the bright bold colors and full skirt.
2. Gold lamp and tumblers: I'm on a huge gold kick right now, expecially in sleek, modern forms.
3. The book Parisian Chic, A Style Guide by model Ines de la Fressange.
4. Chloe Ballerina Flats. There's something so timeless about these simple black flats.
-- By Kate from Wit & Delight
I'm frightened to read that book. I love a bit of French inspiration...or should that read obsession!?
ReplyDeleteI say that over and over too, I am going to get rid of all the disposable fashion and clutter in my life, I am going to simplify and go with quality over quantity and really filter out only the things I love to keep around me. But somehow I never follow through... There should be a support group for that or something, don't you think? Oh and also, those tumblers are gorgeous!
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I read and loved that book as well! If you liked it, you might like 'Elegance," by Kathleen Tessaro. The main character does the same sort of thing, ridding herself of everything in her closet that isn't flattering or classic. She winds up with one dress and one pair of shoes (for a little while, anyway).
ReplyDeleteI love all things French - I will check out the book, thank you!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, classic, timeless pieces! now i'm inspired to throw out all i don't love and only spend money on quality pieces that i'll love forever...
ReplyDeleteLove every piece of that pick, Innes is living embodiment of je ne sais quoi. Now all I need are pin thin thighs and a big fat wallet!
ReplyDeleteThe Parisian Chic guide is on my wish list to read this summer and that dress is super beautiuful! What a brillaint post:) Wish you a lovely day, kisses
ReplyDeleteI so can't wait to be able to get rid of meaningless pieces in my wardrobe, and simply buy items that will last forever!
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love it all ~ i'm obsessed with those hammered gold tumblers
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The dress is so pretty!!
ReplyDeletethat lamp looks so chic
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love the book!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I'll have to read the book, I think...
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ReplyDeleteI'd take the book too, rest i might skip this time.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picks! Loved that book.xx
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I too am on a HUGE gold kick right now! Love your French must haves!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress! I love your picks!
ReplyDeleteI'll say it again: those tumblers would make me fill like my glass was always half full of gilt treasures. LOVE. www.lauramauk.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post! I'm a huge believer in finding your inner French girl. Plus that dress is to DIE FOR!
ReplyDeleteI am utterly obsessed with anything French, i have even taken up learning the language this year, and i think i have passed it on to my daughter whose latest obsession is "French poodles", they are all over her room xxxxx i think i want to be French! PS i love those tumblers xx
ReplyDeleteKate: Love all of your picks...as usual! Très charmant!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI always love a good post about Frenchy things. I'm going to have to read this next.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post. Always inspired by my French ancestry.
ReplyDeleteVERY cute dress! love the color combo
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omg, i love those flats!
ReplyDeleteI need those ballet flats!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! Nice combination of colors1
ReplyDeleteI love this list. I'm on a gold kick too :)
ReplyDeleteI love that book sooo much! xo
ReplyDeleteI think we all have an inner french girl inside! Those Chloe flats are so lovely! Swoon :)
ReplyDeleteI am in love with it all! But those Chloe ballet flat...I'm dying!
ReplyDeleteOh, that Milly dress is lovely!
ReplyDeleteCuuuutee dress and flats!!
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really really love these!! i really need to declutter my closet too. it's full of clothes i will never wear again yet i can't seem to let go...*sigh*
ReplyDeleteThose Chloe ballet shoes are so beautiful I am practically crying tears of frenchy jealousy.
ReplyDeleteI seem to see that book everywhere. I think it's a sign from the universe that I need to own it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat Milly dress is fabulous! Definitely a keeper. Who doesn't want to be a timeless, classic French woman... I have to admit I have a few pieces in my own closet for when I am feeling especially inclined for a Parisian fantasy day haha
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I couldn't agree more with the idea to "Edit" one's home and wardrobe. I just turned 30 and also became a mom... so this idea is something I have also grabbed on to. It's so important for your clothes to age well just like your furniture does.
