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Summer Salad Staple: Salade Lyonnaise
Light Summer Meals: Salad Lyonnaise Salads are the perfect addition to your favorite summer meals, and …
The French Art of Vacationing
Savoir-Vivre: “Savoring Life” Your summer may not look like what you had planned. Regardless of where …
Perfect French Toast For Breakfast in Bed
The Best French Toast Recipe to Try this Weekend While French toast may not technically …
Silky Smooth Skin Secrets from the French
Achieve the perfect glow using our favorite French skincare products It’s clear that French women are …
Light French Desserts for Summer
French Recipes: DIY Desserts To Try at Home Get ready for your sweetest Summer yet. We’ve …
Red Carpet Blues: Cannes Film Festival
Reminisce on some of the most iconic Cannes Film Festival looks The Cannes Film Festival is …
DIY Pan-Roasted Chicken Paillard Recipe
French Recipe: Pan-Roasted Chicken Paillard The French term ‘Paillard’ simply means flattened meat. You prepare it …
How to Style Barrettes in the Summer
Pin your hair back with Bachca Paris hair barrette It’s pretty obvious that one of the …
1HR One-Hour Apricot and Almond Galette
Must-Try French Recipe: Apricot & Almond Cream Fruit Dessert When it comes to the perfect Summer …
Bbq with a French Flare
Grilling Ideas for Memorial Day We can all agree that the French are amazing cooks, but …
French Parenting Tips Parisians Swear By
Take some inspiration from the French this Mother’s Day Season Mother’s Day in the United States …
DIY Goat Cheese Tarts Recipe
French Recipe: How to Make Goat Cheese Tarts Easy to make, and the perfect appetizers to …
5 Brilliant French Press Ideas Beyond Coffee
Other Ways to Use Your French Press at Home It’s likely you will make coffee with …
10 Gardening Ideas To Steal From The French
Turn your backyard into a French paradise France is known for its beautiful dichotomy between architectural …
French Recipe Cheese Gougères
DIY French Cheese Gougères Cheese Gougères are the perfect bite-size appetizers for any party, dinner, or …
5 Ways to Style your Denim the French Way
Celebrate National Denim Day 2020 April 29th is National Denim Day. Of the many silly national …
Simple Rum Cocktails
DIY French Rum Cocktail Recipes to Try At Home In lieu of COVID19, now more than …
French Tuna Salad Sandwich with Baguette
DIY French Recipe to Try at Home The Salad Nicoise is a dish staple in the …
French DIY Home Spa Day
Self Care at Home: OuiPlease Edition Stressed and unable to stop in at your normally scheduled …
OuiPlease French Books to Read Right Now
French Books and Films to Enjoy in Quarantine The implications of a global pandemic are very …
French Recipe: DIY French Croissants
OuiPlease OuiCook French Recipes To Try at Home We’ve received several requests as of late for …
Spring Refresh: Your guide to the season’s most important color trends
Pantone Inspired Style Guide Freshen up your closet this season by splashing a bit of color …
French Recipe: Quiche Lorraine
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday DIY French Recipe This Quiche Lorraine is the perfect quiche recipe! It is …
French Recipe: Rustic French Honey Cake
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday DIY French Recipe Whether a yummy snack in the afternoon with a french …
OuiTravel: Navigating the Paris Metro
How to Navigate the Paris Metro like a Local The Paris Metro system is one of …
French Recipe: Brie and Prosciutto Melt
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday DIY French Recipe We are loving this recipe for all occasions since …
OuiTravel: Top 5 Day Trips from Paris
Plan Your Next France Vacation with These Amazing Day Trips from Paris by Train Excited to …
French Recipe: Petits Pots de Crème au Chocolat
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday DIY French Recipe French desserts are known to be mouthwatering, and this custard …
A Louisiana Native’s Guide to Mardi Gras
What to do, eat, drink, and wear to survive and thrive at your first Mardi Gras! …
French Recipe: Pommes Aligot
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday DIY Recipe Pommes Aligot is more than just a cheesy twist on potatoes! …
