Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!
You both have taught me about everything I love and you’ve given me the invaluable gift of supporting me in everything I do. To 26 more years!
Every Day Makeup
My lovely model Ally does not usually wear much makeup— a tinted moisturizer & blush is all. Her skin is dry & sensitive, and told me she has not been able to find a makeup routine that works. She wanted me to teach her how to look like the flawless, dewy-skinned version of herself. She also bravely allowed me to take a before and after shot in natural light and with a flash, to show how the makeup looks at different times of day. My aim was to give her a polished look that’s pretty and feminine, that does not distract from her natural beauty.
The City Girl in Me is on Instagram!
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Having a moment of inspiration with these French beauties!
I’ve been listening to “French Cafe” radio on Pandora all weekend and browsing Pinterest when I realized how truly relevant Parisian style is to the woman of today— the City Girl— if you will.
French and particularly Parisian women, have a penchant for truly natural, unfussy style and I have always admired their simplicity. How can we do it?
1. Wear clothes that fit you perfectly. Pay attention to the cut, size, draping on the body.
2. Spend a little extra to get a good haircut- you wear it every day!
3. And most of all, take good care of your health and skin.
What’s stopping you from being a Parisian goddess? If you want to be the girl who wears a silk robe while reading the paper—go out and get yourself one- it doesn’t have to break the bank, but will be that little something extra to make you feel special. These little moments help us recharge, make us feel glamorous, and drive us to be the best version of ourselves.
Pictured:Vanessa Paradis, Jane Birkin, Ines de la Frassange (pictured with Karl Lagerfeld), Carla Bruni, & Brigitte Bardot.
