Picture this: You’re you – but the French version.
You’re in zero hurry when you wake up. Decadent doesn’t even begin to describe your daily meals. You always look like you have your shit together but haven’t even tried to have your shit together. Leisure is woven into everything you do. And you sure as hell don’t work as hard as you currently do.
You’re you, but the effortlessly joyful, French you. Très sexy.
We love a little French inspo – even our brand name has some French flair (if you didn’t know already, joie means joy en français). So join us as we pretend to be one of those effortlessly chic French women who know how to embrace joy better than anyone we know — even when they’re rude af.
Here are a few ways you can embrace joy as a French-wannabe, like us:
1. Say “oh la la” like it’s going out of style
Say it when you spot a cutie, say it when you bite into warm brie with fig jam, say it when you fuck up, and ideally, say it quickly — as if ohlala was one word. You’re just trying to blend in with the French here.
2. Pair your croissant with your coffee
Bonus: dip your croissant (or two? No judgment here) into your cup of coffee. Has there ever been a better way to start your day? Non.
3. Randomly open your window midday and watch the world go by
Just trust us on this one. And if you really want to pretend you’re French, pour yourself a glass of vin — whether it’s evening or lunchtime — and scoff at people walking by.
4. Learn to say “non” unapologetically
The French are the masters of boundaries (guilt-free boundaries, might we add). They don’t do anything they don’t want to do – and, although this can seem entitled af, how freeing would it be to say non to the stuff that drains you? Energy giving activities and people only, s’il vous plaît.
5. Embrace the simplicity of a baguette
Just you, a fresh, white baguette, and a little butter… oh la la! Nothing fancy here, but that’s not the point. Like the French, we’re all about those simple pleasures and sweet sweet carbs. And yes, we are pro French gluten. Oui, oui!
6. Nail that “I’m effortlessly beautiful and put together” look
Think tousled hair, minimalist jewelry, stained lips, a pair of fitted jeans and a white, airy blouse that hugs your body in all the right places (*swoon*). Oh, and like the French, don’t ever wait for the green light to cross the street, ‘cause you’re that important.
7. Adorn yourself in jewelry — no matter the occasion
You’re going for that effortlessly put together look, remember? So pick yourself up and adorn yourself with the good juju — ideally, ethical, sustainable jewelry that won’t hurt your skin or the planet. Our fave French-inspired pieces: the Weightless Gold Hoops, the Good Omen Bracelet, the Nova Ring, and the Orbit Pendent.
8. Free yourself *insert sexy hair toss*
Nothing says “I’m French” like not giving a fuck. Take a midday nap. Get off dating apps ‘cause you’re already très magnetic. Lounge around. Pair silver and gold jewelry together. Eat an ice cream cone in bliss. You do you, baby.
