How To Be Parisian

slash How To Be Cool As Fuck Like Caroline De Maigret.

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Essentials: Basic T-shirt

"Oh it's just a basic tee". You'd think it would be easy to buy something so simple, that exists as a staple in everyone's wardrobe. But this basic t-shirt needs to meet a demanding checklist: a good fit - not too tight but not overly baggy; enough plunge to show off the collarbone or showcase that necklace; sleeve length that feel as comfortable as they look; look great dressed up with leather and a blazer or casual on its own with denim. 

So no, it's not just a basic tee.

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All black everything

Well, almost all black.

Christine Centenera ROCKS black, has the most amazing shoe collection and styles for Kanye West. Can someone say Cool with a capital C? 

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Bold Prints

Prints are a personal preference - some love mixing it up with other prints, others avoid them altogether. A few looks with prints:

Wearing neutral colours (black, white, grey, nude, navy) under or over prints are always a safe way to showcase prints

Another trick is to identify colours that are within the print, and wear a block colour with it. Fuchsia, lilac or navy blue would look just as great with Olivia Palermo's pants

Use prints to dress up a classic, crisp white shirt

Or rock the prints on its own, and keep accessories simple

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