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Do you want to see the history of lace making? Virtually visit the Lace Museum in Calais, France

How they make lace… from then to now with an inspiring road-trip uncovering the history of lace

With wedding, prom and formal season about to commence, we bring you our very own Parisian ex-pat who set about to uncover the rich history of lace.

From styles evocative of the Victorian era to the modern day romance of Kate Middleton’s spectacular lace wedding dress, there’s plenty to

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Are you looking for something ageless that never goes out of style? Try classic French Chic black + white

I’ll Have What She’s Having:  Classic French chic by way of can’t go wrong black + white

I love a trend that is age-appropriate for everyone, has endless mix and matching possibilities, is striking and classic, and never goes out of style.

Hard to find?

Not when you consider the endless appeal of classic French Chic black and white, the classic tried & true color combo that never gets dated.

Look

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Paris Street Style Trend Report: How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Dusty Pastels & Make-Up Neutrals have dominated trend reports over the past few seasons: Learn How to Wear Sophisticated Pastels to get in on the action…

While pastels and timeless neutral tones are nothing new, its more than safe to say that they haven’t looked this refreshed and rethought since their heyday in the 90′s. And maybe that’s exactly part

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How to Layer Necklaces- French chic style inspiration à la Ines de la Fressange

Ooooh la la, we are having a bout of baubles this week. First, we learned how to wear the new statement jewelry trend and now it’s time for something classic.

When it comes to piling on jewelry, the result can be heavy-handed or absolutely superb. Let’s get some French Chic style inspiration on how to layer necklaces with Ines de la Fressange style !

The former model, muse

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Style Savior: Try A Statement Tunic To Save The Day + How to Wear It

I’ll Have What She’s Having: A tunic top so chic you’ll want to wear one on one of your trying days

How to wear a tunic and look chic, not beachy… stay tuned. We’re still a buzz with inspiration from our street style coverage of Paris Fashion Week and one look at this p-y-t has us lauding the tunic and its versatility. Here at FoS,

Tags: Cover Ups , Fashion Inspiration , Frances J Davison , how to wear , how to wear a tunic , I'll Have What She's Having , Paris , paris fashion week street style , paris street style , shopping , Street style , tunic , what to wear

Don’t Ya Want To Go Bold? Crayola Colored Coats Ring In Spring

I’ll Have What She’s Having: The perfect way to welcome Spring in Crayola color coats that would make any tulip jealous.

Crazy colored coats seen at Paris Fashion Week had us a buzz with sartorial envy as they signaled a chic and on trend way to welcome the warmer season ahead.

>>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring

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This is how you wear mixed prints paired with classic à la Paris Fashion Week Street Style Trend

I’ll Have What She’s Having:  The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week.

Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make’s this woman’s otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike.

 >> MORE: I’ll Have What She’s Having and Fashion Week Street Style

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Dresses to Dream About: The Paris Haute Couture Exhibition

We’ve got the inside scoop on Paris Haute Couture show….

Our Paris insider Richard Nahem, got up close & personal with his iPhone to take these exclusive pics for you. The stunning retrospective spans 150 years of haute couture with over 100 outfits selected from the 20,000 plus Musée Galliera collection.

The Paris Haute Couture Exhibition presented by Swarovski at the Hotel de Ville/City Hall spans

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Would you wear this wacky fashion? SEE ARRRGH! Monsters in Fashion in Paris

Ya know I love a good freaky outfit from time to time. Wacky fashion and its wearer, when done right– as a fashion performance piece– is pretty incredible. It puts a smile on your face and let’s you appreciate people who live their life as their art.

But, then you get those wackadoodle show ponies who have the chutzpah to put on anything odd and outlandish

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Trend Report: 6 Modern Pant Suits that are ageless & chic, so why not?!

I’ll Have What She’s They’re Having: The effortless chic of modern pant suits that can take you through every time of your life

Forget the frump! Modern pantsuits are more what they are NOT about, than what they are. As you can tell drool from our Paris street style ladies,  there’s a flattering style for every moment of your life. Why let the guys have it

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