Jeanne Damas

“I think, French girls, we are not the most stylish women in the world. For me, New Yorkers are more stylish, or even women here in London.”

“For my eyes, I wear a very thin line of black eyeliner just to lengthen the eye, and I almost never wear mascara; I like natural lashes.”

“The Parisian way to be chic is to look super sharp for everyday things and then do effortless casual for night occasions.”

“I find inspiration on the street a lot.”

“My mother has always been very feminine, always in high-heeled shoes.”

“You can leave Paris, but when you come back, you discover it again.”

“My inspiration comes from the people I may not know but see all around me.”

“It's really important for me to not follow trends because I really like the idea that a wardrobe is something that's about you, it should represent who you are and how you dress.”

“I use a Clarins sunscreen every day, even in winter; it's the secret to keeping beautiful skin even as you get older.”

“I love men's coats, especially because they're so large and they give plenty of room; the man's coat remains one of my favorite classics.”

“I do two sessions a week with a personal trainer, and I love jogging.”

“I live in Paris, a city where you have a lot of stylish women, so I learned a lot by observing the women in the street. But my mother was always a big influence as well; she is always very feminine in high heels and perfectly cut dresses, with perfect makeup but never too much.”

“I love winter clothes. For me, it is all about choosing great materials and getting the right cut for your body - and then styling it right. For example, I love an oversized manly jacket, but I'll team it with some girly heels.”

“I'm in heels more than flats, but when I wear very short dresses, I like small heels.”

“I love turtlenecks; they are very chic, but I don't wear them very often because it bothers me to have something around the neck.”

“I've developed a habit of people-watching. In Paris, I love watching all kinds of people walking by from my apartment terrace, and while I'm traveling the world, I enjoy observing all the people in airports.”

“French girls don't care about the perfect look; we actually like when it's not perfect because that's what makes our style effortless.”

“My winter uniform is jeans, boots, and an oversize blazer for good measure. It's my formula for getting dressed in under 10 minutes.”

“I love to dance, bike, and walk every day, so I like to be feminine and comfortable at the same time.”

“'Belle de Jour' is a film I loved and watched almost continuously because the style fascinated me.”