Bastille Day is celebrated each year on July 14. It's the national holiday of France, commemorating Fete de la Federation. But you don't need to be a Parisian princess or a fabulous french fellow to get into the Bastille Day spirit. Why not use this day as an excuse to indulge in french cuisine, festivities & style? Enjoy all the joys of French living; here are a few ideas to celebrate in style:

Enjoy a Champagne Breakfast with your girlfriends.

Have a tipple of a delicious French liqueurs such as Cognac.

Head to the bakery & pick up some French bread & buttery croissants.

Dine at a French Restaurant. Give snails a go! (or don't!)

Put together a picnic basket & enjoy in the park. Pack it with gourmet french goodies, like a cheese platter, breads and some wine.

Dress up: french colours are blue, white & red are the nation colours.

Don some Parisian style: a beret, classic red lips, trench coat ("french trench"!) & pashminas will get you started.

Learn French! Join a class to learn a new skill or brush up on what you learn back in high school. If joining a class is not your thing then jump online and learn a few neat new words & phrases.

Treat yourself to a french manicure.

Look to some french icons for inspiration: Coco Chanel, Catherine Deneuve, Brigitte Bardot.

Head to your local department store & spritz some classic french perfume, like Chanel.

Grab your moleskine & jot down all the things you want to do when you one day travel to Pareeeee!

Did you celebrate Bastille Day? What is your favourite French tradition or festivity?