Oh, Jane: Je t’aime moi non plus. 

Jane Birkin’s timeless appeal lies not in her signature baskets or endearingly-breathy voice; not in her sheer dresses or lower-lash mascara. The core of her effervescent allure is in an attitude.

It is a rare thing to find an English woman who is loved equally by the French. Jane was able to bridge the two styles and cultures in a way only the ultimate it-girl could. The French found her accent charming, while the English were attracted to her effortless style. After all, who can resist a girl with a gap?

Her beauty routine proves to be simple, the focus on accentuating her oh-so-stunning features. Her eyes are an ode to the heyday of the 60’s mod girl - arcs of blue shadow above the eyelids, streaks of mascara emulating lower lash lines. She has always advocated the importance of a simple lip liner. The finishing touch? A quick swipe of a blush stick over the cheekbones. Voila, she’s ready to hit the town.

Beyond her enduring beauty and style-icon status, Jane remains an example of character, intellect, and the kind of poise you only find across the English Channel. She is elegant and she is classic, exiting as a sort of nod to the chicness of an iconic era.

Not to mention her and Serge are a love story for the ages.

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