A fashion journalist has a conversation with Model: Ines del la Fressange

(a re-blog)...
With the collections wrapping up in Paris, who better to answer my questionnaire than one of France's most iconic figures, Ines de la Fressange. The former model turned Roger Vivier bigwig opens up about her dislike for aggressive and stingy men who wear short socks, goes cryptic on the topic of her mother, and suggests we all run to the grocery to buy a jar of Nutella
When I wake up... I smile even if I don't want to. It helps transform my ideas.
Before I go to bed... I apply Dior nail cream and Revitalift from L'Oréal. This is a religion.
A well-dressed man/woman... usually they are anonymous but let's say Freida Pinto (sic).
Women should always... have sense of humor and clean teeth.
Men should never... be aggressive and stingy or wear short socks.
The best thing that's been said about me... "she is beyond stunning" but I can't remember who said it!
The biggest misconception about me... is that I have plenty of clothes.
If I weren't doing what I'm doing today... I'd be a psychoanalyst, painter, ebeniste or gardener.
My legacy... is my imagination.
A great idea... is Nutella giving 1€ for every box sold to help alleviate starvation in the world.
Botox is... expensive, ephemeral and awful.
My mother... is not really the grandmother of my children. It's a pity.
The soundtrack of my life... is Douce France by Charles Trenet.
The future... is about trying to stop talking about the past. People always ask me about the past.
Happiness... is having at least an "Ines" in this world!
There's a time and place for... everything you love. Just take time to make a list of your priorities.
There is too much... waste. Waste of food, waste of money, waste of time, waste of words.
In the end... I am happy. I know it and I hope you are too!
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Patrick Scwarzenegger Talks Modeling...

Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Arnold and Maria Shriver, talked to Details about what he's been up to lately.
It turns out that the 17-year-old already has a clothing line (he founded it at age 15, people) called Project360 that donates 10 percent of its sales to charity. The t-shirts bracelets and hoodies are sold at Bloomingdale's and Henri Bendel. But that isn't Patty's only link to the fashion biz:

He just signed on with L.A. Models, which has plans to push him for the Ralph Lauren and Armani campaigns. He's doing it to "inject some capital" into Project360 and to "get comfortable in front of the camera." But modeling "isn't going to be my permanent job. There's a lot of other things I want to do."

On hanging out with the Hollywood set:

"I just saw Tallulah over winter break," he says, referring to the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. "I was at their house in Sun Valley." Although he just reunited with an ex, Patrick cockily refers to his tweet-mates Kendall Jenner and Selena Gomez as "girls for the future.""My eye, though," he adds, "is set on Miley."

On a future in politics:

"My mom always talks about how hard it was to grow up in a political family," Patrick says. "It's always split up, and just--I want to have fun in life. No, politics isn't on the list."

Take a look at photographs of Patrick by Cass Bird (you can find more here) and head over to Details.com to read the rest.

Star Looks for Less!

Camilla Belle
The actress dips a toe into spring, mixing her flared denim and coral-hued top with heavier accessories and a printed scarf to beat any chill in the air.

Editors' Picks

• Old Navy rib-knit pointelle henley top, $11, oldnavy.com
• GAP vintage flared jeans, $70, gap.com
• Anthropologie "Printwork" scarf, $38, anthropologie.com

Bobbi Brown: Dress For Success Make-Up Guide and News!

Bobbi Brown isn’t in the business of painting faces just for pretty’s sake. Anyone who has read her tomes on the subject is well aware of the Brown diktat that cosmetics are a power tool—a way to help you not only look good, but feel good, too. It should come as no surprise, then, that she’s a tireless supporter of Dress for Success. A nonprofit organization committed to promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women, DFS raises funds to provide professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools for women to get ahead. Brown is co-chairing the group’s annual “beach-chic” gala tonight in New York, and to ensure that anyone can do their part to contribute to the cause, she’s released an exclusive set, the proceeds of which will be donated to DFS. The $60 product pack includes a five-shadow Eye Palette, Lip Color in Brownie, two shades of Lip Gloss in Petal and Crystal, and a tube of Brown’s fan-favorite Extreme Party Mascara. A perfectly polished pout won’t necessarily land you a job, but it can certainly boost your confidence so you come out swinging in the interview.

Photo: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

zChocolate Gourmet Chocolate Delivery Story

 First learn about the "French Approach to Chocolate" then "
Taste the French Approach to Chocolate..." (read this small excerpt on the topic (below) and then, click on the link for your adventure in deep, deep pleasure)!

The French may be our best measuring tool when it comes to finding truly gourmet chocolate.  They originated the word, and in the French language the phrase “gourmet chocolate” does not exist.  To them all chocolate is gourmet.  Search our online chocolate site to determine which experience of chocolate is most deliverable to you.  Enjoy! 

http://www.zchocolat.com/default.asp?zid=Hope10000

"The French Gourmet is Good"

Luv,

Parisienne Style Treasure Blog

Ralph Lauren and the Furniture Store...

While canvassing through a small place I found "Ralph Lauren" furniture on display at a store.  At first I didn't know that he had furniture in his production line, and then I took a look at the way it all was designed and instantly I knew that he is a fashion, style and beauty innovator!  There was a coffee-table book with all his years of styles and his family, homes and rich, rich, lifestyle showcasing some of the best in Western, Art Deco and City looks.  I saw some models that had modeled for him in their early years and how they had changed.  I wish I had done something with Ralph Lauren, even if I took a picture for his fashion line in tattered, torn, fashion- jeans and a deeply-colored, rich cardigan and a wealth of all kinds of jewelry around my neck, on my fingers and wrists for the whole world's viewing pleasure and my hair in an up-do so beautiful that even the horse that I would take the picture with would get jealous...until next time..."Imani" (Style-Flasher)...
     
   

Shoes for Spring & their Alternatives Blog...

It's every girl's dream (even a Parisian girls') dream to have the most innovative styles in her closet every time another season rolls around.  This Spring they (the designers) are having the main "kick" be the dainty, low-heel!  But, you know variety is the spice of life and what is on the fashion round table to go with them as well is "Casadei Shoes."  "This Spring its' Bulk and Height vs. Low and Dainty." If you'd like to try out the view from the other side, watch the slide show from this Fashion LINK!

(Also enjoy the article written by Lisa Eippich...)