PARISIAN WOMEN AND AGING WELL

  • Time: Thursday, 07 December 2023

\"Age is only a number! \", that\'s what magazines, blogs, coaches tell you... But how do you do it when you feel the first signs of aging, the body getting tired, the first wrinkles settling in......?  In the imagination of most Parisian women, aging well is a difficult challenge to meet. Physical state is more important than mental or moral state when they think about ageing.


For 77% of French people, \"bien vieillillir\" is considered as a marketing term because in reality, we age as best we can. Nevertheless, for 50% ageing well means being healthy, for 44% it means cultivating a certain state of mind, for 28% enjoying life and the present moment and for 31% being active (activities, travel, sport...). Finally, for 25% of them, it is above all about having a social life and being surrounded. 

Okay, it\'s clear, aging well means above all aging in good health, so medical checks and follow-ups, etc. And then... for the majority of Parisian women interviewed, aging well means knowing how to enjoy the present moment, being happy and fulfilled and anticipating. And take care of your diet, sleep, exercise, be active...

THE FOOD

Food is our first drug. It is therefore important to adapt what we eat and drink to who we are, to our constitution but also to the season, climate, time of day... \"7100-nathalie

Our lifestyle and our diet are very often a source of imbalance and acidity and even oxidation of our body. Let us limit the consumption of refined products, ready-to-eat meals and reconnect with simpler, more natural food. Let\'s try to focus on cereals such as rice (rather than foods that have been processed such as pasta or bread), vegetables and fruit (rather than frozen or canned foods). It is up to us to select the foods you choose carefully to give your body the least reason to age prematurely.

For information... White wine is much more acidifying than red wine, cheese is also acidifying, exciting products like coffee, tea (even green), also...

The Mediterranean diet, where fresh food is selected, olive oil is used daily, vegetables are cooked, is often rightly cited as an example.

SKIN

The best anti-aging care is certainly the attention you will pay to yourself. Every day, whether it\'s morning or evening, give yourself some time in your bathroom. The first step in restoring a radiant face is probably the skin cleansing step. Masks to cleanse or regenerate the fragile skin of the face can eliminate excess sebum, small impurities or restore a \"pelle-biofotonica-gel-naturali-lampada-27060\"radiant complexion. 

Anyway, one golden rule: never go to bed with makeup! Make sure to remove make-up from the face with a milk and then with a lotion, and then moisturize the skin well (morning and evening). Self-massages on the face are very effective on a daily basis to restore elasticity, suppleness and radiance to your complexion. You can also use small soft plastic suction cups to smooth and drain and the face: on wrinkles, between the eyes and on the forehead, around the mouth, always pulling outwards and ideally to the back of the ears at the lymph nodes that will do the detox work. 

Finally, facial yoga is a daily practice to be discovered. Working the facial muscles remains the key to giving them the necessary tone and looking younger and more fulfilled. Smile and laughter are super botoxes that are natural and within everyone\'s reach.

THE HAIR

With age, hair dries out, breaks, bleaches, grayscales, frizzles, falls out. So we must... treat them! To stimulate growth, limit fall, stop the production of dandruff, make it shiny and strong, feed it, moisturize it and cut it when necessary. A good remedy: a coconut oil bath, to be applied a few hours before washing them, or the whole night before shampooing. Finally, use natural products to wash them and wash them only once or twice a week to keep them healthy.

THE BODY

We are not meant to sit in front of our computer for 8 hours a day. So to get back to basics and make up for the lack of exercise that our lives impose on us, we have to move, prefer walking or pedalling rather than taking the subway, even if only for a few stations, and practice physical activity at least 2 to 3 hours a week. \"94a695c325fd69dd0ee9400aea80361c\"

Noted that outdoor walks allow us to reconnect with nature and breathe. 

THE SPIRIT

Walks in the countryside, by the sea, in the mountains, allow you to escape and heal your mind. Contact with nature, whether through walks, outdoor sports, gardening are very beneficial to calm the mind. By removing sources of stress and allowing yourself these moments of rest, you are moving away from the causes of aging in your body.

Adding some meditative practices to our lives, on a daily basis, can only be beneficial... It may be following guided meditation sessions, practicing mindfulness, meditating alone or accompanying, but it may also and already take time for a pleasant hobby that will allow the mind to disconnect, such as taking a long bath, tinkering, gardening... 

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Anyway, take care of yourself and listen to yourself! Connecting to your feelings and desires is one of the best ways to stay in shape as long as possible.

 

FRENCH SPA… SAVOIR VIVRE AND GOOD MANNERS

  • Time: Thursday, 07 March 2019

We, Parisian girls looove the spa. In Paris, it is talked about everywhere, girlfriends give each other addresses, a new place opens every week! But when we've never set foot in a spa, we wonder how to do. And French’s are crazy about etiquette… so relax ok, but stress an hour before for fear of looking like a loser, no way. A short guide to good manners could certainly be useful.

Si parla spesso dei capelli delle parigine e del modo di portarli pettinati-spettinati, una vera arte! Ma prima di ottenere questo effetto, c’è tutto un lavoro di cura che riguarda la pelle o i capelli: la parigina, la cura ce l’ha proprio nel suo dna. I nostri capelli sono spesso il barometro del nostro benessere. Allora, ecco come ottenere una capigliatura stupenda!

BEAUTY, WHAT TURNS FRENCH GUYS ON... OR OFF!

