I've Lived in NYC, Paris, and L.A.—These Are the Fashion Essentials I Swear By
While I talk about fashion on the regular, travel is another big personal interest that demands most of my other attention. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination with travel—a passion that I attribute in part to my Sagittarius inclinations. Even though my travel plans have been put on hold this year, there’s no denying the impact all of my past travels have had on me. Notably, the cities I’ve lived in. Over the years, I’ve spent as much time as I’ve been able to exploring new places and moving to new cities, which is why I’ve lived in NYC, Paris, and L.A. during my adult life.
Each city is known for fashion in its own way, but it’s clear that there’s a distinct take on style in each place. Living in each of the cities, I picked up on some key styles lessons that helped shape how I dress today. In Paris, fashion revolves around sleek, timeless clothing essentials in a neutral palette and clean lines. In New York, there’s more layering and attention to trend-forward pieces. And in L.A., it’s all about a relaxed-meets-cool wardrobe.
Ahead, I’m highlighting the trendy fashion essentials that I was inspired to wear after living in each city. At this point, they’re all part of my core wardrobe, but I’ll dive into why each city inspired me to add them to my closet.
When I lived in NYC, turtleneck tops became a core part of my wardrobe. They're the perfect transitional piece for fall and a key item for winter.Parisians have basics mastered and I always noticed women wearing them with cool tweaks—like a button-down with a puff sleeve—to make them feel modern.I know so many L.A. people who own and wear this exact bodysuit. It's definitely an L.A. staple.In NYC, boots are a must and knee-high versions are my favorite silhouette.After living in Paris, I pretty much ditched all of my tall heels. I spotted low kitten heels everywhere and quickly realized how much more practical they are.Like I said, comfort is king in L.A. And that means making sure you have a great pair of sneakers in your closet.NYC is where my love of straight-leg jeans really took off. They're the most versatile style to add to your closet and look great with anything from boots to heels.Great tailoring is a trademark of Paris, so you'll find the women there wearing amazing trousers like these.Sweatpants are a regular street style staple in L.A. Bonus points in they have a relaxed fit.I didn't really experience true winter weather until I moved to NYC, so I had to quickly learn how to stay warm with some new layers, like the faux fur jacket I added to my closet.Nothing makes me think of Paris more than a classic tweed jacket. Paired with jeans and slingbacks, you have the perfect wear-anywhere outfit.L.A. doesn't get that cold, but you do still need some light layering pieces in the winter. One of my standby staples? A leather trench.When living in NYC, I attended more semi-formal events than anywhere else, so it was great to have a black dress on hand.A favorite dress style among Parisians? Pretty floral printed styles that you can wear just about anywhere.Nothing is more L.A. than a fun mini dress.Claw clips made a huge resurgence when I was living in NYC and they were one of the accessories I always spotted when I rode the subway. Now, they're a mainstay in my wardrobe.On the streets of Paris, I would see timeless (often vintage) bag shapes more than any others. You can't go wrong by investing in a classic silhouette.If you've ever been to L.A., you immediately realize that you need sunglasses at all times.
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