Cocktail Recipe: Blood Orange French 75
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday Recipe This week we are mixing it up to make the most delicious …
RECIPE: Traditional Fondue Fribourgeois
OuiPlease OuiCook Sunday Recipe This week we are making an amazing Fondue recipe that is both …
5 Ways to Wear Red
In honor of National Wear Red Day, we gathered 5 chic and stylish ways to …
RECIPE: Rosé Can Chicken
OuiCook – Rosé Can Chicken We have been absolutely loving the trendy canned rosé! While it …
VDAY GIFTS FOR HER
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT VALENTINES GIFT? Look no further. With Valentines Day right around the corner, …
OuiTravel: Top 5 Favorite Paris Airbnbs
Plan Your Next France Vacation with These Dreamy Airbnbs Right now is the perfect time to …
RIVE DROITE BAGS
OUIPLEASE NOVEMBER BOX SPOILER: RIVE DROITE Get ready because this brand is about to be your …
ROSE ET MARIUS BODY SOAP
OUIPLEASE NOVEMBER BOX SPOILER: ROSE ET MARIUS Rose et Marius body soap, a French shower favorite, …
MARADJI PARIS SCARVES
OUIPLEASE NOVEMBER BOX SPOILER: MARADJI PARIS This elegant classic is back and we could not be …
SAMO PARIS CANDLES
OUIPLEASE NOVEMBER SPOILER #5: SAMO PARIS Another day, another spoiler! Introducing Samo Paris, Paris’s top candle …
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY: THE TOP CHOCOLATE SHOPS IN PARIS Chocolate is something that travelers of all …
FRENCH INSPIRED COSTUMES TO DRESS AS FOR HALLOWEEN
EXPRESS YOUR LOVE FOR FRANCE WITH THESE FRENCH HALLOWEEN COSTUMES With Halloween right around the corner, …
FRENCH BRAND MAISON BOISSIER
OUIPLEASE NOVEMBER BOX SPOILER #2 Check out these sweet treats! French Brand Maison Boissier is the …
FER À CHEVAL FRENCH LUXURY SOAPS
OUIPLEASE NOVEMBER BOX SPOILER #1 Here is your first look at the November box, and we …
NATIONAL DESSERT DAY OUIPLEASE EDITION
NATIONAL DESSERT DAY: BEST FRENCH DESSERTS TO TRY THIS FALL Who doesn’t love dessert? It is …
HOW TO ORDER COFFEE IN FRANCE
ORDER COFFEE IN FRANCE LIKE A LOCAL Bienvenue en France! French cafés are known to serve …
NATIONAL HAIR DAY: BARRETTES
HOW TO STYLE YOUR HAIR WITH BARRETTES According to stylist and celebrities alike, hair accessories are …
OUICOOK: HOMEMADE FRENCH MADELEINE COOKIES
DIY French Madeleine Cookies with Chocolate Spread What’s more French than French Madeleine cookies? This sweet …
OUIEAT: HOW TO EAT LIKE THE FRENCH
EVER WONDERED HOW TO EAT LIKE THE FRENCH? It may not seem like it, but French …
NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY
Celebrate your female friendships Every year on August 1st, National Girlfriends Day encourages women of all …
OUIFIT: CITY SURF FITNESS REVIEW
An In-depth City Surf Fitness Review Have you ever ever envied the strength and balance of …
INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT: BANGLE UP PARIS
Sneak peek into your V4.5 box We are extremely happy to announce that our OuiPlease V4.5 …
OUR FAVORITE STRIPED SHIRTS FOR BASTILLE DAY
Bastille Day 2019 Bastille Day is just around the corner on Sunday, July 14th. Every year, …
THE PARIS PLAGES
Discover Tropical Paris Every summer in Paris since 2007, artificial sand beaches sweep along the banks …
THE MUST-HAVE BEACH BAG ESSENTIALS
What’s in your beach bag? A day spent on the beach is never a day wasted. …
10 THINGS TO DO FOR A SPLURGE-WORTHY TRIP TO PARIS
In Celebration of National Splurge Day National Splurge Day (June 18th) is finally here! What better …
ALL ABOUT THE POPPY FLOWER
Poppy Flower or “Coquelicot” The poppy flower, or “coquelicot” in French, has been named one of …
5 TIPS FOR HEALTHY SUMMER HAIR
While Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, it is …
THE MUST-HAVE SUMMER SANDALS
The Summer Sandals of the Season: French Espadrilles While certain celebrities may come and go, there …
BLACK TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO
DIY French Recipe: Black Truffle & Mushroom Risotto Known as the “diamonds of the kitchen,” black …
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Can’t take mom to France this Mother’s Day? Pas de problème! Bring France to her. From …
