We Found the Holy Grail of French Girl Beauty Products

May 07, 2016

Last night Goop opened up a much-anticipated pop-up shop in San Francisco in a little luxurious and quaint alley at 140 Maiden Lane (check it out between now and May 22!). Since Brit HQ is just around the corner, I headed over for the opening party to fully immerse myself in the Goop brand IRL and to snack on the h’orderves (made from Gwyneth’s new cookbook) that were going around. The two-story space (which is located in a Frank Llyod Wright building BTW) offers a little something for every Gooper. Whether you’re looking for something new for your wardrobe, kitchen or beauty routine, you’ll find it there.

While checking out the impressive beauty section I chatted with Goop’s beauty director Jean Godfrey-June about all things natural beauty. Jean is basically a gold mine for beauty recommendations + expert knowledge. She even has a regular column on Goop where she answers readers’ beauty Qs, aptly titled “Ask Jean.”

While browsing through all the luxury oils and lipsticks, I came across a minimal-looking bottle that caught my eye. All it took was one glance at the name of the company to get me hooked: French Girl Organics. A French girl line that’s ALSO natural? Whatever it is I’m buying it. Jean also happens to be a major fan of this brand. As I picked it up she said to me, “She [French Girl’s founder Kristeen Griffin-Grimes] is amazing and has an incredible story.”

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Griffin-Grimes was actually not born in France but in Southwest Washington. However, don’t discount her “French girl” label just yet. Her mother is of French-Cajun heritage, and her family lead tours in France of the little-known Languedoc province, which borders the Mediterranean from the Rhone to Spain. She says it was those tours that initially inspired her to start an Etsy shop of beauty products. Everything French Girl sells is handmade, organic and an original recipe that’s been tested and used by her family for over 20 years.

You can still find all of French Girl’s 77 products on their Etsy shop, but they’re now also sold at places like Anthropologie, Nasty Gal and, of course, Goop. I personally tried and tested out the Jasmin Body Oil ($36) and the shimmery Bronzing Oil ($40) and was an immediate fan of both. If you’ll excuse me now, I’m off to go stock up on all of the body oils, moisturizers and lip tints that will fit into my cart (and budget).

Which French beauty product do you swear by? Share with us on Twitter @BritandCo.

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Taylor Swift's Best Kansas City Chiefs Game Day Outfits, Ranked

We've been truly blessed with the amount of Taylor Swift sightings we've gotten as of late — and we can certainly thank Travis Kelce and all his Kansas City Chiefs games for that! In the past year, Swift pulled out so many iconic looks for each game, scoring fashion touchdown after touchdown.

Since I cannot get enough of her game day style, I thought I'd rate some of Taylor Swift's best Chiefs outfits from the past year! Plus, I've added how you can shop the look for less (since not all of us can be decked out in Vivienne Westwood head-to-toe). You're welcome! 😘

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1. Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints

Everyone say, "Thank you Travis," because I'm so grateful to see this relationship-glow and get blessed with this incredible look all at once! This is Taylor's most recent outfit she pulled out in Kansas City, and it's honestly everything. Taylor sported glitter freckles that are the cutest thing ever, along with an all Vivienne Westwood fit — CHIC.

Vivienne has been her go-to designer for events lately, but she also sneaks in some daily wear looks, too. I'm loving this fashion match — I think the silhouettes were made for Taylor, and totally fits in with her new Reputation vibe she's been in, with leaving more grunge-y than normal. If you want to achieve this look then you can consider shopping these pieces:

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2. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens

Next up, we have this absolutely jaw-dropping denim on denim look — truly one of her most flattering outfits. When I saw this, my jaw literally dropped! It's that good, from the ultimately sexy thigh high red boots to the denim corset and Louis Vuitton bag. Shop the look for less here:

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3. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens (AFC Championship Version)

How could we ever forget this iconic red sweater when Taylor met Travis on the field after the Chiefs' AFC Championship win? This is my favorite pic of her of ALL time. She's giving happy, elated, loved, and just all-around amazing vibes. The exact red sweater is $700 and from Guest in Residence (her BFF Gigi Hadid's brand). This red looks amazing on her, so I had to link a few of my favorites that are pretty similar:

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4. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers

Winter is quickly approaching, and it's time to stock up on some heavy duty coats — especially if you're in colder climates. This look of Taylor's is one of my favorites from last year! This shade of red is so chic on her, and the matching WAGS make it even better! Here are some similars to the coat:

Forever 21 Notched Faux Fur Coat
Apparis Steffi Coat

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5. Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets

Taylor's really leaned into a '90s grunge aesthetic as a football WAG, and it suits her so well. This casual denim and leather look was another top contender that I loved from her, styled to perfection with her signature red lip. Check out these items for a similar look:

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6. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Santa's coming to town, and he's bringing his sister T-Swift. Here we have Taylor dressed in the most Red look ever with her brother at the Chiefs vs. Raiders game last year. This is a top contender for me because of how indie and tumblr-esque it is. With the plaid skirt and shearling jacket, it is the quintessential fall and winter look that I will be replicating with these items:

Floerns Women's Plaid High Waist Bodycon Mini Skirt
Driftwood Silas Shearling Jacket
And of course the Santa Hat

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7. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals

I love when Taylor does a theme, and boy does she do it well! Her thematic dressing has really come out with her WAG era, which has to be in my top three eras of hers in general. This oversized shirt with the thigh high boots are giving everything. Not to mention another stunning choice of bag with the Louis Vuitton, once again! Here's some similar outfit options for your next game day fit:

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8. Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl Version)

And lastly, her ever-iconic Super Bowl 2024 look that we could never forget. We got so much Tayvis content — and so much love between their friends and family! I just remember obsessively stalking Tiktok for updates instead of watching the game... but don't tell my husband!

