Paris girl fashion

Canada's fashion expert picks the perfect pieces to help us channel our inner mademoiselle — from basket bags to ballet flats

A) Pièce de résistance
“This sporty Longchamp neckerchief is a forever piece.”
Andrews, Bayview Village, $125

B) Chapeau chic
“It looks like something right out of the past, but has a modern French flare to it.”
Aldo, Promenade mall, $22

C) Strap in
“These See by Chloe espadrilles are a great shoe to run around in.”
Studio D, 2570 Yonge St., $345 

D) Patriotic patterns
“This is a great little sweater to wear out on the golf couse.”
Pink Tartan, 77 Yorkville Ave., $295 (top)
“I could see Picasso wearing this, it’s got that true artistic feel to it.”
Milli Ltd., 231 Avenue Rd., $495 (bottom)

E) Robe rouge
“I love the length of this dress. It’s got a ’40s nostalgic, feminine flare and is light as a feather.”
Sandro Paris, Yorkdale mall, $455

F) Cashmere cool
“A cashmere sweater with some whimsy in it is really cool.”
Snapdragon, 604 Mt. Pleasant Rd., $275 

G) Sailor style
“Oh how French can you get! These are the classic sailor pants.”
Andrews, Bayview Village, $475 

H) The right stripe
“I love this pinstripe A-line skirt with these big buttons.”
Andrews, Bayview Village, $595 

I) Belle blazer
“This is a great tailored jacket. I love the double-breasted style. That’s really back big time.”
Sandro Paris, Yorkdale mall, $545 

J) A mini basket
“This little bag is just adorable. A beautiful summer accent piece that makes you smile.”
Zara, Yorkdale mall, $39.90

K) Colonel mustard
“This little ankle strap always looks very French to me, with a great pointy toe.”
Aldo, Promenade mall, $65 

L) Off to the ballet
“These Chloe flats are beautiful with the scallopped detailing around the edge.”
Davids, 66 Bloor St. W., $670 

M) Buckle up
“This is just mouth-watering. It’s irresistible. It makes such a statement no matter what you’re wearing.”
Milli Ltd., 231 Avenue Rd., $1,695 

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