April in Paris: Neutral, with Texture

Hermès, of course.

Neutrals built on a black base -- so perfectly Parisian. My pal, the creator of The Vivienne Files, continues her series on dressing for April in Paris. Luckily she included a raincoat because, as I've said, all it does is rain these days. We've also been treated to spurts of hail. Still, the sun breaks through for a few hours between the showers making Paris and the countryside sparkle with fresh spring color.

Cream wool cardigan – Paul Smith, black pearl and diamond stud earrings – Blue Nile, Black knit pants – Donna Karan, back cashmere scarf – Barneys New York, tee shirt – Dorothy Perkins, Trench –- Day Birger et Mikkelsen, bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs, loafers - Asos

Sunglasses- Ray-Ban’s, Printed silk tee – Michael Michael Kors, stars tee shirt – Mulberry, brass & pearl bracelet – Lanvin, white tee shirt – MTWTFSS, Crinkle fabric skirt – Proenza Schouler, striped tee – Saint James, black cardigan Day Birger et Mikkelsen, pearl stud earrings – Astley Clarke, diamond and gold stud earrings – Minor Obsessions, black crepe capris – Alexander McQueen, crocheted tee – Miss Selfridge, dress – Weekend by Maxmara, straw and leather clutch – Windsor Store, Square scarves (Les Clefs, et Jeux d’Ombres) – Hermès, black patent flats – Salvatore Ferragamo, black & beige flat sandals – Tod’s