RECIPE: FRENCH EASTER LAMB
OuiCook Le Gigot d’Agneau Recipe A traditional Easter Sunday in France calls for le gigot d’agneau …
REBUILDING NOTRE-DAME
NOTRE-DAME, A SYMPHONY OF STONE A Tragic Day On Monday, Notre-Dame, the beating heart of Paris, …
HOW TO WEAR A SILK SCARF
The French woman’s spring uniform requires three things: Chanel ballet flats, cropped skinny jeans, and, of …
FRENCH GIRL BEAUTY FORMULA
La Femme Guide to Effortless Beauty She’s dewy, she’s perfectly disheveled… she must be French. We’d …
5 THINGS WE BUY AT THE FARMER’S MARKET
OuiPlease Farmer's Market Guide One of our favorite weekend activities in the spring is going to …
5 GREAT READS TO HELP YOU GET OUT OF THE WINTER RUT
DISCOVER THESE MUST-READS TO HELP YOU BREAK THE WINTER RUT AND KICK YOUR BOUT INTO HIGH …
MERCI, KARL
Farewell Karl Lagerfeld, a Fashion Icon We usually don’t get too personal on the OuiBlog, but …
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM
The French are known for the important stuff: fashion, art, macarons… and romance. This Valentine’s Day, …
INTERVIEW WITH MARADJI
Discover Maradji Accessory Brand Known by OuiPlease members for their incredible, luxury clutches, Maradji is gaining …
HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR HIM
Hard to believe, but Christmas is less than two weeks away! If you’re still searching for …
OuiCook: Tiramisu
Decadent Dessert: Tiramisu As the temperature drops, turn up the flavor in the kitchen with a decadent …
48 Hours in the Loire Valley
Visiting Loire Valley in Two Days Imagine you’re taking planes, trains, automobiles – and maybe a …
FRIENDSGIVING À LA FRANÇAISE
A French Friendsgiving This fall, do Friendsgiving the French way. From an ultra-cool playlist to a …
THE FRENCH BERET MAKES A COMEBACK
The Beret is Back When you think of French girl style, what comes to mind? To …
OUICOOK: CHOCOLATE CRÊPES
French Chocolate Crepe Recipe When faced with the choice of subway, taxi or walking – a …
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH MARADJI
Maradji Artisanal Accessories Curiosity, passion, and worldliness lie at the heart of Maradji. Launched in 2014 …
3 EASY BAGUETTE SANDWICH RECIPES
Quick & Easy DIY French Baguette Recipe Put the results of your DIY French baguette to …
PARIS FASHION WEEK: SS19
Paris Fashion Week SS19 Style Roundup Et voila, another Paris Fashion Week in the books. From …
Turning Back the Clock with Anne Semonin
Discover Anne Semonin’s French Luxury Skincare Brand Rediscover a youthful, balanced complexion and a radiant glow …
FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE
As the summer fades into fall, we’ve already started to look forward to our favorite cold …
HOW TO MAKE YOUR APARTMENT MORE FRENCH
We can’t always be in Paris, so why not bring Paris to you! No matter where …
OUR SUMMER ESSENTIALS
We’ve rounded up top 7 must-have items that French women can’t live without this season. TRIBAL …
ISLAND LIFE IN A BOTTLE
Kadalys is island life, in a bottle. Inspired by the virtues of the omnipresent banana tree, …
SECRETS FROM PROVENCE: Oliv’ Bio
Protect Your Skin with Oliv’ Bio Heal, tone and protect your skin with the mighty olive …
CODAGE BEAUTY FORMULA
CODAGE is a Paris-based beauty company that excels in the art of formulation. Their expertise, inherited …
FRENCH FINERY
Discover Les Pierrettes in OuiPlease Vol.3.5 While we consider ourselves partial to neutral, minimal jewelry, sometimes …
PARIS ITINERARY: SUMMER 2018
Paris in the summer – what could be better? The nights are warm, the city is …
PETITS-BEURRE RECIPE
These simple Petits-Beurre are rich and only slightly sweet. They are delightful on their own, straight …
DISCOVER VOL 3.4 MAGAZINE
Bonjour, and welcome to OuiPlease Magazine Vol.3.4 – The Adventure Box! This parcel is inspired by …
FROM PROVENCE WITH LOVE
Provence is the gem of Southeastern France, filled with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and …
FIND YOUR SIGNATURE SCENT
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.” – Coco Chanel In France, putting on …
TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH LITTLE MARCEL
