From Catherine Deneuve and Emmanuelle Beart to Josephine de la Baume and Lou Doillon, French women have captivated the fashion world for decades with their unending chic and seemingly effortless style.
A new book out this month entitled ‘Forever Chic: Frenchwomen’s Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style and Substance’ promises to reveal how our Gallic counterparts acquire (and maintain) that certain je ne sais quoi that doesn’t seem to diminish with age. Fashion journalist Tish Jett who also writes the blog A Femme d’Un Certain Age has lived among the French for years and studied them to learn the secrets behind their wardrobe, beauty, diet, and hair rituals.
While I’m mulling over whether or not to buy the book, I’m happy to get my French style kicks from the new A/W 13 collection by Comptoir des Cotonniers. Under new creative director Amelie Gillier, the label has been given a more modern feel, whilst still retaining an urban twist and feminine edge. The result is a contemporary rock ‘n’ roll inspired collection that bears more than a passing resemblance to Zadig & Voltaire, the cult fashion label that Gillier co-founded when she was just 21.
Here are some of my favourite looks:
A Spoonful of Style 
I love ALL of these looks! 🙂 They are so lovely.
I know, my wardrobe would be complete if all these outfits were in there. X
Ahhhh that red coat is everything I love about Parisian style!
Isn’t it great? The colour really pops against the black and grey. X
I love all of them too 🙂 Grey is one of my favorite colours. I love those grey jeans.
I know, I could easily spend a fortune in that shop! X
Such cute outfits! The red coat really stands out 😀
If I hadn’t already bough a coat for this winter it would definitely be on my list. X
Excellent !!!!!
Loving all the looks! Grey is one of my must-have colours…it just goes with everything!
I love how all the piece could mix and match together. I finally answered the sunshine award questions! It’s been one of those weeks! Xxx
I love that as well:) I’ll check your post!
Loving everything especially the black tights with shorts and ankle boots. So gorgeous and fun!! x
I love the shorts, tights and boots as well. Annoyingly I think I’ve got rid of all my dress up shorts as I haven’t worn them for about ten years. Oh well it’s a good excuse to buy a new pair! X