Top 5 Street Style Picks from Paris Fashion Week 2013

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As much as we all adore to see what designers have in store for us on the runways, I am always excited for what the attendees can do on the streets. Street style is all about fun and playing up with clothing accessories.

I look forward to Paris Fashion Week the most as it is the most chic city of all, of course.

Here are my top 5 street style photographs from Paris 2013.

1. Anna Dello Russo

Miss Anna Dello Russo always pushes the limits with her fashion choices and gives people an exciting reason to love the art of fashion. Here, she is rocking an oversize fedora from Saint Laurent- an essential piece for the upcoming Spring Season.

2.     Giovanna Battaglia

Giovanna Battaglia, editor of L’Uomo Vogue, is another one to dominate the streets of fashion with her distinctive look and style. She is always wearing something fresh. Her oversized and voluminious Rochas coat is simply stunning. It is an eye catching piece that is sure to turn heads.

3.     Veronika Heilbrunner and Justin O'Shea

Veronika, fashion editor for My Theresa, is wearing an Acne Studio jacket. The pair look fierce and chic. She is playing with the stripe trend and paired it perfectly with the black turtleneck underneath.

4. Leandra Medine

Leandra Medine, also known as Man Repeller (top fashion blogger) is one that I always look to for style. She is so effortless and has an edgy look. Leandra is playing it cool with her tuxedo suit underneath the multi-coloured fur jacket.

5.     Miroslava Duma

Lastly, we have the Queen of Street Style and Russian "It" girl, Miroslava Duma. She is a consistent favourite of mine on the streets of fashion. She knows exactly how to put together the most classic outfit, yet in a fun way.

Here, she is wearing a print on print (I love how the handbag is the same print as her jacket). The oversized jewelry is a great way to spice up any outfit.

- Carolyn Beaudry

Fashion females cursed with the “ditz” stigma

My love for fashion is something that has always empowered me and ultimately what lead me to pursuing it as a career; however, recent events have also made me realize that being a fashionable female also has its downsides.

I recently took a contract in helping a finance company rebrand themselves and during this project I was forced to interact with many different types of people. The common denominator in every situation when meeting my vendors was the shock on their face when they realize that the same person who they have been communicating with via phone and email is in fact a young female with an array of colours, layers and accessories. It doesn't take them long to make a comment, joke or question about my attire and background experience. Without hesitation I tell people that I specialize in fashion marketing and merchandising; however still having experience in the finance industry. Unfortunately it appears that the moment I throw in the word “fashion” I am immediately discredited as a marketing professional.

The common misconception about females in fashion is that they are dumb, lazy, superficial, and handed everything in life. With fashion and business icons like Anna Wintour, Anna Dello Russo and Jeanne Beker in our world, how can this stigma exist?

Jeanne Beker

Anna Wintour

In an industry that is over flooded with competition, requires constant multi-tasking, and little pay to start with, this is a business that requires a thick-skinned individual.

Standing out within the sea of grey and black polyester suits is an inevitable truth that fashion females will face when expanding into other fields however it should not come with the false impression that we are not smart.

Written by: Laura Suarez