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MARION COTILLARDThe Mystery, The Muse, The Quintessence

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38. ICONMarion Cotillard, Super Star

TheDior muse who plays Lady Macbeth loveschallenges. In this intimate interview,

the French actress unveils the secret of her success.BY RICHARD GIANORIO. PHOTOGRAPHS JANWELTERS.

44. PORTFOLIOOpening Night

Magnicently alluringc lm stars andtalented lmmakers strike a pose

for this exclusive portfolio. Flashback tothose stolen moments in the glamorous

whirl of the Cannes Film Festival.BY SASHACANTERELLEAND VALENTINPORTIER.

PHOTOGRAPHS BENOITPEVERELLI. STYLING CCILEMARTIN.

58. PORTRAITCaroline de Maigret -The Capital Girl

The talk of the town, the model, music producer, museand co-author of a bestselling womens

guide to being Parisian, sharesher top addresses in France.

BY ELISABETH QUIN. PHOTOGRAPHS NICO.STYLING SYLVIE CLEMENTE.

66. ATTITUDESSo French, So Trendy...

The right terrace at the right time, the rightsummer sandal, the perfect swimsuit,

the it-cocktail, fashionable sports and spots,and the right mannerisms to adopt.Find out whats hot this summer.

BY VALRIE DE SAINT PIERRE. ILLUSTRATIONS JEAN ANDR.

70. STYLESummer Dream

A sexy and smooth summer is in sighton the shores of the Mediterranean with a unique

collection that embodies timeless chic.PHOTOGRAPHS JRGEN GOMNS. STYLING AGNS POULLE.

80. STYLEBarbie Dolls

An explosion of acid tones and punchycombinations set the scene for a sexy pop style.

PHOTOGRAPHS JRGEN GOMNAES. STYLING AGNS POULLE.

90. ESSENTIALSSecret Gardens

Colourful gemstones, diamonds, black gold, pearlsSpotlight on a fantastic bouquet of iconic

and super trendy jewels.PHOTOGRAPHS ISABELLE BONJEAN.

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Cover,MarionCotillard wearsa black bustierjumpsuit,Dior.

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100. STYLERoadshow Idol

Living life in the fast lane with an astonishing mixof colour and great classic bags for the ultra-feminine look.

PHOTOGRAPHS KOURTNEY ROY.STYLING SOPHIE MICHAUD.

110 BEAUTYSunny Style

Loose buns, fishtail braids, the wet-look orsexy waves - discover the latest holiday hair trends.

BY CCILE GUERRIER.PHOTOGRAPHS ALEXANDREWEINBERGER.STYLING JULIE GILLET AND CCILE MARTIN.

114 BEAUTYHappy Feet

Wewant them fresh and nimble, looking prettyand polished in our summer sandals.

From heel to toe, top tips for banishing the shoe blues.BY MARION LOUIS. PHOTOGRAPHS ALEXANDREWEINBERGER.

STILL LIFE NICOLAS KOWALSKI.STYLING JULIE GILLET AND CCILE GUERRIER.

120. LEGENDVilla Kerylos An Iconic House

Head to the Riviera for a very privatevisit of Karl Lagerfelds dream house.

BY LAETITIA CNAC. PHOTOGRAPHS IVAN TERESTCHENKO.

126. FARNIENTEDolce Riviera

Vintage touches in the latest outdoor furniturecelebrates the Mediterranean way of life

on the Island of Bendor.PHOTOGRAPHS ANNE-FRANOISE PELISSIER.

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130. ART DE VIVREOrganic Temple

At the heart of a legendary Riviera hotel,Michelin-starred chef Paolo Sari creates

an all-organic menu. Exclusive visit and recipes.BY GABRIELLE DEMONTMORIN. PHOTOGRAPHS BERNHARD

WINKELMANN. STYLING EMMANUELLE EYMERY.

136. NOTEBOOKRiviera Guide

Trendymarkets and buzzy bars,iconic hangouts, gourmet dinners and unique spas,

discover our VIP guide to the French Riviera.BY CLAUDINE HESSE AND VALENTIN PORTIER.ILLUSTRATIONS CASSANDREMONTORIOL.

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We the French, have something that the world envies. The entireplanet has tried to work out the formula, some have even been tempted to copy

it, but no, no one has managed to quite decipher the mystery so far.

French style is the Holy Grail. Its a state of mind, a way of life,its this je-ne-sais-quoi that renders Parisian womenmore elegant than

New Yorkers, the capitals terraces more charming than Londons pubs, and theCote dAzur and its blue skies a unique part of the world.

Sorry, but a school where you can learn French style doesnt existany more than you can clone the Eiffel Tower or Ins de la Fressange!But the French know how to be generous (yes, its true) and thats

why were bringing you this special edition dedicated to French Inspiration. Acompendium of elegance with images of unrivalled French fashion, highlightsof the best cultural events (because for us style is synonymous with culture),

beauty tips for understanding how Parisian womenmanage to stay relaxed chic all at once. And because the French are snobs (a little quirk thats part ofour charm), weve also created a little guide to the forms of snobbery to adopt -very useful for meals out. You will also find a selection of unusual tourist sites.

Welcome. And thank you for inspiring us so powerfully.

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In fashion studios and workshops, the present meansnothing more than the forthcoming collection.Autumnwalks on summer catwalks, spring inwinter. The current year only makes sense in the yearto come which is to be built. The number of clothing

designs having spread under the influence of an arroganteconomic system, the phenomenon of inspiration thrivingon vintage fashion has become widespread. However, thatsort of nostalgic claim of recent, half recent or long goneperiods has not been quite accepted yet. Everywhere theword past, the imperfect tense frightens us. It keeps atbay a clientele keen on this innovation syndrome whichhas won other disciplinary fields such as design, art,architecture, literature, and so on. Everywhere throughoutexhibitions or shows, where they are too rarely forbidden,screens, devices and phones take pictures, plunder andvandalise the present time. That excess of simultaneity,which is motivated by a sense of immediate sharing madetactile surfaces judges. Oddly enough, for it wants so muchto seize the moment, the screen alienates all our skills toappreciate it. The eye can never rest without an interface onthe subject. Hard drives and memories are weighed downunder the digitalised stocks of a stillborn present. Blogschatter and jabber, but do not tell anything. Some longtelescopic rods have flooded the public space.

Theyre used as a mirror by thosewho live and watch themselves live. Erasure, ageing,disappearance are scary terms. Archive is a word takenon in our language and daily practice. The past is abstract,hidden under the digital formats of our computers. Thehard copies and silver films have once and for all fled fromthe shoeboxes in which we used to keep our lives withlavender-scented bags. The fax paper, which was inventedin the last century, grows pale. The ink disappears. Theyreturning blank again. The past is now decorative wallpaperput on a sandy partition.

In interviews, theword modern has never been usedsomuch to describe an era,which suffers fromnot beingmodern enough. A flamboyant seamstresswhoseworkwas essential in the history of contemporary fashion oncecasually said to a younger yetmore arrogant seamstress: Iam a creator, youre creative.This era is creative. Extremelyinventive. Art (taking all sources together, be it artistic,choreographic or literary) is an object, which is submittedto its own combustion, for it isway too requested andstimulated.The aesthetic economy of thought is overriddenby the one of ideas.The reason being that the tools ofcommunication dedicated to an excessive production ofgoods thatwere once artistic but have nowbeen domesticatedand consumedwhile being looked at, havemultiplied. Letsswitch off the present and invent the future.

BY OLIVIER SAILLARD, FASHION HISTORIANAND DIRECTOR OF THE PALAIS GALLIERA, PARIS FASHION MUSEUM.

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VALRIE DE SAINT-PIERREFunny, punchy and cutting, her tonemight have plenty of bite, but its neverharmful. In her articles, Valrie deSaint-Pierre scrutinises our livinghabits with scientific precision. Shestarted her career at Elle before takingup a role as editor-in-chief at Bibafor 10 years, after which she becameeditorial consultant for Isa. Since, shehas contributed regularly to MadameFigaro and Marianne. In this issue, shereveals the French snobbisms andmannerisms to adopt this summer.

BENOIT PEVERELLIA charmer, an artist and a sceptic,the photographer loves to stand underthe black cloth behind a 4x5 viewcamera. At the Cannes Film Festival,his camera fascinates the Croisette andits actors. When he snaps them, theysuddenly stop and stand completelystill among the cafuffle and thetension that builds before walkingthe red carpet. Born in Switzerland,Benot has lived in New York for 10years where he collaborated with Lifeand George. In 2001, he settled in Pariswhere the bohemian dandy revealedhimself to be a creative fashionphotographer. His style has led him toworking with Vogue,The New York Times,W and he has also collaborated withChanel. In his portraits of Cannesbiggest international film stars, takenespecially for Madame Figaro, timesuddenly stands still.

NICOTalented, sociable and a perfectionist,

Nico is a fashion and advertisingphotographer whose work brims with

personality and glamour. LtitiaCasta, Penelope Cruz and Alicia Keysto name but a few, have worked withthe beautiful Spaniard for the likes

of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar andMadame Figaro. In this issue, he captures

the spirit of the parisenne and itsdifficult not to succumb

to the impact in his shots ofCaroline de Maigret.

