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"I like not to shock" she says, "But there must be provocation. A girl should never be with bruise or violence. But there must be sex." - Carine Roitfeld

I think I have a "girl" crush on Carine Roitfeld, the Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue. I love her style and sensual french sensibility. What a cliche to use "Joie de vivre" on a french woman but she is the poster girl for that no question. Although I am admittedly, a fan of the Italian culture, foremost of which is Italian style, I have found that it is Carine's own brand of French chic that I am drawn to the most. She is not always polished, her hair is almost always just around her face, although with great coloring. Her makeup is very, very age appropriate, very subtle but sexy. I'd just like to remind everyone that the woman is in her 50s. Amazing huh? Her daughter Julia Restoin is clearly getting pointers from mamere. They looked amazing at Cannes.

Age aside, the woman still exudes that air of sensuality, that only a woman of a certain age can have. Her clothing is just one part of the Carine persona. Her smile, body language, and energy all form part of what makes her unique. Having said that, I'd just like to add that her shoes are ALWAYS fierce. They spell S-E-X.