bonjour paris, although we hate each other.

I moved to paris a week ago, for about six months.

now this would probably explain my long absence from the blogging world. unlike everybody else on the planet, I didn't purely love paris initially- the transition was a tough one for me. for one thing; paris housing market is exhaustingly competitive. for another; just standing there looking puzzled with a map on your hand  isn't enough to make people don't come up to you and show you the way, (and it has pretty much everywhere else I've been), nor is directly asking them to. and other things. anyways, it got slightly better upon discovering that I pick up tartes aux framboises each day for breakfast from the bakery on my street, and buy an almost-mint condition vintage longchamp bag for 10 €.

now I gotta tell you all about the parisiénnes, those lovely careless creatures strolling around with their chunky scarves wrapped around. everybody's so well dressed I can swear it's a dream (a bad one, because I feel inadequate), it's as if being well dressed obligatory- and I'm happy to oblige. amazing (and actually wearable) vintage deals, I've been abusing the stock lately. great breton shirts are everywhere, I'm saving up for a "real deal" at the moment. well, I'm saving up for a lot of things. improving my french. craving over a pair of repetto flats. walking around. adapting. hating and loving. I'll tell you all about it.

by the way; I live ten minutes away from galeries lafayette. sounded like a perfect idea initially, though now I don't know if that's good or bad: I got out strictly for the post office today and then found myself at lafayette, trying on a cashmere sweater, swatching multiple shades of rouge coco and staring at a particular chloé purse- for two hours. oh french, do they know how to make pretty things.

today's inspiration: layering

is there anything cooler than layering different textures to keep warm? to punch it up, add a pop item or two, like the  patterned skirt & round-toe suede heels here in this combo. a belt will help you out with creating shape and keep the overall look from being bulky.

layers by popsiclepout featuring a knit shawl

he knows so much about these things.

talk about head-to-toe perfection- this londoner has everything, absolutely everything to make a man charming.

from street style aesthetic, my  favorite street style blog lately.

we will always have paris.

from paris s/s 11 fashion week.

here you have the epitome of french chic: you don't need a tremendous amount of effort or terribly flashy pieces. just a beret, a chanel breton shirt, high-waisted trousers, ballerina flats and a slick of red lipstick. skill of effortlessly playing up basics is what defines parisienne style to me.
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photo source: TFS forum.

OH NO YOU DIDN'T.

this photo of the gorgeous model/blogger hanneli mustaparta on the last day of NYFW reminded me of how stylishness is all about being yourself.

her stella mccartney dress is already a gorgeous, outstanding one by itself, and hanneli mustaparta is one of the most beautiful women in the industry, so she could just wear this and look awesome, but she chose to express herself and look awesome at the same time, by adding her own little touches here and there- the little peek at the leopard bra, cat-eye shades, almost-invisible nude pumps, clever belt detail, and the little understated ponytail as a perfect finishing touch. oh, and I particularly appreciate how the shoes, the bag and the belt are non-matching, because it's time for us to get rid of that obsession.

what do you think? I know you love it.

a fine romance.

how can you tell they're really made for each other? by their clothes, of course. I adore both of these couples, the first from florence and the second from ny. let's hope they'll have kids together and spread more stylishness to the world.

from the sartorialist

breton inspiration/style crush

this must be the man of my dreams... style-wise.

from the sartorialist

classy.

from elle.com

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inspiration: new nudes

contrasting the neutrality and softness of nude colors with rich textures, crystals, ruffles, generous accesorizing- now that's beautiful.

missing you already.

this photo makes me miss winter already! 

from the sartorialist

all I want is a naval blazer

I'd love to have more excuses to wear blazers. the excuse usually comes only in the form of spring or autumn, when coats are too warm and cardigans are too light, and I abuse it throughly. my current blazer obsession is on sailor-style, navy blazers with golden buttons.

