It’s 1:30 in the afternoon on a beautiful spring day in Paris. We are sitting at an adorable café in Saint Germaine and people watching – a pastime the Parisians love. The weather in Paris is beautiful and warm. The fashion scene on Rue Francois is a sight to see: women are dressed in adorable dresses, perfectly matching outfits and the occasional Levi straight leg jean paired with a beautiful blazer and stylish boot. Spring trends float up and down the street like a fashion runway. Sitting here, I feel like I am watching the greatest fashion show on earth. Women and men are dressed to the 10’s – it’s that incredible. Even the way they walk, or should I say, “stroll,” they have their own chic swagger. It’s a lesson in fashion sitting here for a mere few hours. Truly it is no wonder designers in Europe take to the streets of Paris to seek out new ideas for inspiration.
As we sip our delicious tea and espressos and share the most wonderful Nutella crepe, I notice Europeans love their scarves – both men and women – and on this particular dreamy day, every scarf we see has a pop of color: orange polka dots, wasabi greens, bright yellows and a lot of stripes of every hue. RED is the color choice of the season in Paris and by no mistake women everywhere I see are wearing red lipstick. Every skin tone color, young and the wiser, are sporting the boldness of red. I love the natural reds, the blushing reds and just the plain drop-dead-gorgeous matte shades. Three women come in to the café where we are musing and all three are sporting fabulous red lips. Another stand out is blue eye shadow Lovely tones of blue eye shadow colors shimmer across our path in all corners of Paris. Combined with the red lips, it is a very interesting look, and it reminds me of the 1930’s style, but much more modern. I would call it a modern vintage style with a twist of retro.
We say our goodbyes and merci’s to our waiter friends at the café and walk down the street to the Metro to find Train six to go to Printemps and Galeries Lafayette: a shopping paradise in France and a sure shop-until-you-drop wonderland. We get lost in the perfume and cosmetic land, and we have only seen the first floor of the Galeries Lafayette. We are in cosmetic heaven!
Not all women can where red lipstick or blue eye shadow, nor do they feel comfortable wearing such a strong and bold trend. But it is fun trying new colors and still keeping it real with your own personality. At The Rouge, we take makeup very seriously while still giving you a fun experience. We want you to leave the studio with a fresh and updated look ready for the streets of your destination. We care about your needs and style, and we know everyone is different. As fashion comes and goes, we can help you choose your own personal and unique style and give you what you need. It just might be fun to stop in and try a red lipstick just to see how red may affect your fashionista swagger. Have fun!
Theresa Taylor Grutzeck is the owner of the Rouge, Kiss and Make-up Studio, 822 Hartz Way, Danvile, CA 94526. Phone: 925-736-3900 and email: info@therougecosmetics.com
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