French Fashion

It's almost 7pm on Wednesday night. As usual I'm exhausted and would love to start winding down for bed.  However, I must find the willpower to stay awake for 8pm dinner.  It just kills me!  Those of you who know me well are aware that I love to sleep.  But learning a foreign language is very draining!  By the end of class my mind is mush.  

Anyways...

I've been wanting to write about French fashion since I arrived.  Today being the first day of sales (on a national level), I thought it was only appropriate to take up the subject.  Simply put:  the French are fashionable.  Most of the time I feel extremely under-dressed in my jeans, Danskos, and rain jacket.  The majority of women wear some type of boot or high heel, even the older women!  Men dressed for work typically sport slick pants, cool leather shoes, and a sleek pea coat. Don't get me started on the youth...let's just say they are way better dressers than I ever was, or ever will be for that matter.

I live in a very affluent area of Lyon, filled with expensive clothing shops and boutiques.  I can't help but laugh to myself as I pass by the windows, gawking at prices.  500€ for a pair of heels, 200€ for leather boots, 50€ for a shirt, 300€ for a purse.  Granted this is an expensive area of town, I'm still amazed at the number of people who can afford these prices (or choose to spend their money on designer clothes).   

The most important part of the outfit (apart from the shoes) is the scarf.  Do not leave home without one.  Fortunately I brought three with me, one plain cream and two handmade Ecuadorian ones.  If it weren't for my scarves, I'd probably be taken into the alley and taught a lesson from the fashion police!  Hope you all have a great day!!  Love,  Carolyn

High-fashion store right by my flat

 These will only cost you 500€ to 600€

Leather only!