All images taken off Tumblr since I have never been to Paris :(

While I was never a French fanatic (although I did take 1 year of French in middle school...), I've recently became infatuated with Parisian style. If there was one word to describe my wardrobe, it would be transformation. I used to be a total tomboy when I was in elementary school; camouflage pants and military-green T-shirts were my staples. Coasting into middle school, I relied on my extensive collection of tank tops (I believe I had one in every color) and hoodies from Aeropostale, Abercrombie, and the likes. It wasn't until high school when I started to take fashion seriously, but like any amateur, I made many mistakes. Some days I would just throw on leggings and a hoodie (but to be fair, I never wore sweatpants to school. Never.).

My style has definitely become more feminine than when I was a kid, but I still don't own a lot of color in my closet mostly because I always found comfort in neutrals and toned-down colors. I definitely have a more distinctive and mature look now and recently realized how similar it was to Parisian fashion. After reading several books on the topic (Parisian Chic: A Style Guide and How to be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits), here is my updated take on how to dress like a Parisian.

I own this book as well. Recommend if you're a huge Alexa Chung fan!

Things to Remember:

• No bling, no glitter, no shimmer. Don't draw attention to yourself by flashing too much.
• Always mix and match your basics!! Never wear the whole set.
• There is no need for high-end brands (a couple is fine, but the whole wardrobe? Save your money!). Affordable clothing is ideal.
• Quality over quantity.
• Style tight tops with loose bottoms and vice versa.