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Sunday, 16 June 2013

Quote of the week: Ines de la Fressange



Not that I ever need an excuse to feature Ines de la Fressange on That's Not My Age, but I'm pleased to see the 55-year-old model and muse is back in the news after announcing the relaunch of her eponymous accessories label (originally founded in 1991). This week Grazia magazine asked IdlF about ageing and 'the pressure to get work done,' and I'd like to customise her response and have it printed on a t-shirt, or at least written on a Post-It note to be stuck onto the bathroom mirror:


'Look, you start ageing at 18, and now I'm 55, I'm pretty used to it.'


Her comment on achieving a work-life balance made me feel better about myself too:

'The secret is that I don't juggle anything. My dog is too fat, I never have time to take him for a walk, and when I see him it's pathetic. At home all the bulbs need to be changed, and our carpet has holes in it. The only thing in the fridge is a packet of ham that's slowly changing colour. My boyfriend is always complaining, and I never have time to get a manicure, so my nails are rotten. Nothing is perfect but, thank God, because otherwise I'd be like a statue.'


Hooray for Ines. Not only is the author of Parisian Chic effortlessly stylish, she's intelligent, self-deprecating and funny too.





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14 comments:

  1. Lilacs16 June 2013 at 13:03

    C'est vrai n'est-ce pas?

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  2. Susan B16 June 2013 at 15:56

    I didn't think it was possible to crush on her more, but now I do. ;-)

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  3. the gardener's cottage16 June 2013 at 16:11

    holy cow what a great quote.

    i'm still absorbing the style of french women. i've read books about it but seeing it w/my own eyes is well...eye opening. it blew me away. i want to light a match to my entire wardrobe!

    so, so lovely meeting you in real life. it all seems like a dream still. xo

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  4. Unknown16 June 2013 at 16:15

    Like you I'm a huge fan of Ines...and I LOVE her even more now :-)
    As Karl Lagefeld said...'she is beyond stunning.'
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  5. Patti16 June 2013 at 17:01

    Thank you for this. She is like gold to me, always beautiful and stylish.

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  6. Sarah16 June 2013 at 17:10

    Such a brilliant quote and what an amazing woman too.. got to love her! X

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  7. Jennifer16 June 2013 at 17:22

    That's such a great, honest quote. We can't do it all. I love her style and now I love her humor. Must get that book!

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  8. Suzanne16 June 2013 at 18:10

    I love that quote.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  9. Coulda shoulda woulda16 June 2013 at 22:08

    I always have way more than ham in my fridge - that is what I am doing wrong...

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  10. Q17 June 2013 at 01:40


    Love that woman, great post!

    http://www.myclayexperience.com/

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  11. Anonymous17 June 2013 at 20:53

    55!? omg!!!!! x

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  12. Maryl18 June 2013 at 12:23

    I feel better now. My plants are dying, our shower door doesn't close all the way, I've got 40 tabs open on Chrome, another ten on Safari. Just wanted to add to the list! Thanks.

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  13. mette18 June 2013 at 20:10

    Ines looks fine as always.
    However, I do feel bad about the dog.

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  14. Fiftyfabulous26 July 2013 at 08:42

    Once the muse of Karl Lagerfeld and an iconic model of Chanel, I am not surprised that you find so much inspiration on posting on her, she is incredibly well groomed, stylish, chic and sophisticated!
    FF

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