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Parisian Chic

By Philippa Morgan

28 July 2011

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Ooh la la, lady! It's time to add a chic French twist to your wardrobe.

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Think elegant minimalism, a bow here, a Sonia Rykiel stripe there and retro femininity. Viva la mode!
Eye-Print Striped Tee, £85 at Sonia by Sonia Rykiel at Net-a-Porter.com
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Make like Fearne and sport these oh-so-cool red cigarette-shaped jeans.
Red Skinny Trousers, £30 at Dorothy Perkins
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Bows are back in town for autumn/winter 11 and this frock has a Parisienne elegance to it. Buy now or regret later, lady.
Bow Button Dress, £65 at Dahlia
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The classic heel made ultra cool in a tango hue.
Orange Buckle Heels, £45 at ASOS
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The fashion desk loves dabbling in the peasant-blouse arena - team with tight leather jeans or a full blue skirt to look like Cannes coolest girl.
Cancity Shirt, £120 at AllSaints
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Red, white and blue - these are your hues to channel our sisters over the channel!
Layered Full Skirt, £100 at Makin Jan Ma at Emerge Topshop
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How achingly cool are these shoes?! We WANT.
Velvet Wedges, £95 at Michael Van Der Ham
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DO add something ornate and decadent to plain shirts.
Diamanté Yellow Ornate Necklace, £150 at Jolitta Jewellery at Boticca.com
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This frock is simply chic. DON'T be afraid to keep it simple and understated.
Bow Neck Midi Dress, £68 at Dahlia
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Take a cruise down Parisian avenues with this roomy and bang-on-trend bag.
Two-Tone Clutch, £30 at ASOS
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Hide all manner of sins behind these vintage specs.
Retro Hugo Boss Sunglasses, £150 at RetroSun Hugo Boss
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Oh, be still our beating hearts! If only thine piggy bank could manage to tackle this price tag...
Silk and Merino Wool Dress, £435 at Sonia by Sonia Rykiel at Net-a-Porter.com
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Everyone should buy some sparkly shoes for winter. Fact.
Sequin Stilettos, £59.99 at Zara
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Click. Flash. Flash. You're in Paris, girl.
Diane F+ Lomography Camera, £50 at Urban Outfitters
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We love the flirty open heart back.
Dotty Love Heart Dress, £60 at Topshop
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Fancy a picnic by the river?
No, darling, this is my handbag.
Vanity Case, £130 at Topshop Boutique
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Investment piece alert.
Crocheted Crepe Shirt, £320 at Anna Sui at Net-a-Porter.com
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Why not contrast the femininity of this maxi with some tough boots?
Peach Pleated Skirt, £42 at Rare
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A red coat is a great alternative to the obvious black cover-up.
Red Coat, £350 at J.Crew at Net-a-Porter.com
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Pretty, preppy and pristine - we love white heels.
Snowberry Shoes, £40 at ASOS
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Crochet - check. Peter Pan collar? Check. Bright coral colour - yup. Topshop's sweet swinging top meets all the cute requirements we need to justify the purchase.
Peter Pan Collar Coral Top, £32 at Topshop
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DO take a break from bangles and bracelets - try an elaborate ribbon-tie cuff instead. We predict a revolution!
Embroidered Ribbon-Tie Cuff, £113 at Krista R at Boticca.com
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DON'T just do stripes, remember spots.
Dotty Dress, £30 at Topshop
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Keep those peepers in the shade but in style. Sorry, how much? Sold.
Blue Round Sunglasses, £12 at ASOS
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Move over Mollie King, we're ready to rock a playsuit too before the summer is out.
Blue Ruffle Playsuit, £58 at Goldie
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The LBD that'll make your work wardrobe adorable.
Peter Pan Collar LBD, £55 at Krista Warehouse
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This top makes us want to throw a picnic party and drink pink lemonade.
Floral Top, £85 at Topshop Boutique
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This Yuki dress looks yummy with a straw boater hat, long black socks and brogues. Hey presto, cute outfit.
Cream Folded Collar Dress, £62 at Yuki
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If the last time you wore a bib was back in the 70s, then wake up girl! The collar is cool.
Beaded Bib Collar, £32 at Topshop
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We can imagine Alexa wearing this number to Paris Fashion Week.
Black and Lilac Jersey Dress, £32.50 at Dorothy Perkins
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So cheap and so chic.
Scallop-Edged Flat Shoes, £28 at Topshop
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Forget monochrome, it's all about beige and black.
Striped T-Shirt, £45 at J.Crew
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Ah, the forever classic.
Marquis Red Jersey, £45 at J.Crew
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Wardrobe staples are studded for next season, so think hardcore.
Embellished Collar Blouse, £38 at Warehouse
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Sorry to be clichéd but we just had to include a cute beret.
Monochrome Bow Beret, £10 at Topshop
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