Riviera-Chic? How Do I Get It?

Having lived in the Med for nearly 15 years and holidayed

in the places associated with Riviera-chic, I though I would

write about what I think constitutes Riviera-chic.

I am by no means a "fashionista", this is merely

my view of  a style and an era I absolutely love;

it's also where the idea for my boutique originated i.e

"bringing a little Riviera-chic to a woman's day".

Of course the famous Club 55 that epitomises everything that is Riviera-chic

and where my parents first took me when I was about 5 years old :-)

Apart from the Riviera being another playground for the rich and famous

(please note my family didn't fall into either category ;-)

the Riviera also has an "unwritten uniform" that dates back to the 1930's and 

comprises a mix of nautical and Parisian chic.

Here are some of my must-haves even today!!!

i) The Little White Dress

Main pic: Lily Pullitzer Resort Collection

Top Right: Jackie O

Bottom Right: Natalie Wood deciding which spot she is going to take ;-)

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ii) Stripes

Where out love of Breton stripes for the Summer all began!!!

Main Image: Riviera 1930's

Bottom Right: Bridgit Bardot

iii) The Straw Hat

Ladies on the Riviera always have the traditional straw hat

iv) Straw Holdall/Basket

Oh yes!!! Don't we all love carrying one of this in the summer

pretending we are channeling our Bridget Bardot?

It never looks quite as chic when I carry one ;-)

Basket Bottom Right: Aspiga

v) Big Shades

vi) Cigarette Pants/cropped pants

Left Image: Grace Kelly (1950's)

vii) Naughty in Nautical

Left Image: Sophia Loren

One of my favourite images from that era.

So is this your style?

Are you more boho-chic than Riviera-chic?

Which elements of Riviera-chic do you adopt

for your summer look?

As always I love to read your views 

xxxxx

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(All black and white images-Getty)