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Layered in a grey hoodie for a comfie day back in Amsterdam.. Snapchatting my day away between press days and lunch meetings in the sun! 

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Symmetry Series Street Style | France

Today, Paris is poised to inspire our #StreetStyle wardrobe.  This time of year, our French friends choose a palette of black, beige, brown, purple and grey for their everyday street style staples.

Glitz and sparkle are a definite no-no in the streets of Pari. Instead, the preferred look for ladies is sleek, refined and elegantly tailored, for more of a famed, streamlined, French silhouette.  Makeup is always understated with a kind of ‘less is more’ approach -- even when it comes to red lipstick!

For Parisian men -- attention to detail is key. Along with tailored styling and classic lines.  For a more casual look, quality fabrics and chic basics are a must.

Again, every detail matters -- From the sunglasses you wear, to the brand of scarf for colder weather; the tailoring of your jacket, to the finish and style of your shoes.

So you might be wondering: What’s the essence of French street style? 

To put it simply – It’s classic, minimal and elegant.

 What inspires your personal style? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below…

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Top Style Hacks and Essentials for Coachella 2016

Coachella festival-goers are by far the trendiest the world over. So right now might be a good time to take some notes for festival season and for Coachella (if you are attending the 2nd weekend).  While Coachella’s temperatures soar during the day, the temperature drops dramatically at night, therefore you need to be prepared to pack some lightweight layers. And while remaining chic is the obvious vibe of the day, there are also some necessities --  beyond chokers, body art and your go-to frayed denim shorts -- that must not be forgotten!

WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

Backpack: Distributing the weight across your body instead of on one shoulder is definitely the route forward – since 2014 backpacks have had a serious revamp so there shouldn’t be any difficulty getting a fabulous one to grace your shoulders.

Comfortable shoes: Converse or Supergas are always in vogue.

Watch: Spare your phone’s precious battery for all those selfies and wear a watch instead.

Sunnies: for very obvious reasons.

A Hat: preferably straw please!

Scarf: not only can it be used to avoid over-exposure to the sun, but also as a clever picnic rug.

 Other ESSENTIALS

You might not see these items as “necessities,” but we all know it’s much better to be over-prepared than under.

A great case: to keep your smartphone stylishly protected at all times. Obviously, the clear choice is the number trusted manufacturer in the U.S. – OtterBox. Not just the makers of the ruggedly tough, Defender Series cases; They have a variety of slimline and stylish case options for every preference, as well!

Not a clue where to even begin? We got your back…

For a funkier look that will easily slide in-and-out of any pocket, the Symmetry Series collection is great.

If you’re wanting to keep your look simple and still shine, we recommend the Symmetry Series Clear case.     

And if you’d like more of a folio for function AND fashion, that you can slip your I.D. and credit card into, go for the Strada Series.

Water: Bring an empty water bottle, you’ll be able to fill it when you get inside.

Cash: Most transactions require cash. Avoid long queues and transaction fees.

Spray sunscreen: Spray is quicker than cream and gives you better, overall coverage.

Poncho: Lighter and easier to pack than an umbrella, a more convenient choice! (And one less thing to tote around!)

Phone charger: A portable one, of course. Otherwise, the OtterBox Resurgence Power case will help you stay powered throughout all the dance party Snaps and selfies in-between. Just be sure to snag one in advance!

Chewing Gum

Earplugs: for those moments where sleep is a must!

Band-aids

Chapstick

Big shoutout to OtterBox insider, Erika Fox from Retro Flame, for all the lovely photos!

We were super excited to partner with Erika and our OtterBox Europe team during the first weekend of Coachella. Check out her journey in Indio, California during the OtterBox Europe Instagram takeover!