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Joie de Vivre!
Joie de Vivre!

"You don't need to be French to have French style. You just need to know their secrets..."

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French-Secrets explores the everyday elements of French life, attitude, style, food and the quotidian that brings an essential joie de vivre to life.

SECRETS YOU SHOULD KNOW . . .

French women know that without ATTITUDE and ACCESSORIES there is no style.

3 ways to Tie the reversible wrap

1. Paris wrap worn on the grey side and tied in the center with blue highlights showing.
2. The same wrap worn on the blue side and tied slightly off center.
3. The same wrap worn on the grey side knotted and tied on the shoulder.

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“Adeline Olmer’s designs enable women to dress with confidence and ease. While our designs are classic they feel glamorous, feminine, and super comfortable.“

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Our Newest Collection The Arles

The reversible scarf hold's its shape and stays in place.

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Arles Scarf Orange reversible to White $ 140.00

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Arles Scarf Light Blue reversible to White $ 140.00

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Arles Scarf Fuchsia reversible to White $ 140.00

The Arles wrap is reversible, holds its shape and stays in place. Perfect for travel. View

Testimonials

"So glad we could do the Interview…Your creativity, joy and spirit is so inspiring. Thank you for the wrap now I can be a woman of style and distinction. I will let you know when this will air it will most likely be in a couple months. You are just amazing. Thanks ever so much." - Anne Marie
"The coat was a stupendous hit ! Everyone loved it both the shaping and the color very elegant.You would be pleased!" - Lisa Manuele
"I want to take a minute to let you know how much I love my new Bordeaux Coat! I feel so elegant and comfortable wearing it. Thank you again!" - Arlene Vaquer
"I'm delighted with my purchase. I've already received compliments. This is a unique coat that makes me feel special and stylish!!" - Gindy W
"I love it." - Clare Ewing
"Heading into town for a few days, packed light, all finished off with my golden topper. I feel like a million." - Daly Reville

Blog posts

The Tower Angels

by Adeline Olmer September 20, 2018 3 Comments

The sun was bright and the sky a perfect blue as I emerged from the shopping court below the World Trade Towers. The plaza opened up in front of me and I started walking between the towers. It was a perfect day.

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Best Laid Plan

by Adeline Olmer September 13, 2018

Have you ever had weeks where nothing you do works the way you’ve planned? I’ve just had one of those weeks. I intended to create a video to show you the new Arles scarf. I did, in fact, create the video, but ran into issues with technology. Determined to figure it out, I went through hours of trial and error,

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People Watching . . . I Learned a Lot!

by Adeline Olmer August 30, 2018

I was really early for an appointment and found myself sitting on a bench in Rockefeller Center doing my favorite thing: people watching. Being in the center of New York City’s midtown business district, I was treated to a never-ending parade of women. Some wearing nice dresses, others wearing skirts, and others in pants...

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The Family Tray

by Adeline Olmer August 23, 2018 2 Comments

I look down at a lacquered oval tray sitting on my mother’s desk. The flowers in the design are slightly faded. It holds a decanter and a glass ready to be used if needed. Part of what I love about my mother’s home is that the objects she surrounds herself with have a life: there’s no question from the way she places them that they have a history and their value is indisputable.

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