Travel/Fashion feature : PARIS
Paris is
one of the most romantic cities in the world, making it the perfect destination. Its architecture, shopping, hidden bars and candlelit restaurants
are what most tourists enjoy experiencing. Enjoy your vacation in style and
show the French that you have a certain Je Ne Sais Quoi in these top fifteen
fashion and accessories.
Susan Caplan – Vintage 1990s
Chanel clip on earrings
Add some
vintage to your outfit while in Paris, a lot of French women will be draped in
designer vintage pieces and you will not be left out in these metal clip-on
Chanel earrings.
£640, www.harveynichols.com
Chanel – Vintage quilted CC-
clasp bag
The
classic Chanel black quilted bag is always the way to go when going for
sophisticated vintage. It is the perfect bag to carry around Paris and a great
companion to take for romantic evenings at the Blitz Tequila bar.
£3,250, www.matchesfashion.com
Saint Laurent – Lame tie neck
shirt
Look
glamorous in this shimmering silver shirt by Saint Laurent with an elegant
neckline and chic bow. Wear it with the Givenchy leather trousers and Dune
brogues for a smart day look to head to chic restaurants or team it with the
Christian Louboutin shoes to dress it up for after-dark soirees.
£1,225, www.harrods.com
Matthew Williamson – Mirror lace
shift dress
This
Matthew Williamson dress is a sculpted silhouette, embroidered lace dress with
hand-dyed ostrich feathers. Pair it with your Chanel bag and Christian
Louboutin heels and enjoy champagne and live jazz at Flute.
£3,495,
www.matthewwilliamson.com
Marchesa – embellished tulle
dress
Marchesas
embellished tulle dress looks like it was made to be worn in Paris. This
gorgeous bead and sequin layered dress is the perfect evening wear to be seen
at Le Billboquet. Red soled Louboutins, a vintage Chanel bag and a splash of
Macs red lipstick will complete the flawless Parisian look. Take it further by
wearing your hair up for a more elegant look.
£3,725, www.net-a-porter.com
Valentino – Stretch knit dress
with lace collar
Enjoy
the views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower in this blue stretch-knit dress by
Valentino. The lace collar gives a vintage look and the defined waist gives
great shape. Wear with brogues and the Christian Dior jacket for rainy days.
£1,275, www.brownsfashion.com
Givenchy- Cropped stretch leather
trousers
Leather
trousers make any outfit look glamorous and with these stretch leather Givenchy
trousers they will look skin-tight yet are appropriate enough for you to enjoy
a meal at Paris’s cafĂ©’s and feel comfortable enough to wear them sightseeing
the whole day.
£1,235, www.matchesfashion.com
Christian Louboutin – Geo pump
patent
Heels
are essential for a trip to Paris, you can wear them for shopping if you’re
used to walking a lot in heels or save them for evenings out. You can’t go
wrong with Louboutins and these Geo patent pair has a red and spike detail on
the toe for a modern look.
£450, www.christianlouboutin.com
Dune – Lunetta black brogues
It is
always best to bring a pair of flat shoes to walk around sights like Notre-Dame
or Arc de Triomphe. Stay clear of trainers as that’s how the French spot the
tourists. A pair of brogues like these smooth matte pair by Dune is a great
choice to wear in Paris as they look stylish and are comfy at the same time.
£79, www.asos.com
Mac – mac red
A red
lip is a must in Paris if you want to look sophisticated in the evenings. Add
some glamour with this Mac red lipstick with nice texture for the lips.
£15, www.maccosmetics.co.uk
Mih Jeans – Breton stripe print
top
Stripes
are a big French trend so with this Mih Jeans stripe cotton jersey top you can
go for a casual look and still look stylish. Wear with brogues and trousers for
sightseeing or heels to go to posh restaurants.
£130, www.matchesfashion.com
Dolce and Gabbana – cutout floral
brocade dress
This
pretty white floral dress has dotted detailing and intricate cut-outs. You can
wear it during the day with the Christian Dior coat and Manolo Blahnik shoes
for a girly look or a red lip with black heels to dress it up.
£1,970, www.net-a-porter.com
Christian Dior – full length
jacket
The
perfect accessory to keep warm on a rainy day and the French J’adore Dior. This
lovely navy coat can be worn during the day with jeans and look casual or look
glamorous over an evening dress when going for cocktails.
£1,600, www.yoox.com
Manolo Blahnik – Taylor pump
You can
never go wrong with taking too many pairs of shoes to Paris especially as
you’ll probably find a few vintage pieces in Paris’s boutiques. These nude
Manolo Blahniks will go with anything and have a cut-out detail.
£473.36, www.shop.nordstrom.com
Wildfox – Je T’aime necklace
Wear a little part of Paris around your neck with this
adorable Je T’aime arrow heart necklace. With its long chain and pop of pink it
will add a little girly feel to your outfit.
£80, www.asos.com
Aimee Neachell
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