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So you’re off on a summer holiday and trying to decide whether a hand-carry suitcase will be sufficient or should you pay for extra luggage. We know its hard to figure out how to pack light. Here are our tips for a minimalist packing style to travel with no fuss ever again! 1. Versatility is key Our number one tip for travelling is to choose clothing that can be mixed and matched easily. Neutral colours tend to be best for this category, for example a white linen tshirt like this one can be worn with just about everything. You can choose dresses that are casual enough to wear during the day  but can also easily be worn at night with heels and accessories. A sarong is another example of a versatile item that can double as a scarf/ a blanket and even an outfit if its large enough! By choosing clothing by their versatility, you can significantly reduce the number of items you take with you. 2. Planning is your friend Prepare for your trip by taking some time to think about your holiday. How many days will you be going for? What kind of activities will you be doing? What is the ...

There’s a certain knack that French women have of looking timeless and stylish, yet understated at the same time. After combing through hundreds of Pinterest images of effortlessly chic ensembles, we think we’ve finally cracked the code. Read on to get the secrets of French summer style, from stripes to structure, with our new Parisian-inspired pieces to help along the way! Neutral basics French women have developed a French-chic clothing style that is unique to Paris. Their wardrobe revolves around a few well-chosen, timeless staples that they take from season to season. To emulate that distinctive French minimalist style, look no further than high-quality basics in a neutral palette. Shop our neutrals here! Earn your stripes There’s nothing more French then a stylish woman in a Breton stripe. From Brigette Bardot to Audrey Tatou, our favourite French muses have all rocked stripes in their own unique way and have helped the stripe become a go-to wardrobe must-have for any woman. Shop our stripes here! The classic white shirt As you may already know, the Les 100 Ciels team are white-shirt champions, recently dedicating a whole blog post to the chic separate! Whether you wear one with boyfriend jeans to the ...