SAMIRA NASR
EDITOR IN CHIEF

Bonjour!

I'm coming at you from a sunny and picture-perfect Paris on day four of the ready-to-wear shows. The week started with the most sublime Dior show by Jonathan Anderson, and last night Pieter Mulier showed a spectacular collection—his last for Alaïa. I feel deeply privileged to witness so much beauty when everything beyond this bubble feels scary and uncertain. Please remember to find the beauty in your day.

PERSON

Photography by: Jimin Jeon @jiminphoto

I've admired Veronika Heilbrunner's style for years. She's a favorite of the street-style photographers on the Fashion Week circuit for good reason. So I've asked the Berlin-based model, fashion editor, and stylist to spill her style secrets and favorite addresses.

(Clockwise from top left): 1. Veronika enjoying one of the cinnamon buns from Svenskt Tenn. 2. Bag from La Paloma in Ibiza. 3. Aroma-Zone essential oils. 4. Furniture from Archibald Pearson. 5. Exterior of Autista store in Paris.

HANDS DOWN, BEST LATTE IN PARIS:

Dover Street Market Rose Bakery: 35–37 rue des Francs-Bourgeois

Maybe this is not news, but in my opinion, the unchallenged best latte in Paris is at Dover Street Market's Rose Bakery!

INDESTRUCTIBLE PJS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY:

Tekla Fabrics: Vognmagergade 7, Copenhagen

Being a stylist might explain how important it is to me to be dressed well—anytime. I don't stop at pajamas. Everyone in my house wears Tekla pjs. They are cotton dreams from Denmark, easy to wash, indestructible, and even my youngest, Frank, approves of them.

PERFECT PEARLS:

Paspaley: Paspaley Building, 2 Martin Place, Sydney

I love pearls. There is nothing more beautiful and illuminating to decorate yourself with. And the best pearls are to be had at Paspaley. Unfortunately, they're only available in Australia. But that makes them so much more special.

CUSTOM JACKETS:

Autista: 8 Rue de Beaune, Paris

For the perfect jacket (aside from Chanel, obvi), you go to Autista on rue de Beaune and get a made-to-measure dream with übercool handcrafted buttons. I just ordered one in glittery black with blackened silver buttons. (Debating now if I should have gotten the gold ones, though!)

REAL-DEAL SWEDISH CINNAMON BUN:

Svenskt Tenn: Strandvägen 5, Stockholm

Another treat I couldn't live without is a kanel, the real-deal Swedish cinnamon bun. This one is from the deli adjacent to my favorite furniture store, called Svenskt Tenn, in Stockholm. A must-visit!!!!

SCENT OBSESSION:

Byredo: 199 Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris

My newest scent obsession smells like cinnamon: Eyes Closed from Byredo.

HANDMADE FRENCH FURNITURE:

Archibald Pearson: Marché Paul Bert, allée 4, stand 209, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

On my personal wish list is a piece of furniture from Archibald Pearson. Every piece is handmade in Paris and a treat to my eyes.

SOOTHING ESSENTIAL OILS:

Aroma-Zone: 30 Avenue d'Italie, Paris

Yet another French insider spot, Aroma-Zone is a chain of stores offering essential oils and single ingredients to make your own potion. I live for the arnica oil. Tightness, soreness, bruises—name your pain and you'll feel better ASAP. What truly amazes me is the good quality and very fair price.

BITES AND BAGS:

La Paloma: Calle Can Pou 4, Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, Ibiza, Spain

I'm still thinking about this bag that I didn't purchase in the little shop at my absolute favorite restaurant, La Paloma in Ibiza, Santa Gertrudis. It's heaven for a lunch with kids. They have a cute playground and chickens, the food is farm-to-table deliciousness, and the spicy margaritas are recommended by moi. Especially when you want to shop at the store (or maybe not; I hope the bag will still be there when I come next time). Reservations to be done in advance!

PLACE

Courtesy of Desert Vintage

This week, Harper's Bazaar's executive digital director, Lynette Nylander, shares one of her favorite boutiques in Paris. To be clear, Lynette is a pro shopper with incredible style and a discerning eye to match. If she says a store is a must-visit, then you really should.

For those in the know, the best vintage in New York can be found at Desert Vintage. A little '90s Dries feather skirt, with some impossible-to-find Fortuny—everything is there, pristine and truly as if it was pulled from a treasure trove. Good enough to come to THE city of vintage, Paris, as its latest outpost, located on a picturesque Saint-Germain street. Owners Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel hand-curate everything in the store, in surroundings (designed by Green River Project) that make it feel like you're in your own (fabulous) living room.

THING

Courtesy of Samira Nasr

See you next year, Heattech! It's time to peel off winter's layers. It has been warm and sunny all week, and I need to remember how to dress for spring days. One little styling trick that I have been having fun with is the idea of doubling up on an item and wearing two of the same thing together: two T-shirts layered; two scarves stacked, folded, and tied together; a pair of earrings on the same ear. You see where this is going?

Here are a few of my new favorites:

It's been really fun to layer and fold different scarves together for a little color-blocking effect. I have played with solids as well as matching patterns. I think mismatched prints could be fun too.

Silk scarves are perfect for transitional weather, plus a good knot adds a little fashion flair to any boring basic.

Le Scarf

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Le Scarf

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The other day I was getting dressed, and my belt loops were too wide for my new Phoebe Philo studded belt, so instead of switching belts, I just added one in another color and style. I have repeated this with a few other belts, and it's been a fun way to update my most basic bottoms.

Here are a few more belts that I would love to mix and match.

Isabel Marant

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Nili Lotan

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Ralph Lauren

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You know how much I love a T-shirt, right?

Depending on your age, you may remember the joys of rolling the sleeves on your favorite tee. It might be time to bring back the roll, but now with layered tees in different colors to get a little pop of contrast. I love this three-pack of Jil Sander tees because the hues are great and the combos are perfect for spring into summer.

Jil Sander

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I know. I know. We have covered this before, but I am just reminding you that sometimes it's nice to wear a pair of dangly earrings on one ear and maybe do something else on the other ear. Sometimes the chaos of asymmetry can be liberating.

Try it. I promise the view is nice over here.

Éliou

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Sophie Buhai

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Happy shopping, and tell 'em I sent you.

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