Head over to Paris and you will see effortless chic on every street. From the architecture to interior design and the people themselves. There is something completely charming and fun about French life. Here we show you how to bring a little bit a va va voom into your home and personal style.
Let’s start with your style. Fashionistas the world over have said Paris street style may just be the strongest in the world. Here are a few tips to nailing the look.
Do: Mix evening wear with sneakers. Your glamorous but relaxed about it, remember?
Don’t: Leave your fringe to your clothes. The fringe trend is still here but do it french style by having a little fun with your accessories
Do: Make a statement. In Paris they are bold. Quote happy with a slogan jacket and let the world know how you feel.
Don’t: Think boots have to stop at your ankles or even knees! Walk confidently in floating shirt dress with over the knee boots.
Bringing a little je ne sais quoi to your home means understanding how to nail the shabby chic look. In southern France, interior design is usually a collection of handed-down family pieces which bring character and personal memories into the room, and this has been brought into urban life, giving a mix of old country romance with new age precision.
Do: Use a range of styles such as country, contemporary and rustic. The French nail this trend by mixing modern twists alongside rustic pieces.
Don’t: Buy pieces from the internet. You want Chic more than shabby. Either work on your own projects or head to a proper interior outlet to insure you have quality pieces.
Do: Add color through accessories not through the furniture itself. This look is all about light, airy and gentle warm colors for your big pieces. Color should be small impact pieces that the eye is drawn too.
Don’t: Clutter up your walls with too many framed artworks. A couple of statement pieces on plain walls will give great effect.
Just take a look at this beautiful bold kitchen – the splash of green on the walls and the complimentary placement of blue chairs make a style statement against the rest of the white in the kitchen! Love it!
The French always have a stunning glow so treat yourself to a DIY spa to get your skin revitalized. Make up tends to focus on a statement brow and an elegant red lip, so find a product to inspire the look. Jouer cosmetics drew inspiration from the french, their name meaning ‘To Play’ and that is exactly how to achieve the fun yet sophisticated style of this romantic country. Try and embrace a casual look and let your hair’s natural beauty show. In Paris there is a particular fondness for the short crop on women, but a blunt edge bob is just as on trend. Whatever you do go with a clean and fresh style that doesn’t look too worked.
And finally, it’s all about the attitude. You have to muster all the confidence you can find. Step out in flats and trousers and quietly know you look as stunning as the girls struggling to walk in heels. Be happy and spread that happiness wherever you go, above all, be free. Vive la France!
