Fashion :: Parisian Style

Chiti and Parker Heart-Print Striped Top // Christian Dior Vintage Scarf // Blanca Monros Dainty Diamond Ring // Chanel Vintage Bag // Rag & Bone Skinny Jeans // IRO Bouclé Tweed Jacket // Chanel N°5 // Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray // Rag & Bone Ankle Boots

Happy Monday dears!  This week we are going to be talking about quite possibly my favorite subject in the world - Paris.  From the art to the food to the architecture to the fashion, I love every single thing about it.  When I spent three weeks living in a tiny flat in Le Marais, I was absolutely amazed by how chic the women were.  They truly possessed the 'je ne said quoi' that we American women fantasize about and constantly try to emulate {there are even books dedicated to the subject...a few are here, here, and here}.  I also noticed that there seemed to be a strict dress code they adhered to, and can I just say I am so happy I didn't bring any of my crazy-colorful coats.  I certainly don't have the magic formula, but it seemed to include:

• Skinny pants {typically black, dark denim, or leather}
• A great boot, especially booties {ALWAYS black}
• Slightly messy hair
• Gray/black/wine winter accessories such as barrets and chunky scarves
• The perfect coat {either leather or a really chic wool jacket} in black or gray
• A Louis Vuitton bag, but bonus points for Celine or Chanel
• Le cigarette {yuck!}

 I pulled together a look inspired by the Parisian woman's effortless elegance {including a product to give you that perfectly imperfect messy hair}, plus more of my favorite French-inspired pieces below.  Au revoir amis!