french facination

I am fascinated with many aspects of French culture- food, fashion, and 35-hour work week - but not, the French (and often European) arrogance and xenophobia.  So, I enjoyed this article, below, about being minimal and a natural beauty by not trying to conform to an "ideal of beauty” which is one of the French secrets to aging well.

Fashion & Style
Aging Gracefully, the French Way
By ANN M. MORRISON
Published: July 14, 2010
If there is a secret to aging well, Frenchwomen must know it.

10 Ways to Age Like a Frenchwoman

Published: July 14, 2010

[I like number 6: Exercise: Why? Go to a spa instead.]

Now, if only it were that  easy. For the most part, I am believe and follow the french motto on beauty, but do worry about wrinkles even at my young age.  Oh well, wisdom and grace comes with age (and hopefully, not too many wrinkles).