H&M skirt, heels, bag & blouse, necklace c/o Brooklyn Designs
This look came together with Inès de la Fressange’s Parisian Chic style guide in mind – classic yet femme, elegant yet unforced. Everything’s essentially elevated casual. I know Parisian chic isn’t exactly something that’s really a city-specific notion anymore (I lived in France when I was younger and though I would say the French are on a whole more fashionable, it wasn’t a mandate or anything that everyone uphold this chic standard) – what it has become is a badge of effortless cool, an attitude more than anything that communicates that as much as you care about looking good, you’re not dressing for everyone else. If you haven’t read Fressange’s book, do! So many style guide books but every time I read Parisian Chic, it’s like doing a really effective cleanse…I love the idea of getting back down to basics and reteaching yourself what should be basic guidelines for dressing.
Anyway, thanks so much to everyone for your lovely birthday wishes on Wednesday! I would have to say it was the best birthday of my adult life to date – whether it was a lunch date with friends or the sun chasing the torrential morning rain away or your wonderfully kind comments, it was all-around an amazing day, one that made me feel very lucky and blessed! Thanks again!
And with that, it’s now my turn to make everyone feel the exact opposite of lucky and blessed at karaoke tonight…I’m kind of a karaoke freak, meaning I’m horrible. Absolutely horrible. I’ve quite literally been cut in the middle of “my set” before (it was “Greased Lightning,” if you’re curious). PEOPLE JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND TALENT WHEN THEY HEAR IT. Anyway, if you hear what sounds like a woman in a tremendous amount of pain + the rough melody of “Isn’t it Ironic,” just follow your ears and there I’ll be, centre stage!
Love love love this entire look! Especially that skirt & those heels – drool!!! Fabulously styled look as usual! 🙂
I like this top, you have a very nice look, glamour and feminine
Kiss
Aurélie
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Love this outfit, it is effortless, feminine and classic. That blouse is especially gorgeous!
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Gorgeous outfit! Loving the skirt, it's super cute!
Glad to hear you had such a great birthday!! And also glad to know there is someone else out there in this world who also does kareoke. I am kind of obsessed, it gets embarassing. 😐
That skirt is so pretty! I love the feminine shape of it! I've never done karaoke. I'm waaaay too shy to stand up in front of people and sing, so good for you for doing it!
~Sara
You look beautiful, effortless and chic. I hope you have a great time doing karaoke.
this is prob one of my favourite outfits on you! You look amazing Alex! and I LOVE Karaoke too.. I once sang the whole "You Oughta Know" by Alanis once.. it was amazing if I do say so myself 😉 haha
Haha – I love karaoke too! This skirt is so fun & flirty, though I could never confidently pull off that length…it looks adorable on you! 🙂
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cute skirt!
xo Andrea
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what a stunning outfit, love this so much. love the blouse and black skirt/heels combo!
xx
Happpppy Belated Birthday, lady! So sorry I missed it! I hope it was the best day ever! I am loving this outfit – the blouse is so pretty! Simple & chic, always the way to my heart! Gorgeously done! Happy weekend, love!
I really need a simple skater skirt like yours!
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This is an amazing look, and I think I might have to go buy that book now!
~Alicia
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Effortless chic. I love it. Thanks for being an awesome inspiration! -O
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This outfit is absolutely darling. Love it from head to toe. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too.
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Just beautiful!
The Occasional Indulgence
Gorgeous top! You've paired all the pieces together so well & Happy belated birthday!
Janey
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As always stunning. Lovih this Parisian inspired look ! And happy belated birthday!
beautiful! would you like to follow each other? let me know!
Amazing outfit,love your blog.
Maybe follow each other on bloglovin?
Let me know follow you then back.
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Beautiful skirt! Love this look.
Love the blouse and skirt pairing. Will have to check out that book.
Great chic outfit!
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woooww amazing