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Archive for June, 2008

New Kid on the Catwalk

Meet Jen Messelier, from Tourcoing in the poor north of France. Barely seventeen, but — according to those in the know — ready for a dazzling modeling career:

A few months ago, Messelier won the coveted Elite Model Look award, and she has already run shows in Paris, China, New York, Venezuela and London. In case […]

Posted: Mon 30-Jun-08 under People

How to make a Logo for the French EU Presidency

Step 1: You take the official portrait of the French president and replace the bloke and the books with some text:

Step 2: For those who don't understand the logo you write some vague blah blah:
The logo of the French Presidency illustrates the strength of the bond uniting France and the European Union. It symbolises […]

Posted: Mon 30-Jun-08 under Events, Oops, Sarkozy & Co

Sarko's Head Waiting For A Skeleton

It's never too early. The G8 meeting in Hokkaido in Japan won't happen until August, but activists are already sticking world leaders' heads on wooden skeletons. Bush looks done (but not happy), Sarko is smiling and waiting in the queue.
Credit : REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Posted: Mon 30-Jun-08 under Events, Sarkozy & Co

Another Day in France (Monday Edition)

Links for Monday 30 June 2008:
French soldier hits 16 with live ammo at exercise (The Associated Press)
France's Nicolas and Carla assume Europe's throne (The Associated Press)
British tourists in France face traffic chaos as lorry drivers start new wave of fuel protests (Daily Mail)
BNP head sees worst of global crisis over-report (Reuters)
France's Lagarde sees inflation between […]

Posted: Mon 30-Jun-08 under General

How to become Françoise Sagan in 4 Hours

I haven't seen the film yet, but Sylvie Testud is apparently delivering a stunning performance in the biopic about Françoise Sagan. The same can be said of the special effects people at nomanslandfx who created this superior mask of an elderly Françoise Sagan:

Sylvie Testud (37, inset) before and after her makeover
The making-up in gel of […]

Posted: Sun 29-Jun-08 under People, Created in France

Where's My Boat?

I don't know where in France this photo was taken, but I do know I don't want to spend my holidays there. Via Reddit

Posted: Sun 29-Jun-08 under Country & Travel

Parlez-vous Barbie?

Is it just me, or does she look like a certain First Lady?

With refined European styling, the 11 1/2-inch tall Je ne Sais Quoi Barbie Doll features a shiny gold-hued dress and several surprising touches that bring her alive. Her golden brocade suit includes added bits of faux fur to accent the design and remind […]

Posted: Sun 29-Jun-08 under General

Another Day in France (Sunday Edition)

Links for Sunday 29 June 2008:
French court to rule in luxury group case against eBay (AFP)
Being a French journalist means never having to say you're sorry (weeklystandard.com)
Is France what Europe needs right now? (FT.com)
Toccata and feud erupts over historic French church organ (The Observer)
Allied With France, the Enemy of Our Enemy (US News and World […]

Posted: Sun 29-Jun-08 under General

Imagine the Perfume — Enjoy the Wallpaper

Click to download
You have to create the smell of lavender yourself, but otherwise this wallpaper is a free download at DesktopNexus. It's called Very Nice Day, and is available in any resolution.

Posted: Sun 29-Jun-08 under Created in France

Polarbear Bookshelf

Ibride is an innovative French design team led by three members of the same family. One of the many products they make is this polar bear bookshelf, named Joe.

"Joe" is the masterpiece of the "mobilier de compagnie" collection created by Ibride in France. The bookshelf is made of white laminated wood and its production is […]

Posted: Sun 29-Jun-08 under Created in France

Yet Another French Actress Strips For Playboy

After Vahina Giocante, Juliette Binoche, Ludivine Sagnier, Isild Le Besco and Lou Doillon, the summer edition of French Playboy uncovers Judith Godrèche:

Judith Godrèche [wiki] wasn’t well-known outside France until Patrice Leconte’s “Ridicule” was released in 1996, in which she played the part of Mathilde de Bellegarde. In 1997 she starred with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeremy […]

Posted: Sat 28-Jun-08 under People

Unexpected Wildlife in the Bay of Arcachon

Nice promotional ads for Arcachon [wiki], in the south-west of France, created by DDH, Bordeaux.

Click each for bigger. Found on Ads of the World

Posted: Sat 28-Jun-08 under Country & Travel, Created in France

How to Disguise an Industrial Eyesore

These smokestacks in Bagnolet, France were transformed into a work of art by Frederic Gracia. You’ll also see artwork on a dam and nuclear cooling towers in France at deputy dog.
Via Neatorama.

Posted: Sat 28-Jun-08 under Created in France

Another Day in France (Saturday Edition)

Links for Saturday 28 June 2008:
French designer Starck mints new euro coins (Reuters)
Vachibou logo quietly killed off (National Post)
Blind ignorance: the nature of the townie (Telegraph)
Sarkozy stirs revolt against Mandelson (Independent)
Producers in the pink as 'youthful' rosé becomes a French fashion (Independent)
‘Casseurs,’ France’s Protest Mobsters (Donga)
French producer prices surge as growth trimmed (Guardian)
French man indicted […]

Posted: Sat 28-Jun-08 under General

How to Learn a Foreign Language in Two Elections

(Spotted by Rue98)

Posted: Sat 28-Jun-08 under Language, Sarkozy & Co

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