Posts in Francophile
Getting The Best of French Culture With France-Amérique
Getting The Best of French Culture With France-Amérique

For those of you who follow me you know that I am learning French!

And a huge part of mastering the language is really immersing yourself in the language as much as possible. Practice does indeed make perfect! 

C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron!

My French tutor introduced me to France-Amérique and I am so in love with this publication. Founded in 1943 by French exiles in New York, France-Amérique is the only bilingual French-English publication in the United States. Every month, the France-Amérique print magazine offers a compilation of portraits, reports, essays, and interviews to inspire thought and debate, combined with an elegant design and high-quality images.

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4 Places To Flaunt Your French Girl Style
4 Places To Flaunt Your French Girl Style

It’s no secret that everyone wants to dress like a French girl - at least to try it out. Now, there is something of a misconception that you have to be French to really nail the look. But nothing could be further from the truth! Just look at model Alexa Chung. She embodies perhaps the epitome of French-girl style, but was born and raised in the UK. Some people also assume the best place to wear your sleek and sophisticated French-girl clothing is in Paris. While the City of Lights is certainly one of the fashion capitals of the world though, and the most logical place to flaunt French-inspired style, there are plenty of places around the world where your chic sense of style will work beautifully for you.

Here are four stylish cities where you can flaunt your French-girl style.

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Style, FrancophileSamantha RubleComment
Making A Statement At My Local Market With Mia Mélange
Making A Statement At My Local Market With Mia Mélange

In the market for a gorgeous reusable net bag that you will just cherish for years and years to come?!

I was!

Insert the beautiful Net Bag from Mia Mélange in royal blue. Mia Mélange bags are made from 100% cotton rope which they carefully sew together in a coiling technique. The cotton is grown locally in South Africa by farmers who are members of the Better Cotton Initiate (BCI). I love this net bag because it’s very durable and expands as more goods are placed in the bag. It’s strong enough to support my books too! And a change of shoes as the weather is changing, I prefer to walk downtown and have a nice pair of heels with me to slip into for dinner!

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Style, Features, FrancophileSamantha Ruble Comment
Jump on the Statement Hair Clip Trend With MACHETE
Jump on the Statement Hair Clip Trend With MACHETE

But after eyeing the clips I saw everywhere for the past few months, I finally decided I was ready to take the plunge and take this trend for a spin this fall. After all, it’s a pretty low commitment experiment, with super affordable options out there. And it’s looking like it’ll stick around for a minute!!!

If you’re asking yourself “Uh, can I pull this off?” rest assured, there’s a way to wear barrettes without looking like you’re in middle school…thanks to MACHETE!!

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, MACHETE is a line of eco-conscious, affordable jewelry & accessories for everyday wear. MACHETE is frequently featured with Vogue, Bazaar, Instyle, Atelier Doré and throughout publications worldwide.

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Style, Francophile, Beauty, FeaturesSamantha RubleComment
Making a Fashion Statement With Féroce Eyewear
Making a Fashion Statement With Féroce Eyewear

I have a big obsession with sunglasses. You rarely see me in a photo without them actually. It started during my days of playing dress up as a kid with my mother who had the most amazing vintage sunglass collection—gah some of the wildest designs I have ever seen. Anyway this obsession has followed me into my adult years, leaving my vanity covered in one too many frames.

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Sam's Top 14 Gift Items From Braum’s An Affair Of The Heart Tulsa 2019
Sam's Top 14 Gift Items From Braum’s An Affair Of The Heart Tulsa 2019

Ready or not holiday shopping is here! Even if you are not quite ready to even start until after Halloween, it’s definitely time to start planning and making a rough draft of your shopping list at least. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got quite a long list of ladies (and gentleman) to shop for and the idea of finding the perfect present for all of your family and friends can be a little bit overwhelming. So today, I am here to help you get your gifting done all in one place.

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Style, Beauty, Features, Francophile, Home, Les Chiens, ShopSamantha Ruble Comments
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum Review
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum Review

Just dropping by today to share a fantastic new fragrance that i just cannot keep to myself!!!!!!!

Libre Eau de Parfum is the new fragrance of freedom from Yves Saint Laurent, a statement fragrance for those who live by their own rules. A reinvention of the floral perfume, it combines lavender essence from France with the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom, for a unique floral fusion complemented by a daring note of musk accord.

