I love the idea of spicing up last year’s simple dark coat with all kinds of military inspired embellishments.

But it also works on the new season’s key piece the Camel coat! 

So, better start searching your favourite vintage stores or local flea markets for old brooches and medals to create your very unique military look for this fall.

Pictures from the August issue of Vogue Paris, via fashion gone rouge.

This is one of my favourite hats. Technically, its not even mine, but I “stole” it from my friend Isa. It’s Vintage and we bought it together chez Episode on Rue Tiquetonne.

Rest of the outfit: Zara shorts and blazer, Isabel Marant plaid tunic, Zadig&Voltaire scarf, Chloe Elsie bag.

I finally found the YSL arty ring, which I have been craving for soooo long! 

After being sold out forever, it miraculously resurfaced in Paris…in my favourite colour and in my size!!! So although it is technically last season (ok with YSL, there can never really be a “last season”), I had to get it immediately. This is gonna be my very favourite summer accessory, next to this oh-so Parisian Vintage scarf, I got a Kiliwatch this weekend.

There are certain relicts from the 80’s that totally deserve a comeback. Among those: the Moschino statement belt. No need to discuss whether it’s too bold, too flashy or even tasteless: IT’S COOL! Just like Rayban Wayfarers are.

Inspired by some of our favorite blogger colleagues (Gala, Camille and Kristin from Beach Black), we pulled this look taking the Moschino belt from the 80’s to the 2000’s:

1. Belt: Moschino (vintage, search Ebay!)

2. Dress: Acne print silk dress via mytheresa.com

3. COS platform booties

4. Turban-like hat from Opening Ceremony

5. Matching pyramid ring: Kenneth Jay Lane

6. Nailpolish: Chanel Orange Fizz

Okay, I admit that this outfit is a little outrageous. But c’mon…I’d totally wear it like this if I lived in NYC. Ha…if only I lived in NYC! For all other city-girls: add a grey ovesized sweater;-)!

xoxo

We spent our last day in PARIS in the city’s most charming and trendy district: LE MARAIS. On a Thursday afternoon it has quite a peaceful “small-village”-atmosphere and invites you to stroll around, take a look at the small boutiques and galeries, sit down outside the boho-cafè “La Perle“, watch stylish people pass by and just be INSPIRED…

Here’s where u really HAVE to go when u are in Paris.

1. The Kooples

The Kooples is my personal favorite of all hot French brands right now. Their current collection has everything u need for a stylish winter: just the right dose of glam-rock, versatile pieces, a style-mix of Paris and London and the coolest basics. I WANT EVERYTHING!

Like the Burberrys. Just cooler.

The concept behind The Kooples? Cool stuff for cool couples that they can EXCHANGE…(not sure I would want my boyfriend to raid my closet though!)

Nati tried this zipper-skirt. I loved it on her!

2. Shine

Shine is probably the best multibrand-store I’ve been to in a long time! It’s located in a small side-street of Rue vieille du temple and they have only the best stuff: Margiela, Acne, See by Chloé, Markus Lupfer, Stella McCartney, Repetto…doesn’t that sound like your fantasy high-street;-)? Plus the staff is super friendly (considering they are Parisienne…haha!).

It’s all there!

I fell in love with this Helmut Lang dress. One of the best brands in my mind…It’s just so hard to find (and yeah: expensive too!).

Nati’s favorite: The Repetto Garbo booties in a grey patent leather. Was sold out in her size unfortunately but we’ll keep on hunting.

3. Yukiko – vintage Chanel

Yukiko has the finest selection of vintage Chanel EVER. If you want to invest into a very special vintage piece come here! The boutique is on rue de vieille temple too.

Love is all you need. But a Chanel bag is a glorious substitute…;-)

Treasures! I’m telling ya….

Other great stores in Marais:

• Sandro
• IRO
• Bazar (French Connection, Paul & Joe Sister, cute ballerinas…)
• Galeries Simone (crazy mix of vintage, self-designed pieces and punk labels like Vivienne Westwood)
• Anna Rivka (fine jewelry)
• Vanessa Bruno
• A.P.C.
• Manoush

We’ll be back soon! With lots of cash…ha ha!