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The allure of the Frenchwoman—sexy, sophisticated, flirtatious, and glamorous—is legendary. More than an eye for fashion or a taste for elegance, the French je ne sais quoi embodies the essential ingredients for looking and feeling beautiful.
With wit, whimsy, and wonder, British expatriate Helena Frith Powell uncovers the secrets of chic living in All You Need to Be Impossibly French, a cheeky guide to releasing your inner Frenchwoman. Delving deep into a mysterious realm of face creams, silk lingerie, and shopping-as-exercise, Powell reveals how French women stay impossibly thin and irresistibly sexy by achieving the maximum effect from the minimum amount of effort. Forget diet and inspiration books and style guides—this is all you need to embrace the wisdom of French living, and learn how to turn every day into la petite aventure.
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The first time I visited Paris I stayed with a dancer come stripper who worked at the Lido Nightclub. Read the first page
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: All You Need to Be Impossibly French: A Witty Investigation into the Lives, Lusts, and Little Secrets of French Women (Paperback)
Both in the topic and in the cover design this book reminds me very much of two "French Women" books by Mireille Guiliano. Except that this one is written from Englich woman perspecitve... It is a good interesting read that I suggest to persue, esepcially if you read the books by Mireille Guiliano. You can compare both points of view, see in what aspects both authors agree and it what disagree. In any case you will realize how much French culture and way of life differs from the one of American.
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Utterly charming, fascinating view into another culture's female...,
By C. Farley "seafaire" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: All You Need to Be Impossibly French: A Witty Investigation into the Lives, Lusts, and Little Secrets of French Women (Paperback)
perspective. Of course there is the typical and expected good advice to maintain daily good grooming habits, that daily attention is MUCH better than a major overhaul as well as incorporating movement into daily life rather than scheduling "exercise" as a separate part of life. What was most interesting was the tremendous social/cultural differences highlighted between British/American and French women. Rather than endless praise for their enviable chic, the author notes it comes at a high price of constant competiveness with all other women over every tiny part of life, never trusting in the faithfulness of a partner and never really relaxing and enjoying the company of a female friend. Also the quotes that start each chapter are perfect little "bon bons" or "bon mots". An excellent read to learn more about modern European life-- to keep you intellectually fascinating as well as making yourself morevisually stunning. 182 of 194 people found the following review helpful
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La vie française n'est pas pour moi,
By Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: All You Need to Be Impossibly French: A Witty Investigation into the Lives, Lusts, and Little Secrets of French Women (Paperback)
As a fan of the language, I like to read anything about 'la vie française' that I can get my hands on. Especially about the women. I have always heard about how chic, well groomed, witty and incredibly slim they are. In "All You Need To Be Impossibly French", Helena Frith Powell gives insight into the "lives, lusts and little secrets" of french women. As an ex-pat from England, Frith Powell approaches the subject from an outsider's perspective, which I enjoyed. She spills the beans in a delightful way on everything to fashion (french women are never seen in sneakers), to diet (eat less but good quality) to exercise (they don't - they may do yoga or walk but that is about it). It all sounds charming for the most part - but Frith Powell also sheds light on the nastier side of french women - according to her, most french women are "out to sleep with your husband/boyfriend", they are extremely competitive with other women, do not enjoy close female friendships nor do they like to work. I am not sure if I can totally believe this blanket statement, but my sister, who has been living in Montreal for over a decade (I know it is not France, but it is very 'french') claims that Frith Powell is correct in her assessment. So, although I love the whole concept of the chic life of french women, if what the author purports to be true is an actuality, then I would rather have my trustworthy girlfriends, my faithful husband, my work and my extra 10 pounds. That being said, this was a great book and a quick read. I got through it in one day flat.
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French women are just the same,
By Tod McKinney - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: All You Need to Be Impossibly French: A Witty Investigation into the Lives, Lusts, and Little Secrets of French Women (Paperback)
I am French. Moved in the US 4 years ago.I do wear sneakers, practically live in them. Healthy eating in France?? I am just roaring with laughter at that one. It usually takes me 2 weeks to recover from all the heavy eating when I come back from visiting my family. And last but not least, your husbands are perfectly safe with me. I have been married for over 20 years, and I love my husband so much I cannot think of life without him. So, please drop the stereotype! French women are not a different species. They come in all size and shapes, some are nice, some not so nice. As for this book, it is just meant to be entertaining, not an actual anthropopology study. |
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