CASSANDREMONTORIOLHer illustrations, synonymous with

her personality, are full of life, colour,and subtlety. Cassandre Montorioldevours the world that surroundsher with an unrivalled passion.

Prestigious publications like VanityFair, Vogue, Marie-Claire, and Glamour as

well as brands like Herms, Buccellatiand Diane von Furstenberg, have all

called upon her for her inimitablestyle. In illustrating the Riviera Guidein this issue, the parisenne let herself

be carried by the South of Francesluxuriant coastline as well as

by its unique light.

ELISABETH QUINIn the field, Elisabeth is known for

her stylish writing. A free and criticalspirit whomasters impertinence and

pertinence like no one else, shesinterested in everything exceptstuck up people and those who

have nothing to say. A novelist, herworks include the Livre des Vanits

(ditions du Regard, 2008) and themuch-talked-about Detail qui tue(ditions Flammarion, 2013). As

well as her writing, every night at8.05pm, Elisabeth presents 28 Minutes,

a French and international newsshow on Arte (the Franco-German

television channel). ForMadame Figaro,our contributor pens the portrait of

Caroline de Maigret, a Parisian whosetalent goes beyond our confines.

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FESTIVALSUMMER NIGHTSAll the arts, frommusic to dance, circus to theatre, are stillcelebrated in Lyons antique theatres, andwhen it comesto concerts, Lyon tops the charts. Selah Sue, FlorenceandTheMachine,Bjrk,Damien Rice, Christine andTheQueens,legends like Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and Robert Plant make up justthe (imperial) tip of the iceberg, while the rest is sprinkledwithspecial Brazilian, Italian and Colombian nights.Nuits de Fourvire, 2-31 July,Thtres Romains de Fourvire, Lyonwww.nuitsdefourviere.com

ONEPLACE,ONE EXHIBITIONKAPOOR AT KINGLOUIS XIVSEvery summer, a starof contemporary art is invitedto the Chteau de Versailles,and this year it is the turnof British-Indian artist AnishKapoor, who will invest thechteaus gardens. Le Ntresperspectives, water features,and marble and gold statueswill be reflected, extendedand transformed by the artistsmonumentalmirrorworks; a grandiose wayof celebrating the300thanniversary of the RoiSoleils death.Gardens of the Chteau deVersailles, 9June 9-1 Novemberwww.chateaudeversailles.fr

EXHIBITIONRUSSIANREVOLUTIONBetween 1905 and 1930,Russian artists shapedmodernity. Can youtell the difference betweenRayonism, Suprematism,Constructivism and Cubism?No? All the more reasonto go see the 150 paintingsby Chagall, Gontcharova,

Kandinsky, Larionov, Malevitch, Rodtchenko(right: Construction n 106), Tatline andmany others lent by Russian museums.From Chagall to Malevitch, the Revolution of the Avant-Gardes,12 July-6 September, Grimaldi forum, espace Ravel,10, avenue Princesse-Grace, Monacowww.grimaldiforum.com

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1AUCTIONSGEMS AND FASHION INMONACOTheArtcurial summer sale is high on the socialcalendar. Every year, the auction houseoffers jewellery and vintage Herms. Leafingthrough the catalogues, one can seeobjets dart like the Fancy Light pink diamond(4,59 carats), shining in its most beautifulpink hues, or the Kelly Golf bag in sapphireblue and denim jute, a special piececommissioned in 2014.Exhibitions and sales, 16-23 July, Htel Hermitage,square Beaumarchais, Monaco www.artcurial.com

ONE PLACE,ONE EXHIBITIONVENETIANSPIRITWith its baroque aixois faade, gates madefor horse-drawn carriages, majestic staircaseand gypsery touches, the superb listedeighteenth-century htel de Caumont callsfor admiration. Newly renovated andtransformed into an art centre, it will hosttwo exhibitions per year. The first tracesthe life of Venetian painter Canalettofrom his beginnings in Rome to Englandduring the Enlightenment.Canaletto, Rome-Londres-Venise. Le triomphe de la lumire(Canaletto, Rome-London-Venice. The Triumphof Light), Caumont Centre dart, 6 May-13 September,3, rue Joseph-Cabassol, Aix-en-Provencewww.chateaudecaumont.com

DANCESUNSHINE BALLETWhile most Parisian theatres close during the summer,the ts de la Danse (summers of dance) festival will welcometheAlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater at the Chteletfor 27 dates. The Afro-American dancers of the company willfervidly perform key works (Night Creature, The River) as wellas routines that have never been shown in France.Les ts de la Danse, 7 July-11 August, Thtre du Chtelet,1, place du Chtelet, Paris www.lesetesdeladanse.com

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Visiting the Fondation Maeght is an immense pleasure that will berendered even greater by an upcoming GrardGarouste retrospective.It is impossible to remain unmoved by his eerie visions nourishedby his reveries and readings of such works as Gargantua, Faust,The Divine Comedy. Garoustes works illustrate his creative tensionsas well as the pleasure he takes in painting. Other than 80 paintings,drawings, and sculptures, the artist reveals his unpublished sketchbooks.Grard Garouste, en chemin (Grard Garouste, on theway),27 June-29November,FondationMarguerite andAimMaeght, Saint-Paul-de-Vencewww.fondation-maeght.com

LYRICALFESTIVALTHE VOICEThe gateway to the worldis the slogan of the lyrical artfestival of Provence, whichdraws on the inexhaustiblesources of classical geniusesto highlight the present.The works and universaloperasby the likes of Mozart,Tchakovski, Stravinski, andSokolovi will be performedthroughout June and July.Aix en Juin, 12-30 June,Festival dAix-en-Provence,2-21 July, Aix-en-Provencewww.festival-aix.com

FASHIONSCANDAL!In January 1971, Yves Saint Laurentpresented a collection coinedLiberation or Quarante (forties),but the short dresses, platformshoes and squareshoulderswerea complete outcry! The press, shockedby this throwback to the Occupation,was outraged. However, today,these designs, garments, showphotographs, and the couturierssketchbooks highlight just one thing;that Saint Laurent was the manbehind retro.Yves Saint Laurent, 1971, la collectiondu scandale (Yves Saint Laurent, 1971,the scandal collection) until 19 July,Fondation Pierre Berg Yves Saint Laurent,3, rue Lonce-Reynaud, Pariswww.fondation-pb-ysl.net,catalogue published by Flammarion.

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ONE PLACE,ONE EXHIBITIONMODERNITYIN ALL ITS MAJESTY

Run to the bois de Boulogne! In Frank Gherysimpressive vessel-shaped building, theFondationLouisVuitton is organising amonumental exhibition of major worksproduced in the first half of the twentiethcentury. Lent by prestigious institutions,they are curated in such a way as to establishintellectual and emotional encounters.For instance, in the sequence Music,Matisses La Danse interacts with oneof Kupkas most vibrant abstract paintings.Les clefs dune passion (The Keys of a Passion),Fondation Louis Vuitton, until 6 July,8, avenue du Mahatma-Gandhi, Bois de BoulogneParis www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr

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MUSEUMBIRTHDAY INSAINT-TROPEZAttracted to the lightof the Midi, artistslike Signac, Bonnard,Manguin, Valtat, andVan Rysselberghe allworked in Saint-Tropez,allowing the localcouncil to form its ownlittle collection ofartworks leaguedby the artists.In celebration of its60thanniversary, themuse de lAnnonciadewill show itsmasterpieces, whichillustrate modernityfrom 1890 to 1914.Visitors will be ableto admire works likeMatisses La Gitane,painted in his fauvistperiod, and Effets de soleilsur leau, byAndrDerain.Le plus beau des petits musesde France (The Most Beautifulof Frances Small Museums),12 June-17 October,LAnnonciade, placeGramont, Saint-Tropezwww.saint-tropez.fr

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FESTIVALALL THAT JAZZMarciac is the ultimate jazz festival in France. Underthe bigmarquee this summer, visitors will enjoy the talentsof Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, Melody Gardot, Cuban pianistChucho Valdes, as well as the skilled LisaSimone,who steps outof the shadow of hermother, the eternal Nina Simone.Jazz in Marciac, 27 July 27-12 August, Marciac www.jazzinmarciac.com

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ven though Im Russian andlive in Moscow, every time Icome to Paris I feel at home

and I instantly get a relaxed feel-ing of well-being. Also, I come herewhenever the opportunity arises. Forinstance, FashionWeek is the ideal ex-cuse for me to travel to Paris. I would

never miss my turn. When in Paris, Ialways have to stop for dinner at LesBouquinistes, Michelin-starred chefGuy Savoys restaurant on the banksof the Seine. What a treat. Paris is un-doubtedly Frances jewel in the crownand for me, Place des Vosges is themost beautiful square in the world, but

ELENAPERMINOVATHIS EPICUREAN IN LOVEWITHPARIS AND FASHION MAKESMOST OF HER GETAWAYSTO FRANCE TO BRING BACKSCRUMPTIOUS SOUVENIRS.ILLUSTRATION ALEXANDRA COMPAIN-TISSIER

alongmy travels Ive discoveredother regions that have wonmeover. Im a firm believer in the

saying, Great honours are greatburdens, so I decided to let myself

be seduced by the discreet charm ofmicro-seaside resorts such as Dinardor Trouville-sur-Mer, even if my secretgarden is elsewhere in Lower Norman-dy. I love to spend romantic weekendsat Bagnoles-de-lOrne; theres a specialotherworldly peacefulness to it. Beinga fashionista at heart, my inspirationcomes mostly from Parisian womensstyle; people like Marie-Amlie Sauvand Jane Birkin have a stunning look.Womens natural elegance mixed withthe ancestral savoir-faire of great fash-ion housesmake Paris the indisputablecapital of fashion. And how sumptuousit is! I always leave Francewith a heavyheart Thats why Ive got used to fill-ing my luggage with little souvenirswhen I come over. To fly without myJolle Ciocco face mask, Pierre Hermmacarons and Vieux Garons jars ofjam from Christine Ferben is unthink-able; or the multitude of little vintageobjects from Clignancourt flea market.I just love to get lost in there!

