From the fashion and barely-there makeup to the effortlessly-cool hair and natural diet, the internet has been obsessed with Parisian It-Girls lately. In my search to implement this effortlessly cool and chic persona into my own life, I’ve found a bunch of women who exemplify the ‘je ne sais quoi’ of the Parisienne woman.
- Caroline de Maigret
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Caroline de Maigret is a model, music producer, and author. Most known within the fashion industry for doing Chanel campaigns, she is also one of the authors of the book “How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, & Bad Habits.” and “Older But Better But Older: From How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are.” Consisting of various pairs of jeans, cool jackets, and sneakers, Caroline’s laid-back and chic style is the ultimate definition of the Parisian style aesthetic.
- Jeanne Damas
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Easily recognizable through her vibrant Instagram aesthetic and red lipstick, the founder of Rouje, author, and actress has a very editorial-French style. From wrap dresses to boot-cut jeans and cropped sweaters, Jeanne’s style is the epitome of this summer’s Parisian style aesthetic. After following her on Instagram, you’ll be dressing like a Parisian in no time.
- Violette
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Known for her colorful makeup looks and tutorials in cafes, Violette (Violette_fr on Youtube) is a French beauty Youtuber, self-taught makeup artist, and the Global Beauty Director for Estée Lauder. Her approach to makeup is French with a twist: implementing the values of enhancing your own features through minimal coverage while adding colorful shades to the eyes and lips. Violette’s outfits are just as vibrant yet wearable as her makeup, and her Instagram aesthetic is the perfect mix of makeup, fashion, and art inspiration.
- Rachelle Cunningham
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Rachelle Cunningham is a Paris-based multi-disciplinary artist whose pieces have gained a lot of popularity on Instagram. Known for her pen/paint pieces and combination of art into her Instagram photos, Rachelle is just as stylish as she is talented. Romantic and naturally chic, Rachelle’s style is the dreamy aesthetic we all imagine when thinking of Paris.
- Camille Charriere
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Camille is originally known for her blog, ‘camilleovertherainbow’, but she is now an influencer, journalist, and co-podcast host on “Fashion No Filter.” A major source of fashion inspiration in the industry, Camille’s style is classic but with a mix of trends and statement pieces. Simply scrolling through her Instagram feed will give you all of the outfit inspiration you need, no matter what the occasion.
Each woman is stylish and chic in their own ways. I’ve gained so much inspiration through following these women on Instagram. Based on what I’ve seen from these ladies, Parisian style is all about wearing what you feel comfortable in and what looks quintessentially you. This signature look will provide you with not only comfort and confidence, but also the ‘je ne sais quoi’ that we are all striving for.