Colors and prejudice
The other day my day father (coucou papa), asserted that salmon pink was really “uncool” and only worthy of grandmas fashion (we are talking old style grandmas here, not his own wife obviously). I am very aware he is not the only one to despise this color, even the name of it is not the […]
How to wear the “ski sweater” in a cool manner?
Hello Aloïs I bought a winter sweater Marc Darcy style. I love it because it so quirky but I do not know what to wear it with. When I pair it with jeans and sneakers, I look like I landed straight from an eighties show. Do you have any suggestions on how to wear it […]
Merci monsieur Alaïa
A week ago, Azzedine Alaïa passed away at the age of 77, letting us orphan to him who may have been the last of the “grands couturiers”, rather sewing the clothes directly on the mannequins than drawing them beforehand. Having followed a training as “les beaux arts”, Azzedine Alaïa, molded his clothes like sculptures to enhance the beauty […]
How to wear corduroy
After months of (non hollidays but hard work) being away, I make my comeback on the blog. “C’est la rentrée!” as we say in France. I am just being 2 month late, but hey, with global warming it is like fall has just begun (blaming it on the climate). Today, I’d like to speak of […]
How to wear the breton striped top?
Picture me writing this article from my native île de ré, feet in the sand, nose in the wind (“le nez au vent”) and breton stripes over my bikini. You don’t believe me? Well, ok, île de ré was last weekend, and I am currently writing way too late, on my parisian bed, my laptop […]
How to wear my linen ruffle black skirt?
Bonjour Aloïs, First, I wanted to say how much I love your blog, and I was hoping you could give me some advice. I just bought a black linen skirt. I know it should be a classic summer piece, but I am feeling a little uninspired. All I can think of wearing it with is […]
How to dress for a wedding when 5 month pregnant?
Hi Alois, I love your blog and the inspiration it brings! I am going to a wedding in France in late summer, at which point I will be 5 months pregnant. I am 167 cm and 60 kgs. What should I wear? Xx from Amsterdam, J Hi J, Congratulations for the coming baby and enjoy the […]
Not such a good idea: the two faced top
In every shop it swaggers, both casual and refined, showcasing its assets, waiting for you to buy it… the two faced top. I am sure you’ve already met, maybe he has even already nested in your closet. Let me introduce you to him. He is a bi material lad, looking dressy on the front and low-key […]
How to layer under a thin top?
When it comes to layering, we naturally lean toward wearing the thinest, tinniest layers close to our skin and the toughest, biggest on the outside. Just like in the nature (think onion). Stylistically speaking it is also the easiest option. But of course, doing what’s not expected catches the eye and has an undeniable fashion appeal. […]
When do clothes get “worn out”?
Every woman aiming to create an “eco responsible” wardrobe would like to wear her clothes until their “textile death”. Yet, the path to virtuous fashion consumption is full of pitfalls. Sometimes we get bored of a piece of clothing that looks perfectly new, and sometimes we keep clothes way past their best use date. 1/ When […]
How to wear my white bomber jacket?
Hello, I would like to know how to wear a white bomber? Yuria Bonjour Yuria, There are soon many ways to wear a white bomber jacket! It is very casual so you can either wear it with other casual pieces or use it too “break” a sophisticated outfit. To know what shapes suit a bomber […]
