dressing for autumn fairs

by Sharon Santoni
shopping the fairs
 
My brocante tour starts in two days time YAY!,  and as my guests are heading out towards Normandy I am finalising last minute details and …. keeping an eye on the sky![blank]
Sans titre #10
 
What to wear is always a tricky one when it comes to shopping at fairs, especially outside.  Autumn has arrived in Normandy, and the sky is … variable.  When I head off to shop I have to think about comfort, discretion, practicality and sometimes warmth.[blank]
shopping in comfort
 

[blank]Here are a couple of outfits that would work well.  Sunglasses in case of a glare, a scarf around my neck, a big bag that marks optimism for buying and warm, and a pretty handbag that most often gets left in the car, while I shop with my market basket.

I should add that I don’t always look this chic when I hit a fair, but hey!  a girl can dream  :)[blank]

20 comments

NotesFromAbroad September 10, 2013 - 3:50 pm

the outfit on top is basically exactly what I wore yesterday 🙂
Our new home requires car rides to go to a market or cafe so I find myself bringing more with me than usual. I found this large woven bag with leather trim that is perfect ! I could carry a small puppy in it even 🙂
besitos, C

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Anonymous September 10, 2013 - 3:54 pm

Sumer straw basket bag???
Petra

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Marsha Splenderosa September 10, 2013 - 4:29 pm

I'll bet you look perfect X10.
Love the looks, btw.
xx's

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Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon September 10, 2013 - 4:51 pm

You will be the prettiest one. Good choices.

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sharon santoni at my french country home September 10, 2013 - 6:25 pm

I've tried them all Petra, and this one doesn't matter if it gets wet, it can carry the heavy stuff and it's easy to fill!

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Jennifer Clark September 10, 2013 - 7:10 pm

I like the ensembles. (I wish I look long and sleek in skinny jeans; sigh…) I have fantasies of looking fashionable and chic in France. I did manage to be mistaken for a local in Paris once. The only question I have – are the jackets suede? I'm always afraid to wear suede if it might rain.

Have fun!

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Jenny Rose-Innes September 10, 2013 - 7:20 pm

Very chic… and I love the suede jacket… might be a bit of a problem if it rains!

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Roxane September 10, 2013 - 10:38 pm

Normandy is like New England, in the 30s this past weekend, 90s tomorrow. The first outfit looks just right for a perfect Autumn day.

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YONKS September 11, 2013 - 1:36 am

Love all of your choices, such great ensembles.
Di
X

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Anonymous September 11, 2013 - 3:32 am

Just lovely. Hi Sharon I have always loved leather and suede now if only I could look sleek and chic in them, AHH a girl can dream can't she? Hope you have a wonderful time. You know what this means we will all be waiting for your beautiful photographs. Regards Esther from Sydney.

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Mumbai September 11, 2013 - 6:31 am

With outfit no. 1 I think you will look perfect…but straw bag? Even other bags don't mind when get wet

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Chris September 11, 2013 - 6:53 am

Very chic!

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Colleen Taylor September 11, 2013 - 6:56 am

The first board selection and the last selection are a draw for me. I'm sure you would look smashing in all of them Sharon!

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martinealison September 11, 2013 - 7:43 am

Bonjour,
J'opterais bien la troisième, histoire de ne pas lâcher l'été trop rapidement !…
Je serai en Normandie dans une petite semaine… Honfleur… et je terminerai à Cherbourg!
Bisous

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Sophia Home September 11, 2013 - 11:08 am

Tres chic Sharon! Love all these en sembles but No. 1 is a definite favourite! Happy brocanting!

Sophia x

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Francesca Meazza Passionedeco September 11, 2013 - 3:58 pm

The first outfit is my favourite! And I am sure you always look chic Sharon!
!"You are chic inside"!!!
fRA

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Helena September 11, 2013 - 6:10 pm

Tres chic!! Love it all. Want to shop now!!

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peggy braswell September 12, 2013 - 12:08 am

My favorite is #1 board…all looks great. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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Christina September 12, 2013 - 5:21 am

These are wonderful-simple but polished- love how you included chapeaux!
I'm heading for Paris soon and despite research online, not sure what weather to expect mid September. Packing anxiety has officially set in!

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Mary Callan October 3, 2013 - 12:09 am

I'm loving these outfits, simple and fun.
Mary x

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