Summer!

We're already on our way to our summer holiday, but didn't want to leave before wishing everyone a happy and beautiful summer. Hope you enjoy the images I've gathered over the last couple of weeks, mixed with some previous warm weather scarf knot ideas.

La Fontaine de la Rotonde in Aix-en-Provence

When the weather becomes too hot to wear scarves around the neck, a scarf belt is always a great alternative (Here with a 'La Marche de Zambèze' 90 scarf). Other accessories: Hermes Picotin 18 in Bleu Sapphire.

The Collier knot is a fabulous way to wear your scarf 'around the neck' when the temperatures reach summer highs.. the scarf rests on your clothing and barely touches your skin

Garden and village street light

On a hot summer's day, what could be better than a Pierre Hermé Ispahan macaron? A Pierre Hermé Ispahan sorbet, of course!

Love wearing black in summer too, and sunflower yellow gives it a bright and sunny touch. The Drape knot is another great option for warm weather (pic from a few years back)

Same combination, but with a fresh extra touch in the form of my new Origami bag charm from LuxeLeatherCrafts

Good-bye atelier window.. I won't be looking out of you for a while!

Wishing everyone the most beautiful, safe and blissful summer.. and looking forward to seeing you again in mid-August.

14th of July

Edited to add: I posted this blog entry just hours before the horrific attack in Nice took place. What has been a joyous day in France turned at 22h30 into a traumatising nightmare, when brutal and senseless violence and death were inflicted on a huge number of innocent people. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.  

Across France, Bastille Day is greeted with red, white and blue flags, and with fireworks and fêtes the night before.

There could not be a better occasion to play with the new sales items I found in Paris last week.. the pretty dresses by Maje (still available here) work beautifully worn as a tunic as well, and the simple but elegant thong sandals by Chanel have a perfect heel, which makes them so comfortable to wear.

Red and blue are definitely the colors of the week, and my fun and gorgeous feather bag charms by the talented LuxeLeatherCrafts arrived in time to join the party!

Variation in red 

One mustn't forget that Rossinis are the perfect cocktail for this time of year, whether it is Bastille Day or not (for a recipe please click here)!

Capsule pieces: loose shift dresses in red and blue (Maje)
Bags: studded clutch by Zara (warm) and Hermes Mini Kelly in black croc (cool)

Shoes: Oran sandals by Hermès (warm) and Chanel thong sandals (cool)

LuxeLeatherCrafts www.etsy.com/LuxeLeatherCrafts
Maje: 267 Rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Paris www.maje.com
Chanel: 31 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris www.chanel.com

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FSH windows and inspiration

The current Hermès windows evoke a carefree breezy summer vibe, and are held in beautiful neutrals with an occasional splash of color. The decoration consists of natural materials such as dried palm leaves, pebbles, sand and wooden beach loungers, all set against an amazing backdrop of palm tree photographs (by Cecile Bortoletti)

The fabulous color schemes in the window displays can easily be adopted to give a basic neutral wardrobe a fresh summery look. Below a few pairings with pictures I found in my archives...

First collage - teaming a camel top and white jeans with a Hermes Picotin bag in sanguine

I still remember the day the picture below was taken as if it was yesterday, but it goes back to August 2009. Our stay coincided with one of the hottest weeks Paris had had in years, which made it impossible to accessorize with anything but necklaces (here an Hermès Lena necklace in horn/silver)

This next outfit goes back only a couple of years (2014). Wearing a mousseline GM (Fantaisies Indiennes) in a vertical basic slide. Further accessories: Picotin 22 in sanguine and clic-H bracelet in marron glacé.

The last one is another recent picture from earlier this year. Wearing a 'Chaînes et Gourmettes' 70 carré as a necklace.

The rider on the roof, holding Brides Rebelles 90 carrés (from the SS2010 collection)