French and Floral

Mixed metaphor? Maybe. Still, a few of our favourite French and flowery things for spring. —Noa Nichol

champagne wishes. And caviar dreams? Quite possible in this spring-pink Quantum Courage sweatshirt ($325 at Blubird) that politely displays our daily drink desire! blubird.ca

ooh la lacy. An exquisite new collection from French lingerie brand Lise Charmel, Instant Couture’s design is inspired by intricate floral arabesquing and comes in two beautiful colourways: lavender with light purple shades highlighted with peach and cream embroidery, and a rich "lagoon" blue. Ooh la la, indeed! dianeslingerie.com

spring bling. Chopard’s new For You collection features dainty floral creations—like these emerald earrings ($103,670), emerald ring ($67,740) and diamond earrings ($66,020)—that take their inspo from springtime cherry blossoms. chopard.com

bloom bag. Chanel’s flap bag with sequins, charms and silver-toned metal ($16,150) makes a gorgeous French and floral accessory for spring-summer 2018. chanel.ca

flower hour. While Coach’s Delancey watch ($355) is named after one of the most historic streets in New York City (not Paris), its leather strap detailed with pretty floral appliqués is perfect for spring. ca.coach.com

oui oui. This playful bag by Haathi House ($100) perfectly conveys our current French mood. haathihousejewellery.com

petal pushers. We’d happily trade Paul Simon’s diamonds for florals on the soles of our shoes if it meant slipping our feet into these dreamy Gucci sandals ($1,170) trimmed with glittering embroidered sequins. gucci.com

le chapeau. We can’t think of anything quite as French chic as Dior’s summer-collection black cotton beret, complete with fetching lace veil. dior.com

dress success. Referencing classic pajama style, Ganni’s garden-worthy Joycedale maxi dress ($565) is made of fluid silk crêpe de chine printed with painterly blooms. net-a-porter.com

savon fair. Featuring infusions of figue d’été, miel de lavande and fleurs d’oranger, Bastide’s range of body lotions, creams and washes (at Holt Renfrew) are crafted by French artisans through the centuries-old process of saponification, transforming Provence olive oil and coconut oil into purifying, pampering bath products. holtrenfrew.com

potted plants. From Le Creuset, mini flower cocottes ($79 for a set of three) in colours like blue bell, powder pink and cool mint feature a floral shape just right for springtime. Or, go for pieces from the Fresnoy-le-Grand, France-headquartered cookware company’s brand-new Fleur collection, like this fashion-forward saucepan ($300) embossed with raised flowers against a textured matte cotton finish. lecreuset.ca

bonne nuit. The recipe for perfect skin? Water, oxygen and rest—plus, this beautiful new mask innovation from Chanel ($105), inspired by dewdrops that bead up on camellia petals at dawn to detoxify and re-oxygenate the flower. chanel.ca

prêt-a-pied. Show off your nonchalant attitude with these très chic Soludos espadrilles ($101 at Nordstrom) in a classic smoking-slipper silhouette embroidered with the beloved French phrase c’est la vie. shop.nordstrom.com

en français. This J.Crew top ($47 at Nordstrom) displays a sunny sentiment (peace on earth). shop.nordstrom.com