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Tuesday, 5 April 2011

parisian chic...




Ines de la Fressange, a French beauty and  style icon for many women, is publishing her Parisian secrets this week. The French newspaper, Le Figaro, describe her as the chicest woman in France...at 53 this is inspiration and a true example of bien dans sa peau for us all. Parisian Chic: A Style Guide covers beauty tips and secrets, favourite Parisian haunts and much female worldly wisdom.  Read an interview with Ines de la Fressange here and to order your copy look here. xv

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48 comments:

  1. Jess Bandiera4 April 2011 at 10:06

    So beautiful and truly classic!

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  2. Linda@ Lime in the Coconut4 April 2011 at 12:00

    Oh. She is gorgeous!

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  3. La Maison Fou4 April 2011 at 12:38

    A must read.......definatelty.

    L.

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  4. David Toms4 April 2011 at 12:54

    They do not get any more chic than Ines! A woman whom I admire imensely!

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  5. Luciane at HomeBunch.com4 April 2011 at 13:10

    Wow... she looks so pretty and yet, approachable. It's a natural beauty... the real one.

    I hope you have an amazing week! :-)

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  6. debra@dustjacket4 April 2011 at 13:31

    She is amazing, that will be a must read.
    xxx

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  7. Virginia4 April 2011 at 13:33

    WEll she's a very young looking 53 and beautifulL!

    BTW, today an "ode to Vicki" of sorts on my B'ham blog. Your Mathias candles take a bow! http://birminghamalabamadailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/04/french-essence-right-here-in-birmingham.html

    V

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  8. angela4 April 2011 at 13:34

    And her favourite shop is in Tarascon! My favourite shop is also in Tarascon, but as I don't have a horse, its the local grocery shop.....http://provencecalling.com/uncategorized/my-local-shop/

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  9. Greet Lefèvre4 April 2011 at 13:42

    Dear Vicki,
    Ines is one of my favorite Parisian icons. A few weeks ago I saw a wonderful docu on TV about her! She is really adorable and chique and "une femme distinguée". I like her a lot!
    xx
    Greet

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  10. david terry4 April 2011 at 13:51

    Dear vicki,

    i suppose you already know that her very full and lengthy legal name is "Inès Marie Lætitia Églantine Isabelle de Seignard de La Fressange".

    that's a load of names for a woman who weighs 110 pounds.... a name for (at most, depending on how you count them) every 15 pounds of Ines.

    My own mother's rather the same in that particular way....5 names (she had 3 before being adopted and later married)....one for every 20 of her own 100 or so pounds.

    Did you know that Lagerfeld got into a big spat with Fressange (they parted ways quite dramatically) because she agreed to pose for "Marianne"? (for those who don't know, this is the emblematic representation of French identity...struck on coins, etc...and the model changes every so often). She stopped working with Chanel at that time.

    Catherine Deneuve was "Marianne" throughout the last half of the eighties, having previous been the "face" of Chanel in the late 70's. Perhaps Massah Lagerfeld wasn't on the scene at the time, or perhaps even he knows, when picking his catfights, whom to be careful of picking them with.

    amusedly,

    david terry
    www.davidterryart.com

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  11. Susan B4 April 2011 at 13:55

    I've had this pre-ordered for *months*! Can hardly wait to get my copy!!!

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  12. Tess Kincaid4 April 2011 at 14:00

    Her photo exudes loveliness.

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  13. Anonymous4 April 2011 at 14:28

    I have always loved her, from the moment she signed on with Chanel in the early '80s to the present. I just got notice from Amazon that my book has shipped this morning. Hooray!

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  14. peggy braswell4 April 2011 at 14:32

    Ines de la Fressange, her name is chic,so is she. Loved the post+can't wait to get her book. Thanks V. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  15. jones4 April 2011 at 14:38

    Hi Vicki, Ines has such presence, yes she is definitely at peace with herself--isn't that the goal for all of us? Loved all of you "Bien Dans Sa Peau" posts.
    Any new thoughts emerging re that topic? Have a great week---Mary

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  16. The Clever Pup4 April 2011 at 14:47

    Vicki, the book is cute-looking. I just checked out a video on Amazon.com, but too cute a la Glamour magazine circa 1985. I would have expected a more dignified book from Ines. I'll wait for this one to go on remainder.

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  17. annechovie4 April 2011 at 15:54

    Ines is so chic and I cannot believe how much her daughter looks like her! Have a great week, Vicki! xo

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  18. Angie Muresan4 April 2011 at 16:00

    Oh, I definitely will order the book. I love secrets. Especially the secrets of French women.

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  19. hostess of the humble bungalow4 April 2011 at 16:37

    She is the epitome of chic...I am going to read this book.
    Thank you Vicki!

