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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.“

Featured collection

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

WHEN THE QUESTION WASN’T CLEAR, GUESSING THE RIGHT ANSWER EXPOSED THE TRUTH

by Adeline Olmer May 16, 2019 1 Comment

“Why am I here?” my mother asked me when I was visiting her at the nursing home. I explained that since she wasn’t able to walk anymore, she needed help and this was the best place. She thought about my answer and replied, “Yes, this is a nice place, but why am I here?” Thinking maybe she hadn’t understood, I tried...

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WHAT MAKES SOME EXPERIENCES MAGICAL?

by Adeline Olmer May 08, 2019

This past weekend was the date we had scheduled to get together. It had been more than thirty years since we’d met in the basement of Hunter College where the ceramic department was housed. We had landed there via different paths but with the same passion—clay. Saturday, we reunited on the steps of New York City's Metropolitan

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When Reality and Perception Are Not the Same

WHEN PERCEPTION AND REALITY DIFFER—HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT’S TRUE?

by Adeline Olmer May 02, 2019

Years ago I had the opportunity to travel to what felt like the other side of the world. The city of Dhaka in Bangladesh was a twenty-hour plane ride from... New York City. I tried to imagine the world we were about to enter but it was so foreign to me that I didn’t know what to expect… we couldn’t believe our eyes…

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Packing up a lifetime taught me to only ...

I’VE DISCOVERED HOW TO GET RID OF CLUTTER—TAKE ON SOMEONE ELSE’S

by Adeline Olmer April 25, 2019

Now that my mother is living in a nursing home, my brother, sister, and I have been tasked with dismantling her apartment. As anyone who has been through this knows, it’s a major job. Dealing with the memories…

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