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How to be Chic and Elegant
Marie-Anne Lecoeur gives you over 200 simple tips in this book that will propel you to sidewalk model in no time at all.
Here are just a few of the subjects covered:
- The three essential tips to achieve the perfect look
- What clothes to avoid at all costs
- The principles of French elegance
- The secrets of achieving a French woman’s look
- Natural products that help fight against acne
- How to make your legs appear longer
- A simple trick to avoid ‘morning hair’
Many women are crying out for the secrets of effortless French chic. Here, in one small book, you have those secrets and more besides.This book is direct and straightforward, with no waffle or padding. Apply the tips right away, and literally see results in the mirror immediately. Save money on impulse purchases and learn to sharpen your style eye.
Follow the author’s simple instructions and start hearing the compliments roll in!
Here are just a few of the subjects covered:
- The three essential tips to achieve the perfect look
- What clothes to avoid at all costs
- The principles of French elegance
- The secrets of achieving a French woman’s look
- Natural products that help fight against acne
- How to make your legs appear longer
- A simple trick to avoid ‘morning hair’
Many women are crying out for the secrets of effortless French chic. Here, in one small book, you have those secrets and more besides.This book is direct and straightforward, with no waffle or padding. Apply the tips right away, and literally see results in the mirror immediately. Save money on impulse purchases and learn to sharpen your style eye.
Follow the author’s simple instructions and start hearing the compliments roll in!
85 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 8, 2011
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January 31, 2015
Nothing new here.
Simple, common-sense advice for a classic style. If that's your look, you already "know" this book. If you need help with looking put together, the advice in this area could easily be found on a blog for free. I did not learn anything knew and could have added a few tips of my own. I'm glad others found it useful.
Simple, common-sense advice for a classic style. If that's your look, you already "know" this book. If you need help with looking put together, the advice in this area could easily be found on a blog for free. I did not learn anything knew and could have added a few tips of my own. I'm glad others found it useful.
May 8, 2021
Short and basic. This really should have been a series of 3-4 blog posts instead.
April 4, 2024
Good basic book. The author has a YouTube channel I enjoy.
May 16, 2022
pretty good if you know nothing
There is nothing new here. My biggest complaint has to do with color. Her choices for neutrals are very good for someone with her coloring (common in France). However black and gray do not work for someone with warm coloring. A Little Black Dress (LBD) was great for Coco Chanel, but not everyone, especially for someone with light or blended coloring. A simple dress in your best neutral is a better choice.
However, her advice to keep things simple and to choose quality over quantity is sound. France, after two World Wars, was devastated. Women did not have lots of expendable money in their budgets. They had to choose clothing that would last (quality) and not be memorable after wearing it once or twice (neutrals). In the US, money was good after WWII. Wardrobes expanded; choices were everywhere. Now we Americans have learned the lesson of too much.
There is nothing new here. My biggest complaint has to do with color. Her choices for neutrals are very good for someone with her coloring (common in France). However black and gray do not work for someone with warm coloring. A Little Black Dress (LBD) was great for Coco Chanel, but not everyone, especially for someone with light or blended coloring. A simple dress in your best neutral is a better choice.
However, her advice to keep things simple and to choose quality over quantity is sound. France, after two World Wars, was devastated. Women did not have lots of expendable money in their budgets. They had to choose clothing that would last (quality) and not be memorable after wearing it once or twice (neutrals). In the US, money was good after WWII. Wardrobes expanded; choices were everywhere. Now we Americans have learned the lesson of too much.
February 9, 2024
Loved it even more than The Tidy Closet: Tips From A French Woman - Easy Steps And Motivation To Declutter Your Closet And Organise Your Wardrobe. Many, many good tips and a lot of encouragement. Easy to read. I love how cheerfully Marie-Anne passes on her wisdom. She is not bossy, but very firm, decided and convincing in her principles, just what the reader needs. Very motivational. I also recommend watching her YouTube channel "Marie-Anne Lecoeur - The French Chic Expert"!
October 5, 2019
Helpful basic tips
This short book is full of basic tips to simplify your wardrobe and help you achieve the mysterious polished look. Her straight forward writing style is filled with light humor and kindness.
Marie Anne also has a useful YouTube channel where she goes into more depth on many of the book’s topics. I recently mend this book as a primer to looking more elegant.
This short book is full of basic tips to simplify your wardrobe and help you achieve the mysterious polished look. Her straight forward writing style is filled with light humor and kindness.
Marie Anne also has a useful YouTube channel where she goes into more depth on many of the book’s topics. I recently mend this book as a primer to looking more elegant.
July 26, 2020
This book has to be given to any girl, woman.
Absolutely helpful,concise and straight to the point , I recommend it to everyone.
Keep it simple
Less is more
Quality over quantity
Those are the most important principles you have to follow in order to be the elegant chic lady as Marie anne lecour said which by the way has a youtube channel too that i find cool as well
Absolutely helpful,concise and straight to the point , I recommend it to everyone.
