Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: PARISIAN CHIC: A Style Guide by Ines del la Pressange. Discussion Three.

We've talked about ways to turn your bedroom into a sexy boudoir!  This lovely style guide has amazing tips to make the other rooms in your home Parsian chic too!  Here are a few of their tips we considered note worthy!

1.  Respect your home's essential charm and character. Paint ceilings moldings a funky color instead of ripping them out.  Destroying period moldings is a crime in central Paris!
2. Make your own works of art. There is no such thing as a 'lesser art'.  Children's art work is totally acceptable and even beautiful!  Find an offbeat approach to decorating with candles, storing things in pretty boxes and vases, flowers and fabric throws.

3. Add a touch of humor.  An element of surprise is a great way to add character and it's a great conversation piece when you throw parties!

4.  Use Stylish Soap.  Decant your hand wash and avoid flashy logos.  Make it personal and pretty.

5. Books.  Books are a great way to decorate your space!  Leaving soaps around give visitors a look into who you are and what inspires you.


What are some of your favorite ways to make your home and boudoir unique?

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

There's no question about it, Summer is the most romantic of the four seasons. The blue skies, hot sun, summer breeze, and the lazy afternoons...it's hard not to fall in love. Here's to a summer full of sunny days and plenty of romance!

 What are some of your summer love stories?? Please share below!

xx Bellefleur

Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: PARISIAN CHIC: A Style Guide by Ines del la Pressange. Discussion Two.

Let's talk basics.  Page twenty-three says that dressing like a Parisian is simple.  The chic Parisian look focuses on staples that allow you to be prepared for anything and always look put together.  In this chapter Ines reveals the "Magnificent Seven":


1. Blazer
2. Trench
3. Tank Top
4. Navy Sweater
5. Little Black Dress
6. Jeans
7. Leather Jacket

Here are a few of our favorite style tips on each:

1.  Blazer- Push back or roll up the sleeves- the ultimate "easy chic" statement. Even better when the lining is a different color.
2. Trench- Never buckle the belt properly like a good girl. tie it in front or behind with the buckle hanging loose. This is VERY Parisian.
3. Tank Top- Keep it simple: black, gray, white, navy, and khaki.
4. Navy Sweater- Black sweaters are just too easy. Pair with flat shoes for an "easy cool" look.
5. Little Black Dress- Abstract, universal, prepared for anything.
6. Jeans- Dress them up at night with a silver sequined jacket.
7. Leather Jacket- Pair with a chiffon dress for a transforming touch.

What do you think of her list?  Do you have your own list of basics or key items every woman should have in their wardrobe?

We are loving some easy this read is to pick up and turn to any chapter.  She has such fabulous tips on perfume and decorating your home as well.  We hope you all are enjoying it as much as we are!

xx Bellefleur

Turn on the Bright Lights

 

We are loving all the brights this summer!  Often ladies are intimidated to wear bright colors or color at all.  Wearing colorful lingerie is easy and fun.  If you pick the right shades, these colors can work like makeup against your skin.  A good match highlights your beautiful eyes, skin, and hair.  Don't be afraid of neon's if you are pale.  Neon shades can turn the lightest of skin tones a few shades darker like magic.  Here are a few of our favorite BRIGHTS currently in the shop-

 

xx. Bellefleur

 

 

 

 

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Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: PARISIAN CHIC: A Style Guide by Ines del la Pressange. Discussion One.

"Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and a timeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—shares her personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned from decades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers on how to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordable basics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Her step-by-step do’s and don’ts are accompanied by fashion photography, and the book is personalized with her charming drawings. Inès also shares how to bring Parisian chic into your home, and how to insert your signature style into any space—even the office."

We are thrilled to be reading this Parisian style guide! We hope it inspires a few of your outfits and adventures on your Summer travels!  For those of you that have browsed through a few of the pages of this lovely book, have any of you visited these beautiful places in Paris firsthand?  What are your travel plans for the Summer? 
 

Just crop it!

 

Crop tops, bralets, and bustiers are out and about this season and we are loving the trend!  The secret to pulling off this sexy look is to show only 1 to 2 inches of skin and pair the top with a highwaisted skirt or short.  Blazers, cardigans, and accessories are a great way to tone down the look and make it really wearable.  Here are a few of our favorite ways to rock this look with a cute highwaisted short.  For more tips on how to wear your your underwear out there, check out our Pinterest @  http://pinterest.com/lingeriebelle/lingerie-as-outerwear/ . Collages via weheartit.



 

We love this gorgeous strapless longline from Fortnight- currently in stock at Bellefleur!  It's the perfect piece to create these sexy looks.

Bellefleur Lingerie Book Club: All You Need to Be Impossibly French by Helena Frith Powell. Discussion Four

 

It has been so much fun reading "All You Need to Be Impossibly French" by Helena Frith Powell!  We've loved hearing your thoughts and sharing your feelings on the book.  Do you feel French?  :)  Whether or not you may or may not adapt to the French lessons we've learned about health, love, and life of a Parisian....one thing is for sure:

 

French women have a certain "je ne sais quoi" that can not be denied.  Here are some of the French women that have inspired us over the years....

 

In conclusion we would like to open this discussion to YOU, our friends and fellow language lovers.  What were your favorite parts, ideas, or quotes from this book and why?  Thanks for reading with us and we look forward to our next literary adventure together! xx Bellefleur