The Lace Slip

The humble  lace slip is effortless yet so sexy. We'd say it's very French. For their recent campaign, Zara (as pictured above) decided to really embrace the dainty black dress.

Paired with oversized coats as within the campaign, the slip like dress is almost an ode to Marc Jacob's fascination with 'pyjama dressing'; as one may call it. Yet, a much more French "sexy without even trying" kind of look.

Draped silks, thin camisole like straps and lace hems and/or necklines, make for the very beautiful and none the less feminine look.

...get the look with...

a. Antonio Berardi "lace trimmed silk camisole"

b. Zimmermann "silk lace dress"

c. Antonio Berari "lace front slip top"

d. Maison Martin Margiela "lace edge slip dress"

with love.

Stay Simple, Stay True

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" 

- Leonardo Da Vinci

with love.

Louis Vuitton Resort 2014

What better muse than the utterly chic french woman? Relaxed, almost bohemian yet tailored, the Louis Vuitton's resort collection formed an entire womans wardrobe, with outfits suitable for every and any occasion.

In fact, Julie de Libran [Louis Vuitton's women's design director) specified that the collection was for a "sophisticated bohemian...[who] likes to mix and match, and combine comfort and sensuality".

With such versatility on the agenda, there was an air of nonchalance and an eclectic mix which drew to mind those French icons of the '70's. Fittingly, a deep French blue was championed through a double-breasted pantsuit, and there were no shortage of tweed pieces (which are an obvious essential to any French woman). The French blue continued, making for a very maritime esque classic appeal.

Cashmere robe like coats were tied at the waist, alongside boxy tops and miniskirts, and there was even a casual-ish take on the traditional suit. There was also a decent amount of denim pieces embedded within the looks (funnily enough the word denim actually comes from "de Nîmes": the French region where the fabric was first made), with a-line frayed hem skirts, maxi skirts and button downs. Tying into Jacob's last collection with the house, floral frocks mimicked those embroidered tulle wallpaper like vintage prints.

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