ELENAPERMINOVA is a 30-year-oldRussian model who never misses ParisFashionWeek. She is married tomedia mogul Alexandre Lebedev andlives in Moscow. She supports and promotescharities regularly, especially those forchildren with cancer.

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grew up in China where theworld is made up of Chineseand foreigners. To the Chinese,

all foreigners are either first-world orthird-world, either rich or poor. Thatsabout it.Then I met a Frenchman and marriedhim. The first thing he taught me wasjoie de vivre. He pointed out very clearlythat, as a Chinese-American, I workedtoo hard. I was missing out on life.Life, he would say, is for living, notfor working. I was very impressed, Irealised the French are very different

to Americans. I began to drink wine,eat cheese, and bask in the sun, in-stead of sitting in the shade coveredin whitening cream. The French, Iwould say to my Chinese and Ameri-can friends, know how to live. I alsorealised that the French and Chinesehave a lot in common. For instance,they hate speaking foreign languages.Often I findmyself being the only non-French speaker at a table, and I mightas well be a fly on the wall. The French

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will all continue to speak French.Its the same in China; the Chinese,even when they can, hate to speakanother language. Unfortunately,this shared characteristic did notdo wonders for a Franco-Chinesemarriage. Another common trait isthat both the French and the Chi-

nese love to complain. When I was inFrance, I listened to hours of criti-cism about cheap Chinese trufflesand garlic. When I returned toChina, I would hear about Frenchattitudes, passport control, the

passport checks at Louis Vuitton,or even the Air France stewardesseswho ask to check boarding pass ifyoure Chinese when you try to returnto your business-class seat from theback of the plane. French and Chinesecultures are both very domineering,which did not make for marital blissin my case. Neither of us would evergive in to the other.Sometimes, when the smog is verythick in Beijing, I dream about being inFrance. I start to think about the bouil-labaisse my ex mother-in-law wouldmake; I think about the turquoiseMediterranean Sea, the drifting aro-mas from pastry shops, the wine andthe cheese...I findmyself rememberingstatistics, like the fact that more than50% of Paris shops exist only in Paris,and nowhere else in the world. Ivestarted reading books like DebordsTheSociety of the Spectacle and Pikettys Capitalin the Twenty-First Century. And now, evenwithout a French husband by my side,I often say to my fellow Chinese: life isfor living, not for working.

HUNGHUANG is an author and magazineeditor. Often compared to OprahWinfrey,her blog is one of the most followed in China.In 2011, Timemagazine voted her one of themost influential people in the world.

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e Americans joke thatwhen 9/11 happened, welackedwords to describe

it: wed used up horrific and tragictalking about scenes on reality televi-sion; the French dont have that prob-lem. One of the things I likemost aboutliving here (Ive been in Paris for about adecade) is the talent for noticing and de-scribing things. For instance, ordinary,educated Frenchmen often talk about

emotionsandsensationswithaprecisionthat where Im from is usually re-served for novelists. Its not great pro-nouncements about life that impressme; its everyday observations, often onones own emotional state: the motherwho says she wont have another childbecause Im at the limit of my com-petence, the doctor who tells me hesgoing through a process of internalnegotiation over his girlfriends death.Other such moments are aesthetic.

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Also,when I emerge from a fitting roomin Paris, the salesperson can explainprecisely why I look terrible. Thosesandals clash with your skin tone,one saleswoman told me recently; an-other informed me that the glasses I

was trying on mange votre visage(swallows up your face).Im usually too impressed bythese remarks to be insulted. AnAmerican saleswoman wouldtypically just shake her head noat my outfit, or say I love it, leaving

me to wonder how she feels about herhusband.Im not sure where this Frenchtalent originates. Maybe its acquiredat school. Maybe it comes from cen-turies of parsing the qualities of winesand sauces. Or maybe its the Frenchsromantic nature; Im told Frenchmencan name the varieties of love with theprecision that Eskimos describe snow,although it certainly doesnt makethem happier than the rest of us. TheFrench are also exquisitely skilledat describing failing marriages andmidlife crises. Je confondais le plai-sir et le bonheur (I confused pleasurewith happiness), a man in his fiftiessaid in Psychologiesmagazine. But I thinkthat being able to name even difficultexperiences makes life more of a nar-rative, and less of a mess. It means youcan elevate smallmoments, andmaybeeven remember to repeat them. At thevery least, it leads to what we Ameri-cans call mindfulness the simplepleasure of knowing whats going on.

PAMELADRUCKERMAN is a contributingopinion writer for the International New YorkTimes and the author of Bb Day by Day:100 Keys to French Parenting (Penguin Press,2013), which has been translated into24 languages. Pamela lives in Paris.

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MARIONSUPERSTAR

THE FRENCH ACTRESS, HOLLYWOOD STARAND DIOR MUSEWHO PLAYS LADY MACBETHIN KURZELS FILM PRESENTED AT CANNES,IS AN ENIGMA. IN AN INTIMATE INTERVIEWSHE REVEALS THE SECRET OF HER SUCCESS.

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arion Cotillard is like amyth but shes very muchin touch with reality.Shes like ameteorite, cross-ing the star-studded cine-matic sky, without satellitesobstructing her path. The

French actress and Hollywood stars international careeris unique. This morning, she welcomes us into her home onPariss Left Bank. I dont live in Los Angeles, she sayswrily.In the lounge,Marcel, her four-year-old son, asks hismotherfor a kiss then dashes off to play with his toy elephants. It isnot the glamorous Dior muse we have before us, but MarionCotillard, both thefilmstar andmother. She takesoffherVejas(environmentally friendly trainers) and sits downon the greysofa.Her face is so expressive that it captivated JamesGray andChristopher Nolan due to its melancholic beauty, opalescentcomplexion, and eyes that turn navy blue in the light.Today, the actresss diary is fuller than an ambassadors.Since she won an Oscar (for La Vie en Rose she was also re-cently nominated for the Dardennes Two Days, One Night), hercareer has gone from strength to strength. In the US, she ischerished which isnt too strong a word and is lookedupon as the spirit of France incarnate, although she hasachieved the impossible: obtaining roles usually reservedfor American A-listers. Today she doesnt seem to be scaredof anything. She plays Lady Macbeth alongside MichaelFassbender (in Justin Kurzels Macbeth), has been cast in As-sassins Creed the cinema adaptation of the cult video game and will soon start filming Nicole Garcias Mal de Pierres.In the meantime, she will play the lead in Joan of Arc at theStake, an oratorio by Arthur Honegger, at the Lincoln Centerin New York in June. Heres our encounter with the prodigy.MADAMEFIGARO Jan Welters photos in this issue again, re-veal your extraordinarily photogenic looks. How do youfeel about Marion Cotillard, the beauty symbol?MARIONCOTILLARD I have a very mobile face, very variableand shifting. Its perfect for film, but I am not the epitome ofbeauty; its not that difficult to make me look ugly. I reallydont knowhow to talk about beauty, or the beauty that peo-ple attribute to me. When people meet me, no one thinks,Shes gorgeous. Im not defined by my appearance. Imnot Monica Bellucci, whos so spellbinding that its probablyinfluenced her life and her relationships with others. Withactresses, I like particular, radiant appearances. Like AnaGirardot. Or Meryl Streep. I think Penelope Cruz is sub-lime, Jessica Chastain too; I love redheads. Angelina Jolie,whom Ive met a few times, is stunning but her beautys a

bit too dazzling. Do you knowwho I think ismind-blowing?Charlotte Casiraghi. The first time I had dinner with her, Icouldnt take my eyes off her. Of course you need the intel-ligence, simplicity, vivacity and kindness to go with it. Thesetranscend and enhance a persons beauty.

