Welcome to Maéva's Style Journal
Discover curated outfit inspiration, timeless styling advice, travel musings, and thoughtful recommendations, all created with intention and effortless charm!
A First Look at the New Emilie Handbag: Inside Le Tanneur's Fall 2026 Collection
Discover Le Tanneur's Fall 2026 collection, including a first look at the new Emilie Medium in Fossil Gray. After visiting the Maison's Paris flagship and carrying the newest Emilie for several weeks, I'm sharing my thoughts on the collection, standout new handbags, seasonal colors, and the pieces that immediately caught my attention.
8 Wedding Guest & Event Looks Featuring French Brands
Discover eight elegant wedding guest dresses and event looks from French brands that ship internationally. Explore timeless outfits for garden weddings, destination weddings, black-tie celebrations, cocktail parties, and summer soirées, plus occasion dressing tips, styling inspiration, and more French dresses for weddings, vacations, and everyday elegance.
Inside Fleuron Paris: Sculptural Handbags, Timeless Craftsmanship, and the Art of Color
Step inside Fleuron Paris as I explore one of France's most distinctive contemporary leather goods maisons. Discover the story behind the brand, experience its colorful collections, timeless craftsmanship, and Paris boutique, and gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy, craftsmanship, and artistry that define Fleuron today.
10 European Brands With Chic East-West Shoulder Bags
Looking for the perfect east-west shoulder bag? Discover European handbag brands including Polène, Le Tanneur, DeMellier, Fleuron, Elleme, Ateliers Auguste, Liffner, Paris/64, Lancaster, and more. Explore chic and timeless shoulder bags, sculptural silhouettes, and elegant everyday styles in this curated edit.
What I Brought Back from Paris: Handbags, French Beauty & Boutique Finds
Wondering what to buy in Paris? Discover everything I brought back from Paris, from timeless French handbags and French pharmacy beauty finds to clothing, accessories, and boutique discoveries. Plus, explore my favorite Paris shopping tips, a boutique map, and additional French brands to shop from home.
Visiting Le Tanneur Paris: Discovering the Flagship Boutique and Timeless Handbags
Planning a visit to Le Tanneur in Paris? Join me inside the brand's Paris flagship near the Palais Garnier as I explore its heritage, discover the iconic Sans Couture collection, experience the personalization and Atelier workshops, and share my favorite Le Tanneur handbags, shopping tips, and why this boutique is worth adding to your Paris itinerary.
8 European Brands with Beautiful Canvas & Leather Handbags
Discover 8 European brands creating beautiful canvas and leather handbags, from timeless French classics to elegant Italian, Spanish, and British designs. Whether you're searching for an everyday handbag, a travel tote, or a versatile style for the warmer months, this curated guide features beautifully crafted bags worth discovering.
What to Pack for a Trip To Provence: A Summer Capsule with 15 Outfit Ideas
Wondering what to pack for Provence in summer? Explore my curated capsule wardrobe with 15 outfit ideas, styling tips, and packing advice inspired by the South of France. From linen dresses and basket bags to comfortable shoes and timeless accessories, these looks are perfect for Provence and other warm-weather destinations.
What I'd Pack Again for the South of France
After spending two weeks back home in the South of France, I’m sharing what I’d pack again for late spring and summer, from lightweight dresses and linen pieces to comfortable walking shoes, European handbags, local boutique finds, and practical South of France packing tips.
18 French Clothing Brands With Beautiful Dresses
Discover 18 beautiful French clothing brands for timeless dresses you'll love wearing this summer and beyond. From effortless everyday dresses and breezy linen styles to wedding guest dresses, vacation outfits, date night looks, and elegant occasion wear, explore my favorite French fashion brands and the dresses I'm loving right now.
Inside Ateliers Auguste Paris: A Visit to One of My Favorite French Handbag Brands
Step inside the Ateliers Auguste Paris boutique and discover one of my favorite French handbag brands. Join me as I explore timeless handbags, beautiful craftsmanship, summer styles, new arrivals for fall, and the bag I ultimately chose to add to my collection.
Walking Around France in the Margaux Demi Ballet Flats
After a month spent exploring the South of France, Bordeaux, and Paris, the Margaux Demi Ballet Flats became one of the most-worn pieces in my suitcase. In this post, I'm sharing a closer look at these comfortable ballet flats, the brand behind them, and why they earned a permanent place in my travel and everyday wardrobe.
Inside Veronica Beard Paris: A Visit to the Brand's New Flagship Boutique
Step inside Veronica Beard Paris with a tour of the brand's elegant flagship boutique on Rue François 1er. Discover the beautifully designed interiors, stunning fitting suite, summer collection highlights, my outfit details, favorite Veronica Beard pieces, and a curated Paris shopping map featuring luxury boutiques and fashion destinations across the city.
17 European Brands With Woven Handbags Perfect for Summer
Looking for the perfect woven handbag for summer? Discover 17 European brands creating beautiful raffia, rattan, straw, and woven handbags, including Polène, Sézane, Strathberry, PARIS/64, Hereu, DeMellier, Le Tanneur, Mulberry, and more. From basket-inspired styles to polished shoulder bags, these are the woven handbags currently on my radar.
What to Pack for Summer in Paris: A Travel Capsule Wardrobe with 15 Outfit Ideas
Discover what to pack for summer in Paris with this curated travel wardrobe featuring 15 chic outfit ideas inspired by a recent trip to the French capital. From linen dresses and effortless matching sets to comfortable walking shoes and timeless accessories, this guide is filled with outfit inspiration for museum days, café terraces, shopping afternoons, and elegant summer evenings in Paris.
8 French Handbag Brands With Beautiful Summer Colors
Discover 8 French handbag brands creating beautiful summer colors, from Polène, Fleuron, and Ateliers Auguste to Le Tanneur, Fauvette, Lancaster, Pourchet, and Elleme. After a month exploring boutiques and ateliers in Paris, I'm sharing the colorful French handbags, seasonal shades, and timeless styles that inspired me most this summer.
A Month in France: A Season of Inspiration
After a month spent traveling through the South of France, Bordeaux, and Paris, I'm returning home with fresh inspiration and plenty to share in the weeks ahead, from French brands and shopping discoveries to style guides, handbag finds, boutique visits, and more!
Postcards from Pézenas: Recent Boutique Finds in the South of France
Back in my hometown of Pézenas in the South of France, I’m sharing recent boutique finds discovered while wandering through flower-covered streets, little cafés, and charming local shops. From cream denim and romantic lace blouses to handwoven raffia baskets, French jewelry, and effortless summer dresses, these are the French brands and pieces currently inspiring my wardrobe this season.
Airport Essentials I’m Bringing for My Trip Home to France
Heading to France for a month, I’m sharing the airport essentials I always bring for long-haul travel, along with my favorite comfortable travel outfit formula, carry-on must-haves, cozy in-flight essentials, travel tips that make flying smoother, and a few pieces I’ve been loving for this trip.
What to Pack for Late Spring in Paris
Discover what to pack for late spring in Paris with this curated capsule wardrobe featuring 16 chic outfit ideas for May and June. From effortless layers and comfortable walking shoes to versatile French-inspired staples, this Paris packing guide is filled with elevated outfit inspiration for café mornings, museum afternoons, rainy days, and long spring evenings in the city.
“Fashion fades, style is eternal.”
— Yves Saint Laurent
“Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care, and simplicity.”
— Christian Dior
“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.”
— Audrey Hepburn