French Film Fancy: Amelie

Now, I'm not one of those people who watches films over and over again, when it comes to sitting down and picking a movie, i'm much more likely to go for something a bit obscure that i've never seen before. Saying that, Amelie is one of those films that i can watch again and again and still love it as much as i did the first time, if not more! It is slightly cutsie and kitsch but there's something i love about that. After watching it i always feel like immediately get a blunt bob and fringe ala Audrey Tautou, only problem is, i don't quite have the delicate pixie-like features she does in order to pull it off.

The Perfect Mid-week Supper- Fig, Goats Cheese and Butternut Squash salad.

Happy Tuesday! If you are lacking inspiration for your mid-week meals, heres a quick, easy, healthy and delicious recipe for you to try. Enjoy! 

Ingredients:

Serves 3-4

• 6-8 Figs cut into 1/8.
• Half a large Butternut Squash
• Rapeseed oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic granules
• Soft or hard goats cheese (i use whichever is in my fridge at the time!)
• Mixed salad (Rocket, spinach, watercress, lettuce)
• Toasted Pine nuts. 
• Squeeze of lemon.

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven at 180degrees. 
2. Peel and chop the butter nut squash into bite size squares. Cover generously with the oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic granules then pop in the oven for 25-30mins. 
3. When the squash is nearly done prep the figs and goats cheese by chopping to your desired size. I like to cut my figs into little wedges. If i have hard goats cheese i will use a potato peeler to create soft swirls, and if its soft then cubes work best. 
4. Layer up! I start with any green leaves at the bottom, layer over the butternut squash, the cheese on top of that (as it melts a little which is delicious!) then the figs. I like to add a sprinkling of pine nuts and a good squeeze of lemon but thats optional! 
5. Feel smug about your pretty salad (instagram it) and demolish! 

Frenchologie is Calling all models!

With all the beautiful new season pieces arriving we need to shoot them for our website. So we're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic model, size 8-10, 1.7m and above. The shots will be all be neck down and the position is paid! This is an amazing opportunity and if you're interested contact us on Instagram, Twitter or frenchologie@gmail.com.

Frenchologie x Lucille Clerc

Frenchologie caught up with Lucille Clerc, a French London based illustrator. She started working in London after graduating from Central Saint Martins with an MA in Communication Design in 2008. Her detailed style often integrates different printing techniques. We are proud to showcase her work in our pop up store,(38 earlham street, WC2H 9LH London Uk) .

What is your favourite word? Mesmerising

What is your least favourite word? Procrastination

What turns you on? Humour

What turns you off? Stinginess

What sound or noise do you love? My cat’s purring

What sound or noise do you hate? The pneumatic drills surrounding my place at the moment

What is your favourite curse word? A classic ….Puta*n is always helpful…but I have a long list

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Open a café (might still happen one day)

What profession would you not like to do? Dentist

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Take another ticket!

Your favourite qualities in a woman? Being wit, driven, caring

Your favourite qualities in a man? Being a MAN (really)


Your idea of happiness? Doing what you love and make a living of it – knowing that my family and my friends are healthy and happy too 

What is your greatest extravagance? holidays

Which talent would you most like to have? time travelling

What is your favourite occupation? drawing

What I hate the most? knowing nothing ever last

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Like

On what occasion do you lie? I’m a very bad liar, so only when I make jokes

Your favourite food and drink? Any comfort food that brings me back to my childhood (pot au feu, poule au pot) My grand mother’s potato fritters and for special days, any bottle from my dad’s cellar :) For regular days I’m addicted to tea.

NYFW: Street Style Round Up.

The style reflected the city; sleek, modern and cool. Elevated classics and clean lines were the port of call. With a fairly neutral palette fashionistas played with texture and proportion making the streets of New York all the more enticing. Of course the shows themselves were a thing of beauty, but watch out for that in a few weeks in our Spring 2015 round up...

In Store Now: Aperlai

Welcome to the whimsical yet tough new Autumn Winter collection from Aperlai. The new collection is an eclectic mix of masculine and feminine featuring delicate (and leg elongating) heels with pretty fluffy pom poms as well as sturdy tasseled boots and heavy moccasins, Aperlai effortlessly covers all bases. Come visit us in store now to see the beautiful new shoes!

Bestival 2014 - Desert Island Disco

It was big, it was bold, it was brilliant, but lets just say 3 days on, i'm still feeling fairly fragile. Curated by Rob and Josie Da Bank, Bestival transports you to another world, one where giant disco balls, washed up ships and trees that speak are just the norm. The theme was Desert Island Disco and everyone stepped up to the mark, there were; Cacti, Pineapple, Parrot and Arab costumes to name but a few. 

There really was something for everyone with a plethora of different stages and venues, the music ranged from acoustic to dance, reggae to rock and everything in between. I most certainly got my groove on all weekend and some musical highlights included; Outkast, Disclosure, Major Lazer, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Sam Smith, London Grammar, Chvrches....the list goes on. There was such a good vibe over the whole weekend and i rather reluctantly got on the ferry and returned to the real world which I can safely say its not nearly as magical but i was more than thankful for a shower and a comfy bed... 

Thanks Bestval! See you next year!