“On the land adjoining La Grenouillère strollers were sauntering under gigantic trees which helped make this part of the island one of the most delightful parks imaginable. Busty women with peroxided hair and nipped-in waists could be seen made up to the nines with blood red lips and black-kohled eyes. Tightly laced into their garish dresses they trailed in all their vulgar glory over the fresh green grass. They were accompanied by men whose fashion plate accessories, light gloves, patent leather boots, canes as slender as threads and absurd monocles made them look like complete idiots.”
Guy de Maupassant, “Femme Fatale”, b 1850 d 1893.
A Bird's Eye View of Fashion, Food, Travel, Culture, Beverage and Curiosity 