Paris Style: Lou Doillon Blends Luxury With Studious Dishevelment
by NatalieB
Jun 23, 2008 5:16 PM PDT
On a trip to Paris this spring, I became obsessed with Lou Doillon, daughter of Jane Birkin. Her influence is everywhere: bohemian with a slightly tough, rock-n-roll edge, but also a touch of luxury. It is all so impossibly chic the way these women zip around Paris on their motorbikes, clad in leather jackets or leather pants and layers of scarves and jewelry. The key to this look is the right balance: keeping delicate or frilly things toned down with something a little edgy (a flowy, silky dress with a motorcycle jacket) and vice versa (a strand of pearls or rhinestones with a flannel shirt and trousers). Mlle Doillon is also the master at making menswear incredibly feminine and sexy. And last but not least ... don't dare brush your hair! Click SEE SLIDESHOW for more examples!
Opposites Attract: Try Adding Edgy to Delicate To Avoid Sugar Overload
by NatalieB
Jun 10, 2008 8:16 AM PDT
When dealing in the realm of super sweet adorableness, sometimes you risk giving yourself (and others) a cavity! To avoid the tragedy of infantilizing yourself with too much lace, ruffles, and flowers, sometimes a little grit is just what the doctor ordered. The sweetness of the delicate floral lace on this Fleur Wood mini dress gets dialed down when paired with the raw edginess of Kristen Lee's boot-sandals. The look is completed with Adeline Cacheux's silver chain headband and Iosselliani's pearl claw earrings, both of which have just the right balance of sweetness and toughness.
