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The Best French Demi-Fine Jewelry Brands Worth Knowing
I’ve lived in Paris for fourteen years now, and somewhere around year three I stopped buying jewelry that turns your skin green after two wears. Not fine jewelry, not yet, just something better than costume. That middle category is what French demi-fine jewelry brands do best, and it’s become one of my…
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What to Wear in Paris in the Summer
After fourteen summers in Paris, I can tell you that getting dressed here in July is a specific skill — not because the rules are strict, but…
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The French Lingerie Brands Parisians Actually Wear
After fourteen years living in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, I’ve learned that French lingerie brands occupy a different register from the rest of the market — not because of price,…
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12 Affordable French Jewelry Brands Parisians Actually Wear
The year my daughter’s school had a gift-giving occasion for her teacher, I wanted something genuinely French, genuinely beautiful, and under €120. I came home from Le…
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What to Wear to a French Wedding: Dress Code & Outfit Guide
On my way to a friend’s wedding cocktail on Île d’Yeu, all guests had rented bikes to go from one venue to the next. I was wearing…

