Americans say that you radiate the photogenic qual-ity of the stars from Hollywoods golden age. It would betruer to say that they havent yet offered me a role whereIm stripped of anything unnatural; perhaps inThe Immigrantby James Gray, where I wore very little makeup, but thatsa bit different, it was a period drama. However, in Two Days,One Night, my character, Sandra, confronts life bare-faced.That was one of my most beautiful and unique experi-ences. With the Dardenne brothers, it went beyond trust; itwas harmonious, even fusional. In another genre, I reallyenjoyed being in Rust and Bone by Jacques Audiard. That wasmy sexiest, most sensual role. A radiant girl, the kind I like.

Do you have any regrets about your exceptional career?That I didnt get to film with Patrice Chreau. His deathbroke my actress heart, I felt enormous grief. I thoughtabout the experience, which I had so often dreamed aboutand would never have. His film Intimacy is my favourite, atrue masterpiece.

How do you manage the whirlwind success that hasswept you up since La Vie en Rose, and all the constraints itimposes? I try to do the best that I can. I lead quite an unu-sual life, but in this unusualness, Im lucky enough to expe-rience a lot of joy. I have nothing to complain about.

As a woman, have you achieved a sense of fulfilment?Not yet. An actress is a very peculiar animal! When I startedout, I couldnt live with this need for recognition and thedesire to be liked. I deal with it better now, but Im still farfrom no longer wanting it, and fromwisdom.

But isnt it natural to want to be liked? To be liked, yesof course, but the need for recognition is pathological, im-possible to satisfy completely. And Im always scared ofdisappointing. This insecurity, which all actresses have,sometimes creates tension. Ive had a lot of recognition,more than I could ever imagine. But no award can reallysatisfy that need; lets say it gives fleeting confidence. Onlyby working on yourself to find the origins of that need, canyou finally overcome it.

What soothes you? My nearest and dearest. And peoplelike writer and environmentalist Pierre Rabhi, an altruistand one of the most beautiful people in my life.Joan of Arc at the Stake, Lincoln Center, New York, 10-13 JuneLady Macbeth, released in France in November 2015

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This page: wool andsilk dress, Dior.Image consultant:Bastien Duval

Photographer: JanWeltersAssistant: Rbecca LivreStyling: Franck BenhamouAssistant: Camille Teisseire

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The air buzzes with excitementbehind the scenes, as international

film stars get ready to walkthe red carpet and pose for ourexclusive portfolio. A look back

at those rare moments in the whirlof the Cannes Film Festival.

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NAOMIWATTSHotel Martinez

Jimmy Choo Suite, 2012.This year, while the Englishrose walks the red carpet

for Gus Van SantsThe Sea of Treeswith MatthewMcConaughey,the LOral muse also stars

in the Divergent sequel, Insurgent,inThree Generations alongside Susan

Sarandon, and in Demolitionwith heartthrob Jake Gyllenhaal,

all released later in the year.

Liberty print, embroideredwith sequins chiffon dress, Roberto Cavalli.

Platinum diamond necklace,gold diamond earrings, Chopard. Cameo

metal clutch bag, Jimmy Choo.

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ADLEEXARCHOPOULOS

Hotel Martinez, 2014The young award-winning actress madea name for herself, with 2013 PalmedOr winner Blue is the Warmest Colour,

and with the Chopard trophy. This year, sheopens the Critics Week at Cannes withThe

Anarchists; shes also upping the antealongside Charlize Theron in Sean PennsThe Last face, and strikes up a forbidden love

affair behind bars in DownBy Lovewith Guillaume Gallienne.

Patent leather and wool crpe dressembroidered with mirrors, and mini trunk leather

bag, Louis Vuitton.Diamond earringsand ring, Chopard. Stilettos, Jimmy Choo.

Makeup: MaryWales. Hair: ChristianWood.

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Marriott Hotel, 2012In 2012, the Belgian actor blew us away

with his outstanding performancein Rust and Bone. Schoenaerts is back inCannes this year with Maryland.He will

also be appearing in A Bigger SplashandThe Danish Girl, both out in 2015.

Satin tuxedo, poplin dress shirtand silk bow tie, Dior Homme.

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Majestic Barrire Hotel, 2014Last year, the alluring French icon

and Louis Vuitton muse starred alongsideCharlotte Gainsbourg inThree Hearts

and In The Name of My Daughter.This year,Deneuve continues to amaze

and is the first to climb the stairsto the Palais des Festivals

for Emmanuel Bercots Standing Tall.

Sequin and beaded silk dress,Louis Vuitton. Leda ruby and pearl gold earrings,

Boucheron. Makeup: Thibault Vabre.Hair: Jean-Claude Gallon.

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JESSICACHASTAINHotel Cap-Eden-Roc, 2014

The face of Yves Saint Laurent fragrances, Chastaintook centre stage with the Oscar-winning Interstellarlast year. In 2015, she heads back in outer space

inThe Martian, and sends shivers down audiences spinesin the horror film Crimson Peak. Next year,

the fiery redhead will be going Blonde in the roleof Marilyn Monroe. Shes also signed up forThe Huntsman

as well asWWII dramaThe Zookeepers Wifeand Canadian sensation Xavier Dolans first English

language filmThe Death and Life of John F. Donovan.

Pleated jersey dress, Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci.Diamond necklace on white gold, Tesiro.

Makeup: Mary Greenwell. Hair: Carlos Ferraz.

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JULIETTEBINOCHEHotel Martinez, 2012

Last year, the sublime actressstarred in Godzilla and played in Cloudsof Sils Maria.This year, she opened

the 65th Berlin Film Festival with NobodyWants the Night. She will also be starring

in 1000 Times Good Night, The 33,and LAttesa, all out later in 2015, as well astaking to stage in a tour of SophoclesAntigone in Paris, Recklinghausen,

Edinburgh, and New York.

Radzimir silk embossed sheath dress,with velvet double-sided belt, silk clutch bagwith jewelled clasp, Lanvin. Neree whitegold diamond earrings and ring, and blackdiamond and gold Maure ring, Repossi.

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KIRSTENDUNST

Majestic Barrire Hotel, Dior Suite, 2012After winning the award for Best

Actress in Lars Von Triers Melancholiaat the Cannes Film Festival in 2011, the

American girl-next-door will starin sci-fi chase feature Midnight Special,

out in November. She will also appear onour TV screens in the second season of

Fargo, coming soon.

Chiffon dress with jewelled belt,Louis Vuitton. Kezah diamond and opal ring,

from the Voyages ExtraordinairesCollection, Van Cleef & Arpels.

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LUPITANYONGO

Last year, the Kenyan actressand Lancme ambassador, who was

voted Most Beautiful Womanin the World by Peoplemagazine, tookhome an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave.

This year, the force is still with her inStar Wars: Episode VII. And in 2016, be sureto listen out for her voice in Disneyslatest adaptation ofThe Jungle Book.

Silk navy blue bustier dress, Calvin KleinCollection. Earrings and ring, Vita Fede.

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KRISTENSTEWART

Majestic Barrire Hotel, 2012When Twilight ended in 2012, the Chanelmuse reached stardom. Her performance

in Still Alice alongside Julianne Mooremesmerised audiences, while her role

in Clouds of Sils Mariawith Juliette Binocheearned her a Csar for Best SupportingActress. And with three upcoming films,

Anesthesia, Equals, and American Ultra,all out this year, her onscreen successisnt showing any sign of letting up.

Silk top and trousers embroidered with sequinsand pearls, clutch Chanel Haute Couture

Collection. Diamond and white gold featherbracelet, Chanel Joaillerie. Stilettos,Christian Louboutin.Makeup: Chanel

by Christophe Danchaud. Hair: Kylee Raeheath.

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CHARLOTTEGAINSBOURGMajestic Barrire Hotel, 2014

She already caught our attentionlast year with her moving performance

alongside Omar Sy in Samba. Butthe face of Louis Vuitton is set to haveus at her feet with her three upcomingfilms, WimWenders Everything Will

Be Fine, Oppenheimer Strategies alongsideRichard Gere, and Yvan Attals

comedy feature against anti-Semitism.

Open weave top, trousers, jewelled belt,small metal trunk handbag, and stilettos,

Louis Vuitton. Makeup: Dior.Hair: Stphane Forlay for Dessange Paris.

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GONG LIHotel Martinez, 2012

Were keeping our eyes on the Chineseartist and LOral ambassador,who won Best Actress for ComingHome at last years Changchun

Film Festival. Rumour has it thatwell be seeing her in the role

of the White Bone Demon in her veryfirst 3D feature, Monkey King 2.

Chiffon and lace dress with silk and velvetbelt, Dior.Diamond and sapphire

pendant earrings, Bal de Lgende collection,Narcisse ring and Tuileries diamond

bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels.White golddiamond and sapphire brooch,

Les Ardentes collection, Louis Vuitton.Makeup: LOral Paris.

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TILDASWINTONHotel Martinez, 2012

The Oscar-winning actress astoundedaudiences with her performance

in Budapest Hotel last year.The Scottish-born actress and Nars

muse will no doubt have us spellboundonce again in the upcoming

A Bigger Splash and comedy Trainwreck.And she is not stopping there

as shes also set to play in the CoenBrothers throwback to Hollywoodsgolden era Hail Caesar, out in 2016.

Silk sheath dress and matching stilettos,Haider Ackermann. Makeup: LOral Paris.

