French for Thought

courtesy of Vincent Marcinelli | Couture Et Cuisine | net-a-porter.com | saksfifthavenue.com

Couture: This Yves Saint Laurent black and white outfit is as classically French to me as the French onion soup.

Cuisine: French onion soup is one thing I never get sick of. My favorite rendition is Julia Child's out of her Mastering French Cooking cookbook. I always serve it with a French bread crouton and a little gratin of Gruyere cheese; it's simple and divine!

The Look: Yves Saint Laurent High-Waisted A-Line skirt, $890. Available at net-a-porter.com. Christian Louboutin platform peep-toe pumps, $895. Available at saksfifthavenue.com