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  20. Karen in VA (was CT)4 April 2011 at 17:11

    ... Oh OUI !!! .... I've had it on order ... can't wait ... she is something else, isn't she. Bonjour .. Karen

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  21. Sunday Taylor4 April 2011 at 17:19

    Oh my goodness, she is beautiful and such an inspiration. Can't wait to read her book.

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  22. Emily @ GEORGE Interior Design4 April 2011 at 17:49

    Oooi,intriguing woman! Very nice blog.

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  23. Boxwood Terrace4 April 2011 at 17:55

    Oh, dear. And here I am eating a bagel with salmon and cream cheese for lunch.

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  24. snippets of thyme4 April 2011 at 19:03

    Oh, I haven't heard of her so I'll definitely have to take a peek and oogle at her natural beauty and effortless style that is obvious just from the snashot of her.

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  25. Unknown4 April 2011 at 19:16

    J'adore Ines!
    She has all I admire in a woman, class, style, warmth and a unpretentious, timeless beauty!
    A few years ago I saw a spread in a magazine of her place in Paris, it was wonderful!

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  26. Sarah4 April 2011 at 21:32

    Not to mention she is very good friends with the OTHER chicest woman in France, Princess Caroline of Monaco or HRH as she is known in Germany (a title that outranks her title in Monaco since she married Prince Ernst August)...

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  27. quintessence4 April 2011 at 21:55

    I just love her and her style. Can't wait to get my copy!!

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  28. Anonymous4 April 2011 at 22:36

    I have just ordered the book and can't wait to read. Perhaps you should take commission. :) x

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  29. Quimper Club4 April 2011 at 23:00

    Inspiring! What a perfect gift book too.

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  30. Simply Mel {Reverie}4 April 2011 at 23:23

    i've added this book to the top of my birthday wish list. always love any recommendations from you ~ bisous, melissa

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  31. Millie4 April 2011 at 23:38

    Ines was Karl Lagerfeld's favourite muse back in the 80's, & at 53 she's still a cool chic. It's just not fair, I'd love to be someone's muse. Any chance you could do some research Vicki & do a post on How To Move To France & Become A Muse In 6 Easy Steps.
    Millie x

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  32. Renée Finberg5 April 2011 at 01:09

    i wear her perfume!!!!

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  33. Ingrid Mida5 April 2011 at 01:48

    Sounds like a lovely read.

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  34. Anonymous5 April 2011 at 02:52

    I love and admire her as well. In particular her pink house of course! I shall definitely get this book. Pleased to report I don't wear the Little Kitty nightdress but not sure if I'd fall into the 'too fat' category. Hopefully Ines will straighten me out a little! Enjoy your week and thanks for the Ines inspiration. xx

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  35. martinealison5 April 2011 at 04:43

    Elle est et restera toujours si belle...
    bisous

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  36. Julie@beingRUBY5 April 2011 at 07:20

    Hi Vicki
    She is certainly a gorgeous woman.. I love this shot.. fabulous colours and feel to it... Have a great week and thanks for the blog birthday wishes.. ciao xxx Julie

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  37. Cathi5 April 2011 at 08:21

    She is so gorgeous. It looks like a fun book! xxoo

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  38. Tiff5 April 2011 at 11:52

    She is stunning! I would love to read what she has to say about being stylish! X

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  39. The enchanted home5 April 2011 at 12:27

    She really is very chic and understated and always seems to stay "above the fray" so shes got something going on right....she is someone whose advice I would seek and pay attention to compared to some "legend in their own minds" celebs who have written self help books and such...I look forward to hearing and seeing more of this book.

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  40. Kellie Collis5 April 2011 at 14:08

    Sounds lovely! Have a gorgeous day, Kellie xx

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  41. La Loca5 April 2011 at 15:40

    I've admired her for at least 20 years--can't wait for my book to arrive.

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  42. Acquired Objects5 April 2011 at 19:15

    I just found your blog and so glad I did, 53 and looking as amazing as Ines does gives me hope! Such a beautiful woman.

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  43. Pamela Terry and Edward5 April 2011 at 22:34

    She makes it all seem so effortless.
    Beautiful.

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  44. blue fruit6 April 2011 at 02:08

    Such a confident beauty ~ but then perhaps that is part of what beauty actually is???

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  45. Unknown6 April 2011 at 02:34

    I have admired Ines forever...she epitomizes class, style, and grace. Thank you for sharing such an amazing photo.

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  46. Ewa12 April 2011 at 06:56

    Dear Vicki, Thanks for sharing this story and photos - I found it inspirational to introduce some changes in my own garment and eating habits :)

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  47. Rose14 April 2011 at 14:17

    she is truly very chic and so French! she isn't even exactly beautiful looking so much as French looking! I mean she is beautiful of course but her class sort of transcends it

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  48. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond21 February 2012 at 06:52

    J'adore Ines and so pleased she doesn't use (or like) botox.

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