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ISABELLEHUPPERTCarlton Hotel, 2012

Since Amour snapped up the Palme dOrin 2012, its been on and up

for the French actress and producer.This year at Cannes, she stars

in Asphalte and Louder than Bombs but wellalso be seening her in Valley of Love

with Grard Depardieu out this year.And in 2016, Huppert is set to appear

in Tout de Suite Maintenant as wellas in Paul Verhoevens thriller Elle.

Silk taffeta bustier dress, Armani Priv.Diamond-studded earrings, and white

gold bracelet set with coloured diamonds,Chopard.Makeup: Dior.

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THE RIGHT TERRACE AT THE RIGHTTIME, THE ICONIC SANDAL, THE PERFECT

SWIMSUIT, THE IT-COCKTAIL,THE FASHIONABLE SPORTS AND SPOTS...

FIND OUTWHATS HAPPENING THIS SUMMER.

BY VALRIE DE SAINT-PIERREILLUSTRATIONS JEAN ANDR

WEARA GIPSY

BLOUSE OVERYOUR BIKINIWith its ower patternand embroidery, it owsgently over the waist,

blurring what needs to beblurred when you headtowards the beach bar

(Maje, Paul and Joe, Ba&sh,and so on). It will replacethe less graceful mid-thightunic that was in fashionthese past few years.

ONLYSWEAR BYCEVICHE

Sushi or salmon tartare?How boring! This recipefromPeru (sh cubes

cured in a spicy marinade)is the number one cluethat you are at a trendy

beach restaurantwhich is fusion code savvy.

BET ONTHE YACHTING

LOOKThe smart casual look

of the marinas regulars striped marinires, white

shorts, navy-blue sailor pants,canvas beach bags with colour

handles (Rykiel, Carven,Lacoste...) leaves the harbour

and spreads throughoutthe city. The old sea dogs cap,however, should denitely

be left behind.

SO FRENCHSO TRENDY

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BOYFRIENDMADE-IN-FRANCE

SWIMMINGTRUNKS

Shaped like the bathingshortsAlainDelonworein Purple Noon andThe Swimming Pool,the ones displayed at

Cuissedegrenouille.com,Leslipfranais.fr

or Piscine Municipale(Lexception.com)

are shamelessly retroand betting. Even

if youre not Alain Delon.

STOP COMPLAININGTHAT THE HOUSE

(which comes with a pool, a giganticAmerican fridge and a home cinema)doesnt have wi access, or at least notall the time. Blame it on the network,the Provenal hills, the Corsicanmountains and the vagaries of thelandscape (and of French operators,

too)! The rental agency was notdishonest. This is a gift, a free digital

detox, oered as a bonus.

DANCETHE MADISON ATHOUSE PARTIESTwo trends in one, go

for private parties saidboums in French ratherthan a nightclub, and that60s ballroom dance whichis making a huge comeback.Eternal queen of the nightRgine herself said it wouldbe back, and we trust her.

TAKESIDES IN

THE HISTORICALTROPZIENNE

DEBATEShould you buy the monasticRondinis (no marketing since

1927), the natural leatherSalom shoes, or the funkier

KJacques (since 1933,select customizationat Kjacques.fr/en)?

This is sensitive matter,but you have to make a choice,

however, fans all haveexcellent reasons to prefer one

brand to another.

ADD GRAPEFRUITTO EVERYTHINGAfter drinking Aperol Spritzto our hearts content lastsummer, we are turningto its rightful successor:grapefruit ros wine.Homemade, of course,squeeze a big grapefruitinto 75 cl of good ros

wine, and add some frozengrapefruit quarters instead

of ice cubes. Themoresophisticated Mae Rosecocktail (gin/campari/vermouth/grapefruit

liqueur in a cocktail shaker,recipe on Bonappetit.com)

should be the drinkof the summer.

DARE TOWEARA GLASSES CORD

The upscaling of thisunlikely accessory, worn bythe most hard-to-pleasefashion bloggers, turns outto be excellent news whenyou need to take your

sunglasses o every veminutes (comings andgoings in the boat cabin,frantic shopping sprees...).Themain problem is to pickthe right one: the standardgold chains from youropticians or the ones

adorned with nautical oatsseen in the harbour are not

fashionista-approved.Instead, check out the very

cool design selectionatMonki.com.

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ALWAYS CARRYA TINY

BEACH BAGPick a straw bucket bag(Sur.fr) or a mochilamade with agave fibre

(Muzungusisters.com) thatwill only carry a sun sprayand a book. Both go verywell with the casual gipsyblouse and the bath towelrolled up under the arm.And let the man struggle

under the weight ofthe heavy, lumpy bag

containing the impressiveamount of thingschildren need.

KNOCK OUTTHE WASPS

Killing them savagely would be toomean! For the most sensitive of us,

hitting the jackanapes with the superband unusual beech wood and wireswatter from famous German brushfactory Redecker will do the trick.

If youre having lunch on the terrace,this will become an essential item(Jardineries Truffaut and Amazon).

On the other hand, if you want to get ridof mosquitos, which are always happyto join for an apritif around the pool,an issue of Nice Matin mercilesslyfolded in two and mosquito coils

with natural essential oils (in organicfood shops) remain a must-have.

BRINGYOUR ROBINSONCRUSOE BARBECUETO THE BEACHAt sunset, if authorised,take out your Biogrill,

a 100% biodegradable logwith a scent of alder woodthat provides 2.5 hours

of great pre-dinner grills roasted vine tomatoes

or lemongrass prawn skewers(Biogrill.fr).

RIDELEGENDARY CARS

Renting a Mhari inCap-Ferret (Pylamehari.fr),a Mini Moke in Saint-Tropez(Automobile-prestige.net)

or a surfers vanon the Basque coast

(Campycampeur.com)is a nice way

of experiencing the spiritof the place.

EMBRACEYOUR CURLS

A fair revenge over yearsand years of straightening

your hair. Romanticand frothy curls are back.

A 70s swing of thependulum that will evenforce some to purchasea curler or texturising

sprays. Servesstraight hair right!

WEARWHITENAIL POLISH

On short nails and tannedhands, the result is

incredible, and makes a nicechange from the Technicolordisasters of past summers.Go for a slightly off-whiteshade in order to avoidthe Tipp-Ex effect.

Or try a French manicurewith a pastel blue

outline, but only on wellfiled nails.

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GETA PROPER BEACH

TOWELThe colourful foutas

(hammam towels) haveinvaded market stands,

so show owitha magnicent plain bath

towel like Yachtingby Herms, supremely chic

in glacier blue or grey.

GETACQUAINTED

WITHSUP YOGA

A cross between stand uppaddle (last years fad)

and yoga (this years fad),its practised in front of often

sublime landscapesand in fresh (sea) air.

Excellent balance required.

DISCOVERYACHT SHARING

A luxurious versionof car sharing, sharedsailing boats are ridinghigh. Whether you ownor rent a boat, this shouldcertainly be a conversation

to be had over oysters.(Shareboat.fr).

NEVER TAKE OFF YOURTAN SUEDE SHORTS

They oust the denim ones, our trustycompanions over the past ve years.Incomparably more elegant, they are

a small price to pay shirts and jacketsare far more uncomfortable to wearunder the blazing sun so heres

to the summer revival of this hippie-ishmaterial, which has become

a must-have again. If you really cantface the idea, wear J Crews

Cargo shorts, our new favourite,especially in bright colours, sincethe brand opened a store in Paris.

LEARN THE RULESOF PTANQUE

The game has become cool againsince all thirty-something bohemians

have started playing it. Forgetthe fuddy duddyMarseille grandadimage, ptanque is a lot trendierthan beach tennis, aka matkotsthat some try to import to Franceon a regular basis. The crmede la crme is to play wearingthe Riviera espadrilles inspired

by a 1950s Spanish design which wasvery popular on the CostaBrava

(Riviera-shoes.com).

MASTERMICRO-

GEOPOLITICSKnow where to sit on theterrace at Saint-TropezsSnquiers on the leftside the time to lunch atTamaricciu, Palombaggia

beach 2:45 p.m. or have a coffee withcannels at Lemoines

in Cap-Ferret 11:00 a.m. and theperfect hour to ventureout to a hip bar or a club.An in-depth analysis

of local customs shouldbe carried out first.

