How to be French sexy... like sexy, but more so.

In previous posts, I have been quite blunt while giving my admiring opinion of the majestic art that is the French fashion.

Well........

I'm blunt no matter what opinion I have to give.

So there.

However, as I sat in my IKEA-decorated room sipping La Nuit Calme chamomile tea and listening to Keen' V croon in French about all his past lovers, it occurred to me that I could entertain myself by doing something somewhat interesting and expanding further upon this idea of French fashion. Thus, I decided to write some sort of "How-to Guide" for all my American and English and Romanian and Chinese and Antarctican and otherwise Non-French readers describing how, exactly, to look like a French person. Without being French. 

Like magic. 

So, without further ado, let's get this ball rolling and find out just how YOU can become the European hipster you always dreamed of!! I have divided this blog into two sections: ladies and the non-ladies (guys... that's you).

 Ladies Ladies Ladies

1. Tight pants paired with loose, flowing shirts are the THING. So you go for those skinny jeans, grab your boyfriend's tee, and get ready to strut your stuff. 

2. If skinnies aren't your thing, you better make sure you have a patterned pair of cinched pants to go with a strappy pair of heels or ankle boots!

The more colors on your cinch pants, the better. 

3. Not to repeat myself too much from my other posts, but really... don't leave your house without a scarf. Or four. Or maybe one that's just five feet long that you can wrap around a dozen times. 

Make sure you make this face too. Everyone will be so taken aback by your fiercesome beauty that they'll run in the opposite direction.

4. No French wardrobe is complete without a blazer, preferably in a neutral color, as shown in the image below. 

Note that this model is wearing an H&M Blazer, Zara Pants, and Bershka shoes: three must-have brands in Rennes. 

5. On top of your loose, flowing shirt, a scarf, and a blazer, why don't you just go on and add a chunky sweater to be even more French-chic? 

Honestly, I don't know how thousands of French people don't die each day from heat stroke. 

6. That soft, toussled, just-woke-up-and-rolled-out-of-bed-hair-that-actually-took-an-hour-to-style look pairs well with the loose, flowing shirt mantra. 

If you're not feeling the wild-and-free hairstyle today, then take your pick from any of the rock-star pixie cuts pictured here: 

7. Instead of a backpack, opt for a one-shouldered leather messenger bag! 

8. Wear minimal makeup, while bringing attention to the cheekbones and up to the eyes. 

The lovely Amélie actress is a perfect model for classic French beauty!

9. Finally, top it off with a cute peacoat and a charming floppy hat!

And now, to be fair, it's time for the other half:

Menly Men Men

1. Basically make this guy the model for every realm of your life.

He's got it all: jauntily-placed hat, broad-framed glasses, peacoat, thin tie, pants that barely skim his pointy shoes... 

2. Choose one of the three hair cuts shown below. 

.....Aren't you just overwhelmed by all the options?!?!

3. Pair your individualistic choice of haircut with a chunky pair of glasses -- the thicker, the better!

The quirky side-look is a nice touch to make those women crave you even more than they already do after you got your hair cut!

4. Just like the ladies, make sure to have a scarf collection of your own.

PANTY BURNER ALERT.

5. Rolled pants with patterned socks and pointy leather shoes are incredibly practical AND comfortable for everyday wear!!

6. Add.... even more layers, but this time in leather, to match your pointy leather shoes.

7. If you're in doubt if you look French enough, all you have to do is look in the mirror as you walk out the door. If your butt looks like this in a pair of skinnies, you're ready to face the day. 

FOR BOTH THE LADIES AND THE MEN

The last -- and perhaps most important -- steps to take towards looking like a Frenchie without actually being French are compiled below. These should be followed by everyone, regardless of gender, sex, and nationality!

1. Take it all in stride, work it like you're on the runway, and get sassy. 

2. Remember that you are beautiful no matter what anyone else thinks. 

"You're beautiful." 

3. Make up your own style as you go. 

Last but not least....

4. Believe in your own ability to shine without feeling pressured to put on the illusion of being a star. 

Love,

D.