Parisian in 7 steps: Ines de la Fressange

Because we still, still, STILL want to know how you do that, being incredibly Parisian, we asked ultimate Parisienne Ines de la Fressange (former CHANEL model and muse of Karl Lagerfeld and always ‘aristocrat’ and author of La Parisienne which she sold a million times) for 7 tips.

1. First of all, it is never elegant to be too preoccupied with yourself. Remember that.
2. Combine sneakers with a very sexy design shorts or mix day and evening wear. It is a misconception that a style icon must appear in high heels and adorned with hats and gloves.
3. Dress to please yourself. A French woman will never bow down because something is in fashion.
4. If you receive a compliment about a piece of clothing, say that you have had it for years.
5. Have the arrogance (as we French possess) that you can look chic without designer labels.
6. Mix things. Even if you have the money to buy all the designers in the world, it is much more creative to assemble your look.
7. Main tip: Smile, be nonchalant, and forget your age!