Isn't there something attractive and exciting about the words 'French Chic'? Be it Interior Design with French Shabby Chic which is taking interiors by storm or cultured, classic French Mode and Fashion Chic such as Chanel and Bardot!

Surely so easy to recreate? The French do it with effortless style and panache. Whatever your preference, you cannot help but want to create your new life in France with a touch of French Chic.

So as FH&C.com grows and develops, we will bring articles and 'Chic' to your home.


The problem? Building a small inexpensive wardrobe that looks

classic and rich.

French women are born with this knowledge, but the rest of us can learn.

Haute Couture is what exactly?  haute couture1.jpg

Haute couture (French for "high sewing" or "high dressmaking";) refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques.  Couture, is a common abbreviation of Haute Couture.  Read more....

A Few tips on dressing the French Chic way....

French women are world known for their sense of style and chic way of dressing. France is, after all, the country where such famous designers as Coco Chanel originate. So if you want to dress like a French woman follow these steps. Read more.....

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Compelling, sophisticated, elegant – let the French inspire you.

There’s something chic about the French. With their voluminous hair and flushed cheeks, it’s hard to take your eyes off their wholesome gorgeousness. They have a distinct style, passed down through generations, that’s hard to beat.bardot.jpg

Bardot and Chanel had it. Carla Bruni has it. There are many French stars that have captured public attention, but it’s the natural girl on the street that fascinates most. Confident with their age and their bodies, the French radiate glamour – whether strutting down Paris avenues, relaxing on the Riviera, or reading a book in their garden.

So how do they do it – and, more importantly, how can you do it?

Exerts and advice from Helen Grant  

http://helengrant.co.uk/2008/11/13/5-french-chic-secrets/

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An interesting article with some thought provoking comments worthy of discussion and some interesting links-

Frenchified women -   

There’s a popular stereotype about French women that conjures images of slim, elegant pouty beauties who grace sidewalk cafés as they puff sexily on cigarettes and sip espressos. These women go everywhere in a garter belt and stockings, never chip a nail and wouldn’t be seen dead in a pair of trainers. It’s a beautiful image to have but in my experience it lacks accuracy, especially if you go to a French suburban shopping centre, where there are reassuringly normal-looking women, not just French goddesses. Read more.....


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