Today is Bastille Day! It’s the French version of Independence Day, and this week the frogs have been all over the American news radar. “Lorsque, en Amérique, faire comme le font les Français,” meaning when in America, do as the French do. Don’t use soap, don’t wear face veils, but do wear couture.
- Paris Haute Couture Week: Designers like Armani, Chanel and Valentino showcased their autumn/winter collections. Glitzy – oui.
- Unveiling Sexism:1900 French women could face penalties of $185 for wearing burkas, a traditional face covering that aligns with Muslim beliefs. The legislation, which has already passed through the National Assembly, is expected to start a trend in European politics. Dear President Sarkozy, Thanks for sending a big F-U to women’s rights and religious equality.
- Political Rouge: What’s worse then a zit on a first date? A finagling photographer, a sneaky butler, and a domineering daughter. Lady L’Oreal is poised to bring down the entire French government’s financial sector in her $20 billion dollar tax scandal.
- 10 French beauty secrets: Take the French outlook to beauty – no surgery, no makeup, no exercise required. Just spend all your money on creams (no L’Oreal affiliates, s’il vous plaît)!
- Bastille Bonbon: Luckily the French eat more glamorous foods than French fries and franks on their Day of Independence. Crepes, French onion soup, quiche and croissants are all a part of French cuisine. Flambe something!
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