“There’s no such thing as a secret that stays secret. The truth always comes out.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Eat croissants and buttered toast for breakfast—because it’s Saturday morning and you burned enough calories last night, damn it.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Cancel your gym session to have a drink with your friend who’s just been dumped.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“The Parisienne retains her little imperfections, cherishes them even (the gap in her smile or her slightly crooked tooth, her prominent eyebrows or strong nose): these are the signs of a certain strength of character and allow her to feel beautiful without being perfect.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Always be fuckable: when standing in line at the bakery on a Sunday morning, buying champagne in the middle of the night, or even picking the kids up from school. You never know.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Find ‘your’ perfume before you turn thirty. Wear it for the next thirty years.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“It is almost impossible to resolve the great mystery of what is natural. Because, in fact, nothing is natural. Parisiennes will have you believe that they are born with perfect skin and delightfully messy hair. That from the cradle onward they exude a scent worthy of Chanel N°5. That these ‘natural’…”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Be aware of your qualities and your faults. Cultivate them in private but don’t obsess.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Go to the theater, to museums, and to concerts as often as possible; it gives you a healthy glow.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“She’s Parisian, which is to say she’s melancholy. Her mood responds to the changing colours of her city. She can feel a sudden surge of sorrow or even hope for no reason at all. In the blink of an eye, all those lost memories and smells come flooding back, reminding her of loved ones who are no long…”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“WHAT YOU WON’T FIND IN HER CLOSET * Three-inch heels. Why live life halfway? * Logos. You are not a billboard. * Nylon, polyester, viscose and vinyl will make you sweaty, smelly and shiny. * Sweatpants. No man should ever see you in those. Except your gym teacher – and even then. Leggings are tolera…”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“In short, you’re not a slave to the cult of the perfect body – so learn to make the best of what nature gave you.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Take the time to listen and to get to know yourself. Take the time to change, to grow, to rest. Take the time to say yes, take the time to say no. Take the time to be quiet. Take the time to look after your body, to eat well. Take the time to ask yourself who you are and what you want.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com
“Enjoy the face you have today. It's the one you'll wish you have ten years from now.”— Anne Berest, amazon.com