Blank canvas

It's rare that I post editorials on this blog but I just had to share Géraldine Saglio's feature for the Spring 2011 issue of Vogue Enfants photographed by Matthew Brookes. It makes such a change from the overtly sexualised images seen previously in Vogue Enfants under Carine Roitfeld's editorship. Instead, the styling is on trend, low key and age-appropriate. It's a breath of fresh air in a sea of editorials in which audacious appears to have become synonymous with plain risqué. Alt's plans for a more "feminine vogue" seem to have been accomplished to great effect; the harshness of older Paris Vogue editorials has faded and been replaced with an almost intimate mood, resulting in a magazine that women really want to read.

(Photographs: thefashionspot)

Simplicité sophistiquée

It appears Italian jewelry heiress & artistic director Gaia Repossi might just have my dream wardrobe. Not only does she have an endless supply of Repossi rings at her disposal (an item I can only stare longingly at in the confines of Colette) but an enviable collection of clothing which includes pieces from Céline, vintage Yves Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant amongst others. However, what most caught my eye when I saw Vogue Paris's feature on her was the fact that her look is so accessible. If you ignore the fact that all her pieces are high end, her look is that laid back, relaxed style that us mere mortals can easily recreate with a savvy mix of Cos and Zara with the odd ebay-ed Isabel Marant piece thrown in for good measure. Her classic, tomboy silhouette is both covetable and wearable. The perfect hybrid of Italian elegance & French effortlessness.

(Photographs from Vogue.fr)

Le Garçon Manqué

As a Vogue collector and a student of French, I have always been an avid reader (i.e. flicking through the editorials) of Paris Vogue. I am therefore naturally familiar with the exceptional and inspiring work of Emmanuelle Alt, the fashion director of the magazine. However, it wasn't until recently, when perusing the archives of Jak & Jil Blog that I discovered her own personal style. She is the epitome of effortless, Parisian chic - one of those revered women who wears a definite uniform yet miraculously never seems predictable. The stylist seamlessly juxtaposes both high and low end pieces (such as her trusty Topshop skinny jeans with a Balmain blazer) proving that true style exists regardless of how much money you have to spend. Her beauty lies in her simplicity, don't you think?

Forget trendy designer labels. Jeans, a sweater or a t-shirt worn under a jacket that seems welded to you. When it's just right, when you don't see the effort, it's irresistible. - Emmanuelle Alt

(photos from Jak & Jil)