Paris is the city of light and has always held a special place in my heart. When I lived in London, I used to go there almost every weekend for the food and of course the fashion. This year, my daughter Rachel and I went on our first mother-daughter trip there, embracing the opportunity to show our personal style with the essence of Parisian fashion. We happened to be there during Paris Fashion Week, which made it even more special. We explored the streets, stores, the cuisine, attended a fashion presentation for Strathberry, one of my go-to bag designers. I will be covering all of this in a future blog post but for now let’s talk about all things fashion. Feel free to DM me on Instagram for my Paris list of favorite places and things to do.

Below are the styles we wore while roaming the streets of Paris that include “Tailored Chic,” “French Girl,” and “Feminine Meets Masculine styles.”

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TAILORED CHIC

Tailored Chic is all about sophisticated, clean lines and timeless pieces that exude an understated elegance. Parisians are masters at this style, effortlessly combining classic pieces with modern twists. Rachel and I paired tailored styles like refined jackets, vests, trousers, and loafers that perfectly captured the essence of Parisian style.

LOOK 1

Melissa wearing Banaar LA Pant and Vest (use code Melissa10 for 10% off), Dior Bag, Celine Slingbacks
Rachel wearing Chanel Jacket, Mirror Palais Pants (sold out, similar here)

LOOK 2

Melissa wearing Derek Lam Blazer and Pant, Franco Sarto Loafers, Prada Bag
Rachel wearing The Frankie Shop Blazer, Loewe Tank, Favorite Daughter Shorts, Chanel Loafers

LOOK 3

Melissa wearing Vintage Chanel Knit Top (similar here), L’Academie Trousers, Prada Bag, Franco Sarto Loafers
Rachel wearing Loewe Tank, similar denim here, Miu Miu Bag, Chanel Sneakers

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FEMININE MEETS MASCULINE

Blending feminine and masculine elements can result in a sophisticated, edgy look. Rachel and I paired items with a feminine flare like blouses, skirts, and cardigans with t-shirts, blazers, suited pants and loafers to achieve this combination.

LOOK 1

Melissa wearing Loewe Tank, Zimmerman Skirt (similar here), Vintage Jacket (similar here), Franco Sarto Loafers, Strathberry Bag (sold out, similar here)
Rachel wearing Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Top (see current collection here), Mirror Palais Pants (sold out, similar here), Miu Miu Bag, Chanel Loafers

LOOK 2

Melissa wearing Ba&sh Blouse (sold out, similar here), Benaar LA Trousers, Franco Sarto Loafers, Dior Bag
Rachel wearing Blouse from Cannes Boutique (similar here), Mirror Palais Pant (sold out, similar here), Chanel Loafers, Dior Bag

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FRENCH GIRL

French cool-girl style is achieved by wearing simple yet beautifully-designed clothing and then presenting yourself with style, elegance and confidence. Wearing classic items and colors that are made with high quality fabrics and special details like stitching or unique buttons all contribute to achieving the perfect French aesthetic.

LOOK 1

Melissa wearing Sandro Dress, Prada Bag, Celine Slingbacks
Rachel wearing Silvia Astore Dress (sold out, similar here), Fendi Bag (sold out, similar here) Celine Slingbacks

LOOK 2

Melissa wearing Vintage Fendi Dress, Zara Leather Jacket
Rachel wearing 16 Arlington Leather Set (sold out, similar top here, similar pants here, (use code Melissa10 for 10% off Benaar LA), Manolo Blahnik Pumps

LOOK 3

Melissa wearing L’Academie Skirt, Vintage Sonia Rykiel Cropped Sweater (similar here), Schutz Boots, Prada Bag
Rachel wearing Celine Slingbacks