J'adore Du Jour | The Dreamiest Zara Velvet Pearl Slingbacks

The dream of the 90s is alive in Zara. | The Dreamiest Zara Velvet Pearl Slingbacks

If I were a pair of shoes, these are the shoes I would be.

The Dreamiest Zara Velvet Pearl Slingbacks

In fact, I actually audibly gasped when I saw these dreamy Zara slingbacks on the shelves in early fall, and eagerly snatched them up without even checking the size. When it comes to shoes, I’m technically a petite size 6.5 American, but I’ve been known to wear up to a size 9 in chunky boots that require thick socks, and even a puny size 5 in kitten heeled ballroom dance shoes, where an extra centimeter in the toe can cause an unexpected slip and subsequent catastrophe. Yes, I am a novice ballroom dancer (among other things)—a fun fact you might not have known about me.

Anyway back to the dream shoes. Everything from the extra pointy exaggerated toe, to the luxe velveteen material and giant faux pearl chain strap, screams early 90s and gives me may-jor Dionne from Clueless vibes. All that’s needed to complete the look is a scrunchie and an oversized bucket hat, which are both hideous and glaringly on trend right now. But hey, “at least I didn’t skin a Collie to make my purse.”

It reminds me of an adult version of the velvet dresses my maman and I used to wear for Christmas—one of which had a classic 90s Peter Pan collar with (you guessed it) pearl detailing.

Stacey Dash as Dionne in the 1995 teen hit, Clueless.

J'adore Du Jour: Le Tote by JLux the Label

Someone somewhere once said: no holiday long weekend is complete without the perfect tote. (Actually, it was me. I said it.)

Perfect for stowing beach reads, sunscreen, and skincare essentials—it’s slated to hit 116 degrees F in Los Angeles this weekend, lather it on, people!—you’ll need to find le sac wth just the right qualifications—large enough to fit a full-sized poolside towel, and stylish enough to complement the swimsuit cover-up du jour.

With its sturdy straw texture and minimalist messaging, this JLux the Label tote quite literally says it all.

Hellooooo Weekend!

J'adore du Jour | Le Masque by FRNCH

Peek-a-boo! C’est moi in the Irene mask from FRNCH (US)—did you recognize me?

By now, my love for the Parisian brand FRNCH, and its attention to simple yet feminine detail, is quite evident.

Since the need to wear face masks in public has become an inevitability, so have the excuses to do more shopping—although, to be fair, it’s never taken anything as drastic as a pandemic to convince me to shop.

If you’re all about matching un masque to your ensemble—is creating a whole separate wardrobe pour le visage going to become a thing?—then look no further than FRNCH (US) for all of your face accessory needs.

Without compromising on safety or style, this collection embodies the brand’s undeniably French aesthetic—think chic solids like classic chambray, and pretty prints like muted florals and polka dots. All 100% cotton and machine washable, the entire selection is $15 or less, and best of all—they’re a guaranteed fit.

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J'adore du Jour | Staying Organized with Carrie & Co.

The dreamiest Dream Book from Carrie & Co.

I’ve never claimed to be the most organized person in the world. Or even my neighborhood, for that matter. As much as I enjoy it, personal organization is something that is just a constant practice pour moi, and I’ve made my peace with that.

If organization is a muscle to be trained, then it’s time meet your new gym. Carrie & Co. is a line of planners, notebooks, pens, and other tools to complete the arsenal of any seasoned organizer. Designed by Carrie Green, founder of The Female Entrepreneur Association, British newly-minted mum of two, and author of the fabulous businesswoman’s guide to success, She Means Business, these Perfectly Planned pieces are pretty, polished, and professional—just as any businesswoman should also be.

Besides being aesthetically lust-worthy on the outside, they’re sprinkled on the inside with helpful prompts, motivational quotes, and thought-provoking questions to conjure the clarity needed to sharpen big dreams and jumbled thoughts into focus, turn goals into action steps, and intentional manifestations into reality.

Click here to shop the newly dropped 2021 collection—because it’s safe to assume that by now, we’re all pretty done with 2020.

OOTD: The Bejeweled Blazer

Photo by @minjucita; Jewelry by Kollectin.

I’ve always loved putting a unique twist on a classic, and this bejeweled blazer from Naked Wardrobe does just that.

A basic blazer is an absolute wardrobe necessity for la Parisienne, since a city girl must be able to transition from day to night, le bureau to apéro (the office to happy hour) at a moment’s notice. It can be thrown effortlessly—everything must always look effortless—over jeans and a tee to dress up a casual weekend outfit, or it can be a standout on its own when reimagined with a little bit of fanfare—a la this example.

Skipping the traditional lapel, pockets, and even your everyday buttons, this fitted, is it navy or black? statement piece will keep everyone guessing—and “they” must always be guessing.

The pièce de résistance of course is the jewel-encrusted double closure, bringing the eye to the elegant décolletage. The key, of course, is not revealing too much. A French Girl never reveals her secrets—or a nip slip.

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