Thought for the Day: Clémence Poésy

Boxy (most probably Chanel) jacket, black skinny jeans & the perfect pair of ankle boots. Does Clémence Poésy ever get it wrong?

Off-duty hair

When it comes to matters of beauty you just can't go wrong with a fresh face and an effortlessly tousled mop. Take Clémence Poésy for example (who is giving me serious hair envy in the above image) - what could be better than that winning combination of minimal make-up and those messy, lived-in locks? As with most "effortless" looks, off duty hair is notoriously hard to achieve! On the rare occasions I actually wear my hair down, I get frustrated with the limpness and lifelessness that super silky, freshly washed hair can have. Not so with my latest discovery - the winning combination of Bumble and Bumble Texture hair(un)dressing creme and Klorane's gentle oatmilk dry shampoo. I start with a small amount of the (un)dressing creme on damp hair, let it sit for a minute and then ruffle it up. After air drying, I spritz a bit of dry shampoo to create a drier texture. The combination gives elusive second day hair in no time at all, creating an easy, off duty look with just the right amount of imperfection. Great for those, like me, who want to achieve effortless looking hair with, well, very little effort!

Bumble and Bumble is available to purchase here.

(Photo credit: tumblr)

Bonjour Paris!

Oh the joys of packing a wardrobe worthy of moving to the most stylish city in the world! My imminent move to Paris has been causing me sartorial anguish in bucket loads! Not only is my studio matchbox sized (I'm seriously considering my microwave as potential shoe storage) but I have the added pressure of Parisian style to contend with! However, whilst drowning in a sea of wooly tights, polka dots and denim I came across this inspiring collage of Gallic beauty Clémence Poésy from Elle Ukraine and was reminded of my number one fashion rule - simple is always chic. Problem almost solved.

(Image from thefashionspot)