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 ;-)




The perfect white dress adornment. All available here


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



p.s






(All black and white images-Getty)

8 comments:

  1. I think I'm more boho than Riviera, but I do love a little white dress in Summer. :-)

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    1. I think I am both (depends on the mood really ;-) xx

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  2. I absolutely adore this post, Vannessa! I'm feeling transported to the style and glamour of one of my favorite areas of the world. I've only had a couple of tastes of this deliciousness-though you started in your childhood-but it made such a stylistic impression on me. The water, the beach, the sky and the flowing dresses, golden chains, sandals and sunhats...pure style. I love to throw a poolside cocktail party here-a white maxi, golden sandals and lots of shine--I feel the Riviera chic vibe (with a California twist!). You are spot on with this stylish post!
    Happy weekend my dear!
    xx, Heather

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    1. Thank you SO much lovely lady. It means a lot coming from someone as stylish and "sparkly" as you xx

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  3. Lovely post as always Those cuff bracelets are just so fabulous! Hope you are doing well and keeping cool this summer!

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    1. Thank you Rosemary. Well, the UK hasn't been as hot as I would have hoped (some really cold and cloudy days/weeks), but I have friends suffering in the Spanish heat, so I am not going to complain too much xx

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  4. Vanessa, all of my favorite summer items here;) LWD's, the striped dress or tee, gold bangles or cuffs.. I love it all. I like you style!

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