$39, gap.com

I bumped into a stylist (of the uber Hollywood ilk) friend of mine the other night, and as usual, she looked unerringly hip, in black cropped leather-like jeans, a white t-shirt and red ballet slippers, which dutifully worked to give her basic outfit a jolt of French girl-chic. Since I've seen her, I've been steadfastly wearing my red flats out and about with...

1. Vionnet asymmetric silk top, $770, netaporter.com
2. Topshop sleeveless blazer*, $90, topshop.com
3. Alexander Wang washed leather chain handle bag, $923, mytheresa.com
4. Gap ballet flats, $39, gap.com
5. Current Elliot gray leopard jeans, $79, barneys.com

* Wear this sleeveless blazer unbuttoned and open for a swingy vest-like effect..