I have spent many evenings on Pinterest searching, pinning and ogling at her image…yes I think I could almost be classified as obsessed with her – ‘her’ being Emmanuelle Alt, the Editor of Vogue Paris. No matter how many times I see her image I just melt and think how easy she makes looking fabulous. She definitely has a formula but the pieces she wears are always simple and understated.
A jacket is a must – whether it be a fur, military style or simple blazer. Rarely seen in skirts she relies on ankle length jeans, harems and occasionally flares. Her shoes are always fabulous – simple courts, flat booties, over the knee boots or (currently what I am most obsessed by) lace or mesh booties – often peep toes. All paired with a simple tee or white shirt and a classic belt. Now why can’t I get it right?
Personally I think my love of clothes i.e. having too many clothes…means that I overcomplicate outfits, either to a) wear items that have been neglected or b) just by over-thinking an outfit. I have a substitute for everything she wears (no surprise), so my challenge over the next few weeks is to just take it easy, breathe, and relax, and then transform myself into an elegant, effortlessly stylish Parisian 😉
Oh and if anyone spots some wicked lace booties holler! These are the closest I’ve found…I love them, but they look super high for tottering across the Place de la Concorde.
Meanwhile back to reality here is what I have been wearing over the past couple of days. It’s blazing hot in Atlanta – how can it be 70 degrees on December 2nd? I’m not happy – a girl has furs and big coats to wear!
Shoes – Office (sent by Eve!) // Jeans – Zara // T-shirt – J.Crew // Jacket – Mango // Scarf – H&M (old) // Bag – Zara
Boots – Minnetonka // Trousers – Zara (old) // Sleeveless jumper – Everlane // Jacket – Gap (old – similar here)
So go on who is your style icon? I have more Pinterest boards to create!
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I just adore her style Joanna, she always looks so elegant. Between Emmanuelle & Olivia Palermo I think they’ve got it sussed!
Jane xx
She is just stunning, her style is second to none, so French, so understated, so expensive looking… Loving your Office shoes they look fab on xx
Nice to see that she recycles too. I can see why you’re in love with her style – stunning creature. Anyway this weather thing…are you,sure you’re not telling porkies? I’m jealous! x
I just checked my “inspiration” file of internet photos to see which icons seem to pop up the most. 828 photos (think it’s time to purge….or organize!) I seem to be all over the map: Jenna Lyons, Olivia Palermo, Linda Rodin(to get past my fear of becoming a “frumpy old lady”), yes – Emmanuelle Alt, Christine Centenera — and then throw in some Kendell Jenner and Alexa Chung for some fun! 🙂
P.S. Agree with you on this weather….just got two very heavy suede, shearling coats in the mail (both lovely). No fun when all you can do is admire them in the closet! C’mon, winter!!
It’s 63 again today!!!! Crazy! x
I love Alexa too – always so classic with a bit of edge…