Paris has been unseasonably cold and rainy for the last month, leaving me with no other choice than to rock my winter tights and dream of sunshine that I can enjoy, bare-legged.

These adorable heart-shaped YSL tights are the perfect part of transition tights: fun enough to pair with summery dresses while still offering some coverage from this unseasonably cold temperatures. In light of the new name change over at chez Yves Saint Laurent, it may be time to get your hands on some whimsical (and almost giraffe-like) printed tights before YSL becomes simply, Saint Laurent Paris.

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At 35€, on sale, they're a splurge but an adorable and completely necessary purchase, since I'm guessing you don't already own a pair. Paired with a classic black ensemble and a bold red purse, these suckers add a subtle touch of sass. 


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A self confessed hair idiot, I've been wearing the same Sienna Miller-inspired side bangs since high school, and regularly leave the house without brushing my hair. So you'll forgive me for only now jumping on the fish-tail braid bandwagon.

I love this tutorial from thebeautydepartment, co-founded by every girl's fashion icon, Lauren Conrad. Besides being constantly flawless, she's been setting the trend in hair braiding ever since her days on the guilty-pleasure Laguna Beach, single handedly inspiring girls around the world to french braid their side bangs. (At last, a chic way to grow out your fringe!)


My favorite styles have to be the two side braids, top left corner, for being so effortlessly cool.

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Happy Birthday & Bonne Anniversaire to my lovely and inspiring maman!

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In the spirit of a cliche springtime in Paris, I paired a lightweight chambray top with a new favorite piece: a high waisted lace cream skirt. My latest obsession, the rentable Parisian bike system: Velib, has got me pedaling almost daily along the Seine, an easy and beautiful ride. The most enchanting part is how in the early afternoon, the sunlight bounces off of the water and onto the nearby buildings. In honor of this, I find myself wearing more jewelry and sparkles than ever before.

A giant graffiti Kate Moss watches over the patrons. Bottom left.

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One of the best parts of being an au pair for a little French girl is getting to dress her up in adorable outfits. There is something very Madeline and Miss Clavel about chasing her around, waiting to see how long she can keep her outfits clean. (The answer: never for very long: fifteen minutes tops.) Not a day goes by that I don't pass a sweet shop with window displays featuring sweet pink top and ruffled outfits for the most fashionable of the the Parisian toddlers.

 In the land of boys and polo tops, it's fun to play pretend and leaf through the catalogs that wind up in our mailbox, filled with the latest fashions out of Europe. My new favorite brand that has me wishing I could still fit a size 6T is mini Boden, a British brand that makes adorably bright printed tops & fun swimsuits. In the ideal world where I can drop 30 euros on a top, I'd be shopping exclusively at mini Boden.

Cue photos, I've left you hanging in long enough.

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1. There are exactly zero hats in my closet, but I would attempt a floral hat/striped top outfit any day. Extra points for matching the lining to your outfit.
2. Every cool kid needs a graphic//embellished tee, and this one is all the more adorable covered in snacks and desserts!
3. A striped one-piece halter suit with a neon ruffle around the neck, proof that combining trends can work.
4. Denim shorts with bleached white stars. Win.
5. A fun striped hoodie in colors that clash, in a good way. Who knew it was possible.
6. Metallic gladiators for little baby feet.
7. Polka dot shorts with heart-shaped back pockets. Adorable is not enough.
8. Striped sweater. Pink. Pears. Love.

xoxo.