Inspired by: Audrey Tautou in grey trench coat for Da Vinci Code

the coat looks on the brownish side in this frame, almost taupe...

and here it is a medium grey...

There's something quite terrific about that grey trench coat that Audrey Tautou wore as a Parisian detective in the film adaptation of author Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, starring opposite Tom Hanks as shown in these shots.  Very stylish indeed!

I even love the schoolgirl simplicity of her navy blue skirt, simple buttondown white shirt and black cardigan - very classic!  Jean Reno at far right is fun to watch as well, as is Tom Hanks - all great actors.

okay, I searched high and low for a grey trench coat like the one on Ms Tautou but realized that this dark taupe London Fog trench coat that I had scored for around $4.50 was close enough for its gumshoe appeal.  It's pretty awesome to shop your own closet...

 so after three years of searching, I've found this little grey trench coat...

 love the flap over the back!

 and it is a London Fog raincoat...

love the details like sleeve buckled straps...

 I would team the grey trench coat with this navy pleated skirt...

and these Midnight Magic glitterpuss shoes for some instant glam...