PANAME
Put on a Panama hat and take me back to Paname. Apparently Paris earned this nickname at the begining of the 20th century due to the number of Parisians rocking Panama hats. Today Parisians refer to Paris as Paname when they refer to the city as an exotic place…so for me this would be everyday!
This look is from one of my last days in Paris. I had purchased this top at Claudie Pierlot (the sister company of Maje + Sandro) the day before and knew it would be the perfect piece to pair with these Gap tuxedo khakis.
What I Wore:
Top: Claudie Pierlot, Toto SweaterPants: Gap, Tuxedo-Stripe Broken-In Straight Khakis
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman via Poshmark, Dolly
Bag: RED Valentino, Bow Clutch
Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Betsy
Bracelets: Chanel via Poshmark + Banana Republic, Glamour Link
Watch: Karl Largerfeld, ’7′ Faceted Bezel Bracelet
Jardin des Tuileries
The tuileries serve as a post fashion show safe haven for the fashionistas of Paris. They are a place far far away from the screaming fashion show photographers, bright lights and chaos of fashion week. I found the tuileries to be the ideal place to switch my shoes from heels to flats + people watch!
What I Wore:
Jacket: Zara (sold out)
Love these menswear inspired coats here and here.
Top: Gap, Textural Stripe Tunic
Shorts: American Eagle, AE Denim Shortie
Tights: Topshop, ‘Ultimate’ Sheer Tights
Boots: Pamela Love x Nine West, ‘Pamela’ Boots
Hat: Goorin Bros., Beverly Corleon
(also styled here)
Sunglasses: Ray Ban, ‘Classic Wayfarer’
Necklace: Alexis Bittar, ‘Alexandria’ Snake Pendant
Lips: L’Oreal, Colour Riche Extraordinaire (orange tempo)
A Day in Le Marais
Le marsis is one of my absolute favorite neighborhoods in Paris. Spreading across the 3rd and 4th arrondissements on the right bank it is filled with shops, restaurants and several historic buildings. However, since my last visit to le marais, there has been a bit of a change. You literally can not turn a corner without finding parisian mega brand stores like Sandro or The Kooples! A lot of the big brands have moved in to this very hip neighborhood, but it still has its charm and some of my favorite places to shop in Paris!
For this look comfort was key. The weather was quite chilly when we first arrived, so I dressed in layers (my speciality). I just scored this peplum tank from Gap and found it on heavy rotation throughout the trip. It is the perfect piece for layering under a crop top or sweater and worked perfectly with this itchy cropped sweater! I was also dying to break out this Kenzo evil eye jacket. I purchased it just for the trip and knew it would be the perfect piece for le marais!
What I Wore:
Jacket: Kenzo, ‘Eye’ Bomber Jacket
Sweater: H & M, Knit Sweater (sold out)
Shop similar here and here.
Tank: Gap, Mix-Fabric Peplum Top
Bottoms: American Apparel, Shiny Nylon Tricot Leggings
Boots: SUTRO, Cyril Chelsea Boot
Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Wayfarer:
Necklace: Forever 21, Statement-Making Curb Chain
Watch: Karl Largerfeld, ‘7’ Faceted Bezel Bracelet
Lips: Givenchy, Fruity Orange
Bag: Balenciaga, Arena Classic Neo Hobo
We’ve Arrived [PFW 2014]
After a some major travel drama-Think excess baggage fees ($900), delays and not one but two air marshal encounters we finally made it to Paris! Despite some major jet lag we made it to our first show and showroom presentations. I started the trip in head to toe black, my chanel fanny pack and some major white hair.
What I Wore:
Top: Zara (old)
Skirt: Express, High Waist Full Skirt
Boots: Steve Madden, Zylon
Bracelet: Chanel via Poshmark
Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim, ‘Pashli’ Medium Spazzolato Leather Satchel
Fanny Pack: Chanel via Poshmark