Isabel Marant Street Style at Paris Fashion Week

This is going to be my last Paris post but I have saved the best for last. It was brilliant to be amongst the buzz of fashion week and was perfect for people watching. The street style outside Isabel Marant's show proved that individual style is more important then following trends. There was lots of lovely block colours and a lovely tasseled cream jumper. A tartan dress and many fur jackets to keep warm. Anna Dello Russo (editor of Vogue Japan) surprisingly chose a more classic style black dress but had lots of amazing statement   accessories. I had such an amazing time am definitely planning on going back to Paris soon.

                                                         

                                                   

Ear Cuff

I used to wear Ear Cuffs all the time when I was younger due to the fact I wasn't allowed to have my ears pierced till I was 12. So to try and make up for it I used to buy ear cuffs to hook around the top of my ear. I used to find them hard to find when I was younger only finding them in independent shops that sold lots of dream catchers, so I was quite surprised when they hit the high street this year except these one have a little earring attached to them. I bought this little fairy one from a jewellery shop in Paris. I love the design of it and the butterfly style cuff and chain.

Karl Lagerfeld for Sephora Eye Palette

I absolutly love this eye palette. I went to Sephora with the aim to get something by Karl Lagerfeld and am so happy with this purchase. The black chic style with gold writing and the shades in the shape of Karl's silhouette it's almost too good to use. I also like the variation of colours which means it has a shade for each season and mood. This is definitely my favourite Paris purchase.

Sephora Smash Box Mascara

I picked up this mascara from Sephora in Paris. The Smash Box Full Exposure Mascara is one of the few mascara's that I have tried that doesn't dry out my lashes so I can apply as many coats as like through out the day with out it becoming clumpy or getting flakes of black mascara around my eyes. It's nice and light yet still adds lots of extra length perfect for creating the doll like look featured on many catwalks for this Spring/Summer.

Sephora Smash Box Tinted Moisturiser

In Paris I was determined to go to make-up store Sephora, I went with the mind set to get things I actually needed. With the holidays coming up I plan to ditch foundation in favour of tinted moisturiser. I have never used make-up brand Smash Box before but have heard many great things about them so I thought I would try their products out. Their simple plain black and white packaging makes it seem bland against they pretty retro glamour designs of some other brands such as benefit but the quality of the products makes up for that. The sheer focus tinted moisturiser is oil free and I only need a tiny smaller then a pea size amount for full coverage and it gives me a healthy glow.  

Paris

I came back from Paris yesterday and it really was beautiful. Eating lots of delicious food and trawling markets and shops with friends it made a brilliant weekend.

When I went to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa a few years back I was disappointed feeling let down by the hype of this realistically small painting behind a roped barrier. However this time round, going with low expectations I found her quite enchanting. I couldn't help but smile back at her and be smug at the fact that I could now see what the big deal is about her. We also walked across the many bridges and came across this beautiful romantic gesture of hundreds of locks attached to the railings with love notes and initials written on them. We had the intention to attend some shows but unfortunately didn't feel brave enough to attempt to blag away in but we were lucky enough to be surrounded by the outside buzz of Isabel Marant's show and took many pictures of the fashionable Parisian stars.

I will upload some blog posts on the street style and and my exciting beauty buys later this week.

All Packed for Paris

So, I leave tomorrow morning with the other girls on my course to Paris. With plans to go to Paris Fashion Week the Louvre and of course go shopping. Before I go I have to do what I hate most and that is packing. I can never get it right, I always either pack to much or too little. Unpredictable weather is also a nuisance so I've made sure I packed lots of easy layers. My suitcase it filled up with cardigans, day dresses and scarves. As well as some nice skirts, thick tights and cosy jumpers. I've also got a black dress and little heels for the evening. I am planning that my trench coat and boots will see me through the trip nicely.