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There’s no denying that when it comes to whose style we covet above most others, Parisiennes are at the top of our list. Exuding an effortless appeal, from their ultra-chic style choices to their uncomplicated beauty routines, we can’t help but feel drawn to their ways of life.
Because we’re not looking to overhaul our entire lives or pick up and move to Europe, we have made it our mission to define three hallmarks of the French girl’s style that we want to emulate.
Effortless Beauty
French beauty products — skincare in particular — draw praise from around the world, for their potent and efficacious formulations. With science-backed, dermatologically tested formulas being the norm, it can be hard to stand out in the incredibly top-shelf crowd.
Many French women appear to embrace a minimalistic makeup approach, which means they’re usually after innovative, time-saving skincare formulations that will deliver the results they promise without being fussy. We have it on good authority that Parisienne women (and women globally) are reaching for French beauty brand Lancôme’s latest launch as a solution. Lancôme’s Renergie C.R.x. Triple Serum Retinol ($244 at Myer) is popular thanks to its blend of innovation, multitasking appeal and potency.
The innovative, first of its kind serum mixes pure retinol, vitamin C, and x-peptides into one effective formula as it’s pumped from three separate chambers. Working to renew, refresh and brighten your skin while you sleep.
Ultra-Chic Fashion
Parisienne style has been described as casual chic, but when we say casual, we refer to an elevated effortlessness, not a slouchy aesthetic. No, you won’t be seeing activewear hitting the streets (more on that later) in Paris, but you will see a blend of timeless, modern, and sophisticated pieces that hint to exquisite taste.
This often comes from opting for high-quality, well-tailored clothing, rather than trying to fit the latest trend with cheap fast-fashion pieces. We know that the world’s most stylish people are outfit repeaters, so buying clothes that will stand the test of time is key.
Integrated Wellness
If you find yourself wandering through the streets of any arrondissement, there’s one thing you won’t see. And that’s a stereotypical gym, or a matching athleisure set. But that doesn’t mean they don’t take great pride in keeping their bodies healthy.
Instead, their fitness is mostly incidental – they walk just about everywhere. With a culture of socialising at their core, Parisienne’s will routinely catch up with friends for a meal that takes them till the late hours of the evening.
And that, friends, is why “Paris is always a good idea”, or, at least as close to recreating the Parisienne appeal as we can get.
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