Little Marcel was created in 2005 in Grau du Roi, a quaint beach town in the …
THAT FRENCH-GIRL-GLOW
Tousled hair, glowing skin… these are just two of the components that make up the irresistible …
TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH LES NÉRÉIDES
Les Néréides begins with a love story. Pascale and Enzo met as teenagers at the Academy …
3 FRENCH COCKTAIL RECIPES
THE FRENCH CONNECTION Inspired by Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, this fizzy, romantic cocktail is perfectly suited …
Paris City Guide – Summer 2017
9 Things To Do in Paris This Summer Lucky enough to be visiting the City of …
Interview Victoire & Matilda
Behind-the-Scenes with Victoire & Matilda Designer Céline Malvoisin In 2014, designer Céline Malvoisin created Victoire & Matilda to …
Interview with Nailmatic
Get to Know French Beauty Brand, Nailmatic Life is more fun in color – so why …
INTERVIEW WITH SABÉ MASSON
Discover the Fragrant World of Sabé Masson Immerse yourself in the fragrant world of Sabé Masson …
Interview with Christophe Robin
Christophe Robin is a renowned hair colorist who seeks to reveal women’s natural, underlying beauty with …
Pursuing Eternal Sunshine with Sok Sabaï
You know those days when winter is wearing on and you’re seriously considering trading in that …
Sleeping Beauty: A Winter Skin Solution by NUXE
It’s no secret that winter skin needs a little extra TLC. From the drying heat inside …
Experience La Vie Bastide
Discover the picturesque world of Aix-en-Provence with this month’s newly launched Bastide, a lifestyle brand founded …
Hostess Secrets featuring Moe Made by Nature
Year after year, when the holidays roll around, we love the prospect of throwing a glittering …
In the Kitchen: French Christmas Cookie Recipe with Confiture Parisienne
In the city of gastronomy, two young Parisian women, with backgrounds in the restaurant and advertising …
Kusmi Tea Concoction: Iced Aquarosa
An invigorating morning drink and a calming nightcap at the end of the day, Kusmi Tea’s …
Under the Mistletoe with Sublimité
The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means… it’s mistletoe season! Whether you’re …
Interview with Maison Louis Marie
Maison Louis Marie pays tribute to a family history of botanical discoveries. The story of this …
3 Reasons to Adore La French Pique
The formula to create a classic French outfit goes a little something like this… Timeless separates …
Padam Padam and the Power of Jewelry
“Jewelry is the most transformative thing you can wear.” - Iris Apfel Like a great pair …
CITY GUIDE: Paris in Autumn
Paris in Autumn Travel Guide Paris is an enchanting place during all seasons of the year, …
VOL 2.4 PARIS JE T’AIME – THE BIG REVEAL
Even if you couldn’t make it to Paris Fashion Week this year, receive the best of …
At Home with Le Jacquard Francais
Home is more than a place to rest your head. It’s a place to express your …
Interview with Delphine Pariente
Meet Delphine Pariente. She’s an artist, a dreamer, and a keeper of memories. Through delicate, inscribed, …
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse: The Versatile Essential
There are three golden rules when it comes to dressing like a French woman. One, classics …
Review: Saisons D’Eden La Crème de Beauté
Vol.2.3 Summer Escapade is full of a host of wonderful French beauty products. One of our …
Express yourself with Nailmatic
When you think about self-expression, a few familiar ideas run on a loop in your head. …
The Great Shoe Revival
In the last few years, sneakers have made a fashionable comeback in the United States. Chic …
Breakfast in Bed with Fay Maison
Fay Maison is where traditional French pastries meet a passion for clean eating. Whether you’re gluten-intolerant, …
Interview with Les Néréides
Les Néréides begins with a love story. Pascale and Enzo met as teenagers at the Academy …
Illuminate Summer Skin with C.Lavie
To look like a French mademoiselle in the summertime there are 5 things you simply must …
Step into Maison Boissier Tea Room
Step into the Paris of yesteryear with Maison Boissier. Founded in 1827, Maison Boissier is one …
Vol.2.3 Summer Escapade: The Big Reveal is Here!
