ElenaInParis

Wanted to post this amazing snap of the lovely Elena Perminova in Paris--but that's all for now, because Breaking Bad is on! See you guys tomorrow! Facebook|Bloglovin|Twitter|Instagram

AshleySmith

Ashley Smith is such a babe. Nuff said. (ph:tfs) Facebook|Bloglovin|Twitter|Instagram

GirlTime

Guess I need to book a plane ticket to Paris to hang out with my best friends and get dressed up. This photo set is too adorable!
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InParis

A perfect outfit in a perfect city. Obsessed with all the textures in this outfit!
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AshleyInParis

Ashley Smith by Felix Larher
I can't imagine a better person to traipse around the city of lights with. This just continues my obsession with Ashley Smith!
(ph:felixlarher)

hobo chic

I love when an editorial comes up with a theme that I haven't seen in a while. Having just studied abroad in Paris, it also reminds me of how badly I want to move there--although I think with the rent prices there, semi-fabulous street living may be the only way.
(phtfs)

city streets

God I miss this city, and the French girls within it! I had so many girlcrushes while in Paris, I fell in love with at least one girl and her style on a daily basis. Something about French style..Great tailoring, classic pieces, the whole Isabel Marant look...I can't get enough!
(phfgr)

a familiar view

Missing Paris right now, the white sandstone buildings and the unnaturally beautiful sky (except it actually IS natural, I'm just so used to the California smog..). Already figuring out a way to get back there.
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two things

1.Zana Bayne harnesses
2.Leelee Sobieski (in Balenciaga)

21st

I know I rarely do outfit posts but I just felt like showing you guys this one. It's from the night I turned 21 and ate out in Paris with some good friends :) Wearing an elizabeth and james dress, jeffrey campbell shoes, and a bycorpus jacket.
(photo by my friend janelle)

black white grey

My friend calls all those soft somber colors 'dead colors', and I think they're my favorite kind of colors. Grey, light blue, black, pale greens, whites, etc etc. Paris has been rainy and cold for almost a week now, just like the weather in Santa Cruz in the winter. Was unprepared for the bipolar quality of the weather here, but at least I have a wardrobe full of suitable colors. Staying in to study for a test now and fiiiinally hitting up the Louvre later tonight. Can't believe I haven't been already!
(phthefashionspot)

longways

Tattoo and hair inspiration. Keeping it simple has been inspiring me lately. Also my 21st birthday is on Monday and I just bought myself a birthday present on a random street in Paris and I can't WAIT to show you guys! Ah it's so good. Making a day trip to Versailles and Monet's house in Giverny this weekend but taking today easy since I still need to recover from Bastille Day celebrations. I miss blogging on the regular but this trip is going so quickly! Happy mid-july :)
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une fille une style

Sorry I've been exceptionally MIA lately, it seems that that's just the way it's gonna be while I'm here--only a month left of my program which is so crazy! Paris has been treating me wonderfully, I just got back from the weekend in Amsterdam and now it's time for a recovery day, staring at pretty pictures and doing some much needed blogosphere catching up.
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soles/souls

Paris is totally living up to its reputation as the fashion capital of the world. Everywhere I turn there are slightly disheveled yet completely chic french men and women and I can't get enough!
(phtfs)

lately

I don't usually do personal posts but since I'm in Paris I thought I'd show you guys a little bit of what I've been up to.
1. Picnicking under the Eiffel Tower
2. Street art by Space Invader
3. Cafe's at Cafe's
4. Macarons from Laduree
5. Candlelight tour of Vaux le Vicomte castle

the basics

And so my adventures begin. This blog is gonna be shaken up a little bit and definitely will become a little more irregular, but I'll still be here. Pepper and Chips in Paris! Planning on keeping things simple and (hopefully) chic, so I'm staying inspired by the basics.
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news

Not sure why I haven't told you guys this yet, but it's official: I'm studying abroad in Paris this summer! I'll be gone from June to August--don't worry about the blog, I'm sure I'll be posting from there just probably a little less frequently. Anyway, I saw these pictures and this is how I want to dress while I'm there, on the days when it's a little too cold for just the bare minimum. I can't wait!
(phfgr)