Author Archives: French Girl In Brooklyn

My little Business is 4 years old: Happy Birthday Aoede’s Hands

Four years ago I started my own small business Aoede’s Hands It has been an interesting roller-coaster, full of challenges and lessons for me. Firstly, It was never planned. I have always loved accessorizing unbranded, very simple clothes with fabulous accessories, such as belts, shoes and bags. I also really loved earrings and necklaces, butContinue reading “My little Business is 4 years old: Happy Birthday Aoede’s Hands”

How do I deal with certain things as a Self-Declared Woman oF Rich Ethnical and Cultural Background (WRECB)

Disclaimer: my ideas and opinions are subjected to change as I go through this beautiful thing we call life. You can help me shape my ideas by commenting and sharing your own perspective, as long as it is done in a respectful manner. I am looking forward to hearing from you! These past few daysContinue reading “How do I deal with certain things as a Self-Declared Woman oF Rich Ethnical and Cultural Background (WRECB)”

I can’t get no satisfaction…

Although I do not miss my twenties, I religiously celebrate my 25th birthday’s anniversary every year; I jokingly do so as a reminder of an awesome time of my life when I didn’t care much about anything. I used to love the club! I think I was 16 the first time I had been inContinue reading “I can’t get no satisfaction…”

This desire of being acknowledged, yet to be left alone

Almost everyday, I leave my house with this desire of being acknowledged, yet to be left alone. Acknowledged as that girl who enjoys being well put together. Although I hate to care so much about how I look, I will be honest: I meticulously stare at myself in the mirror at least once a day;Continue reading “This desire of being acknowledged, yet to be left alone”

Framing principles

Good day! I was asked for one of my Philosophy class to write about 3 principles that are important to me. It pushed me to think of what my values were, how I had evolved over the years and how much more I wanted to accomplish in life. Overall that was a great exercise forContinue reading “Framing principles”

#TheOnlineShoppingCase

I my name is Daphné and I’m addicted to internet browsing: I can honestly say that I’m wasting countless hours looking for new clothes, shoes, accessories, make up, books, cute animal videos, TED talks, and everything else under the sun. Instead of doing what I ought to do, I often feed my addiction by consultingContinue reading “#TheOnlineShoppingCase”

Intox vs detox

Many tend to rationalize the things others say and/or do according to their own standards and past experiences, myself included. I cannot deny that personal values blend with “statistics” help us assess our surrounding and navigate through the world the best we know, but could systematic assumption harm our good judgement? Or how could weContinue reading “Intox vs detox”

It might look messy from afar…

(Pic by Brianna Kilgore) Like many of us, I sometimes feel depressed. That’s why I like to remind myself how awesome my life is. Moving to New York almost 10 years ago has been one of the most important life experiences I have ever had; and although the big apple can be a lonely place,Continue reading “It might look messy from afar…”

Intro: Where Are You From?

“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” Audre Lorde I guess I am not what y’all were expected. I usually get one of the two reactions when I disclose that I am from France: “nan, you’re not!”  or “oh really?”. Then I haveContinue reading “Intro: Where Are You From?”