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Entre Nous

A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl

by Debra Ollivier
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An American woman who spent a decade in France shares French women's secrets to being self-possessed, self-satisfied and fully self-expressed.
Provocative and practical, lively and intelligent, Entre Nous unlocks the mystery of the French girl and the secrets of her self-possession. Why do French women always look inimitably stylish? How do they manage to sit in a café for a three-course lunch and a glass of wine . . . by themselves? What gives them the certainty that allows them to refuse anything—whether a man, a job, or a little black dress—that doesn't suit them perfectly?
More than just a book on fashion, Entre Nous is about the essence of French living—its observations about French women and their ways will help you take the best of all pages from the French girl's book: the page that reveals how to really enjoy life.
"A fun, interesting read with more to offer than fashion tips . . . [Ollivier] cracks the French style code." —Palm Beach Post

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    June 4, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781466823693

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      • ISBN: 9781466823693
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      April 1, 2003
      Most American women would agree that those Frenchies have something going on. La Femme Nikita, Catherine Deneuve, even Audrey Tatou of Amelie fame--they all possess a certain je ne sais quoi. In this cutesy pick-me-up of a book, Ollivier--an American married to a Frenchman--insists that you, too, can be glamorous, mythic and mysterious;"a star in the pantheon of feminine beauty and strength." How can American gals tap into their inner Frenchness? Ollivier lays down the law, interspersing her must-dos with sidebars detailing, for example, legendary French ladies from Josephine Bonaparte to Coco Chanel. Among Ollivier's tips: for loungewear, think silk mou-mous or padded zebra-skin mules, not baggy sweat pants; toss the Equal and use regular sugar in your coffee; and go ahead and gossip, but be discreet. Stereotypical? Peut-etre. But Ollivier's overall advice--seek beauty everywhere; accept character flaws; don't rush to define a romantic relationship--goes far beyond the realm of France and its women, and is evident in smart women the world over.

    • Library Journal

      May 15, 2003
      Most American women would agree that those Frenchies have something going on. La Femme Nikita, Catherine Deneuve, even Audrey Tatou of Amelie fame--they all possess a certain je ne sais quoi. In this cutesy pick-me-up of a book, Ollivier--an American married to a Frenchman--insists that you, too, can be glamorous, mythic and mysterious;"a star in the pantheon of feminine beauty and strength." How can American gals tap into their inner Frenchness? Ollivier lays down the law, interspersing her must-dos with sidebars detailing, for example, legendary French ladies from Josephine Bonaparte to Coco Chanel. Among Ollivier's tips: for loungewear, think silk mou-mous or padded zebra-skin mules, not baggy sweat pants; toss the Equal and use regular sugar in your coffee; and go ahead and gossip, but be discreet. Stereotypical? Peut-etre. But Ollivier's overall advice--seek beauty everywhere; accept character flaws; don't rush to define a romantic relationship--goes far beyond the realm of France and its women, and is evident in smart women the world over.

      Copyright 2003 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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