Paris Chic - Deca Paris Clothing

It was a HOT one in Milwaukee this weekend. We were in the 90's both days and that's just about 20 degrees higher than my comfort zone. I'm ALWAYS hot. I'm the girl who sleeps with a fan year round and two in the summer {with the A/C on}. 

I recently got this dress from Tres Belle Boutique...and I've been thinking for 2 weeks how I was going to style it. I'm in love with Paris or anything related to France and this dress is by Deca Paris and actually comes straight from the city it's self. What more could a girl ask for?! Working at the store this weekend, I managed to get in a break {I'm my family's WORST employee, promise} and get a few pictures around Lake Geneva. My dad was a good sport and photographer :) 

Be sure to check out the other Deca items {and future to come} at the boutique. These pieces are worth the investment for anyone's wardrobe. And who doesn't love saying "oh this...it's from Paris"  {grin}.

Enjoy!

Dress: Deca Paris. Belt: Vintage. Shoes: Target, Clutch: Deux Lux. Ring: Simon. Bracelet: Vintage, F21, c/o Tres Belle Boutique, La Vie Parisienne. Sunnies: Rayban Wayfarer. Lips: Wet N Wild

See more posts by Fashionista-Brit on her blog Belle époque.

Brittany Hayes is a Milwaukee area Stylist that studied Fashion Merchandising at Northern Illinois University. Her attention to detail and creative eye can turn any outfit into a masterpiece. Brittany is a featured fashion contributor for @MilwaukeeMamas and @tresbelleboutique

A Little Piece of Paris

A little piece of Paris for me is a small creperie called "Chez Pierre" in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and it's only 15 minutes from my home.  We haven't had a chance to go for quite sometime, but tonight I decided that was where we were eating dinner.  I was not disappointed!

Set in a small quaint old building on a side street doesn't stop people from finding this charming restaurant.  It was quite busy for a Wednesday evening.

Pierre making our crepes.  I had the salad, french onion soup, beef bourguignon, and ended it with the strawberry crepe with vanilla ice cream. It was delicious!

Kim our wonderful waitress for the evening bringing our desserts! 

Kathy my good friend and part of the Tres Belle Boutique Family and Me!

Bon Appetit!

 

Vintage Love

I've had several vintage posts lately on my personal blog (read more HERE) and I thought I would put an outfit together to show how I mix my old with new. I fell in love with this skirt at one of the vintage markets I went to last fall. It was $10. Amazing right? Everyone thought I was crazy when I told them I was going to take this extremely dressy skirt and pair it with a white tank (white v-neck pocket tee looks cute too!). I'm pretty happy with how it all turned out. 

 Skirt: Vintage Emmanuelle Khanh Paris. Purse: LV, Necklace: Vintage Ralph Lauren. Jacket: F21 (similar HERE),  Tank: F21. Bracelets: Anthro, vintage, F21. Shoes: ELLE, Kohl's (similar HERE). Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs. Ring: La Vie Parisienne @Tres Belle Boutique. Nail Polish: Color Club, Age of Aquarius

Photos done beautifully by Molly Kreeger Photography {Love!}

See more posts by Fashionista-Brit on her blog Belle époque.

Brittany Hayes is a Milwaukee area Stylist that studied Fashion Merchandising at Northern Illinois University. Her attention to detail and creative eye can turn any outfit into a masterpiece. Brittany is a featured fashion contributor for @MilwaukeeMamas and @tresbelleboutique

Chambray and Mint

OK, I look like I'm obsessed with mint...and I admit, I might be. I have been on a bit of an obsessive buying streak for the last few weeks and since I didn't have any mint, I needed to invest, among other things. At least this is the story I'm sticking to as I'm pretty sure I'm still hiding two bags from yesterday that the hubby doesn't know about :)  I feel like my inventory levels are good, for now.

We had an amazing weekend in the midwest and I enjoyed a fantastic girls day in Chicago shopping, pedicures, and dinner at RPM. No G&B Rancic sitings, but we will be back, the food was amazing! After a day of getting my blonde back at the spa, here's the first of a few outfits I shot with the amazing Molly Kreeger @ Molly Kreeger Photography yesterday in my charming Milwaukee neighborhood. Enjoy :)

Dress: F21. Chambray top: F21 (similar HERE) Handbag: LV. Bracelets: Anthro, Vintage, H&M. Rings: Clara Beau. Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs. Shoes: ELLE, Kohl's (similar HERE), Necklace: Resin Locket (similar HERE). Polish: Color Club, Age of Aquarious

See more posts by Fashionista-Brit on her blog Belle époque.

Brittany Hayes is a Milwaukee area Stylist that studied Fashion Merchandising at Northern Illinois University. Her attention to detail and creative eye can turn any outfit into a masterpiece. Brittany is a featured fashion contributor for @MilwaukeeMamas and @tresbelleboutique

Like a French girl: The Trench

The trench coat is a classic piece and a must have staple in every French girls wardrobe. Previously only seen in neutral colors, now it can be purchased in almost every color under the sun. When it comes to trench coats, you can't go wrong with a simple khaki color. Burberry hasn't been selling them for years because they aren't a wardrobe staple. 

{Photo credit Burberry}

How to wear a trench: A trench can be worn with just about anything. Dressed up or down. I wear mine with almost everything, with the exception of a long dress. A trench coat pairs perfectly with the little black dress out for dinner...

{Photo credit Daily Mail UK}

Or with a basic t-shirt and jeans. 

{Photo Credit happenstanceca.blogspot.com}

There are a few different ways to wear your trench.  Remember to never tie the belt as you are suppose to if you want to be a part of the fashion crowd. ;)  

{Photo Credit trenchcoatsforwomen.org}

To make it easy, I've found a great little video of 4 ways to wear your trench. Watch, be inspired, shop, enjoy! 

Be sure to check out our adorable trench from Darling at Tres Belle Boutique. 

See more posts by Fashionista-Brit on her blog Belle époque.

Brittany Hayes is a Milwaukee area Stylist that studied Fashion Merchandising at Northern Illinois University. Her attention to detail and creative eye can turn any outfit into a masterpiece. Brittany is a featured fashion contributor for @MilwaukeeMamas and @tresbelleboutique