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking about my wardrobe and how I want it to be as if I was living abroad for 3 months. I would only take my best clothes, pieces that are classic yet versatile and interchangeable with one another. Thus the Paris kick makes total sense. I'll have to read BOTH books! thanks!!
I loveee that dress.. the bold colors in red and black are beautiful. Great assortment :)
ReplyDeleteI have that read that book.I absolutely loved it. I isn't just a book about French fashion it talks about many different areas of their lifestyle, from entertaining to raising children. Oh, and that dress really is amazing. I've been eying it for quite some time. It is way out of my prise range so for a hundred dollars less I got a skirt version of it. It's coming in the mail today. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteim going to paris this summer and NEED that dress for the trip :)
ReplyDeleteKate's got the greatest taste! Love the post. xo Lola
ReplyDeleteThose flats are the cutest! Love them!
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awww man :) i just LOVE Cup of Jo readers. You guys are the best. thanks for your sweet comments, im so glad you guys got your girl girl kick today!
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Gosh. Perfection.
ReplyDeletei simply love thos eflats
ReplyDeleteLOVE the gold tumblers. So sleek and elegant. Adding a touch of gold will make anything more charming!
ReplyDeleteI NEED Ines de la Fressange's book, have you read her interview in Vogue? And dress and flats are so chic!
ReplyDeleteLove this collection of items. Especially the ballet flats - they're so pretty!
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I love that white dress, so cute and summery
ReplyDeleteI loved that book (still read it now and again) and I agree with FranticJoy- Elegence is a good novel to follow up with!
ReplyDeletelove this post and all the comments!!
ReplyDeleteI love this list! Finding classic treasures that last for life is a wonderful way to approach shopping.
ReplyDeletelove that dress!
ReplyDeleteCute dress!
ReplyDeletei love your black flats theyre so lovely!!
ReplyDelete'French Milk' by Lucy Knisley is a must!
ReplyDeleteAnyone else notice the matching gold tumbler from the first guest post? I guess they are cute enough that they bare repeating!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks like a skirt and top mingled together. I adore it, very pretty post. x
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Anyone know where I can buy the tumblers? They're not on One Kings Lane anymore.
ReplyDeleteLoooove the Chloe ballerina's and I just ordered the book! I have actually planned on reading it for years and never got around to it - so thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Anonymous!! I have seen them in two guest posts this week and tried hunting. It's frustrating to not know any details about them other than that they were on One Kings Lane in the past!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to need someone to send me that dress. K, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat lamp and those glasses!! And always a lover of bold colours.
ReplyDeleteAs a french fashion enthusiast I've got to admit that I'm not the type of girl who sell her clothes on e-bay as soon as it's out of fashion; I keep everything! And I'm so pissed that my mum throwed away a lot of her 70's clothes...but lucky me; my grandma is like me! And I'm more a 50's fashion obssessed than a 70's one...
ReplyDeleteps; if you want to see my grandma's dresses you can visit my blog: www.lexymademyday.blogspot.com
.. omg LOVE Ines .. and if you haven't seen her video's on RV's site .. take a look .. http://www.rogervivier.com/en/#/ines-little-diaries
ReplyDeleteOh those shoes! Why do you tempt me so
ReplyDeleteI'm a Francophile too and always love finding inspiration in all things French. This post is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteHave you read Parisian Chic of Ines de la Fressange? I'm sure you'll like it:)
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Love the dress
ReplyDeleteThere's just something about french style that oh so chic. Those Chloé ballerina flats are love. Chloé flats are my new found addiction and weakness and Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange is definitely on my must read list.
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Joanna, I'm doing a "style series" at my place, beginning today. Basic Black begins the actual series, but my post a couple of days ago goes very much in depth about wardrobe editing. Come see me when you have time. Now, I'm going to see Kate. xx's Marsha
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ReplyDeleteIt can't work in actual fact, that's what I think.
ReplyDeleteIt is cool, the dress is really beautiful I can wear it to my next graduation !
ReplyDelete"Entre Nous" is a delightful read! I even convinced my old Library to buy it for their collection. I love those gold lamps and the overall tripod look. Très chic!
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