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French Women Like to Walk

by cecylia on July 18, 2009

I have in my little collection a couple of photos, collected from The Sartorialist that have a common theme. It is a wide-accepted fact that French women do not get fat, simply because they like walking everywhere and love savouring every bite of their food. This combination speeds up their metabolism whilst the exercise trims their legs, and their slow mastication allows their stomachs to feel full sooner. Here are some very chic French women who do not compromise their style just because they like pounding the pavement.

dont-fall-over-in-those-heels I cannot believe how she can walk the tiled streets (outside Louvre, Paris) in those heels! I would either trip and break an ankle or get stuck in the grooves and lose a heel. I would not want anything to happen to my stilettos! It seems that material-cutting is quite trendy this season for shoe designers. These shoes have an extra few inches thanks to the tiny platforms under her soles but they do not qualify for ‘platforms’. But surely there is a rule against texting whilst wearing 6 inch heels.

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This chic lady works the ‘wet ‘and polished look very sophisticatedly. She certainly will turn heads in her shiny black jacket which doubles as a rain coat and a cape (judging by the wet ground, she came out prepared today). She reminds me of a veteran heroine with her all-black attire and that confident smile.

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Another texting fan. Crossing the tram tracks with knee length black boots will certainly stop traffic, or get her run over. She is wearing a cute mini reminiscent of the pajama range by D&G (see below- a jazzed up version of the D&G silk pajama top, worn by supermodel Christy Turlington). Ah, smoking and texting and J-walking simultaneously, despite breaking the law, she will not be arrested by the fashion police for her effortlessly chic look.

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What a gorgeous figure. This chick is wearing 2 jackets and yet her waist is so tiny! Her grey wool blazer frames her petite frame perfectly. Is that a YSL bag she’s sporting? I agree with you, her studded booties are the most eye-catching aspect of her outfit and yes, we want her shoes!! I have to say, the lady behind her has nice grey boots too (or is she wearing grey socks with her pumps?).

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Nice Marni platform sandals! They look quite comfortable actually. Well done for rolling up the cuffs to show off your awesome heels lady! I also love her green leather tote. I cannot stop wondering how many seals it took to make her coat though…obviously she does not know either or else she would not be pulling out strands of her hair…

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Kate – never the wall flower

by cecylia on July 14, 2009

Everyone knows Kate Bosworth as Orlando Bloom’s ex, the girl with heterochromia (Kate has different coloured eyes) and the beach babe who debuted in Blue Crush. But this beautiful actress has come a long way since her first screen appearance. She has added The Rules of Attraction, Wonderland, Beyond the Sea, Win a Date with Ted Hamilton, The Bee Season, Superman Returns and 21 ( one of my favourite movies- she looks amazing in it!) to her resume. But her most impressive facet is her style. Miss Bosworth may have been the sweet girl-next-door, but she is now a Designer Favourite, Front Row Attendee and an icon for many fashionistas and it is not difficult to see why. She looks good in everything. She WEARS her clothes. Her clothes never wear her.

Who else can pull off this glittery confetti number without looking like a clown? Her Prada shoes complement her dress perfectly. Although they are colourful (I love the clear plastic straps!) but she just has the ability to ooze sophistication without screaming for attention. Not everyone can throw on a vintage Chanel frock that contains every shade of the colour spectrum. I love her tousled golden locks and the turquoise eyeshadow around her feline eyes. I still maintain that if you have a nice face and a fine figure, you can pull anything off. This is the perfect example.

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Here is Super Kate in a D&G mini dress from the 2008 Fall collection. I can tell she definitely likes art. Her angelic face balances the large flower print harmoniously. She kept her makeup natural and her heels plain. Good move.

amazing kate Is that a Hummer following her in the background?
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I love the juxtaposition of this gleaming frock against the Louis VII furnishings. Her fashion sense certainly transcends time and trends. Kate has impeccable taste and she can turn any outfit into a masterpiece, here she is looking both seductive and sweet. I was a bit upset when she and Orlando broke up. But Kate continues to bloom on her own.

Dissection of a great outfit

by cecylia on July 2, 2009

Here is a stylish lady walking down the tiled street, she was snapped by The Sartorialist because of her impeccable taste and I fell in love with her street-cred so much that I decided to analyse her sophisticated look. My guess is that she’s European, probably on her way to a fashion show…

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She is one who dresses for herself, not to please others. I admire her both her boldness and her ability to streamline her look with vastly different designer pieces. She’s mixed the ‘too-cool-for-school’ rebellious look with polished tailored pieces to perfection.

She starts with a black shirt in light-weight material. I have selected a black D&G Dolce & Gabbana bow-detail chiffon blouse

d&g dolce & gabbana Then she slides into Sass & Bide Black Rats leggings- and colour and the ruched detailing is very slimming.

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Next, her wardrobe staple- the black blazer. I have chosen Balmain, of course. Needless to say, this black wool blazer is the hottest blazer you could have- first-class tailoring with those eponymous shoulder ‘hills’. Although it have an astronomical price tag, it is already sold-out on Net-A-Porter. An investment piece that will last and last. Balmain tuxedo wool jkt

Next, she thoughtfully chooses her accessories. She wants something edgy with heaps of street-cred. She wants to fit her make-up, agenda, sunnies, camera, wallet and other important belongings into a well-sized tote.

I thought her bag appeared familiar, I found silver and patent blue versions on net-a-porter- the Pauric Sweeney Perforated Bag and the Pauric Sweeney Overnight 7 Patent Bag- both on sale now at Net-A-Porter.com. If only the prices were not in pounds…

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She then wraps her neck in her favourite and the celeb-favourite Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Leopard Scarf. The violet shade adds just the right amount of colour to her dark ensemble.

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She almost look like she is weaing very long boots…however if you take a closer look you will see some wicked ankle boots. My shortlist would be Alexander Mcqueen or Louboutins…so I’ve included both! Christian Louboutin Miss 120 Platform Ankle Boots and the Alexander Mcqueen peet-toe ankle boots which are to die for. These ‘vest-like’ peep-toe booties are made with butter-soft leather with skull-zippers. I love the ‘lappeles’ and the heel detailing.

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So here we are, the complete breakdown of a great outfit. Style can be learned, but it helps when you have great anatomy too.

Zippity Doo Da

by cecylia on June 26, 2009

We all know the importance of zips- they help our skirts, pants to stay up and our dresses, boots, jackets to be firmly secured to our bodies. But recently, clever designers have elevated the humble zipper’s status to international glamour! How fly!

Here is the Prada grey and white zipper clutch. Trust Miuccia Prada to think outside the square, yet again. It’s very eye-catching but probably not very comfortable. I would not recommend that you place it under your arm whilst wearing a silk gown and matching it up with a tired zipper dress may be a little over the top.

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I absolutely adore this zipper flower brooch- the colour, the idea. Unfortunaly I do not know who the genius creator of it is. I am definitely adding this to my DIY project. A zipper brooch looks so funky on the lapelle of any boyfriend blazer or long knited cardigan. Just need to find a long zip and sew or super-glue the folded portions together. If I made 2, I could even turn them into earrings! Or I could make it into the pendant of a necklace…the possibilities are endless!

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I saw this D&G techni-coloured multi-zipper patent leather bag in a boutique in Bern, Switzerland last year. It is very sweet. Out of the 7 zippers, only 3 are real. You can see two of them on this image, the other one is the central zipper ( between magenta and purple). I am a big fan of multi-compartmentalised bags because I can then organise my belongings into different categories. With the sheer size of this bag, the compartments are quite roomy and you could even colour-code the pockets!

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French Women Like to Walk

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Dissection of a great outfit

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