Keep it simple
Less is more
Quality over quantity
Those are the most important principles you have to follow in order to be the elegant chic lady as Marie anne lecour said which by the way has a youtube channel too that i find cool as well
August 19, 2018
“How To Be Chic & Elegant” was very insightful of everything French. The author is very knowledgeable and has sound advice that I will be taking. Women forget simplicity and elegance is better than what the latest fad is. I enjoyed this book and with recommend it to friends and family.
June 19, 2019
Excellent
The tips presented are useful and easy to accomplish. Just remember this is for those of us who love a more classic style. It doesn’t cater to the trendy. A woman of any age will benefit from reading How to be Chic and Elegant.
The tips presented are useful and easy to accomplish. Just remember this is for those of us who love a more classic style. It doesn’t cater to the trendy. A woman of any age will benefit from reading How to be Chic and Elegant.
November 11, 2021
Niets nieuws geleerd, behalve dat waterline eyeliner geen goede look is als je moe bent. Het is zo simpel en kort dat ik hem in 1 zitting heb gelezen. Gelukkig geen hard copy gekocht, dat zou zonde zijn.
January 17, 2018
It was fun....
September 29, 2019
Great
Excellent guide. Je vais profiter chacune informatin.
And I'm looking fo more books.
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Luzia Jakomeit
Excellent guide. Je vais profiter chacune informatin.
And I'm looking fo more books.
Vous donnez des conseile au Facebook?
Thanks.
Merci
Luzia Jakomeit
July 16, 2021
Timeless Chestnuts for the Clueless
Chestnuts mostly, cost one star. Well written, concise. Picture examples would be nice;however there is a Youtube channel for that.
Chestnuts mostly, cost one star. Well written, concise. Picture examples would be nice;however there is a Youtube channel for that.
April 29, 2023
Would be a nice gift for a preteen or someone not familiar with Western customs. I didn't learn anything that made me go, oh! Okay
May 19, 2023
Useful advice, nice quick read.
October 28, 2023
Amusing, quick read. Nothing new. I'm trying to accept the fact I'll never be elegant or stylish but there are some useful tips on how to look less of a mess.
April 9, 2025
Practical Advice in a clear and concise package. Marie-Anne delivers it in the succinct manner that only a French Chic Woman can.
August 24, 2022
I really enjoy and get value out of Marie-Anne Lecoeur's YouTube channel, so I thought I'd buy a couple of her books. In this book, the content is presented as a series of tips under the following categories: general tips, body shapes, clothes, lingerie, shoes, accessories, skin, make-up, hands and nails, and hair.
The tips are practical and relevant for any body size, body shape, or budget. I also love that Marie-Anne emphasizes loving our bodies and highlighting our best features, naturally. In the section on lingerie, she surprised me with Tip 70: Uplift, in which she urges us to think twice before getting breast implants. She asks us to reconsider our reasons for wanting implants, especially if it is for a current boyfriend. "You are already beautiful, inside and out. Never let anybody make you believe otherwise." She suggests trying different types of bras instead. A much simpler, less invasive solution.
I recommend the book if you're wanting to elevate your style because it's a fast, easy read with a lot of great tips (208 tips, to be exact) on how to be more chic and elegant.
The tips are practical and relevant for any body size, body shape, or budget. I also love that Marie-Anne emphasizes loving our bodies and highlighting our best features, naturally. In the section on lingerie, she surprised me with Tip 70: Uplift, in which she urges us to think twice before getting breast implants. She asks us to reconsider our reasons for wanting implants, especially if it is for a current boyfriend. "You are already beautiful, inside and out. Never let anybody make you believe otherwise." She suggests trying different types of bras instead. A much simpler, less invasive solution.
I recommend the book if you're wanting to elevate your style because it's a fast, easy read with a lot of great tips (208 tips, to be exact) on how to be more chic and elegant.
July 12, 2022
Lovely chic & elegant style book
This is a great tool to refine your style from your wardrobe to your makeup. Each chapter carefully illustrates through words how to curate a style that truly exudes "You". Ms. Lecoeur is fun, gives great instrusctions on how to go from frumpy to fabulous while maintaining your own essence.
This is a great tool to refine your style from your wardrobe to your makeup. Each chapter carefully illustrates through words how to curate a style that truly exudes "You". Ms. Lecoeur is fun, gives great instrusctions on how to go from frumpy to fabulous while maintaining your own essence.
January 20, 2016
Brilliant
Very easy to read. Full of information from the first paragraph to the end of the book. Well set out, covers all aspects from clothing, skincare, accessories, jewelry. The only book you need to look and feel great.
Very easy to read. Full of information from the first paragraph to the end of the book. Well set out, covers all aspects from clothing, skincare, accessories, jewelry. The only book you need to look and feel great.
June 23, 2014
As in all fashion suggestion books, this is for people that live in climates far from mine. They should make a book for people who live in warm weather year round.
August 9, 2014
A quick read with sensible practical advice that should be easy to implement.
November 4, 2014
Nice, simple advice. Pictures or photographs would be nice for those of us that are totally fashion incompetent.
January 19, 2015
Great information but VERY BASIC!
February 26, 2015
Great tips. A great guide for women the world over.
March 30, 2016
Fun and light.
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