I wish I was a French Chic

If I could do it all again - I would be French. When I hear the language I cringe with envy. French people are always on time. French children are inherently born with table manners. And don't even think about eating unless the hostess has said: "bon appetit". The way a French person communicates is often predicated by their social status, education level and which part of the country they were raised in... It doesn't get more cultured than that! Except for when it comes to French Dress Etiquette.

French women are understated yet stylish. They embellish soft colours and ensure that rich shades maintain class. A generalisation - I think not. They thrive in any scarf situation. And the beret... well that's self-explanatory. France is love. And I am in love with France.

So call me bias but everytime I look at the E l p i n i k i knit - I think of France...

E l p i n i k i is ironically not a French name and instead represents the class, sophistication and humility I see in one of my friends. The black and white stripes, the intricacy of the knit as well as the opportunity to wear E l p i n i k i off one shoulder - as French as it gets!

The black and white French stripe is a timeless concept...

It can be Cute like Aria from PLL, Sexy like Lopez/Kardashian and classy like Milian. Here are a few ways to style E l p i n i k i:

SEDUISANTE: The black and white stripe with sex appeal...

Asos completes this look with the scallop hem mini as the hem creates a certain sexy-ness to the knit. The simple mix singlet doesn't overshadow the black and white stripes of E l p i n i k i and the weave clutch adds a certain femininity to the piece. However a whole new suave is created with one of my favourites: the 'Cheap Monday' hole bracelet - an awesome addition. Restricting this look to black and white: both sexy and understated - pure French!

The goods

Skirt: Asos Mini with scallop hem

Top: Asos mix singlet

Bag: Asos weave metal clutch bag

Bracelet: Cheap Metal hole bracelet

Jumper: Musee Boutique E l p i n i k i knit

SOPHISTIQUE: The black and white stripe with sophistication...

The French are also renowned for their grandiosity and what better way to be grandiose than with a Michael Kors watch complimented by a River Island twist lock tote bag. Both items creating a certain sophistication to E l p i n i k i. To finalise the piece, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa ultragirl flats are so rich girl meets urban chic. A classic and sophisticated look. 

The goods

Bag: River Island twist lock tote bag

Watch: Michael Kors

Flats: Vivienne Westwood for Melissa ultragirl

Jumper: Musee Boutique E l p i n i k i knit

MIGNONNE: The cute black and white stripe... 

There's no need to match E l p i n i k i to the tee - proven with this mignonne look. The Asos longer scoop singlet once again doesn't overshadow the black and white French stripe and perfect for a half-cover of the warehouse shorts - an adorable combination as you let the black and white stripes bag over. The 'Cheap Monday' dimension bracelet as well as the Oasis Bergamo shopper bag are perfect additions for that lazy day at the shopping centre, beach and casual BBQ. Cute is the new black. 

The goods

Bag: Oasis Bergamo shopper bag

Bracelet: Cheap Monday dimension bracelet

Top: ASOS longer scoop singlet

Shorts: Warehouse shorts

Jumper: Musee Boutique E l p i n i k i knit

DRAME: The bold and dramatic black and white stripe...

There's no better way to make a statement than with orange. These attention-grabbing Sergio Rossi heels as well as the J.J Winters envelope clutch compliments E l p i n i k i perfectly. This look is for those bold and dramatic.

The goods

Bag: J.J Winters envelope clutch bag

Heels: Sergio Rossi heels

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One has truly been inspired by all things French. The French etiquette, customs and culture, their wine and their cheese and most importantly - their fashion. 

Style is the perfection of a point of view.. R.E

Je suis amoureux,

M u s e e.