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Forever Chic
Tish Jett moved to France “for two years” for her job and more than 25 years later, she’s still there. “Forever Chic” is dedicated to women of “a certain age” (over 40) and is a distillation of what she has learned from close observation of those legendary French women.
The first chapter is: The Allure of La Femme Française d’un Certain Âge
As one who falls into the category of a woman “of a certain age” I’m most definitely interested in how French women remain stylish and alluring no matter their age.
As I read through the chapter I highlighted the following words:
1. Self-confidence
2. Pragmatism
3. Simplicity
4. Quality over quantity
5. Natural
6. Informed
7. Discipline
8. Priority
9. Self-respect
10. Discretion
I now have this list of words written a small piece of paper (in pink ink) by my computer to serve as a reminder.
Tish, who teaches adult English classes, asked her French students (age 44-75) what keeps them young. No one mentioned a facial cream or beauty trick. Here is their list:
Things that keep you young
- travel
- classes (everything from painting to yoga)
- annual museum memberships
- children and grandchildren
- entertaining
- fresh air and long walks
- eating lots of fruits and vegetables
- sex
The complete series…
[…] can read my reviews of previous chapters by clicking on the links below: Chapter 1: The Allure of La Femme Française d’un Certain Âge Chapter 2: Skin Care Chapter 3: Makeup Chapter 4: Hair Rules Chapter 5: Le Régime Chapter […]