What to begin with when you create an outfit?
As I was proceeding to her closet editing, a client asked me what I begun with when I composed an outfit. Something I had never wondered about. Yet, thinking about it I realized there where two ways I would compose an outfit. During a closet editing I browse the whole closet of my client before selecting […]
Is the Konmari method the best way to declutter your closet?
Because new years means resolutions, Netflix has decided to welcome you with “Tidying with Mari Kondo” in lieu of a time consuming TV show. Well, it DID consume time to watch but wasn’t useless as it inspired me this first article of 2019. So bonne année ladies! I noticed than her job and mine are […]
Fashion week inspiration: Milan
In Milan the clothes were as usual much more on the baroque side of fashion. Eccentric prints, accessories overload and crazy fabrics were all over the place. Which is visually stunning yet more difficult to convert into daily life wearable clothes. If you want to get some of that vibe my easiest recommendation is… to actually purchase […]
How to dress to pick up kids at school?
Hi there Alois! I love love love your blog and I’ve honestly read every post you have made on it – and save many of the pictures you suggested. I wonder if you wouldn’t mind doing a post or lookmaker on outfits for stay at home mums (the parisian way!) – I have two young […]
How to accessorize my forest green coat?
I recently bough a forest green colored coat but I do not know how to accessorize it outside. I usually wear it with a red scarf I own since a long time but I am not quite satisfied with the result. I love colors so I would prefer to wear something other than black but […]
How to tell wheter a trend is going to last or to be outdated?
Nowadays, I’d say that fashion world is evolving in to different directions – The industry, replacing one trend by another at a super fast pace. And those who subscribe to this system, replacing their own clothes at an equally fast pace. – People who realize that this system is not viable and try to have a […]
How to dress for Paris as 65 yo?
Dear Aloïs I am visiting Paris this september. Could you give me ideas of what to wear? I am over 65 and short. Wear American size 10, 12. 5’2″. H. Can u advise me what to bring? Your website is stunning but maybe too young for me. Dear Jo, As I discussed in the ” […]
How to dress for a week-end in the countryside?
As you read me I just come back from 4 days in Ardèche. My friends where making “le pont” (the bridge). Which means taking an additional day off. When bank holiday happen on a thursday, you take the friday off. Have a look… Saint Maurice d’Ibie. Photo: François Barbier Just the kind of place where […]
How to dress boho as a short and curvy girl?
I love the boho look but I am short and curvy and let’s face it – that style works well mainly on tall and slim girls. How can I wear boho/hippie clothes and don’t look like a child or as if I was going to a costume party? You are right, hippie style is easier […]
How to warm up your dress for early spring?
April challenge: dress in the morning when it is chilly and keep the same clothes until the afternoon when it feels like summer. For months you have been dying to wear you little summery dress. And there, when you finally put it on, you feel like a flower in the flowers, the sun shines through […]
How to dress for a spring wedding?
After “how to dress for a wedding” and “how to dress for a winter wedding” here is… how to dress for a spring wedding! As you guess, the main problem is that, though sun is here, it is still chilly. So how to cover in a stylish way? I- Cover your shoulders At weddings, lots […]
