A casual chic look...from runway models to fashion lovers

cardigan: et vous, t-shirt: Zara, legging pants: Joseph, ballet flats: Giuseppe Zanotti

Recognize those sparkling toe-cap ballet flats? Little did you know there was a sequel to Monday's post! It's not that I got cold feet about posting the rest of my outfit, no. I just thought I'd show those jewels off a little before I show you how they can be comfortably styled, on iconic models and fashion lovers alike. 

Now here's how I exactly sported them. Dressed down for a casual Sunday look, my Zanottis certainly made the best friends I'd ever want to take out on a date at the MoMA: quietly walking through the exhibitions and happily scintillating each time I look at them. Pairing them with a light and semi-sparkling grey top guaranteed for them to get even more noticed, amid the explosion of navy in my outfit. 

And there it is: the smile that follows with comfortable feet and chic. Conveniently enough, the above pictures well represent the evolution of style that trickles from model and fashion icons to style dissectors. If you don't believe me then see it for yourself below...

Kate Moss

If Kate Moss endorses the fabulously chic look, then you should too!

Teal's the real deal

Look at this sumptuous use of teal in one of Stefano Pilati's creations as part of the YSL SS 2012 RTW collection. This outfit truly combines modern beauty with a slick bomber jacket and mini skirt. At the same time, the hint of fuchsia revealed under the jacket and adorning the model's wrists evokes the rich vibrant colors of the Majorelle Garden in Marrakesh, once home to Pierre Berge and the late Yves Saint Laurent. 

Given my admiration for all of YSL's legacy and my absolute need to rid of most things black in my wardrobe and introduce a pop of color, I've decided to incorporate some teal among my clothing, starting with a blazer. Yes my dears, buttoned down shirts and blazers aren't just for bankers. Add a little length and make it a boyfriend shirt--or just claim your banker boyfriend's shirt (trust me it will look so much better on you anyway) and go for a brightly colored blazer with puffed shoulders. This look will rock your working days and your weekends, making you look effortlessly chic. 

blazer: SSEMIENNE (find a similar one here), shirt: Club Monaco, legging pants: Joseph, booties: Alexander McQueen

Legging pants are perfect to "funkify" your look a la 1980s and move away further from the strict corporate uniform. This way, you can still show a little curves while being all buttoned up and dandy looking on top! 

Add in some Alexander McQueen booties to the mix and you're sure to get some attention with those cute little golden skulls hanging on your feet. I must however warn you: the velvety feel of these little jewels is just so luxurious and comfortable that you may never want to take them off...

Not too shabby, eh? With this look, you are sure to be raising some eyebrows, all in a good way though I promise! 

After all, teal IS the real deal. Give it a try, don't be shy! Okay now, bye! 

Add a green blazer to your wardrobe

Ah the joys of coming home to Paris...not only do I reunite with my lovely parents, but this time I came to find my dear mother's vintage Escada blazer. And as you can see, I could not resist but to dedicate my first holiday post to this great wardrobe addition. 

blazer: Escada vintage, jeggings: Joseph x 7 for All Mankind, pumps: YSL

A German brand at its core, Escada certainly brings a strictness to European tailoring with this double breasted piece, void of any form fitting finish. Old school in its oversize looking style yet modern with its almost neon green color, this blazer is a timeless piece and will dress up any basic outfit. You can funk it up with jeans and some crazy high heels like I did, or you can definitely sport the businessy look, if you are looking for work-friendly clothing. I don't know if it is the excitement of being back in my city or just the Frenchie in me, but the blazer look is what I love most these days. Also, come to think of it, it's like the double-breasted blazer is the pea coat's finest baby, back in style, and ready to rock the streets. 

Want to get swept off your feel like I did with this statement piece? Thanks for beautiful fashion trends like this one and their constant reinterpretation, you will find similar pieces among Karla Spetic's SS '12 collection with her louis apple green double breasted blazer, or if you prefer a single button closure, Yigal Azrouel makes a pretty sweet version of the apple green blazer too! 


Hoping to have left you off with a sweet green taste in your mouth (or really, your visual appetite), I will let you to enjoy everything green (and red) about today and tomorrow. Merry Christmas / Christmukkah my lovelies! 

Dissecting the return (and reinterpretation) of the Glam Punk era

It seems like we’re still trending on the 80’s vibe—more specifically the glam punk of the earlier part of the decade. The Glam punk of the 80s, the oldest punk style, is associated with glitter, androgynous make-up, brightly-dyed hair, combat boots, and cigarette jeans. Emerging as a reaction to the flared trouser hippies, Glam punk fashion mixed basics with powerful pieces to add a rebellious touch to the woman’s outfit. This style has been extremely commercialized at various times, and many well-established fashion designers — such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier— have used punk elements in their production.The legging and cigarette jeans craze remains particularly in vogue today, and designers such as Balmain pair these must-have basics with the golds and metals of the 1980's club scene.

Vivienne Westwood

Sadly—or not, I won’t be dying my hair nor busting out a crazy makeup do anytime soon, but I sure do sport the 80’s glam punk style in my own way!

Here's a tamed version of the glam punk costume--reinterpreted by yours truly:

Sweater: H&M, Sequined tank: Topshop, Legging pants: Joseph, Boots: Marc Jacobs

Pair that fancy do with Chanel's uber fabulous Peridot nail polish:

Are you ready to dissect that glam punk style already?

You know you want to!


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