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French Feels Better// Beautiful Skin With Patyka Paris
French Feels Better// Beautiful Skin With Patyka Paris

French women are known for many things—effortlessly coiffed hair, chic style, and a certain je nais se quoi women the world over try to emulate. But, perhaps what French girls are best known for is their unbelievable gorgeous skin. With time-honored skin care routines passed down from their mothers and grandmothers before them, a French girl is set up to have great skin from a young age—often looking like she’s still in her 20s when she’s about to turn 45! This is why Stateside, we can’t help but eat up all things French skin care.

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Beauty, FrancophileSamantha RubleComment
Girls Night In -The Francophile Addition Featuring Agalima
Girls Night In -The Francophile Addition Featuring Agalima

Those of you who know me personally, know that I am not much for getting dolled up for a night around the town. UGH. Even in my 20s, so not my thing!! I would so much rather be enjoying the company of my best girls in the comfort of my own home, in a cozy dress (albeit with makeup), chatting and laughing, and enjoying cocktails, music, and Netflix!! And of course because I am fully embracing French culture—this post is all about giving you some ideas to host your very own girls night in for your fellow Francophiles. I have compiled a French TV show list, as well as a French playlist, anddd the most delish simple recipe for a lavender margarita!! This is the perfect summer cocktail for when you’re feeling french, but your Texas twang can’t quite be subdued!!! I am even sharing a little DIY for a lavender face and body scrub

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Francophile, Playlists, RecipesSamantha RubleComment
Your Guide To Living Like A French Girl In Tulsa/ Eat-Sip Edition
Your Guide To Living Like A French Girl In Tulsa/ Eat-Sip Edition

Bonjour mon petit pois!

I swear my sophisticated aesthetic was influenced by my former life in France. And because of that, I’ve been a Francophile my entire life. Just like that Hemingway quote predicts—the City of Light stays with you. It really does.

I am so incredibly happy and lucky to be spending an extended period of time in France this winter for my 40th birthday. Of course Rodge would want me celebrating such an epic birthday indulging in escargot aux fruits rouges et fromage blanc at Du Pain et des Idées after strolling around Musée Bourdelle for hours with my 60’s French pop records in tow that I purchased that morning from La Violetera. Gah-this is what I see in my head!

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Francophile, City GuidesSamantha RubleComment
The Best of France–In A Box
The Best of France–In A Box

Fran·co·phile

ˈfraNGkəˌfīl/

noun

plural noun: Francophiles

a person who is fond of or greatly admires France or the French.

Oui, yes this is me. Bonjour. 

 "Paris is always a good idea," Audrey Hepburn once said, and I'm sure any Francophile would agree. When they're not cafe hopping in the City of Lights or playing pétanque in Provence, any lover of France can still enjoy the je ne sais quoi of the country no matter where they are in the universe. Insert OuiPlease.

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Francophile, Beauty, Style, ShopSamantha RubleComment
Discover Authentically French Espadrilles With Atelier Aliénor
Discover Authentically French Espadrilles With Atelier Aliénor

I have been wearing quite a collection of comfy swoon worthy kicks lately! I never believed I would trade my high heel obsession but these days, I am so finding that comfort is just what I am needing!!! I am so excited to share my latest shoe obsession with you today and I promise you are in for a treat.

Enter Atelier Aliénor espadrilles. They are made in the south of France with the most premium materials and finest craftsmanship. The sole is entirely formed from jute for comfort and long lasting use. The exquisite leather they use comes from a French tannery that shares their values of craftsmanship, traditions and sustainability. They are just truly so special. It's not just the leather accents, gorgeous hues, and modern silhouettes — they're light, breathable, and look like they stepped right off the French Riviera, which is never a bad thing. They are so comfortable, versatile (easy to pack, wear, and transition day to night) and just plain gorgeous!!

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Learning French/Apprendre le Français
Learning French/Apprendre le Français

I wanted to make 2019 the year where I focus on trying new things. And the one question I get a lot having a blog called Go French Yourself is if I speak French. So I am thrilled to inform you that I have started French lessons and am committed to learning how to speak this beautiful language. I love the language and am always having a total love affair with France and am obsessed with the je ne sais quoi of the French woman.

And me being such a Francophile-it’s just time to fully embrace it. I am only three lessons in but have been doing a lot of home study and I have been watching french films like crazy as well as listening to French music. Today, I even writing out post it notes with French words and placing them all over the house. I will be taking you on my delightful journey through my experiences of learning French at the age of almost 39. I will be sharing my joys and frustrations with learning a new language, and delving into the nuances of French. So far..there have been a lot of frustrations as I am having a tough time with the phonetics, especially since I somewhat know Spanish and cannot seem to shake my “okie-tex-mex” accent which is so not sexy. LOL! Anyhow, it’s not as easy as it may appear.

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