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'Hilarious.' Best Christmas book for your best friend B-Magazine January issue - review 'Where this book differs is in its English sense of humour... Funny, warm and charming.' French Magazine January issue - review 'Elegantly explains why Frenchwomen just get more attractive as they grow older and can wear lingerie, take lovers and flirt, whereas British can, too, but generally don't.' Andrew Roberts 'Smart and very funny, ... a title that sells itself.' Richard and Judy 'I absolutely love this book. Spot on.' Terry O'Neill, photographer of Twiggy, Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau 'Witty, and very elegantly written... verbal Viagra.' John Witherow, editor Sunday Times 'A fascinating - and illuminating - read.' Daily Mail 'I devoured it. It is so funny and sharp!' Marco Redolfi, Head of PR of Dolce & Gabbanna
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A smart and witty investigation of French chic and that certain je ne sais quois, in the bestselling tradition of French Women Don't Get Fat
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I watched Helena on Richard & Judy and read the book because they said it was smart and very funny. It really is very entertaining how the book uncovers the secrets of French women. Their obsession with style and looking good is just something else. I was really pleasantly surprised about how practical the book is. It tells that French women don't do excercise but love to go shopping on foot (because you are worth it, could be a French expression!) so that they can avoid the gym. Or that they always have a 'casse' (something like a biscuit) in their handbag so that if they feel hungry they don't eat fatty or sweet snacks between meals. Very warmly recommended.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a foreigner living in France, I was enthralled by "Two Lipsticks and a Lover". Particularly in the first half of the book, the author has managed to capture so many enigmas of French culture in a simple sentence, and with such humour. It is great to see that so many things that I had thought were just my experience cited here as "Fact". If some of it seems exaggerated, I can tell you that it is all so true!!
I highly recommend this book. In fact, I would say it is a must for non-French women living in or wanting to understand more about France.
I especially liked the fact that many of the quotes were from current females in French politics.
As I am neither English nor French, I was also able to identify with the anecdotes of what French people might think of the English.
In addition, this book made me conscious that, like the author, my years in France have made me change the way I see things: a balanced meal, the necessity of creams and treatments, ...
I found that the end of the book was less focussed but perhaps it was because it held subjects less close to my heart. Also, there is a side the French culture that is more easily explained in light of the work culture, long lunch, subsidized meals, etc. The author would only experience this having lived it. French culture is rich and so there are more enigmas out there yet for her to solve! This book is a great start.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
No more the "5 for £1.00" from M&S and no more "just a night cream will do" approach. After reading this book Judith (my wife) has announced she "needs (but needs, not wants!) to get some new lingerie and to upgrade her cosmetics range.
Our Parisian friends confirm what Helena Frith Powell writes. So, it will cause you to spend more (but so much more wisely Judith says).
It's a book that irritates as much as it is enjoyable - at times, boring, even. And, it's clearly an Englishwoman's view of the way Parisians (and other French big-city women) go about their lives. Hence the 3*. Still a good read, though (which is why I'm buying for our two daughters - sorry hubbies!)
Our Parisian friends confirm what Helena Frith Powell writes. So, it will cause you to spend more (but so much more wisely Judith says).
It's a book that irritates as much as it is enjoyable - at times, boring, even. And, it's clearly an Englishwoman's view of the way Parisians (and other French big-city women) go about their lives. Hence the 3*. Still a good read, though (which is why I'm buying for our two daughters - sorry hubbies!)
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rubbish
not quite as bad as reading something by rupert wright but certainly heading that way. you can probably pick this up along with the rest of HFP awful hackery in most good charity... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. R. Baillie
Misogynistic and cliche-ridden
i was given this book as a Christmas gift by a friend who enjoys France and the French as much as I do, but on reading it will consign it to my local charity shop. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. K. Johnston
One star for the book that has absolutely nothing to say
Having read Two Lipsticks and a Lover I can safely say I regret the time i wasted reading it. This book has nothing interesting to say which isn't a gross streotype (of both French... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by Carrie
One of my favourite books
This is a brilliant book and even though I have read it from cover to cover, I am always picking it up and reading odd chapters again and again. Read more
Published on 29 July 2008 by Clarey R
Easy & enjoyable read.
Cute - easy read. Not a literary masterpiece or anything having to do with complex character development - just cute. Read more
Published on 13 April 2008 by Kelly L. Moran
An easy lesson in chic!
This is not a serious book, and was never meant to be - it's fun, light hearted, intriguing and educational. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2007 by Monster Rabbit
Smart and Absolutely Hilarious!
I've passed this book on to several friends who've all shared the same two words with me after having read it . . . "LOVE IT!". Read more
Published on 6 July 2007 by Gwen A. J.
fabulous book!
this book is great, so good ive read it twice and will undoubtedly read again! not only does it highlight cultural differences also provides great insight and tips into the world... Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by Ms. K. A. Rowe
Helena Frith Powell
I am quite shocked to read peoples negatived comments to 2 Lipsticks. I bought it last year and have read it over and over since then. It's great fun, and quite honest. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by ondivaga
great read for the Francophile
As a Francomaniac, I have read every book on the market about being French. I've also lived and worked in France several years ago and go back often. My friends are mostly French. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by Jacquelin D. Bucar
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