  • Time: Wednesday, 27 February 2019

The Parisian man is a contradiction. He’s drawn to the “nice girl” type, but he’s also attracted to the sexy fox. So how do we strike the right balance between demure and provocative? It’s better to be innocently suggestive than openly ‘come hither”.  We need to look delicate and fresh, not plastered in makeup. In Paris, a woman’s face is fundamental when you first meet. A man’s gaze goes first to your eyes, then to your mouth and your smile. Your boobs actually come last. The first step in enticing a guy the Parisian way, is to have the right reflexes before your mirror. Here’s a quick guide.

CLEAN BEAUTY SECRETS OF FRENCH WOMEN

  • Time: Wednesday, 06 February 2019

French women take their skincare very seriously. It’s part of our culture, we know beauty and know skincare… so we make it look easy and natural. This is the secret of the Parisian style, effortless clean beauty. The “Je ne sais quoi” beauty of a French girl. But the starting point is: we find a skin care routine that works and stick to each of us. In France, “clean beauty” is a global trend because women are starting to understand that “dirty” chemicals may cause allergies, or skin diseases. Let’s have a look at our skincare routine. 

WHAT FRENCH GUYS FIND ATTRACTIVE ABOUT US..

  • Time: Thursday, 30 November 2023

So, you’re vacationing in Paris and you’d love to catch a Froggy Prince Charming, right? To attract a French guy, first you have to know what turns him on or off. Generally speaking, they’re attracted by interesting feminine women. In fact, several surveys have shown that on a first date, they notice your eyes, your smile, your boobs, and your hair (in that order). Weight actually comes last. In terms of fashion, their tastes are pretty conventional. The results below might just surprise you.


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BRIGHT RED LIPSTICK

PUSHUP BRA


Only 20% like this. Most guys complain it’s cheating. They’d rather admire your genuine assets, whether or not you’re well-endowed.

LEATHER SHORTS OR PANTS


20% say they like this.

MOCCASIN BOOTS


Only 20% like this. Most find the look “too Pocahontas”.

HEAVY BLACK EYE MAKEUP

40% say ok but not downright gothic.

SPORTSWEAR

30% think it’s great for hanging around at home but wouldn’t actually want to go out with a woman dressed this way.

SHORT HAIR

30% like this hairstyle if it suits the shape of the woman’s face.

PANTHER LOOK

40% find this attractive as long as the woman is cool and has the figure for it.

DOC MARTENS BOOTS 

 

TURN-ON

WOMEN WHO ENJOYS FOOD

100% like ladies who lick their fingers.  

 

FLATS


100% like the “good girl” look.

DESIGNER PUMPS

\"\\"Desinger\"100% said fashion heels are nice if the woman knows how to walk in them (without overdoing it)

 

 

 

 

SHORT FILED NAILS


100% think short, well-manicured nails are classier than long ones.

EYELINER

100% say sexy

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CLASSIC PONYTAIL


100% say yes, but not every day!

ANKLE BOOTS

100% think they’re pretty.

HIPSTER LOOK


90% say their ladies look great in plaid shirts

SWIMSUITS

90% prefer to see two-piece bathing suits.

OLD-FASHIONED WHITE PANTIES


90% of guys think these are cute, as long as you vary your undergarments.

PIGTAILS


80% admit they find the schoolgirl look hot.

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SECRETARY CLICHE

80% love it!

NIKE AIR

70% of guys like athletic chic.

COWBOY BOOTS

70% say western footwear is cool if it’s really your style and it goes with your outfit.

NATURAL LOOK MAKEUP


60% like the “barely there” look.

HIGH-WASTE PANTIES


60% find‘em sexy. They love the classic pinup look !

 

TURN-OFF

BRIGHT RED LIPSTICK

100% say no way they want a sloppy kiss from a woman wearing tons of lipstick.

ORIGINAL HAIR COLOR

80% would not like to see their partner dye her a weird color.

SOMEONE WHO DO NOT ENJOYS EATING

100% do not want to take someone out to dinner who keeps saying “No thanks, I’m on a diet”.

WEDGE HEALS


100% find these classless.

FLORESCENT NAIL POLISH

This is too flashy for all the guys surveyed. 20% say fancy nails are ok, within limits!

FUR-LINED BOOTS


May warm your feet, but won’t warm his heart. A 100% turn-off.

PASTEL COLORS


80% want to see pastels… only on Granny.

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FLATTERY

85% say flattery will get you nowhere. 15% say flattery will get you anywhere!

STRING PANTIES

90% don’t really appreciate string underwear. ‘”Too little” can be “too much”!

Foto 3: Doc Martens boots 
Foto 5: Christian Louboutin shoes

If you are in New York on 1st November at 18:00 please join us for this glamour moment: Jessica Matlin shall present Sophie the Parisian’s book « Style tips from a true Parisian woman» at the mythic Rizzoli library of Broadway. We’ll talk about Paris, but about beauty and elegance. If you haven't heard of Jessica Matlin, she is the reference of beauty and health in the US media world. Her job, beauty director of the famous US magazine: Haper’s Bazaar. We can say Jessica thinks, feels, and breathes luxury. 

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Edita da RIZZOLI, Sophie la Parigina è una guida di stile moderna su PARIGI. Illustrata dai disegni di Alessandra Ceriani, completata da un elenco degli indirizzi preferiti dalla parigina e arricchita di ricette gastronomiche.

 

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Published by RIZZOLI New York, Sophie the Parisian'sis a modern life style guide about PARIS. Illustrated with color drawings, complemented by a list of Parisians' favorite locations and enriched with gastronomic recipes.

 
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