Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Must be a French girl


In front of La Maison du Bon Vin on Rue des Halles our heads were turned by this mother/daughter scene. With the photos I captured on this recent visit to Paris, my "must be a French girl" series will be well-stocked. I hope you approve.

La Maison du Bon Vin
Rue des Halles et Rue des Déchargeurs




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42 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 27, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Oh, yes! Definitely must be a French girl! Delightful capture, Genie, as always! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. jbApril 27, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    She's actually wearing the school uniform from the Ecole de Wasserbillig in Luxembourg.

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  3. The House That A-M BuiltApril 27, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Oh their little coats are just darling aren't they! A-M xx

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  4. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Je ne connais pas la nationalité de cette petite fille, mais elle est très chic, très mode!

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  5. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Oh isnt she perfect. The French dress their children so wonderfully!!!x

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  6. LouiseApril 27, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I definitely approve, both of the series, and the photo, and the little girls style- so glamorous for the pre-school set.

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  7. Samantha VérantApril 27, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    That's a school uniform coat? Wow. Must be a French girl! Lovely capture. (Love the headband...)

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  8. Rumour has itApril 27, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Gorgeous jacket for that little girl!! Hope you´re doing well and send you all my best greetings,
    Marjolijn

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  9. MalyssApril 27, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    There are many kinds of french girls. For me, she's not so much french, she's more "from Paris"..:)

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  10. AnnApril 27, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    What an amazing shot...
    love the girl's coat and the shoes ♥

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  11. AndyApril 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    And well dressed she is. I'm looking forward to your "must be a French girl" series.

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  12. AlexaApril 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I'm looking forward to more of this series too. I think maybe little Parisiennes are just born with the "chic" gene!

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  13. Forest Dream WeaverApril 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Very stylish ..... beautifully cut coat.

    Enjoy your day Genie! xx

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  14. MApril 27, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    A double French girl photo -- la fille has learned well from mamman!,

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  15. DianneApril 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    She has that certain ~je ne sais quoi~ just like her Mum.

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  16. Tena RussApril 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Chic down to the matching headband. I can imagine her twirling it around in a circle.

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  17. PeterParisApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Très chic! I have even seen American ladies visiting Paris being très chic!

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  18. HalcyonApril 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Too cute!

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  19. HarrietApril 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Adorable. One can never be too young to make a fashion statement!

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  20. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    When I started my blog on 14 juillet last year, I had many photos of people on the streets who I thought were so chic-ly dressed that they must be Parisian, or surely French. Sometimes the post comes more as a question than a statement as we evaluate and imagine, and undoubtedly I am fooled from time to time...

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  21. PerthDailyPhotoApril 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Also her hair, cut in a fashionable little 'bob' and fur trimmed boots, lovely.

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  22. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Sylvia -- Merci, and best of luck with your move!

    JB -- Again, you are pulling my leg, but it is nice to see you here

    A-M -- Yes, and a fashionista comme toi would know that it is not a school uniform... Merci!

    Richard -- Oui, elle est très chic et peut-être une jeune fille française

    Suzi -- With the French children on spring holiday, we saw many more children on this visit

    Louise -- What fascinates me is the seemingly effortless ability to achieve "the look" for these little ones.

    Sam -- Do not let JB fool you -- I thought the headband was a perfect accessory to the coat... just completes "the look"

    Marjolijn -- Merci, sweet friend. So glad to see you again and wish you a wonderful week!

    Ann -- I did not see her until she had already passed me so I could not verify the rest of the ensemble, but I would guess that it is all adorable!

    Malyss -- I think that you are right. It is only my general feel that for sure the French know how to carry off a fine look. On this trip Marie and I found many who strived for "the look" and just fell short. I will count on you for the fine distinctions between the Parisians and the French girls in general... merci

    Andy -- I had several last year, perhaps 4 or 5, but now will bring these out more frequently

    Alexa -- Absolutely! There is either a "chic gene" or an environmental acclimation for this. When you see it every day it becomes de rigueur

    Ruby -- The princess cut and detail matched with the coral plaid is so stylish! Merci

    Marie -- When I put the title on this I almost selected "petite" French girl, but thought that someone would notice mamman -- Merci!

    Dianne -- Just adorable! I agree, mon amie

    Tena -- I think that the coat has little bows on the front pleats which can just barely be seen on the right. I think that she was twirling that matching headband!

    Peter -- Tu es gentil et tu me fais sourire. Merci, mon ami

    Halcyon -- Merci... sending you an email

    Harriet -- I am in total agreement! I think that she was swinging her hair as she walked

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  23. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Perth -- Perky and hair shining, she was quite the little miss... I could not say for sure but the boots do appear to be (faux) fur

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  24. JillyApril 27, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Adorable. French and Italian children - or perhaps as Malyss says, 'Paris children' are so chic. Love the photo.

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  25. biebkriebelsApril 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Lovely outfit, a real French lady.

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  26. StarmanApril 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Is it just me, or does she look like she's getting ready to toss the hair thing?

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  27. VirginiaApril 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Oh I love her little coat with the matching hair band. Yes, the French still dress their children with style, not like so many here that make their young daughters look like .......well you know!!
    V

    PS Love their boots!

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  28. GringoApril 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great shot Genie!

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  29. martinealisonApril 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Elle a déjà la distinction parisienne... Bisous

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  30. LoreeApril 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Indeed it must. So very stylish :)

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  31. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    This is a lovely photo like the fact you cannot see the face the splash of colour lifts the image perfectly, almost Cartier Bresson. Great love it!!!!!

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  32. JannApril 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    She is definitely French~ no doubt about it........love this!

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  33. suzanneberryApril 27, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    sigh! just wonderful. so stylish, has to be french! what a treat your work is.

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  34. MApril 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Merci Peter!

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  35. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 28, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Jilly -- I have seen the Italian children in Florence and thought the same... You and Malyss will have to be my Paris/French experts!

    biebkriebels -- Indeed, a petite one at that!

    Starman -- Into the barrel? Perhaps...

    Virginia -- Uh huh... I know

    Gringo -- Merci, mon ami!

    martine -- C'est vrai, mon amie, et merci!

    Loree -- Cute with all capital letters!

    Picturit -- You can be my new best friend if you put moi et M. Bresson in the same paragraph!

    Jann -- We did see some little cuties at Parc Monceau with nannies who we discovered were English, but I do think that this little lass is Parisian

    Suz -- You are so kind with your artist's eye...

    Marie -- He is such a gentleman!

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  36. Amanda SummerApril 28, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    fantastic image - such a well-heeled petite mam'selle and her maman!

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  37. Cezar and LéiaApril 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Very classy, certainly French! :)
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  38. cieldequimperApril 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Très BCBG.

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  39. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Amanda -- Merci... wish I had a little one like this to dress up!

    Cezar -- Glad that you are back from vacation, my friend!

    Chieftess -- Merci, mon amie!

    Ciel -- C'est vrai! J'adore BCBG.

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  40. JamesApril 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Stylish from birth. Nice shot!
    Thanks for the wonderful comments!

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  41. VreniApril 30, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I would love to see her face!

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  42. AlanMay 5, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    That's a great shot. Just found your blog. You do a great job of portraying quintessential Paris:-)

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Merci for your comments!