Style Stats: Paris

I have made up an unofficial saying for Parisian women: less is more. Our stay only lasted for a little over 24 hours, so I kicked myself every time a scantily clad {usually bra-less} female walked past and I did not have my iPad ready to shoot {looking like the usual tourist, of course} for I wanted to show you an entirely honest view of Paris style {in all its glory}. Unfortunately, I didn't escape with any great shots, but I did get some adorable collections. There are a couple must-follow rules:

1. {as stated} Wear as little as possible.
2. No bras allowed.
3. Carry a Louis Vuitton bag.
4. If it's couture fashion {a.k.a. expensive}, own it.
5. Smoke. A lot.

In all sincerity, Paris didn't really do it for me like I thought that it would. Viewing the 100th finish of the Tour de France was a remarkable event {almost as remarkable as the six-floor Louis Vuitton store}, but it was disgustingly hot, ridiculously expensive and entirely unfriendly. Granted, we arrived on day 13 of an 18-day vacation, which means that we really had to kick our attitudes into high gear for the sight-seeing portion of this trip. Having never been on an extended vacation, I didn't realize that I might actually get sick of taking photos. Don't get me wrong, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomph held a magnificent glamor about themselves {and we did not have enough time to experience the iconic museums situated within the city}, but Germany left such an {unparalleled} pleasant impression on our hearts that Paris just could not match. Maybe a second trip will be in order to reassess our initial impression, but one thing is for sure, we will need to learn French {no English allowed here, people}.

white lace dress {similar here} & blue cut-out dress + black flat sandals {similar here} & crossbody clutches {similar style here and here}

cream tee, red pleated mini, brown braided belt & white + brown crossbody bag

(left) green gingham 1/2-sleeve dress, red handbag {similar style here} & white canvas flats {similar style here} // (right) floral dress with exposed back zipper, blue handbag {sold out color, but same style here} & gold flats

Eiffel Tower // Forever 21 striped tank, Kensie pleated corduroy shorts {similar color here & similar style here}, Coach Madison Lindsay crossbody {sold out color, but available style here} & Tory Burch aviator sunglasses