French Lessons.

French Style with simple lace dress, classic polka dot blazer and oxford flats
(1. Polka Dot Blazer – similar here and here; 2. Free People Lace Dress; 3. DV by Dolce Vita Oxfords; 4. Vintage Chain Strap Bag – similar)

French women understand the importance of good basics.  While I feel Americans often get caught up in flashing trends, I bet you’d be hard pressed to find a closet in Paris that doesn’t have a well tailored blazer, little lace dress, and sturdy oxford flats…   
And if your closet is full of perfect mix and match classics – there’s no excuse for ever looking disheveled (I’m quite sure that no self respecting Pariesienne would be caught dead running to the grocery store in sweatpants).  For a few local errands (including picking up these lovely tulips – an accessory unto themselves), I dressed the part.  

French Style with simple lace dress, classic polka dot blazer and oxford flats
French Style with simple lace dress, classic polka dot blazer and oxford flatsFrench Style with simple lace dress, classic polka dot blazer and oxford flats
(1. Polka Dot Blazer – similar here and here; 2. Free People Lace Dress; 3. DV by Dolce Vita Oxfords; 4. Vintage Chain Strap Bag – similar)