"It's no coincidence that the phrase 'je ne sais quoi' is used to describe something so beautiful and elegant that it is seemingly indescribable, " said Erin Swift, a Manhattan-based set designer, prop stylist and author of the new book, "French Accents: At Home With Parisian Objects and Details" (Clarkson Potter).

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The tranquillity of the coastal trail is occasionally broken by the sound of oncoming foot traffic, the enthusiastic chatter sprinkled with Spanish, French and German, as well as British and North American accents.

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The gown featured French seamed crinoline borders, which cascaded into a dramatic cathedral train finished in the lace, with accents of a peacock-feathered design.

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Prieto wore a French silk voile corseted sheer sheath gown by J'Aton Couture, in an ecru palette with accents of flesh tones, with handmade silk lace created especially for her, and enhanced with Swarovski crystals.

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