There was that one time when I was a bit feverish and I told my boyfriend: “Could you please find a zero brain work movie for us to watch? I need some mind numbness.” He then found a really bad Steven Seagal movie. It was epic, it was just what the doctor ordered: an ageing Seagal fighting zombies with some mind blowing special effects including sounds like ha-tschhhhh and d-schhhhh as punches.
Of course, had I been in the mood for some serious cinema I would probably be moaning to you right now about how I wish I could get that one hour of my life back.
That’s how I feel about this book, Paris Street Style: Shoes by Isabelle Thomas and Frederique Veysset. It’s harmless, entertaining and will inspire you to buy a pair of shoes. I was pleasantly surprised to see a few pairs that I already own photographed and serenaded to; including creepers by Underground, Louboutins, Nikes and Walter Steiger heels.
Shoe fans will not put this book down until they read it cover to cover. At least three times. It’s a compelling nonchalant read – that’s how French it is.
The authors don’t shy away from crude phrases and some will make you cringe. The translation from French to English doesn’t always work. I am multilingual, so I could feel the awkward grammar crawl in here and there which I found wildly entertaining.
But enlightenment and education are not the primary reasons one picks this book up. You pick it up because it’s on your coffee table as a bookssessory. Because it is a true relief hearing chic French people voice their disgust at nylon knee high socks that cut into your knees, about feet in dire need of a pedicure and marvel at the fact that the word hooker is used in a fashion book.
I can’t find any faults with this read because I take it for what it is: a subject of envy when seen on my coffee table and a book that solidifies my status as a “fashionista” in front of everyone. It’s a piece of fantastic entertainment. Enjoy the cringes, enjoy the bluntness and enjoy the fashion.
Just like you wouldn’t look for Cubrick’s directorial brilliance in a Seagal movie, don’t look for academic conceptualistic fashion in this book. You will however learn to speak French using shoes only. And that’s a skill worth having.
Thank you to Abrams & Chronicle Books for sending me a copy.
Wow, such a great book you have got Edita, I’m glad that it’s helpful for you. Have a great girl. Kisses <3
Looks like a great book, sometimes just zoning out into stuff like this is good for relaxing :)) xx
Wow! I need that gorgeous book in my life. Thank you so much for sharing this.
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Wow! Such a great book. I want to shop it!
XO
C
Hi Edita,
This book’s so interesting, I need it in my life.
Thank you for sharing
Kisses
Maggie D.
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That sound like an awesome book. I love the Parisian style and shoes!
xx
This book’s so interesting! Kiss Elisabetta
I didn’t know this book before now. It’s look amazing. thanks for sharing.
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Great post with lovely info details. http://sophialastyles.blogspot.co.uk/
This book looks amazing! It must fe so much fun to read!Thanks forr sharing Edita!
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Jeanne
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I want it *_*
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Federica
wow, cool book!!
Passa a trovarmi VeryFP
This book is a super guide dance for a shoe lover like me to learn how to read in French.
Tanya
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I never even knew about this book! Seems like a must have for all shoe lovers.
Beautetude
What an amazing looking book!
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Love fashion books!! Amazing post and pics.
Kisses from Spain.
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I absolutely need this book asap!!!
Kisses, Paola.
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what a cute book! How come I didn’t even know it existed!! would make a perfect gift to my fashionista friends also!!
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That book looks so cool! I love the illustrations
xx
great post, i love this book!
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It looks a very interesting book Edita!
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So interesting Edita!
Ciao
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i want this book
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kiss
Wow, this book is stunning. *__*
Lovely greets nessa
Oh awesome!!! I am adding this to my coffee table book collection.
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look fabulous this book
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I wish you an happy thursday
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kiss
Great review on the book, I might just have to pick up a copy.
Chiara
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What a great and very pretty book!
Maybe I should try it out too..
xoxo
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I completely get where you’re coming from. Occasionally, I like to read books that are easy on the eyes, even if they’re not masterpieces or astounding in that way. The illustrations shown in this book are so delicate and beautiful, that would be enough to make it a fabulous coffee-table book, for sure
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Looks like an amazing book!
Sarah x
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I dunno why but so far I never could finish a book talking about fashion.
This looks like a really neat book! I would love to look through it one day!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
very interesting post
kiss
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It looks interesting, thanks for sharing!
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Amazing book!
xox
Lenya
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Awesome book, I have the first one and now I want this to be in my collection too!
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Nice review. I would probably go and buy this book as you said as a coffee table book:)
xo
Elmira
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I’ve a weakness for shoes! Love the post! Do let me know if you’re following me in the social media sites, & I’ll follow you back right away. Happy weekend, dear! xoxo
Great book indeed, I want it :)))
xoxo
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that is such a fashionable book!! 😀 thanks for sharing!
have a great week!
Animated Confessions
I looks like a great book to just browse through when you are bored or out of inspiration 😀
That book seems so cool
You know what I love? that you enjoy simple joys and don’t have to sugar coat everything in a misty glass. Your blog is real from the fashion to reading about what you read. Thanks for always keeping it real.
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Great book !
Looks like a very interesting book! I actually like collecting fashion books for inspiration when I needed one
STYLE VANITY
looks like a great book with inspiring ideas and photos!!
have a great day!^^
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very interesting!
flò
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You have presented your post in so interesting manner.
Amalya
interesting reading!
Stunning post!
Have a nice day!
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I am not convinced that this book is as well written this review, but will take your word for it, as it does sound compelling, as you describe. It will soon be gracing theft stack of books, on my coffee table. Thank you!!! This looks like the best read! ( and the perfect gift for a friend who has “everything ”
xx, Elle
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oh dear, more word mincing… theft = the. I imagine you figured that out though!
xx, Elle
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