Je Ne Sais Quoi

French women are admired the world over for their effortlessly cool style. Whether sipping rosé at a café in the 10th or catching the latest exhibit at the Pompidou, they do so with a beguiling je ne sais quoi.

Photographed by Evgenia Sizanyuk Styled by Ana Tess

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Essential One

A Classic Stripe

The classic Breton stripe has been worn and adored by the likes of Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn. This iconic French pattern gets a modern update with vertical stripes that help give the illusion of height.

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Essential Two

The Blazer

Perfectly tailored and so versatile, the blazer is an easy way to add polish to a pair of jeans or elevate a simple skirt and t-shirt combination.

Essential Three

Red Lipstick

Red is the new neutral, especially when you leave the rest of the face bare. For a perfect matte effect, look no further than Dior’s Rouge Dior Lipstick in shade 999.

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Essential Four

The Perfect Denim

High-waisted and cut right at the ankle, this perfect jean hugs in all the right places.

Essential Five

A Smudged Smoky

Eye A look immortalized by screen sirens like Brigitte Bardot, a smudged, smoky eye is equal parts rebellion and seduction. Line the top and bottom lids with a jet black eyeliner, like Clarins Graphik Ink Liner, then soften the harsh edges with Bobbi Brown’s Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush.

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Essential Six

The Leather Jacket

The leather jacket is an essential piece in any wardrobe, but instead of the basic black option, choose a style with unique two-tone details or oversized buckles.

Essential Seven

Flattering Fringe

There are lots of ways to cut bangs, but the most covetable fringe of all time belonged to 60s style icon Jane Birken. If you decide to take the plunge, opt for a longer trim that grazes just below the eyebrows.

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Model Helen McCusker @ Marilyn Agency

Creative Direction Alison Engstrom

Hair Stylist Hiro Furukawa

Makeup Artist Nuvit Tiryaki

Assistant Payton Moore