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How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 2/7 Do Like Jeanne Damas Does!

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Day 2/7 of my Chanel slingback challenge!… Not sure why I’m calling it a challenge because it’s moderately fun.

I say moderately because making flat lays is actually kind of tricky. Making sure everything is straight, enough white space but not too much, getting the lighting… It’s probably the hardest part of this process. #fashionbloggerproblems #ewdidIjustcallmyselfafashionblogger? #I’mkidding #Ithink? #Ihatemyself.

ANYWAYS, yesterday kicked off with my take on Emmanuelle Alt’s Chanel slingback outfit. After last night’s dream where I had swishy 60’s bangs (my dreams are super boring), today I’m going for a Jeanne Damas vibe.

Yes, Jeanne Damas’ style is heavily influenced by Jane Birkin. But Jeanne Damas picks up where Birkin left off (actually, Jane Birkin never left off) takes Jane Birkin’s 60’s style and takes it right up to the 2010’s.

Unlike Emmanuelle, I have not been able to find a photo of Jeanne in the Chanel slingbacks. This makes today’s dressing that much harder…

But with classic Breton stripes and red lips in mind, I present my Jeanne Damas inspired Chanel slingback outfit:

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  1. Yves Saint Laurent White Pouch , purchased in Paris 8 years ago as an add on for the Downtown purse I don’t have… A great little pouch to throw the days’ necessities in without being weighed down. Jeanne hardly ever carries a big bag, so this pouch it is!

  2. What Goes Around Comes around NYC Vintage Denim Skirt, this skirt is everything to me. While those new APC denim skirts that Jeanne Damas wears are fab and all, this skirt has staying power. Made from a pair of old Levi’s I’ve only had to get it patched last year for the first time in seven years… Also it offers a more rustic, vintage vibe to offset the Chanel slingback’s elegance.

  3. APC Breton top , because you gotta have stripes, right?

  4. The Chanel Slingbacks

  5. An Assortment of Old Gold Rings, one is my high school grad ring, another from Verameat in the East Village (CUTEST stuff), and the last I totally forget

  6. Nars Heatwave , according to an interview with Garance Doré Jeanne wears “Sheen Supreme Venomous Violet, Diva matte, and Viva Glam 3.” But I love Nars’ Heatwave.

  7. Vintage Sunglasses , another pair of sunglasses that I have no idea when they’re from… Purchased in Rome 11 years ago (fuck, was that trip that long ago now?!), they’re adorable and add that certain bit of character

Did I do it?

Did I manage to pull off a modern day 1960’s Jeanne Damas outfit?

Let me know in the comments!

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How to Wear Chanel Slingbacks: Day 1/7 À La Emmanuelle Alt

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A month into owning a pair of Chanel slingbacks and I still can’t get enough of them.

I’ve been going on about how I could wear them for the rest of my life and be happy to anyone who will listen. Ya, I’m THAT annoying person.

After talking up a storm about how I could wear them forever, I decided to set a little challenge. Can I actually wear them for an entire week? Will I be able to come up with interesting outfits? Can I come up with interesting outfits that can revolve around my style inspirations?

But really, a week of wearing just Chanel slingbacks? Sounds like a dreamy challenge…

Today’s inspiration — the woman who made me want them, Emmanuelle Alt.

Emmanuelle Alt’s style is refined. All about quality over quantity. It still keeps that inherent French-cool vibe though… So, here we go…

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  1. The Chanel Slingbacks

  2. Current/Elliott Jeans, okay, so Emmanuelle Alt wears Topshop Baxter jeans… But the first time she wore the slingbacks, she teamed them with a pair of dark grey frayed jeans. This pair I grabbed from the Outnet are a perfect substitute for whatever pair she actually wore.

  3. iPod Classic, for a few years/fashion seasons Emmanuelle always had her trusty Blackberry and earbuds with her. I don’t have a Blackberry anymore (and I don’t think she does either), but I still carry my tunes (and I’m sure she does too).

  4. Cartier Tank Watch, the truth comes out here, I borrowed this from my mum for today… It’s the classic wristwatch, elegant but strong, simple but a statement. A total reflection of Emmanuelle Alt’s style.

  5. Smythson Passport Holder, it’s Chinese New Year! I need a splash of red in here!

  6. Super Vintage Aviators, also my mum’s. No idea who they are made by, no idea what year she got them in. I just asked she has no idea either. But they’re great. And Emmanuelle favours an aviator too.

  7. James Perse Black Long Sleeve, just a simple tee to top it all off!

All this plus some French no fuss-mussed hair and you have an Emmanuelle Alt inspired outfit… That revolves around the Chanel slingbacks of course!

How to Wear Castañer Espadrilles with Jeans

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?Check out my personal review of Castañer Espadrilles here!?

There are two women who can wear espadrilles like no other: Alexa Chung and Jeanne Damas.

Alexa and Jeanne’s styles are pretty similar. Both pull strongly from the 1960’s — ok, by 1960’s, I mean pull from Jane Birkin’s greatest hits (and b-sides). And they have British and French (like Birkin) undertones that make them inherently cool.

Alexa Chung and Jeanne Damas in Espadrilles

Sure, anyone can wear espadrilles when the temperature heats up. It’s not that hard. All you need is a pair of shorts and a top. Or a cute sundress and that’s it. The espadrille makes the outfit. No fuss, no muss.

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