fashion

A style guide to dressing like a Parisian.

Have you every wondered how to get that cool, sexy or rather classic Parisian look? Well, you’re in luck because long time model and ex-Chanel muse Ines de la Fressange break its down in a cheeky little red book with sketches and streetsyle photos of her and her daughter Nine, wearing some signature Parisian Looks.

I believe ( and so does Ines) that every woman should a wardrobe on certain key pieces ( 7 for her) and the rest is a matter of accessories; shoes, bags, jewelry etc.

Think about it, you can wear one black dress many ways depending on the belt, shoes and bags that you chose to go with it.

You can check out a little video with her voice over, running on Amazon here.

You can also buy the book: Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange
on Amazon.

If you buy it let me know what you think?

How are you all doing?

Wishing you a productive and fulfilled week!

Taking photos of the wonderful “everyday” Parisian women is so much fun and inspiring, take this shot for example.

She was on the Quai de la seine I had just parked my bicycle, and saw her from across the street; running over I said “Hi! You look gorgeous, may I take your photo?” she looked puzzled, then I said “just push the bike back a bit in the sunlight”, she smiled.

et voila

Low Rider Honda Bike (don’t see a lot of these here, mostly Vespas), Leather Leggings, Fur coat and low boots.

I’ve created a blogpost for my photos that I took during Paris Fashion Week, You can see them here. I still need to post all of them!

Not sure If I’ll be taking photos again next year, I will be back to working full time. Even though it was challenging in the cold, it was lots of fun, met really cool and interesting people; good folks well dressed.

Also I’ve started a tumblr for TC Mag, it’s like a place where I put a lot of leftover thoughts, ideas, photos and just about anything that’s too tangential to put on toocutemagazine.com. OH YEA, and it’s kinda funny!

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Parisian brand Surface to Air has made its mark in the apparel and accessories industry  with its contemporary fashion for men and women.

Not to mention they dish out killer heels every season.

Don’t believe me, take a look around almost every streetsyle blog and lookbook and you’ll soon see their classic Buckle Sandals “partout”.  For a brand that’s only been around since 2000, it’s already made some major waves.

Who needs marketing when you have a good product, right?!

I’m in love with their recent Editorial done by Surface to Air Brasil. Not only does it play with the  seasons “must-have” all denim look, it’s a juxtaposition of  the woman as a bad-ass in a “typical” male role!

See more of the shoot here.

PARIS: Surface To Air |  108 rue Vieille du Temple 75003 Paris T+33 1 44 61 76 27

SÃO PAULO: Surface To Air | ALAMEDA LORENA, 1985 ~ SÃO PAULO ~ +55 11 3063 4206

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Haider Ackermann has been on the lips of many people since the rumors hit of the Dior split with Galliano. Will he, or won’t he is the question? Now that we’ve gotten our answers, I like many of you am ever so eager to see the first collection.

Here are some of my best looks from the Haider Ackermann Fall 2010 and Fall 2011 collections. Both of which shows a consistently in his theme of deconstructed yet tailored work. A look that can only be pulled off by a confident woman, one who knows her personal style is one part subtle and one part sharp.

The femininity of flowy fabrics and the masculinity of the structured blazers plays on this; you have to be a woman who knows that their is a sweet yet powerful side to her sensuality.  The Haider Ackermann woman is a BOSS.

How cute is this stepping video by the Bad News Step Team from the Bronx and Opening Ceremony?

Step, Clap, Go! from Opening Ceremony on Vimeo.

Still one of my best places in NYC to shop – unlike Colette here in Paris, they still have a focus on featuring a diversity of style and fashion innovators that aren’t all luxury related (I was so disappointed yesterday when I stepped into Colette, these days its more about the hype of Chanel, Fendi, Prada etc.)

So it was no surprise that they collaborated with retailer Target for the re-issuing of peices from the last 5 years of Target’s Go International Collection.

On the OC blog it’s said that “OPENING CEREMONY AT ACE was bustling last night, where, for one night only, the store became a Target GO Collective pop-up shop where shoppers could get their hands on 34 re-issued dresses from the 5 years of GO collections. The Ace hotel lobby, where DJs Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe spun the tunes, wasn’t any less abuzz–especially once the beaming ladies of the Bad News Step Team, the stars of THE LATEST OCTV PRODUCTION, arrived and broke it down hard in their performance. After that, a Rodarte for Target-clad Santigold took the stage and gave a great show before surprise guest Sheila E. performed an energetic percussion set that sent drumsticks flying into the air. ” by Sofia CAVALLO

I’m sure we all wished were were there to celebrate 5 Years of Target GO International!

PS I’m just creating a Facebook fan page, started yesterday, so please FAN me! I promise to update it with daily streetstyle photos from people here in Paris.