LE CHIC MODE

 SUmmer Heatwave  This is the only thing to wear in the sweltering heat .  Keeping cool is the challenge. Stay in, or go to the beach . Truly hard to decide. Early mornings or late afternoons are the times to cool off in the water .  These are somethings I wear on justcsuch days A good size tote a must to carry neeeed things , sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, tissues… The important thing a nice scarf to use as wrap skirt . A cute sunhat and a basic swimsuit.  Added a bit of fun with some accessories  I Love brackets but avoid to wear my gold ones , so these I thought looked good. Modern style.     

The famous handbag  Today the lady whose name is famous for the bodkin,  Jane Birkin has died at age of 76. She became an icon of the French fashion, music and movies.  Most notably the song she performed with serge Gainsbourgh . She had an extraordinary life and had a certain easy style. 

  Great Idea How many of us repair our clothes? Okay sewing on a button or stitching a hem is small.  I can recall my mother had a love for clothing. But sometimes she would get her pieces altered. Take a long dress and get it shorten. Making it more useful to wear more often. She actually did this with many of her pieces. Just a simple restyling and she get more use of her clothes.  A very good idea to alter one’s wardrobe. Take pieces to a seamstress is worth it.  Now it seems France has started a program to get people to repair their clothes rather than throw out. Offering money towards cost of.  The reason for doing this is keep more clothes out of the landfills . Reduce waste and helping the environment.  Good idea!  Here is the report via bbc news https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66174349

T INIEST PURSE Recently read a report on an auction for a MSCH bag that sold an astonishing amount of money.  Really unbelievable  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66052679 The lastest Trend :Understated your rich have a closet of designer clothes , accessories etc  but you don’t want to be to noticeable .    It seems those who have the designer items are making sure to be inconspicuous with what they wear .   Reason being the financial situation around the world.  Covid pandemic, cost of living etc  So dressing in understated fashion is the thing.  No bling bling ! Just the finerst fabrics in muted tones are the thing .  Max Mara 2023 runway Designers such as Max  Mara is one that showcased the look on the runways.  Even in the latest film Tar , Cate Blancett‘s wardrobe showed the understated look .    https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230405-how-stealth-luxe-took-over-fashion