the love story started after seeing theory double-breasted wool-blend jacket at net-a-porter.com. as a huge fan of masculine pieces, naval accents and playing up classics -I've always openly admired my dad's navy blazer with golden buttons-, I suddenly and deeply fell in love with it. since then, I've been paying more -read "too much"-attention to this style. is it just me or they are seen around a lot nowadays? well, all I know is that we need to get our hands on one quickly, before the blazer-season approaches towards the end!

the sartorialist

jak and jil

song of style

golestaneh

keeping the rest of the outfit simple and clean -with personal touches here and there, of course- puts the emphasis on the jacket.

naval blazer, popsiclepout tarafından Prada bags ile yaratıldı

it's just perfect for a smart casual look-somehow formal and casual at the same time.

naval blazer, popsiclepout tarafından Christian Louboutin shoes ile yaratıldı

 adding a dash of masculinity for an ultra-feminine look... it's deliciously eclectic!

naval blazer, popsiclepout tarafından Theory outerwear ile yaratıldı

falling in lust with military jackets

as a big-time antimilitarist, I can allow only this much military in my life.

jackets with military accents have been around for a while now. they are such characteristic, attractive, stylish items. as much as I adore them, at first I thought this trend would be quickly over-used -I love fashion but not being a fashion victim-, and tended to shy away from it, like I do with anything too temporary -except my little black "military cardigan" from H&M I've had for a while, which doesn't really give that effect.

these lovelies are sticking around for a little bit longer, and luckily it didn't become one of those "so many people has worn it's now nauseating" kind of trends, and I finally dared to grab one. during my stay in London, I picked up a navy military jacket with gold accents from H&M (no idea why H&M became my main military-inspired garnment supplier, really). I couldn't be happier with it. it fulfills my intense passion for statement pieces.

my inspirations:

Prussian military uniforms, 1786.

The Beatles, circa Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

 

Michael Jackson's jackets.

Balmain, with these two legendary jackets from s/s 2009 collection, is the one to blame for this trend. did you know that MJ was planning to wear Balmain in his last tour? another reason to say it would be fantastic.

I've been browsing street style websites for alternative combinations with military jackets. seems like the opportunities are just about endless!

some celebrity inspiration -though it's never as good as street style. real people do it better.

Lindsay Lohan's way is surprisingly sweet and fresh, it's definitely a hit to me.

from balmain to forever 21, you can spot military jackets (or orchestra, as some say) everywhere.

forever 21/ sportsgirl / oli

H&M(this is the one I have, but mine is navy) / forever 21 / marc jacobs

fred flare / forever 21 / forever 21

3.1 philip lim / balmain / dorothy perkins

balmain

asos / ralph lauren/ asos

I think these styles leave the door open for you to get creative- you can wear your military jacket just about any way. just one thing to remember: try to avoid a full-on military look, it's costume-y not cool. it's a piece with a life, a stand of its own that adds some instant edge to your wardrobe-you can use it to liven up a plain outfit or mix it with other striking items in an eclectic manner.

here's a couple ways to wear military jackets I put together:

let yourself free and play it up! for a fresh, youthful and creative look, combine your jacket with a marine-inspired striped sweater, jean shorts and red wellies. complete with a swipe of rich tomato-red lipstick (try MAC lipstick in lady bug, my all-time favorite red) and minimal makeup elsewhere. you can add tights depending on the weather. very teen vogue!

military jacket, popsiclepout tarafından H&M jackets ile yaratıldı

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pair it with muted basics, such as a simple white top, washed skinny jeans and high-heel black ankle boots (or basic flats for a casual look) to make your jacket stand out. a nude pink clutch and gentle berry stained lips (I've been in the search for the perfect berry lipstick/stain for all my life , please let me know if you think you know one) will keep you from looking washed out, while letting the jacket pop.

military jacket, popsiclepout tarafından Balmain jackets ile yaratıldı

combine your military jacket with retro feminine essentials such as a floral dress, ballet flats and a classic tote for an uber-cool, eclectic finish.

military jacket, popsiclepout tarafından Miss Selfridge dresses ile yaratıldı

much love.