This corset look is so good, because not only does she look amazing, but also because she paired it with these insane bedazzled jeans that are to die for. While the original jeans are $700, you can get the look for less here:

Kedera Women High Waist Denim Rhinestone Jeans
Corset Top
Showpo Portia Top (for another option!)

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5 Swoon-Worthy JJ & Kiara Moments From 'Outer Banks' Season 4 Part 1

After Outer Banks season 3, fans were eager to see what being in a real relationship meant for JJ (Rudy Pankow) and Kiara (Madison Bailey), and thankfully, they won't be disappointed. Part 1 included some fantastic moments for the new couple, ranging from earlier season callbacks to their first official date. So, in honor of the first 5 episodes of season 4, here are our top 5 Jiara moments from Outer banks season 4 part 1!

5. Diver Down

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Let’s be honest, one of the things fans were most excited to see now that JJ and Kiara are together is JJ’s protectiveness over Kiara. We’ve seen it plenty of times in the past, but things are a little different now that he’s her boyfriend, and it’s in full force when they’re attacked underwater and Kiara loses the scuba diving gear providing her oxygen.

From JJ stabbing the guy with a spear gun to him banging on the door of the ship, desperate to get back to Kiara and screaming her name, this sequence delivers. Then, of course, there’s the fact that he immediately gives her his air so she can breathe.

4. An Undercover Date

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When trying to track down the man who attacked them, JJ says their plan is to “detain, extract, investigate,” and sneak up on him as spies would. Kiara likes it, declaring they’re undercover before suggesting they act like they’re on a date – if he knows what that looks like. JJ questions her and she mentions they’ve never been on a date before, challenging him to name just one. He then tells her that they're on a date right now, grabbing her hand so they can do date things together on the pier. What does that include? Snow cones and a dare to jump into the water.

3. “Us Against The Universe.”

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Since they didn’t make their diving safety stop as Pope instructed them to, Kiara and JJ get the bends (bubbles in their blood and tissues), and the Pogues rush them to the hospital, where they have to spend 12 hours in a hyperbaric chamber. With 12 whole hours together, you can imagine where this going. But before that, since this is their first moment to reflect on what happened, JJ comments how she almost died, and says that he never should’ve let her go down there. Naturally, Kiara has a different way of looking at it, saying if she wasn’t there, the attacker would’ve gotten JJ instead.

Moral of the story? They save each other and it’s them against the universe. JJ also makes a cute call back to when he called her a Kook, and we love some good banter.

2. The Turtle Hatch

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Kiara’s pure joy at the sight of a turtle hatch on the beach is a beautiful moment for the character, who's talked about saving the turtles since season 1. However, Ruthie and Topper have other plans for this precious moment and decide to drive their truck directly at the Pogues, who are trying to safely get the turtles to the ocean. Kiara notices and goes in front of the truck, trying to tell them that there’s a hatch and to go around, but they ignore her, running over the area not once but twice.

Why this is so high on my list is because of the way JJ stands by her side as she confronts the Kooks for killing a baby turtle. He lets her take charge and say what she needs to, only getting involved when Topper puts his hand on her. JJ's taken the lead in these conversations in the past, and to see the roles reverse like this just proves why they work so well together. Plus, there’s the whole “You come near her, or any of us ever again, and I’ll come back and kill every single one of you.”

“He’s Happy.”

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In episode 4x01, one of the scenes that stands out is JJ’s dance celebration when their bait, tackle, and charter shop is finally in business. When Sarah jokingly asks if he’s okay, Kiara answers, “Yeah, he just never really had a home. He’s happy,” and that’s why this moment is number 1 on the list.

With JJ being such a complex character, he needs someone who fully understands him and what he’s been through, and that person is Kiara. She knows he has to learn how to be in a relationship, how to handle money, and how to allow happiness and love into his life. That’s perfectly shown in the way she makes her way over to him, telling JJ that she loves him before the two share their first kiss of the season. JJ's added “We did it" is a sweet sentiment to how he now views the two of them as a team, as well as how far they’ve come. Cheers to Captain Maybank and all the Jiara adventures to come in Part 2!

Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2 drops November 7 on Netflix. All episodes of Part 1 are now streaming.

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24 Craveable Chocolate Cake Recipes For Every Occasion

How is your day going? We bet a bit of chocolate cake would make it better — like, way better. And if a bit makes it better, then for good measure, let’s up the stakes to 24 different and divine chocolate cakes and just have a ball. From classic layered numbers to waffle cake masterpieces, we’ve got all your chocolate cake dreams covered. Tie back your hair, and let’s get to baking!

Sarah Anderson

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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We Found the Holy Grail of French Girl Beauty Products

1. Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints

2. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens

3. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens (AFC Championship Version)

4. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers

5. Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets

6. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders

7. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals

8. Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl Version)

​5. Diver Down

​4. An Undercover Date

​3. “Us Against The Universe.”

​2. The Turtle Hatch

“He’s Happy.”

5. Diver Down

4. An Undercover Date

3. “Us Against The Universe.”

2. The Turtle Hatch