You've always heard that French women have that certain "je ne sais quoi". Literally meaning "I don't know what". Well apparently we do know what. Or at least that's what we are being told by the fashion and luxury markets.
Lately it's becoming more of a trend to turn ourselves into versions of the this chic Parisian woman. As much as I personally love all things French, including the stylish women, I am a bit disgruntled by this. Yes, the French are known for setting the standard in matters of style and luxury, but should they themselves become a trend?
A Parisian woman is not something that I believe falls into the 'trend' category. From my understanding trends come and go. One day it's in, the next it's out. There is more to it than just the clothes she puts on her back or the messy hair she has failed to comb. Are we taking the time to really understand her, her culture, her language, and her "joie de vivre"?
Lately it's becoming more of a trend to turn ourselves into versions of the this chic Parisian woman. As much as I personally love all things French, including the stylish women, I am a bit disgruntled by this. Yes, the French are known for setting the standard in matters of style and luxury, but should they themselves become a trend?
A Parisian woman is not something that I believe falls into the 'trend' category. From my understanding trends come and go. One day it's in, the next it's out. There is more to it than just the clothes she puts on her back or the messy hair she has failed to comb. Are we taking the time to really understand her, her culture, her language, and her "joie de vivre"?
French fashion house Sonia Rykiel for, sorry "pour", H&M.
Online retailer Shopbop markets certain styles and designers to capture their version of "Eclectic Parisian Chic".
Polyvore's interpretation of Parisian Chic
YSL's new fragrance "Parisienne" has a great blog "Experience Parisienne" that covers everything an aspiring French girl wanna-be, like myself, should know. For example, the picture above shows how to create the "perfectly messy bun".
Even WikiHow has their own set of tips and steps on how to obtain "Parisian Chic". WikiHow...Seriously?
Please don't misunderstand the point I am trying to convey. I am very excited that people are becoming more aware of the certain style that these women own. However, it saddens me that they're not being shown in their full glory. These women are confident, smart, witty, and posses many more great qualities. All of which I believe embody the complete essence of "Parisian Chic".
Please don't misunderstand the point I am trying to convey. I am very excited that people are becoming more aware of the certain style that these women own. However, it saddens me that they're not being shown in their full glory. These women are confident, smart, witty, and posses many more great qualities. All of which I believe embody the complete essence of "Parisian Chic".
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