She’s one of Jane Birkin’s daughters.
Like her Mom (who gave her name to the Hermès Bag), she’s a model.
Like her Mom, she now sings.

Ambra Medda

Vanessa Traina

Gia Coppola

Lou Doillon

Giovanna Battaglia

Tallulah Ormsby Gore

You have to hand it to the French – even their national flag is the epitome of style. The holy grail of cool, classic, timeless Parisian chic is undoubtedly the nautical stripe. Sported by everyone from Audrey Hepburn and Pablo Picasso, to the grand dame of style herself, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, it doesn’t get much better than the ol’ navy, white and red. I’m always bemused when the mags laude it as a “hot new trend” because it is the very antithesis of a trend. Fashion ebs and flows but true style remains. Nautical was, is, and always will be achingly chic….Hellooooo Sailor!

So…how do you pull it off? Well the fabulous thing about it is that it works across all seasons, budgets and sexes. For the summer months, a fresh modern twist is stark whites, punchy fire engines and corals and instead of the navy splash it with turquoise (Im completely biased of course, its my all time favourite colour). For the cooler months head for the hues in the above editorial – crimsons, plums, creams and true navys. One key piece that should be in the wardrobe of men and women alike is the breton shirt…

While trolling one of my favorite blogs (lefashionimage) I found that French model/designer/fashion icon Lou Doillon has gone and released a single. We have featured Lou’s famous (half) sister Charlotte Gainsbourg–the daughter of Jane Birkin and her first husband Serge Gainsbourg; Doillon is the product of Birkin’s pairing with director Jacques Doillon–but it seems Charlotte isn’t the only one with a gift for song. They share a knack for singing en Anglais but the comparisons ought to end there. Doillon’s got a warmth and huskiness to her voice that should set them far, far apart.

“I.C.U.” (like “I see you,” not intensive care unit) is a song about love which has been lost and which is constantly found “in every cab that goes by, in the strangers, and every crossroad”–presumably dans Paris where the video takes place. It’s jazzier than I expected from someone who is destined to make rock ‘n’ roll but the French do love le jazz. And “I.C.U” is quite formidable.

Model. Actress. Daughter of Jane Birken. Sister of Charlotte Gainsbourg.

(Have you heard of the Birken Bag? Yep. That Jane Birken.)

Lou is PERFECT French Rebel Chic and I adore her.

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The sun has been so nice today! BRING ON THE SUMMER!!!!

Shirt: Old 90íes H&M

Leather shorts: Vintage cut off

Belt: Vintage

Tights: Topshop

Boots: Billi Bi

Ransom play pic

Have currently seen this video 5 times!!! <3 Lou Doillon!!

Now i have to see if i can do something constructive…

Sleep well!

Xxxxxx

Marni at H&M Collection launch draws out the stars: Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder, Milla Jovovich, Mel Gibson, Rose McGowan, Lily Collins, Freida Pinto, Jessica Chastain, Lou Doillon, Lykke Li, Bryan Ferry, Felicity Jones, Dianna Agron, Mena Suvari, Noomi Rapace, Jaime King, Rashinda Jones, Sofia Coppola…

Some of my favorite looks from the night were Lily Collins in a mint green dress and accessories from the Spring 2012 collection, Rashida Jones in the printed Medium Sleeve Dress ($1145) from the brand’s Foulard Collection, rocker Shirley Manson in a Resort 2012 Eveningwear Collection dress and singer Lykke Li in a Spring 2012 embroidered top and skirt layered over an organza under skirt.

Visit www.marni.com and www.hm.com for more information and see some images from the star studded night below.

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The gorgeous gals of Next Model Management in a short promo for the modelling agency. The girls are primping themselves as if they’re looking into a mirror and about to head out to a show. I love the black and white colour scheme and the brightness of the video, which really contrasts the two colours. I also find the model’s expressions a bit fascinating in a way.

Are You Ready for fashion week? The Fall/Winter 2012/2013 shows kick off today starting with New York. For the full schedule, visit NOWFASHION.com.

Video produced by NEXT Models, starring Abbey Lee Kershaw, Aline Weber, Anja Rubik, Arizona Muse, Karlie Kloss, Lou Doillon among others and directed by Sebastien Haddouk and Julien Gallico.

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Lou’s Cartier Tank watch.

This scorching-hot Gallic brunette is frequently percieved to be a stunning strumpet of either Spanish or Italian distillation, but the French are no slouches in breeding raven-haired vixens capable of causing a heart seizure and a smile simultaneously.

List objectification can be fun, even if it isn’t exactly intellectual fodder (paradox intended), but especially when it involves beautiful freaks of nature such as these mothers and daughters.

It’s hard enough picking just ten, much more, putting them in order (not that I’m in any position to say who’s better-looking than others). But since this is a Top 10 list, I am obliged to concede.

