Bonjour mes amis,

Here's what's been going on around these parts...
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Midem – When the Music Industry Gathers in Cannes

The music industry gathers in Cannes each January for three days of networking and concerts called Midem. Here are some highlights from the invitation only music festival where international bands assemble to present newly released albums.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art179530.asp
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And if you're looking for some hair inspiration and/or new music to listen to...

Up-dos Made in France – Cut by Fred

Stylist to the stars, Fred's weekly blog is a bank of advice on achieving the right cut and color. I like the video demonstrations of him effecting messy up-dos on waifish French models and peeking inside the Parisian apartments of friends he visits for hair SOS.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art179197.asp
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Take care,
Melissa Demiguel, French Culture Editor
http://frenchculture.bellaonline.com