A Style Authority Shares Her Favourite Things

1. The S/S Party Piece

I love the belted robe dress from Phoebe Philo. I'm not really one for parties – or rather, my idea of a big night is a long lunch or a quick cocktail. The less time I have to spend getting ready, the more I'll enjoy myself, which is exactly why this dress appeals to me. It's effortlessly chic, easy to throw on, and versatile enough to look just as cool layered up in winter as it does on its own. 

2. The Cover-Up

I recently bought a vintage denim jacket in a tiny size, so it has that perfectly shrunken fit. The washed-out blue goes with absolutely everything, making it one of the easiest pieces to throw on. Mine is by Lee, but you'll find equally great options from Levi's.

3. The Shoe

I'm very much a flats person – my maximum heel height is a tiny kitten heel. In the city, I rarely wear open shoes, so it’s either an all-black suede Birkenstock sandal with black socks or a Chanel Ballerina. I just got a beautiful chocolate-brown pair with red toes from Matthieu Blazy’s first collection, which I love.

4. The Dress

I love a nuisette – a simple white cotton nightgown. The Bavarian versions are beautiful, but since I live in Paris, it's much easier for me to get my hands on the French kind. My advice is to hunt through as many vintage shops as you can; it's the only way to find the really special ones. If you'd prefer something new, you can find some beautifully made versions at DÔEN.

5. The Bag

I recently discovered the net bag from Hereu, and I love how effortlessly cool it is. It's surprisingly spacious and somehow makes every outfit feel a little more relaxed. Otherwise, I always gravitate towards a small suede shoulder bag. My green Pierre Hardy version and the brown Gig bag from Phoebe Philo are both in constant rotation. In summer, though, you can never go wrong with a basket bag – Sézane always has fabulous ones.

6. Jewellery Update

I am the face of British jewellery brand Otiumberg’s AW26 campaign, so naturally there are quite a few of the brand’s beautiful pieces on my wish list. Their stone-set ear cuffs are incredible – they might just be the first ear cuffs I've found that stay put all day, even with a head of tangled hair, without pinching or hurting my ears.