First things first: I’m not trying to write another “How To Dress Like a French Girl” manual here. There are dozens of books and articles on that topic already, and frankly, there isn’t one standard uniform of what a French girl dresses like. But what I can tell you is that—as with skincare—French women have had the upper hand for years, benefitting from some of … Continue reading french clothiers you should know about

The first time I stepped into a French grocery store was in San Francisco, of all places. The small epicerie in Hayes Valley, owned by a French couple, carried an array of products I’d never seen before, from marrons glaces to locally made saucisson a l’ail.  They even maintained a well-stocked cheese cave where a very knowledgeable cheese expert was available to give samples and cut big wedges … Continue reading French Epicerie Finds to Haul Home