The ranking is at my own discretion and is based on nothing more than random criteria I have dreamt up in my own mind (which doesn’t really give this list any tangible credibility).

For questions, suggestions or violent reactions, do drop me a comment below. Thanks.

All disclaimers aside, let’s begin the countdown, shall we?

10. PAULA YATES & PIXIE GELDOF

The late UK TV presenter, Paula Yates, led a troubled life. Dying of an overdose at 41, she left behind four daughters, and a multitude of unassumed responsibilities. That couldn’t have been easy for any child. So I’m cutting Pixie Geldof some slack for being a ‘Boomtown brat.’ She seems, however, to have grown into her own dignified person as of late, so that’s another point up her alley. If only she swings both ways, the world would be a much better place. Sigh.

9. COURTNEY LOVE & FRANCES BEAN COBAIN

I know, I know. Not exactly a conventional choice, but the genius is in the details. Courtney Love‘s swag is unlike any other, and her daughter has clearly caught that spark. Notwithstanding the late Kurt Cobain’s awesome genes, of course. The latest set of pictures from a photoshoot by Hedi Slimane aren’t helping my obsession for the tattooed Frances Bean Cobain either. She is both charming, and disarming — a lethal mix.

8. YASMIN LE BON & AMBER LE BON

No disrespect to Amber, but I don’t think anyone in the family can beat the ethereal beauty of eighties supermodel Yasmin Le Bon. It is dumbfounding how she hasn’t seemed to age a day in 20 years! To me, she is the epitome of G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S., so apologies for the extended praises (self-confessed fangirl here). On another note, Amber Le Bon has her own unique qualities as well. The prominent pout and strong eyes are all her own. Distinctions in contrast to her mother’s conventional coutnenance, but she holds them well. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that she looks a lot like Dasha Zhukova too (*sigh*), which instantly gives her more leverage in my books.

7. JANE BIRKIN & LOU DOILLON

Quick fact: the famous (or infamous, depending on which end of the spending spectrum you’re at) Hermès Birkin was named after the English-born actress and singer, Jane Birkin. She’s well-known the world over for her style (quintessential wicker basket included), toothy smile and romantic dalliances. But more than anything, Jane Birkin embodied the soul of the 70s — erotic and passionate yet free-flowing and easy-going. Her daughter, Lou Doillon, has imbibed the same sensibility, albeit with a more cutting edge. Equine features bearing a strong look is not hard to miss. Pair that with a natural flair for putting clothes together, Lou Doillon has now become a fashion industry favorite. Full disclosure: she’s one of my personal crushes, though I wish Gigola had ended on a more favorable note.

6. PATTI HANSEN, ALEXANDRA RICHARDS & THEODORA RICHARDS

In the seventies, rock stars and supermodels were the ultimate cliché. Keith Richards and Patti Hansen were no different, producing one of rock n’ roll’s most famous couples. He had the talent, she had the beauty. Not a bad trade off, in my opinion. Surprisingly though, unlike many other pairs of the decade, this union has actually lasted for close to 30 years(!) now. Amazing. Luckily, their children won out in the gene gamble and inherited most of their chiseled features from their beautiful mother. Sure, traces of Keith Richards’s roughage are evident, but that only adds even more character to Alexandra‘s and Theodora‘s faces. Win-win all around. Life is not fair.

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At the Burberry Paris Boutique Opening, Lou naturally went for a look from the brand, in a Stretch Gabardine Trench Coat from the Resort 2012 collection. She paired it with black tights and black pumps. I love the simplicity of this look and the pop of color shown in the trench’s accents.

When you buy a piece from Burberry, you are investing in a classic design from an iconic heritage brand. Though a splurge in every sense of the word, the Stretch Gabardine Trench Coat is perfect for a number of occasions, even under a fur vest when the weather gets cold. Measuring at knee-length with an incredibly feminine fit, eye-catching orange trim and lightly padded shoulders, this will be a piece that you will wear day in and day out.

Burberry’s Stretch Gabardine Trench Coat retails for $3195. Visit www.burberry.com to purchase.

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Fall FASHION WEEK Stunning Style Tips

1) Layer your cozy textured knits over playful printed summer frocks and top off with open-toed booties.

2) Wear a floppy wide-brimmed felt hat. 

3)Flash your Best Kept Fashion Secret-those pearly whites:)

4) The Converted Nun-when nice gets naughty. This happens when you pair a Peter Pan collar with leather.

5) Try out a fresh retro part in your hair for an instant hair makeover.

6)Add an autumnal hued pendant to summer dresses to ground it for early Fall outings.

7) Do the “One-Tuck”-polished with a hint of tipsy playfulness.

8) Dont be afraid to rock Stars, Sparkle, and T-straps before Happy Hour.

Just a few of the many cool hipster trends being sported this fashion season…

xo!

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