Bobo Cool

How to do Bohemian without looking like a schlub, you ask?  (Or, let's face it, an American Study Abroad Girl?)

I point you toward this Meisterstuck of an ensemble.  Dark and neutral colors go a long way.  The chic bag makes it a home run.  (Louis Vuitton?  Who cares?  It's the shape that's the thang.)  Spotted on Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris 6e.   

Comments

[sammy]

Are you STALKING PEOPLE with your cell phone camera again, Coquette?

[Coquette]

I like to think of myself as a friendly fashion historian :)

[meg]

It probably doesn't hurt to be as gorgeous as her either, right? ;)

[bluepoppy]

Coquette, this is exactly what is needed-- fashion is created on the streets of Paris-- please please please--- make a point to snap photos and post here-- no privacy has been violated-- just fabulous style shared.

[Katia]

My uneducated fashionista eye wonders if she isn't wearing colours that are too dark for the weekend we just had?

[Coquette]

I took this pic two weeks ago, Katia! Good call. And Bluepoppy, I'm happy you think it's kosher. She's so fabulous--how could I not share?

[schuey]

Coquette, very nice left bank Bobo specimen.

There is a difference between the right bank and left bank bobo, but i'm sure you noticed...

I like a particular detail : the very simple and green (ew) hairband as an obvious sign that "c'est le week end"...

[Gloria]

Sigh. I could never carry off such an ensemble, primarily because I'd fear that I'd look too dowdy. On her, it looks great. On me - can we say paper sack? So we'll stick to a-line skirts in floral prints and tanktops (when it gets warm enough, sigh) and flipflops.

[Chanelbaby]

Forget the Louis Vuitton! I want that fur bag that I cannot help but imagine is bouncing on that other lady's bootay.

Did I just out myself as a fashion MORON?

We shall see. We trust in La Coquette!

[Bob]

I'm digging the pony tail on the right and the jeans on the left. One thing we agree on though...it is the shape that matters!

[ddj]

Coquette, you just have the best luck with your cameraphone.

I think the LV bag adds a lot to the shot - were it not for bag, the pic would not be classy enough for this blog.

[ViVi]

I do love your street reporting! bluepoppy is so right - fashion definitely starts in the streets. If there's a question of privacy, do like (I think it's) Glamour magazine, and do the black bar over your subjects' eyes.

And as soon as I grow five inches, perhaps I can wear this ensemble too! ;)

[sammy]

Sorry Coquette, I didn't mean to "faire le morale" about your methods of documentation.
It's just that I AM the girl in the picture!

[Negrito]

Great , I love that ! Definitly we have to do that together one day. For instance a great game : sit on a terrace and count the fake vuitton bags ! ;-)

[Harrods Girl]

Totally agree! I esp love your bag.

[Coquette]

Negrito, I would lurv that! I want to learn your secrets--like the girl with the hat in your trend watch: http://negrito.20six.co.uk/archive/2005/04/04/1u94pqv6mngfx.htm
What a specimen!

[Asian Leprechaun]

The ice cream looks good.

[ahtme.kk@mail.ee]

urine on pissing who returned resources.