On the one piece of jewellery she wears every day

I’m always wearing my silver hoop earrings – they go with everything, and I like having a jewellery staple I don’t have to think about. I also have a silver lucky charm that I wear every day that belonged to my dad. I think that’s the best way to find something you’ll wear regularly – to find a piece that means something to you.

On creating her perfect red lip

Red lipstick is my signature – but I don’t just use one colour; I can’t not mix them. I have a little palette where I’ll mix red with brown and add pink until I get my perfect shade. I apply it with my finger so it has a blurred effect. If you try it, don’t try to make it perfect – you can just use a cotton bud a clean up the line afterwards.

On where to find inspiration

My style inspiration doesn’t usually come from French women. For example, I wear slip dresses all the time but I discovered them in New York when I went there and saw people wearing what I thought were pyjamas on the street a few years ago. Now, I love them – they’re so comfortable and look very chic. All of this is to say, I get the most inspiration from elsewhere; I think people in London and New York are more creative with their style, and I love it.

On her golden style rule

For me, the key element of French style is less is more. I don’t like when I feel too sophisticated – I think it’s more chic to look less put together. For example, if I’m wearing statement jewellery, I’ll leave my hair messy. Or if I have bright lips, I’ll keep everything else really natural. It’s about balance – and is much more low-effort!

11 lessons in Parisian style from the ultimate expert in French fashion, Jeanne Damas