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aroline de Maigretis living a fairytale;How to Be Parisian

Wherever You Are (1), the tongue in cheekguide book she wrote with three girl-friends, is already a hit, to be releasedworldwide this year. As the books am-bassador, shes either in and out ofmeet-ings, on the road for Chanels Mtiers dArtcollection, posing inwomensmagazines,or giving interviews with a relentlessnonchalance - afterall, the Parisienne isan oxymoron.The lean Parisenne with her strong-willedchin and long tousled hair evoke a draw-ing by Kiraz or a photograph by HediSlimane. Shes classy, a little quirky andanxious,with awild look in her shy eyes.Her charming flaws are, for her career,

the same as Lauren Huttons diastema orVioletta Sanchezs haughty nose; its likean unforgettable signature. However, thecherry on top, is her warm and friendlymanner. In fact, be it in fashion, music,cinema, or chick-lit, everybody loves her- fairly rare for a Parisienneworthy of thename. Portrait of a girlwhoknowshow tostand out.Her clear-headedness is refreshing andis reflected by those in her entourage. Iknow Im not that easy on the eyes, myface is a bit too much; big mouth, bignose, big teeth, its an unusual face. Oneof my ancestors was a Native American,an Iroquois...For a fewyears, I livedwithaboy who used to call me My endangeredbeauty. He would say, By a couple ofcentimetres, youd be screwed! I foundthat verypoetic and I fell in lovewith it...Shes got aristocratic blood, but doesntmakea fuss about it. Onmyfathers side,my family goes back to the fourteenthcentury and my mother is Michel Poni-atowskis daughter. Caroline de Maigret

could also add that hermaternal grandfa-therwas aminister during the presidencyof Valery Giscard dEstaing, that she her-self is a countess, and that one may runinto her famous ancestor, Prince Poni-atowski, in Tolstoys War and Peace dur-ing the battle of Borodino (Poniatowski...met Tuchkov there barring his way, Book III).But shes far too well-mannered to pointthat out. She shrugs off the subject withan evasive reply, I prefer Chekhov! Herupbringing has allowed her to this day, tosail through life rather smoothly. Eitherway, shes more of a peacekeeper thana troublemaker and knows how to keeptiresome people at bay, Manners makelife sweeter. They foster a sense of socia-bility andgiveone this tremendousabilityto put a protective distance between one-self and the others if need be.

THEWILLOWY ROMANTICIS THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

A MODEL AND MUSICPRODUCER, SHE NOW

COSIGNS A BEST-SELLINGGUIDE ON HOW TO BE THEPERFECT PARISIENNE.CAROLINE DE MAIGRET

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HER MODELLING CAREERIS DOUGHNUT SHAPED

Shes a rocker, a mod and above all, amocker (to parody Ringo Starr). At 15,I was angry at bourgeois conformism.I started going to concerts, listening tomusic that shook the walls! I loved hardrock, punk; bands like Alice in Chains. Iused to mosh to death. When I arrived inNew York, hung up about being a model the dregs of the Earth I started to hangout with musicians, learned how to playmusic and, when I returned to France, Ilaunched a small indie record label, Bo-nusTracksRecords,withmyman,Yarol.Today, Yarol Poupaudwrites for themov-ing French septuagenarian rockstar John-ny Hallyday - and Miss de Maigret nolonger moshes, although she sometimesDJs at VIP parties. So rock chick, so cool.Hermodelling career is doughnut shaped,round with a hole in the middle, andis no longer the focus of her life. At 20,a student at the Sorbonne, I was eager tobe financially independant, and becom-ing amodel was the fastest way to gettingthere, though I had never read a fashionmagazine before. I arrived at the end ofthe supermodel era and at the beginningof the waifs, those pale kittens with bigwatery eyes. I wasnt pretty enough to bea topmodel and too healthy to be awaif. Ididnt do drugs and Iwasnt crazy enoughto be a cover girl. It worked fine, but Iwasashamed of what I was doing. Being as-sessed and scrutinised infuriated me, soone day I ditched it. Hence, the dough-nut. Today, striking a pose for Chanel orLancme doesnt give me a complex an-ymore, on the contrary, its light-heartedand relaxed; they takemy picture, I workfor brands. Her eyebrow-skimmingfringe is becoming as iconic as Betty Ca-

trouxs platinum blond fringe. When Istarted in the fashion industry, 20 yearsago, people told me I would look moreinteresting that way. I refused to get mynose done but I gave in to the fringe. It hasbecome my camouflage! Very useful forcovering frown lines!She also has something in common withWinston Churchill: she absolutely hatessports. No sports then, even if she isaware of thephysical andmental benefits.Ill get back into sports next year. In themeantime, I walk a lot, I went organic formy son, and I quit smoking five monthsago for the same reason.

RAISEACHILDWHOWILLDOGOODTOPEOPLE,NOTALITTLEMONSTERFor her, passing on moral values to herseven-year-old son Anton (named afterthe author ofThe Cherry Orchard) is impor-tant. He is growing up in a world that Ifindmore andmore difficult to live in; itscompetitive, selfish, terrible. It is my re-sponsibility to raise him as someonewhowill be good to people, not a littlemonsterwho only cares about his own success. Ireckon hes off to a good start. For now,hes sweet and generous. She worshipsher mother-in-law, Chantal Poupaud,who was Marguerite Duras film pressagent and documentary producer. Shegave birth to two amazing artists, namelyMelvil, the actor, and Yarol, myman. Ourrelationship goes further than a simpledaughter-in-law/mother-in-law rela-tionship. She is a fascinating and inde-pendent woman who taught me a fewessential things about maternity and theimportance of encouraging curiosity inchildren. Yarol is interested in everything

and is naturally in tune with his femi-nine side - hes even more of a feministthan I am! Mymother-in-law has an ex-emplary connection to her own age andfemininity, and decided she would nevergive up. Giving up means getting old. Shedoesntwant tobe left behind, so shedoesthe rounds of gigs and exhibitions, she senthusiastic, and looks 15 years youngerthan she is -without Botox!Caroline likes to admire women, de-spises female rivalry and advocatesbenevolence. In our book, theres anode to Simone de Beauvoir, Veil, Signo-ret; strong-minded and active womenwho changed womens lives or simplywere the epitome of a woman in love,like Signoret, but I also love CharlotteRampling; she has a smart beauty, itsimpressive. On a different note, I likethe avant-gardists such as Misia Sert,Dora Maar, Gabrielle Chanel, Lou An-dreas-Salom. She succeeds by caring.Im part of the NGO Care (2). At 20, onetries to find oneself. At 30, one works foroneself. At 40, one can start being altruis-tic. In fact, at the beginning of the year,she went to India to film a documentaryabout the education of young girls from arural area. Digging a well at a school al-lows girls to bring water home and learnhow to write. It can change lives. Hasshe ever held a camera? Never, but Imhard-working, I have an obsessive fear ofdeception, and Im too respectful of peo-ple who trust me, not to work. All in all,what is a Parisienne? A girl who alwayshas the last word, but makes you thinkthat she doesnt, a girl whose motto is:how to be yourself, but better! Afterall,whowould knowbetter?(1) Co-written in English with Anne Berest,Audrey Diwan and Sophie Mas - Ebury Press.(2)www.carefrance.org

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MY FASHIONPARISThanxGod I'maV.I.P.My favourite second-hand clothesshop in Paris is a fashion designerslair. The first floor is dedicated todesigner clothing at very reasonableprices. In the basement are simplerand more affordable second-handpieces. The owner is adorable anda very good fashion designer whocustomises garments right oncustomers bodies.12, rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris.Tel.: 00 33 1 42 03 02 09.

TOULOUSEGrouchOAgain.a terrific second-hand clothesshop, in the centre of town.The ownerships full containers of second-handclothes from the US. I find rare andcheap pieces there.39, rue Peyrolires, 31000 Toulouse.Tel.: 00 33 5 61 21 22 07.

EXPLORINGFRANCE WITH

CAROLINE DE MAIGRET

The Parisienne knowsFrance like the backof her hand and sharesher top addresses forshopping and going outfrom north to south.

MYRESTAURANTSBLAINVILLE-SUR-MERLaCaleAn unusual restaurant at the seaside,a stunning place thats a joyful mess.Here, you can eat mussels with yourfeet in the sand, facing the sunset whilelistening to live jazz music. EverythingI love!La Plage, 50560 Blainville-sur-Mer.Tel.: 00 33 2 33 47 22 72.

GOLFE-JUANChezTetouJohnny (Hallyday) shared this FrenchRiviera institution with me. You canenjoy sublime bouillabaisse right onthe seashore.8, avenue des Frres-Roustan,06220 Golfe-Juan. Tel.: 00 33 4 93 63 71 16.

NICELouPilha LevaAmandatory stop each time we cometo old Nice. Authentic Nice specialitiesinclude pans-bagnats, pissaladires(anchovy pies), farcis, courgettefritters... The place is open at night andlocated close to the areas rock musicbars. Unmissable.10, rue du Collet, 06300 Nice.Tel.: 00 33 4 93 13 99 08.

ARLESChezBobIn an incredible setting, the houselost in the middle of nature offersauthentic local food. I always fallfor their pata negra filet mignon.What a treat!Route du Sambuc-Villeneuve Gageron,13200 Arles. Tel.: 00 33 4 90 97 00 29.

LUMIO, EN CORSELeMatahariEat with your feet in the sand.Special mention goes to theirgrilled calamari. I like to havedinner here, especially for theCalvi Jazz Festival.Ondari Soprane, 20260 Lumio.Tel.: 00 33 4 95 60 78 47.

CAP-FERRETChezHortenseIve been going there sinceI was a child; I feel at homehere. It looks out onto theDune of Pilat. All yearround I dream of theirsausage-stuffed musselsserved with white wine.Avenue du Smaphore,33970 Lge-Cap-Ferret.Tel.: 00 33 5 56 60 62 56.

