Juliette Binoche On French Style And Life Advice

Juliette Binoche

In your opinion, what's the key to French style?
Sometimes style has to do with how you wear your clothes more than the garments themselves. Having a good belt, wearing your sleeves up or a simple necklace can change your whole attitude. Feeling relaxed in a dress for example, can make the way you walk even more beautiful. Clothes should make you feel good. Showing your body is a therapeutic way of loving it. We all have different shapes, and the difference makes our personality.

You're the new face of Australian brand Blue Illusion: what drew you to it?
Blue Illusion is a successful, accessible brand - its creators are willing to be close to their customers, who want to be comfortable and embrace their lives gracefully.

You have quite a busy lifestyle - do you believe women can have it all, and how do you juggle work and family life?
Life is about realising your dreams. I always wanted to have children and act as well. It is my way to participate in the world and give the best I can. I don't think that I'm busy, but I think I've recognised what is essential in my life.

What's the best piece of life advice you've ever been given?
1. Everything is possible, go for your dream!
2. Love. Love not only your loved ones, but everything, every moment. Being in the present and loving it, allowing it to surprise you without judging it, is the key for beauty, and for life!

5 fast questions:

My favourite designers are... I love Haider Ackermann, Albert Elbaz and Phoebe Philo.

My best acting moment to date has been... I have been shooting in Sicily for a month now. Recently we had a night shoot at a museum - we were there at 4 am, walking on spendid mosaics from 300 BC. It was magical!

My best piece of beauty advice is... It might sound funny, but my number one trick is to drink lots of water! It's a free and easy way to stay fresh and clean.

My fail-safe outfit is... A comfortable pair of jeans and a nice blazer. It works for so many occasions and the jacket provides warmth and a touch of elegance.

If I wasn't an actress I would be... A full time painter.

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