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If you're like me, you've probably watched more than your fair share of Audrey Hepburn movies (and maybe subjected a few boyfriends to it as well). And while, yes, Breakfast at Tiffany's will always hold a special place in my heart, it's actually Funny Face that made me truly fall in love with Hepburn. Between the custom Givenchy gowns, the singing and dancing in Paris and, of course, who can forget, the beatnik cafe dance off (thereby inspiring low ponytails, turtleneck sweaters and cropped ankle pants for years to come), Funny Face is probably one of my favorite Hepburn films.
So when I landed in Paris last month, fresh off the plane for my marathon, you can imagine I couldn't help but think about the scene where her editor, the photographer and Jo all traipse around Paris for their first 12 hours, doing anything and everything they feel like. Hopping to cafes, ducking into museums, walking along the Seine -- whistling bonjour and cooing merci at every opportunity.
And as cliche as it sounds. Paris really does have that effect on you, doesn't it? It's that feeling of fleeting delight, of afternoon indulgences, of turning around just one more corner to see what little tucked away store might await you. It's magical and enchanting and mesmerizing and if you give it just the right amount of time, on just the right afternoon, in just the right pair of cobblestone friendly heels, you feel unstoppable.
Naturally, when Via Spiga invited me to join them as their May Footprint influencer (you can read my interview here!), I jumped at the chance to sport their shoes in Paris. For exactly that type of afternoon. I love this particular pair (the Dorians, which you can snag here), as I'm always looking for a new nude spring heel each season -- one that transitions easily from day time wear to evening (perfect for those expat whims when you just don't want to go back to your hotel and admit that the day is over) -- and this pair does exactly that. They carried me from the Eiffel Tower steps at the Trocadero, to the Seine, to a few cafes and eventually a long scenic walk back to the Champs-Élysées.
And yes, I may have been whistling bonjour and cooing merci at every opportunity. As any good Hepburn fan would do, naturally.

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OUTFIT DETAILS: Self Portrait dress (from last year, love this similar version here) // Via Spiga "Dorian" heels // Celine "Audrey" sunglasses // Vintage pearl clutch (similar style here) // Tiffany's charm bracelet

Photos by Brandie Raasch

This post was in collaboration with Via Spiga. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!