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MADAMEFIGARO Does the infamousParisienne really exist?CAROLINEDEMAIGRETYes, but she isalso a dream for many. However, onething is certain, she would prefer to beliked for her personality rather thanher cleavage.What is so typical about her?Hernonchalance, her detachment fromfashion, her restraint, she is almostboring. (Laughs) She doesnt want tolook like a frivolous woman althoughshe has lots of little secret codes thatmake her beautiful and sensual.Which ones? Shes spontaneous,although she spends an hour doingher hair and makeup. As a result, she

looks as if shes just got out bed, but itsdiscreetly sexy. As for style, she goeswith a strong piece of clothing ratherthan buying anything according tofashion trends. She always favoursthe cut and material. Her talent? Sheknows what suits her.Does she have flaws? Yes, she smokes,thats why shes so slim. She goes out,she drinks, she sometimes forgets tobe the perfect mother, but she acceptsher flaws and lives with them.Her wardrobe essentials? Chanelslittle black jacket (it brings a touch ofclass to every outfit), a black leatherjacket (perfect over tuxedo pants), amans white shirt (with sleeves rolled

up to the elbows), a real pair of heels(no in-betweens), Derby shoes orsneakers.According to you, who embodiesher best?Thewomen around SergeGainsbourg: Jane, Charlotte, Lou.He turned them into real Parisians.Josphine de la Baume and JoanaPreiss are also beautiful ambassadorsof Parisian style.Who are you favourite fashiondesigners? Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.He can make any woman beautiful. Ialso like the grace and chic of HaiderAckermanns designs and AnthonyVaccarellos sexy outfits whose strictcuts avoid the pin-up clich.

MY HOTELSBIARRITZCarlina LodgeA 70s surfer hotel with a crazy viewof the Basque coast. I saw Neil Youngplaying there last year during theBig Festival. Absolute love at firstsight.9, boulevard du Prince-de-Galles, 64200.Biarritz. Tel.: 00 33 5 59 24 42 14.

LUBRONDomaine desAndolsI love coming here to recharge mybatteries among the olive trees andlavender fields. There are fabulousmassages; I opt for the slimmingtreatment out on the terrace or inmy villa. Its magic!84490 Saint-Saturnin-ls-Apt.Tel.: 00 33 4 90 75 50 63.

HAVE A DRINKPYLA-SUR-MERLaCo(o)rnicheId rather come here at the weekendout of season with my partner and ourson. The hotel, designed by Starck,is open all year round. The best timeto go? Late afternoon for a drink andwonderful seafood trays. The view ofthe Banc dArguin and the Dune ofPilat is breathtaking.46, avenue Louis-Gaume, 33115 Pyla-sur-Mer.Tel.: 00 33 5 56 22 72 11.

LILLELeCarr desHallesTheres a great atmospere at this rockmusic bar where musicians gather inthe evening after gigs.3, rue des Primeurs, 59800 Lille.Tel.: 00 33 3 20 54 61 23.

KIDS CORNERCANTALChteaudePesteilsA go-to place for my son on a holidayroad trip. He loves to dress up as amedieval knight, which is a great wayof learning while having fun. There arestunning views of the valley.15800 Polminhac. Tel.: 00 33 4 71 47 44 36.

CULTUREMARSEILLEMAMOAt the top of Le Corbusiers RadiantCity, architect Ora-to designed anopen-air art space which hosts goodexhibitions. I enjoyed Daniel Burens.280, boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille.Tel.: 00 33 1 42 46 00 09 (pictured opposite)

BY MARION DUPUIS

THE FASHION AND BEAUTY EXPERT,AND LANCME MUSE

REVEALS THE KEY TO THE PARISIENNESUNIQUE STYLE .

FTHE TIMELESS CHIC OF THE GUCCI CRUISE COLLECTIONSETS SAIL FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN SHORES. FULL STEAM

AHEAD FOR A SEXY, SULTRY SUMMER...

PHOTOGRAPHS JRGEN GOMNSSTYLING AGNS POULLE

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This page: oilskin, sweater and neoprenepanties Lacoste, headband CherryChau,

bracelet and ringAPMMonaco.RingKMO. Opposite page: jacket Caroll,

swimsuit PameladeBeaumane, Glasses StellaMcCartney, earrings and braceletsDsquared2,espadrilles Gucci. HairMadeleineCofano.

Make-up ChristinaLutz.

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Agatha, headphonesUrbanears, iPhone caseMoschinoatColettes, trainers ClaudiePierlot,

D-Street skateboardLongboards.Opposite page: jacket, jumpsuit and belt, JeanPaulGaultier, jeans LiuJo. Earrings and ring,Hlne

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This page: re-embroidered dress Fendi,bracelet JoomiLim, sandalsMellowYellow.Opposite page: pyjama-like ensembleDolce&Gabbana, Printemps 150th anniversaryspecial, lace bra, ChantalThomass.GlassesMiuMiu,necklaceThomasSabo, clutch bagOlympiaLeTan. Beauty products: CommedesGarons,&OtherStories, Clarins, Essie.

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rings and braceletMawi, pumpsMellowYellow.This page: dress Chanel,

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INTO THE NIGHT...This page: Ring in rhodium-plated black gold, studded with black

diamonds,Mauboussin. Catene ring in nanoceramic set with whitediamonds.DeGrisogono, Siam ring in black gold studded with

black diamonds. EliseDray. Amazone ring in white gold with blackdiamonds,Messika.Mdicis ring in black crystal, gold thread,Baccarat.Opposite page: Spiral ring in black gold studded

with diamonds,Djula. Victoria ring in rose gold, jet and blackdiamonds, Pomellato. Pearl ring, matt onyx ball on white

gold studded with diamonds,Neelia. Puzzle pendant on white goldset with black diamonds,Akillis.

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EXUBERANT COLOUREDGEMSTONES, BLACKGOLD SETTINGS,

DELICATE PEARLS, ANDPOETIC NATURALIST

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Impression Ring in yellow gold and white pearl,DinhVan.Monogram Sun & Star necklace inrose gold, pearl and diamonds, LouisVuitton.

Serpenti earrings in rose gold, pearl anddiamonds,Bulgari. Ring in white gold, baroque

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CUFF EFFECTSOpposite page: Rivage solid silver cuff,Christofle. Tiffany T Cutout silver cuff,Tiffany&Co. Pleated bracelet in gold,

Vhernier. Une le dOr yellow gold cuff, Fred.This page: Paris Nouvelle Vague yellow goldbracelet, red varnished inner, Cartier.CocoCrush yellow gold cuff, Chanel Jewellery.clat cuff in silver,ArthusBertrand.

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This page: Hopi le Colibri stud earringin white gold set with sapphires, pinksapphires and diamonds, Boucheron.

Psych Daytime ring in sapphires, roundpink tourmaline, diamonds, orange-pink varnish and red gold, Lalique.Vermilion and silver ring studded

with pink sapphires, Burma.HippieChic Flower ring in pink sapphiresand diamonds on rose gold, Poiray.Flora earrings in rose gold, rubies,

white, pink and fuchsia enamel, Gucci.Daisy ring in morganites and citrineson yellow gold,Dolce&GabbanaJewellery.Giardino Fleur earringsin gold and pink sapphires,H.Stern.Opposite page: Red Papillon Corail clipin pink gold, baguette and teardrop

diamonds, kingwood, and round pinksapphires,VanCleef&Arpels.Hopi leColibri stud earring in white gold setwith sapphires, pink sapphires and

diamonds, Boucheron.Hortensia ring inpink gold set with diamonds, sapphires,

tourmalines and opals, Chaumet.Ring in rose gold and diamonds with afloral tailpiece in pink quartz, Pasquale

Bruni. Lotus ring in two engravedgolds, diamonds and pink quartz,Ole

LynggaardCopenhagen.

TUTTI FRUTTIThis Page: Temptations earrings in kunzites, tourmalines,

garnets, amethysts, pink sapphires, diamonds andrubies on white gold, Chopard.Diorama Prcieuse ringand earrings in yellow gold, emeralds and amethysts,Dior Jewellery.This page: Swan Lake bracelet set with

white, yellow and orange diamonds,DeBeers.Earrings in two engraved golds, white diamonds,

yellow diamonds and emeralds, Buccellati.Mediterranean Garden ring in rose gold, set withemeralds, tourmalines and diamonds, Piaget.

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FROADSHOWFEMININITY IS ALL ABOUTLIVING LIFE IN THE FASTLANE - AND THE RIGHTBAG. ON AND UPWITH ACOLOURFUL ROAD TRIP.

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This page: Metal earring, Loewe, bucket bag, alligatorRicky Drawstring bag, canvas stilettos and cotton jacketand skirt, RalphLaurenCollection, Sellier Birkin 40bag in black leather,Herms.Opposite page: Dioramabag in box adorned with illuminated miniatures,Dior.Gabardine jacket and printed dress, Saint LaurentbyHedi Slimane. In the background, leather mini bag,

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This page: Patent leather quilted clutch,MiuMiu.Symmetrical calfskin bag, Jacquard stitch silk andviscose outfit, patent leather pumps, Cline Resincuffs, Chanel. Connection hand luggage in canvasand leather, Lancel.Opposite page: On the bonnet,No Elsa bucket bag in grained leather,Lancel.

