Caroline Sieber: Chanel and Louboutins at the 2011 Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week

Here’s a lady I would like to work with for a day – Caroline Sieber. I love her style and the way she puts together looks that always seem to make it to the best dressed list.

Caroline Sieber (Chanel 2011 Fall/Winter Show, Paris Fashion Week)

Who is she? She’s no celebrity in case you’re wondering. She’s actually a stylist in London who dresses the rich and famous. Her effortlessly chic style has caught the attention of many, particularly Karl Lagerfeld, who has chosen her to become one of  Chanel’s brand ambassadors.

Here is a photo of her taken last March 9, during the 2011 Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week.

Caroline Sieber (Chanel 2011 Fall/Winter Show, Paris Fashion Week)

I love how she paired the classic red Chanel suit with nude colored lace up gladiator Louboutins (the same pair worn by Kim Kardashian in this article).

The color of the sandals is soft enough to complement the red feminine outfit, but the gladiator silhouette tones down the look and gives it a tougher flavor.

Together, a form of balance is achieved – classic but trendy, feminine but tough, conventional but a little off-beat, and simple but complex.

Such is Caroline’s style philosophy. I read in an article about her once that she prefers to keep her style “balanced and not too put together”.

If you like this Caroline Sieber style and you have the extra cash to spend, buy the red Chanel and Louboutins. If you want the look for a lot less, here are my recommendations:

Pick any of these elegant short red dresses

BCBGeneration Overlap Pleat Dress, on sale for US$70 from US$116 (6pm.com)

OR

French Connection Sarah Jersey Dress, US$172

And pair it with either of these beautifully-made lace up gladiator sandals

Boutique 9 Rosilie, on sale for US$78 from US$160 (6pm.com)

OR

Jessica Simpson Scilla Heel, on sale for US$54 from US$90 (Heels.com)

You may opt to put on any of these red coats, but keep it open and scrunch up the sleeves all the way up to your elbows

Michael by Michael Kors Double Breasted Updated Peacoat, US$194

OR

Isda & Co Felted Jacket, on sale for US$138 from US$323 (6pm.com)