This August, experience a glamorous French summer with OuiPlease Summer is a season for bold style, …
48 Hours in Saint Tropez
Day 1 Begin your visit with a physical – and metaphorical – dip into the French …
Kusmi Tea Concoction: Iced Aquarosa
An invigorating morning drink and a calming nightcap at the end of the day, Kusmi Tea’s …
20 Steps to Recreate a Summer in France
Overwhelmed with wanderlust? Longing to explore? Ready to discover your joie de vivre? We’ve got the …
Meet Jewelry designer Géraldine Valluet
Native Parisian Géraldine Valluet is an innovative jewelry designer whose work takes center stage in OuiPlease …
Parisian Style
“WITH FRENCH WOMEN, YOU FIRT SEE THE WOMAN, AND THEN YOU SEE THE CLOTHES.” - Carine …
Recreate France for Mother’s Day
Some mothers are creative, some are intellectual, some... are francophiles. This Mother’s Day, treat your Mom …
The Woman Behind NODE Bijoux
Meet Jessica Fontes, founder of NODE jewelry. Using 3D printing techniques, NODE takes classic jewelry designs …
SPOILER ALERT: Our next OuiPlease Vol 2.2 should be on your radar!
Bonjour! This May, OuiPlease Members will be unwrapping Vol 2.2 Joie de Vivre! ‘Joie de Vivre’ …
Field Notes: Dating on Both Sides of the Pond
No matter where you’re from or how much experience you have, dating is a funny thing. …
Rosey Refreshment: Eau de Rose Cointreau Fizz
One of our favorite ways to embrace la vie en rose is to throw memorable soirees …
The Luxury of Effortless Beauty
It’s no secret that French women hold the keys to effortless beauty. Whether it’s tousled hair …
Paris Fashion Week – Street Style
From Chanel to Louis Vuitton, Paris Fashion Week is the crowning moment of Fashion Month. Designers …
3 Ways To Live “La Vie en Rose”
Our upcoming box is all about turning a fresh page in the OuiPlease story. Not only …
Express yourself with Nailmatic
When you think about self-expression, a few familiar ideas run on a loop in your head. …
The Scents of Provence
Scents are one of the strongest and most powerful ties to human memory. This rang especially …
Chicken Provençal
Provençal cuisine is all about taking advantage of fresh ingredients that are readily available in the …
The Man Behind Mimilamour
How a woman accessorizes her look speaks volumes about her style. No one knows this better …
The Jewel of French Cooking
The French black truffle is a curious thing. Often referred to as black gold and called …
Two of a Kind
The creative minds behind Ripauste are two sisters that come together with their individual personalities and …
Sock It in Style
Laurie Mallet, Founder of Ozone, bring spirit and passion to what she considers to be one …
Art, Fashion, and Rock n’ Roll
Zadig & Voltaire takes the spirit of rock n’ roll to heart. Their ready-to-wear iconic torn …
Harmony in Normandie
As soon as one arrives to Monet’s residence in Giverny, a waterfall of emotion flows over …
The Wondrous Mont Saint-Michel
Upon first glance it’s easy to see why Mont Saint-Michel is one of the most highly …
En Route to Cider
Some people like to go to breweries. Others like to go to vineyards and go wine …
Impressed yet?
It’s hard not to think of water lilies and gorgeous, colorful gardens when you think of …
Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of
Think of delicious cider made from fresh, crisp apples. Think of just baked bread warm and …
Geometry Meets Leather
If you’re as obsessed with unique and simple jewelry as we are (less is always more, …
‘Tis the Season for Studio 78
By now, you probably have all your holiday outfits planned, and of course you’ll want the …
The Chicest of Keepsakes
We’ve all been there. We travel somewhere beautiful and we want to bring back a million …
Meet Tassia Canellis
It’s not every day a seven-year Art Director at an advertising agency decides to devote themselves …
Truffle Deviled Eggs
If there’s one thing we love in our nourriture, it’s truffle. There’s no denying the culinary …
The Not-So-Secret Secret to Parisian Style
For a long time, it seems women have been wanting to know the secret to great …
A Moment with Sophie Pfeffer
For Sophie Pfeffer, creativity and a sharp wit have always come naturally. Ever since her childhood …
Luxury Hair Care with Myriam K Paris
A good look, no matter how elegant or laid back, is from head to toe, starting …
Music, Leather and Motorcycles
Meet Pierre Yang-Chung Pierre Yang-Chung is anything but your ordinary designer. Although his brand 1951 Maison …
One Tea to Rule Them All
When one thinks of Paris, it’s not uncommon to think of sitting at a café sipping …