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We Recommend {nous recommandons} By Nesrine Miloudi and Camilla Salem

BOOK – Parisian Chic by Inès de la Fressange

PLAYLIST – An Evening in Provence

MOVIE – Food Beware: The French Organic

Revolution For a definitive guide to dressing like a Parisian,

Play this eclectic mix of French songs while you

Having seen most of the food documentaries in

we turn to this inspiring book by Inès de la

munch on mussels and sip rosé during your

existence, we can say with certainty that Food

Fressange. Chock full of inspiring images and

“evening in Provence” (page 58). Trust us when

Beware is one of the very best. This French

whimsical graphics, this book will have you

we say this will likely be your new favorite

documentary takes an utterly enlightened and

carrying a satchel and simplifying your closet

playlist.

rational approach to the issues associated with

before you know it. Parisian Chic encourages a more effortless approach to personal style, home decor, and pretty much life in general, a lesson we are glad to learn.

Carla Bruni – “Raphaël” Elodie Frégé – “La fille de l’après-midi” BB Brunes – “Dynamite” Camélia Jordana – “Non non non” Serge Gainsbourg – “La Chanson de Prévert”

food production and consumption and what the people of a rural village in France are doing to create change. It’s not preachy or in-your-face at all. Rather, it looks at both sides of the argument and asks (and then answers) the difficult questions that we all ask ourselves with regards to

Brigitte – “Ma Benz”

this matter. Since we believe in knowing about

Cœur de Pirate – “Adieu”

what we eat, we implore you to take some time

Mika – “Elle Me Dit”

and watch this important film.

Kaponz & Spinoza – “Exil”

SUMM ER 2012

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