Coco Chanel and Christian Dior have become the inspiration behind the Paris-esque interiors of some of the most fashionable hotels. I’m following their lead and channeling my own inner-Parisian for all our fall escapes. Think classic Parisian when shopping.
Look for dresses with an edgy, unexpected flair; a little animal print in your accessories to up your game; sleek monochromatic styles – the French are understated and chic; a structured, hard handle bag; pearls are a must have to capture that Parisian insouciance; black and white designed in sleek hound’s-tooth checks and sexy, flirty flats. Parisian women understand the sleek, utilitarian nature of wearing low heels. So, first stop on your Parisian inspired holiday: this packing list below that’s sure to give you that je ne sais quoi…
1. A Cosmopolitan Setting
![The Waldorf Astoria in Chicago](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Waldorf-Astoria-in-Chicago.jpg?resize=370%2C264&quality=89&ssl=1)
2. The LBD Redesigned
![The LBD Redesigned](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-LBD-Redesigned.jpg?resize=500%2C250&quality=89&ssl=1)
3. The Cat’s Meow
![The Cat's Meow](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-Cats-Meow.jpg?resize=270%2C270&quality=89&ssl=1)
4. The Art of the Apertif
Because every chic hotel needs a signature drink, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago’s “Smoke & Honey” cocktail is not to be missed.
5. Monochromatic Chic
![Monochromatic Chic](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Monochromatic-Chic.jpg?resize=260%2C390&quality=89&ssl=1)
6. Le Vie En Rose
![Dee Ocleppo](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Dee-Ocleppo1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1)
7. Pearls of Wisdom
![Pearls of Wisdom](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pearls-of-Wisdom.jpg?resize=500%2C250&quality=89&ssl=1)
8. Inspired Interiors
Feast your eyes on the chandelier in the foyer of the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago – 8 feet in diameter and constructed of Austrian glass crystal – that was imagined exclusively by Simeone Deary Design Group and was created to replicate Coco Chanel’s vintage jeweled broach, J’adore.
9. Check Mate
![Check Mate](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Check-Mate.jpg?resize=530%2C265&quality=89&ssl=1)
10. Flat Out Fabulous
![Flat Out Fabulous](https://i0.wp.com/primewomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Flat-Out-Fabulous-e1445965336415.jpg?resize=600%2C164&quality=89&ssl=1)
The Original Paris Icons
For the ultimate French inspiration, take a look back at these iconic fashionable Francophiles of the ’60s and ’70s-
Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin and Francoise Hardy. Très chic!
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