En Mode Basque in English
Discover French style after 50, beauty advice, travel guides and lifestyle inspiration in English from Sandrine, founder of En Mode Basque.
How to Romanticize Your Life: A French Woman’s Guide to Enjoying the Everyday
There are times when I feel a stronger need to slow down and pay attention to the life I already have. It is surprisingly easy to move through an ordinary week on automatic pilot, checking our phones over coffee, rushing…
How To Update Your Fall Wardrobe Without Buying Everything New, A French Woman’s …
In France, September has a particular energy. We call it la rentrée: summer slowly comes to an end, everyday routines return, and suddenly we feel like getting dressed properly again. After weeks of lightweight summer clothes, I am always happy…
Parisian Style : The Modern Guide to Dressing Like a Parisian
Every year, countless articles promise to reveal the secret behind Parisian style. Most rely on the same familiar images: a Breton striped top, a red or black beret, ballet flats and a swipe of red lipstick. These clichés may belong…
How to Style a Navy Blazer: The Timeless Jacket Every Woman Should Own
If I could choose only one blazer, I would recommend a navy one. Why? Because it offers all the elegance of a black blazer while often being softer and more flattering, especially after 50, 60, and beyond. A black blazer…
Before You Buy Another Handbag, Make Sure You Own These 6 Styles First
What would we do without our handbags? They carry the essentials we rely on every day, but their role goes far beyond practicality. The right bag can balance a silhouette, introduce color or texture and make even the simplest outfit…
Why a Linen Suit Is One of the Smartest Summer Pieces You Can Own
Living near Biarritz, on France’s Basque Coast, has quietly changed the way I think about getting dressed. Here, the Atlantic Ocean is only a few minutes away, the Basque countryside begins just beyond the coastline, and the Pyrenees are close…
How To Look More Polished Every Day : 12 Habits That Make All The Difference
Have you ever noticed how some women always look effortlessly polished? Research suggests that we begin forming a first impression in just a fraction of a second. Before we notice the label on a coat or the brand of a…
Is Biarritz Worth Visiting? Why the Basque Coast Is So Special
Is Biarritz worth visiting? After living near this elegant seaside town for almost 14 years, my answer is definitely yes but probably not for the reasons most first-time visitors expect. Biarritz is often introduced as a glamorous French beach resort…
20 Elegant French Fashion Brands Women Over 50 Should Know
French fashion has fascinated women around the world for decades. But contrary to what social media sometimes suggests, authentic French style is not only about luxury handbags or women dressed entirely in black. Most elegant French women invest slowly, they…
