Elements of Style Blog » Inspirations http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com live your life beautifully. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Piper’s Abode. http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/01/pipers-abode.html http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/01/pipers-abode.html#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:39:46 +0000 Erin Gates http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/?p=13157 While I really disliked Piper Perabo’s dress at the Golden Globes, I do love her apartment, as showcased on Garance Dore’s blog last week.  Such a laid back, bohemian vibe that really creates a personal feeling.  Charming, no?

Here’s my take on a bohemian bedroom like Piper’s!

Piper's Bedroom


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Images via Cote de Texas & Mr. & Mrs. Smith

But back to the City of Light- I really love the images I found by Etsy photographer Vita Nostra. Fantastic scenes from various parts of Paris.

As I panic about what to pack (it’s going to be cold!) I put together two outfits I wish i could bring with me!

For daytime walking (which I did about 8 hours of daily the last time I was in Paris…)

Paris Day




Plaid cape
$178 - modcloth.com


Hudson Jeans low rise jeans
$350 - stylebop.com


Seamless camisole
$9.99 - tillys.com


Frye low heel boots
$698 - nordstrom.com


Zippered tote bag
£1,389 - farfetch.com



Jennifer Zeuner gold charms pendant
$309 - shopthetrendboutique.com


Dita sunglasses
$375 - aloharag.com


Chanel Rouge Coco Shine
$33 - nordstrom.com


And for dinner out at night….

Paris Nights



Miss Selfridge block dress
£39 - missselfridge.com


Moschino Cheap Chic collarless jacket
$658 - my-wardrobe.com


Fogal tight
€26 - pret-a-beaute.com


Tory Burch clutch handbag
£290 - harrods.com


Marc by Marc Jacobs sparkle jewelry
$48 - couture.zappos.com


H M cuff jewelry
£6.99 - hm.com


Dior ‘Rock Coat’ Topcoat
$20 - nordstrom.com


APERLAI 2 Coloured Suede Leather Booties
€244 - lindestore.com

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(my current favorite J.Crew scarf)

All via Pinterest

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