Très fabuleux, non?

I'm currently reading a fabulous book; Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard. It's a true story, about an American academic (Bard), who falls in love with a Frenchman, and upon moving to Paris finds that she must not only learn a new language, but a new way of life. Bard's descriptions and anecdotes transport me to Paris in such a way as to manifest the apprehension, adventure and excitement of experiencing life as a stranger in an elusive foreign environment. Bard's glorious portrait of Parisian life is complemented to perfection by the handful of recipes that complete each chapter. As such, the reader's journey is not just cultural, but also culinary. There are several recipes that I'm itching to try out, including Bard's green beans in walnut oil and her individual chocolate puddings!

Breakfast
Café au lait & croissant avec Nutella!

I'm not sure if it's due to Lunch in Paris or perhaps French fashion- blogger Garance Doré, but I'm having a love affair with all things French and French inspired at the moment.

So, here are some of my favourite French fashions and finds.

French inspired vintage style enamel kitchen canisters

Chic, bold red lips with radiant pale skin, and eyes cleanly defined by black liner and black mascara.

The obligatory navy/ white stripe top. Mine's from American Apparel.

Macarons in an array of pretty pastel colours. A macaron, in case you don't know, is a light, crisp, meringue style biscuit, made from egg whites and almond paste, and filled with a sweet smooth icing. They are quintessentially French, and totally delicious. The macarons pictured are from Ladurée in Paris; a Parisian 'tea salon', known for their infamous macarons! Similar biscuits are available from Lindt cafes, where they are known as delice.       

Enjoy!