This photograph taken at the Chanel couture show in Paris is a great example of American beauty in contrast with the French. Leighton Meester and Clemence Poesy were both front row guests at Karl's show and to me Clemence captures the radiance, simplicity and self containment of French beauty. She is dressed beautifully and simply in an elegant, feminine dress. Make-up is minimal and her hair is au natural...I love this look! On the other hand, her American counterpart looks overdone in every way...almost craving camera attention (which she probably is).
I admit I have always been a fan of Clemence Poesy. .I first noticed her in the movie"In Bruges" which I highly recommend. In that film she was beautiful and natural with a dancer's grace. She is always dressed simply but with an air of elegance. I love best that one can easily see that she is comfortable being herself....that is the essence of true beauty.
