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Packing for Paris – or Anywhere
In just a few weeks I leave for my yearly sabbatical to France. I used to be a delayed gratification girl – you know, celebrate after the journey is done and the war’s been won (rah, rah). I waited to go to Paris for years as the prize for some unnamed accomplishment....
Wear This, Not That – for Travel
People want to be comfortable – I get that. You want to look casual – of course! And so how do you travel comfortably and emerge confidently, not looking like you just fell out of a tree?
The French Perennial
This year, like it or not, I will be transitioning from my fabulous fifties to my sexy sixties. So in an age seemingly dominated by millennials, how does one embrace being a perennial?
Daily French
Why are Parisians so engaged in people-watching? Probably for the same reason we sit in front of a large rectangle watching made-up stories about made-up people – it’s entertaining – but with a lot more art and culture.
Wine 101
To be a Person of the World (and to be truly French), I had a desire to really learn about wine and be able to be bullshitty with the best of them. Now that I know a little something, I don’t have to be bullshitty and can drink what I like.
French Makeup – Less is More
While French women are known for taking the time to pamper their skin to keep it healthy and beautiful, they also are known for minimal makeup and un-fussy hair.