SHOUROUK BAGS

You don't need twenty, but one won't cut it either. Bags are the essential accessory every woman needs for everyday use. Season in and season out, we are presented with can't-live-without-companions from envelope clothes, slouchy hobos, structured totes, neon backpacks, perspex box bags, origami-inspired clutches, the list goes on. 

While adopting the fashion's see-through accessories trend with this Shourouk compact PVC clutch, you can carry it with or without the shoulder strap to make a cool style statement with a rainbow of clear and painted crystals is absolutely handy for all occasions. Great news, these Shourouk bags are 50% off further markdown only in Frenchologie. Grab it while stock lasts!

So which is your favourite?

Elizabeth David, the Queen of cookery

You don't turn to Elizabeth David for nannying, step-by-step instruction, or precise amounts and timing. She assumes you know the basics, and is a writer who offers inspiration, and wonderful, opinionated prose. Her recipes are timeless, and all her books wonderful works of reference (and tirelessly researched) as well as beautiful reads. Her instructions for omelettes are unbeatable.

Elizabeth David was the doyenne of food writer, credited with bringing French and Italian cuisine into British dining rooms. But an extraordinary study of private notes made by Elizabeth David in her collection of cookery books has revealed exactly what she thought of her rivals. The author, whose own publications such as Mediterranean Food, French Country Cooking and Summer Cooking became best-sellers, and if you are curious about what infallible recipe she has for the perfect omelette, you can now find it here.

Your skin needs a boost?

Changes in weather can wreak havoc upon the skin, and the arrival of a new season is the perfect time to reassess your beauty regime accordingly. Incorporating new products adapted to your skin's constantly developing needs is important in order to deal with shifts in climate, sun levels and exposure to external aggressors, whilst simple beauty tricks can also work wonders. 

Luckily, Absolution offers a new approach of beauty with its organic certified products mean that there is a solution to this beauty conundrum. La Crème du Jour*, the ultimate anti-aging cream is an exclusive cocktail designed to protect, energise and regenerate. Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals which destroy elastin and collagen. 

Of course, a good daycare can never go without night care. La Crème du Soir is an exclusive night cream that is designed to restructure, plump and smooth your skin. All you need to wake up with a rested skin and a clear complexion. With these two products, you can reveal brighter and healthier-looking skin. 

French women know one can go far with a great skin, a bottle of champagne and a divine perfume. Nothing more needs to be said about this one! 

Marlene Huissoud From Insects

Marlene Huissoud's work caught our eyes at the Degree Show from Central Saint Martin's (Textiles Futures). As we really love her work we wanted to know more about it.

Coming from a beekeepers Marlene has always been interesed in the potential of insects for innovative future materials and design outputs. During a year she invistaged about insects world and came out with two great materials: Propolis and wooden leather.

As a result, she made a collection of 6 vessels made out of Propolis using different glass techniques and a collection of objects: a silk cabinet and a leather light.

check the video on vimeo to see the process 

http://vimeo.com/98374815

If you would like to know more about her work you can follow her on instagram, facebook or look at her website.

It's time to get your socks out!

Now you can be fashion from head to toe, those who don't consider socks as an undeniable fashionable item, 
clearly haven't measure how creative you can be with your socks!

At frenchologie we've got the perfect prints with Bonne Maison, so it's time to add a bit of fun in your wardrobe and to pimp your toes.

Here are some inspirations from Bonne Maison's Instagram:

 

SUMMER SALE

The moment everyone has been waiting is finally here! Sale now on at Frenchologie, we stock the latest trend and offer a wide range of French products in our Sale period. Shop online at frenchologie.com or if you happen to spend your beautiful day with your girlfriends around covent garden, come by and say hi! 

Happy first day of summer, Londoners! 

5 ways to say GOODBYE in French

Music is the rhythm of life.

It's the time of the year again! The lively street music festival, La fête de la musique is just two days away! As music plays a vital role in our daily life and music surrounds our lives at different moments of lives, whether we hear it on the radio, television, in the car or at a restaurant. Music gives a soul to the universe. This way people in France welcome the summer by playing and listening to music in the bars, clubs, concert halls, in the street with a wide range of musical styles from classical music, jazz, soul to funk, rock, electro, and indie. This year, as every year, many musicians, amateur and professional alike, will share with the public their passion for music, for free. If you happen to be in France, join in and celebrate the start of the summer with this fun!

As for the Londoners who will be kicking start their summer here. Great news! The French Goddess, Vanessa Paradis is having a live performance with special guest Bai Kamara Jr on the first day of Summer and if you haven't already got a plan, the onstage orchestra is definitely a treat!

See you there!

We want to celebrate with you!

Yes! In appreciation to all our customers for all your continuous support, Frenchologie is throwing  a celebration and in conjunction with Bastille Day, we want to share the love by giving away special gifts, with value up to £150. Bastille Day is French National Day celebrated on 14th of July. The contest only requires a few steps, simply enter below and to gain extra points you can tweet us what's your favourite French style/outfit/actress or instagram @Frenchologie and hashtag #frenchologielook. Who knows lady luck might be on your side and you would be the lucky one shopping with us? This special ends on the 14th of July. Hesitate no more & join in the fun! Prizes are shown below, scroll down to find out more.

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 1st Prize

You will receive a voucher worth £150, and it entitles you to shop with us in-store at Frenchologie. At frenchologie, we offer a wide ranges of products from fashion, art, culture, homeware, beauty to delicatessen. Why not tag a friend with you, it would be so much more fun to spread the love.

2nd Prize

Life is too short to eat bad food and when it comes to food, the French have an ongoing love afraid with food. Rachel Khoo is an English Chef, she's a food writer and with her new released book "My little French Kitchen" offers a list of French recipes that you wouldn't want to miss. If you love French cuisines, you will love this book. Want this book? Enter the contest now!

Good Luck!

Saturday Dress

I can comfortably say that this Carven pink organza dress is a perfectly tailored for a Saturday afternoon. Keeping my wardrobe fairly simple for the day out, I opted for an elegant look but with a decidedly casual vibe and channel the presentation styling by wearing Aperlai Monochrome Gatsby Loafers with a floppy hat to finish off the whole look. 

Breakfast with Dad on Father's Day!

Looking for some recipes to make dad smile? Why not spoil him rotten by making French Toast with Alain Milliat Apricot Jam? Plus, it's something the whole family can enjoy. Have you got your grocery bag ready? It's time to go shopping!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Palm Tree Print & Floral Pattern

Summer is approaching! 

It's time to don your best breton stripes and say Bonjour to palm tree prints and of course Prints are an Constance Boutet signature. This palm-print sweater is cut from light and airy jersey, and the oversized fit gives it a relaxed feel. Such a beauty piece should not accessorise without this Mouton Collet Necklace that brings a sophisticated touch to the entire look. And if you're planning on a long walk under the sun, your feet will thank this flower print Espadrilles by Carven that boast a thick raffia wedge sole is very comfortable and with the blazing heat, your eyes will thank this vintage sunglasses to keep the sun out. 

All prep for World Cup 2014?

Do you remember when they were playing football in the Chanel Ads? The #worldcup2014 starts tonight!