We all have that friend who is a total Francophile and French girl wannabe—you know the type: obsessively Pinterest-searches “French girl style,” has probably consumed enough French macarons in her life to rival Blair Waldorf and owns more striped shirts than she can count. Her amazing taste can make her tricky to shop for, but don’t worry collegiettes! We have you covered.
1. Madewell et Sezane La Superbe Sweatshirt ($79.50 at Madewell)
Nobody does classic, effortless French girl style like Madewell, so the brand’s collaboration with French label Sezane was basically a dream come true for Francophile fashionistas everywhere!
2. Garance Dore x Rifle Paper Co. Notebook Set ($15 at Rifle Paper Co.)
Cute notebooks are the chicest way to stay organized—and this set designed by French fashion blogger Garance Dore will have your Frenchie friend totally obsessed.
3. Diptype ‘Baies’ Mini Scented Candle ($32 at Nordstrom)
Diptyque anything is a French girl essential—not to mention this adorable mini candle will make her space totally Instagram-worthy.
4. Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Rouge Flamboyant ($27 at Chanel)
Red lips and nails are a French girl’s signature look, so it’s likely that your Francophile friend has red nail polish already—but Chanel’s limited edition cherry red is the perfect holiday treat.
5. How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are ($25 at Urban Outfitters)
Written by Parisian style icons like Caroline de Maigret, How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are is a life and style guide straight from French women themselves—need we say more?
6. L’Occitane ‘Best of Provence’ Set ($41 at Sephora)
She may not have a French pharmacy and its notoriously amazing beauty products at her fingertips stateside, but a sampling of L’Occitane’s best products is the next best thing.
7. Macaron Box ($10 at Urban Outfitters)
We have a feeling Blair Waldorf would be all over these adorable French macaron-shaped boxes.