Printed leather clutch,ValentinoGaravani.On theground: Baguette leather bag with a golden clasp,

Fendi. Polycarbonate suitcase, LaBagagerie.Halzanbull-calf leather bag and enamelled metal bracelets,Herms. Python-effect leather sandals, StellaLuna.

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This page: Double-handle python-effect leather bag,Boss. Le Dix leather satchel, Balenciaga. Duchesssatin coat with mink lapel, tweed bra, silk jacquard

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MichaelKors. Silk crepe dress, Chlo.This page: Rhinestonenecklace earring, Cline, silver bracelet,Herms.Amazonacalfskin bag, woven leather top, and Nappa leather judo

trousers, Loewe. Platform sandals in veau velours,Minelli.LadyWeb crocodile shoulder bag, Gucci.

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SUNNY

LOOSE BUNS, FISHTAIL BRAIDS,WET-LOOK STYLE, OR SEXYWAVES,

INSPIRED BY THE LATEST HAIR TRENDSON THE CATWALK - HOW TO KEEPYOUR HEAD HIGH ON THE BEACH

THIS SUMMER.

A practical style to try outwith a summer hair oil.

Here we used PhytosHuileProtectrice Phyto Plage.

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LA CREME DE LACREME OF HAIR

STYLINGHairdressers Invisible Oil, Bumble and

Bumble, La Crme Opalis, Beach Waves, WildStylers, Techni.art, CC Crme, Krastase Soleil.

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TWISTEDBUNTo protect dyed hair from UV rays drying effects,try the Nina Ricci look by wearing your hair ina small tight bun at the nape of your neck. Mini-bun:twist your hair into a ponytail and then wind it into abun. Knot: make a side parting, divide your hairinto two sections, then tie them into a double knot.Tuck in any loose ends and fasten with hairpins.

PROTECT YOUR HAIR: wet your hair witha heat-resistant primer (cream or spray) and combthrough evenly. Hairdressers Invisible Oil by Bumble& Bumble (available from Sephora) is packed withhydrating oils and UVA-UVB filters. It softens, detanglesand protects hair, leaving it shiny and frizz-free.Oud Royal Thermal Protection Spray by Philip B: thislight and sensual perfumedmist is rich in protectiveamino-acids. CC Crme by Krastase Soleil has a pearlytexture that tames frizz, protects colour and injectsceramides in just one application, leaving hair silky.

MINIMALISTSLICK-BACKCreate a slicked-back style on straight or straightened hairwith awet-look base. To get the look, apply a sun protectionoil or an antioxidantmaskwith a golden shimmer (likethe excellent La Soif de LOrmask byMyriamK) directlyto the roots and comb through.This creates an ultra-hipcontrast between glossy roots andmorematte lengths.For a designer touch, add a thin patent ormetal headbandtomake a horizontal parting (try H&Mor Topshop).

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PROTECTEDCOLOUR

Huile dt Protectrice, Ren Furterer,Huile de Mangue Protection UV,

Klorane,Huile Protectrice, Phyto Plage,Spray Oud Royal, Philip B.

MASQUED HAIRBaume Rgnrant Intense, Christophe Robin,

Masque La Soif de lOr, MyriamK,Masque Hydratant, Moroccanoil.

EVENING TREATSMOOTH AND REPAIRGet rid of any sand or salt with a restorative shampoo, then applya leave-in treatment to towel-dried hair. This will protect your hairand allow the active ingredients to work overnight, leaving hairsilky smooth. For dry or dyed hair, go for a nourishing day mask.If its curly or brittle, apply an intensive leave-in mask. Using afine-tooth comb, make a central parting and smooth your hair backbehind your ears. If needed, add somemask cream to the lengthsand tips these are the areas that get most dehydrated.

TAMINGMASKS: La Crme, Opalis: we love its almondfragrance and the fact that it hydrates hair immediately,so theres no need to wait. Moroccanoil masks contain argan oil,a key ingredient for damaged or frizzy hair, and come in threedifferent nourishing formulas (light to intensive). Masque ternit,Iluxe Saint-Barthlmy: an organic cream for coloured hair madewith ultra-nourishing oils (iluxe-saintbarthelemy.com).

FOLKBOHEMIAN BRAIDSA braid is the perfect style for longer hair. Im bettingon the loose braid making a comeback, says hairstylistDavid Mallett. Try a classic three-strand or an eight-strandfishtail braid, worn to one side or in a crown around thehead.To give the hair texture, I suggest spraying a littlesaltwater all over before styling. Once youve finished thebraid, pull out a few strands to avoid it looking too severe.As its summer, dress it up with an accessory, Davidrecommends. Why not slip in a splash of colour colouredthread, ribbon, silk scarf or dyed streak or somethingby hair artist Marisol, who has a range of hand-braidedaccessories (including slides, headbands and clips) in acidcolours especially great for the summer, available fromLa Tresse Parisienne (latresseparisienne.com).

SALT SPRAYS: these clear sprays contain saltwater togive hair texture and volume, like youve just stepped out ofthe surf!Theyre great formaking straight hairmore tousled,taming curls and giving limp hair more volumewithoutweighing it down. OceanMist Sachajuan (Birchbox); Seasalt texturising spray, Toni & Guy (Monoprix); Beach Spray,Jean Louis David; BeachWavesWild Stylers, Techni.art(available from hair salons).

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WATERNYMPHThe trend for wet-look hair is practical and easy to followin summer, when our hair doesnt have time to drybetween dips. For a tousled look, use a sun protectionoil to enhance and prolong the glossy effect. These oilscontain UV filters, protect hair from chlorine and salt,and give it shine. Theyre simple to use just spray ongenerously right through to the tips (the dullest and mostfragile part of your hair), then comb through.

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Nails by Brenda Abrial, using varnish no 5003 Peggy Sage.Sandal Christian Louboutin.

BEAUTY

BY MARION LOUISPHOTOGRAPHS ALEXANDREWEINBERGER

STILL-LIFE NICOLAS KOWALSKISTYLING JULIE GILLET & CCILE GUERRIER

WEWANT THEM LOOKING PRETTY AND POLISHEDIN OUR SUMMER SANDALS. WHETHER THEY

NEED PUMICING, MASSAGING OR FILING, GET READYTO PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD. HERE

ARE OUR TOP TIPS FOR BANISHING THE SHOE BLUES.

FRENCH INSPIRATIONF

FRENCH INSPIRATIONF

RAINBOW NAILSMaybelline, Essie, Deborah, LOral Paris, Sinful Colors Professional, O.P.I., T. Leclerc,

Urban Decay, Marionnaud, Manucurist, Givenchy, Bourjois, Models Own (Monoprix), Yves Saint Laurent, Nail Minute, Chanel, Dior.

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BARE-FOOTANDBEAU-TIFULFoot Beauty Treatment Cream,Clarins. Tender Foot Cream,

CinqMondes.Baume des TigressesFootcare Cream,MissFerling.

Honey Oil,Manucurist.

After doing our 8,000 steps per day,the 21 muscles, 31 joints and 7,200nerve endings in our feet are cryingout for help. And once summer arrives,60% of French women no longer dare

take off their shoes. Whether theyreGreek or Egyptian shaped, or big orsmall, we can all keep our feet sweetby paying them a littlemore attention.

IM ASTILETTO QUEEN

LISTEN TOTHE FOOT GURU

Barefoot king Bastien Gonzalez, the founder of the foot and hand care brandRvrence de Bastien, has persuaded celebrities and princesses to kick off theirshoes. This foot hygienist says we should care for our feet just as we look afterour teeth. Heres some of his advice forwomenwho cant livewithout their heels. In the evening, spend at least 10 minutes walking barefoot and take a few stepson your heels to stretch out your calves. Every evening, stretch and separate your toes, pushing them down beforemas-saging the fat pads with a moisturising lotion to keep the cushion soft. You dont need to be a chiropodist to give yourself a great foot massage. Usinga cream, knead the heels and pads of your feet with your thumbs, pressing inthe centre of the arch to stimulate circulation and around the nail matrix, thenstroke upwards from the ankle to the calf, always towards the heart.

fit the arch of your foot. If it doesnt,then all your weight will be pushedforward. Before buying a pair of shoes,feel inside with your hand for anyseams or finishes that could hurt yourfeet. Always keep an emergency pair ofpumps with you.Look straight ahead as you walk for-ward this opens up the chest andcompletely changes your gait.Dont cross your feet one in front ofthe other when walking as a rule ofthumb, your legs should remain hip-width apart.When taking the stairs, position your-self slightly sideways on, like a crab.

WITH 50% OFWOMEN SAYINGTHEYRE PREPARED

TO SUFFER IN THE LATEST HEELS,THERES NO ESCAPING

THE CINDERELLA SYNDROME

When it comes to strutting your stuffin five-inch heels without twisting anankle or feeling like a klutz, we swearby Talons Academys Marine and Eu-gnies adv

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