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Would you help me pack please? I’m off to the south in a week or so, and I’m enjoying some virtual packing.
It’s easy to turn this into a game …. let us imagine you are visiting the south of france this week. The weather is glorious, and you will be travelling along the coast, visiting with friends and family.
It’s easy to turn this into a game …. let us imagine you are visiting the south of france this week. The weather is glorious, and you will be travelling along the coast, visiting with friends and family.
Your diary is already busy, a chic lunch with a girlfriend in Monte Carlo, a family day in the hills behind St Tropez, and a gala dinner at the Cap d’Antibes ……and no, I’m not necessarily doing all this stuff, it’ just for fun!
Here – with a virtual and therefore limitless budget! – are my ideas, but tell me now, what would you be packing?
[blank]Monte Carlo likes chic. There is no way around it, you can dress up no matter what the time of day or night, you’ll never look out of place. A little white dress, brightened with orange and a stunning Hermes scarf around your shoulders ….[blank]
[blank]In St Tropez anything goes. It is a party town where days and nights are often blurred. You can pad around in sandals and cut off shorts all day, or dress to the nines in designer dresses and priceless jewellery. St Tropez has seen it all before. But this is a family day. You want to be comfortable, and chic without looking formal. A floating dress, a floppy feminine hat and maybe you don’t even need that necklace …..[blank]
[blank] And finally the party night at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc at the beautiful Cap d’Antibes. A dear friend is celebrating a special birthday and has invited friends for a gala dinner. You’ll stay at the hotel and dress in your suite before walking through the gardens to dine overlooking the sea, then dance the night away. This is a truly magical spot on the cote d’azur and you want your dress to be divine. Keeping it simple is the best way to go. The perfect dress, the perfect shoes and the necklace. No more required.
So what do you think? Would you let me pack for you?[blank]
53 comments
Oh by all means!!
Mais oui Sharon! Loving everything – in fact you given me a bit of inspiration with my own wardrobe…will be looking for a nice necklace like that one in the first set and if I can find it in the sales, even better!
Sharon I would not let anyone else pack for me but you …….absolute perfection. I hope you have a wonderful time. Regards Esther from Sydney.
Yes please!! And, can I tag along as well? It sounds divine!
Have a fabulous trip Sharon, enjoy every moment and every chic step forward!
Oui Oui, Sharon! now where did i put my piggy bank? (and somewhere i've misplaced my 27 inch waist. ha) Have a simply wonderful time! xoxo
St. Tropez is so much more me.
Sharon, you could pack for me anytime. I love, love, love the dress you scouted for St. Trop. Would take that just about anywhere. Gorgeous! Hope your trip is just as fabulous! XO
Ha ha – made the mistake of checking out the price of the St Tropez dress ! Have a lovely time.
Would I let you pack for me? Absolutely!!! The first being my very favorite– the dress, the bag, the scarf Perfection!!!
YESSSSSSS …
You could pack for me anytime!!!
I love … Monte Carlo style, is more me.
Have a wonderful stay …
Bisou, Babi
Every outfit is just perfect Sharon…..you can definitely pack for me! Particularly love the Monte Carlo choices……
Have a lovely week!
Sophia x
Oh, Sharon, we must be attending the same party at Hotel du Cap! And, I think every outfit you chose, including the jewelry, is perfection. We think so much along the same beautiful, classic lines and monochromatic themes. Sending love, darling one…
You may pack for me when I finally go to France! The outfit for "with family in St. Tropez" is to die for!
Certainement! Your outfits are just perfect!
tudo perfeito! tenha uma óptima semana!!
Very chic outfits for a happy vacation! Love the new header 😀
thank you for your confidence! 🙂
Isn't that a great necklace, I don't normally go for those colours, but I love this one
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you are a great flatterer Esther, thank you
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Sure Sandy, come along too, it should be fun
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Well I won't be dong all the stuff I mentioned, but it is always fun to dream a little
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that would be one big piggy bank to cover this shopping mimi!
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seems to be the favourite, maybe because it is so gentle and comfortable looking
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Don't thank me Jeanne, thank Balenciaga!
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best to sit down before checking it all out! 🙂
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have to love this virtual shopping, no need to worry about price tags or sizes!
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the Hermes scarf is absolutely beautiful, and I always loved their Birkin bag
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Glad you like it Sophia, I'm thinking the St Tropez outfit could fit in quite well in Kent too!
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Now that is something I'd love Marsha – we'd grab a bottle of champagne, and chat our way through the evening … the ultimate blogger date!
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don't you love that hat!
merci madame! so glad you approve 🙂
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thank you so much, a good week to you too!
thank you Roxane, the rose bush is still in full flower, and smells divine
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De belles idées. Bonnes vacances.
Evelyne
Love the tangerine of the Hermes bag, and Balenciaga always. For the last ensemble, perhaps a filmy scarf just in case of evening breezes or overly enthusiastic air-conditioning. *Heads off to look for appropriate suitcase.*
I'm sure you will pack what is right and look great.
When I think of Monte Carlo and San Tropez I instantly imagine the 1950's and the 1960's and sometimes the 1970's. It must be all those old movies I watch.
Big sunglasses, big straw sun hat and white capri pants with a bright scarf.
Also bright coloured motor scooters and picnics……I forget what movie that was…..Sharon have fun.
I like the the luncheon outfit because that tangerine color is one of best for my skin tone and who wouldn't want to wear the designs for the gala dinner. But please allow me to say I love the new look you have "dressed" blog in…honestly you are a woman of many many many talents. Thanks for sharing them with us! Have fun:)
Rita
A girl after my own heart.
Delightful!
Regards Lilly from Hong Kong
Every outfit is perfect! – I have just spent 14 days in our appartment in Sainte Maxime close to St. Tropez and everything goes. Have a great time 🙂
I've been to each of these locations and OH YES, I think your choice of clothing and accessories is fabulous. I had to travel light when I was there, but I soaked in all the beauty and wore my best: A SMILE.
HAVE FUN! Anita
Love your choices, Sharon. I am a slacks girl, so while I loved your color choices, all would top white or black slacks. Have fun; hope to run into you in Monte Carlo!
Angela Muller
You will be the bell of the ball,have a wonderful time, your friend from down under pamela
This weekend we are heading for Washington DC, not quite St Tropez. But your outfit for that day has inspired me. It is supposed to be a HOT one, a cool flowing dress sounds nice. A precious young man is proposing and we're invited. This will be fun.
hi Sharon
love the white frock with the chic Hermes scarf, reminds me of Cameron Diaz in My Best Friend's Wedding
Absolutely you have exquisite taste. The only thing I own of those groupings are the French market basket and cool sunglasses. Wish I could tell Wendi Yates (early comment) that I think Stella & Dot has a necklace similar to that one. Thanks. Texas Francophile
Each & every one of them are complete chic eye candy. Of course you can pack my bag as long as you take me wherever you go. xo
Absolutely! Love it all!
Loving the dress for the gala dinner! Beautiful!
YOU CAN PACK FOR ME ANY TIME!!! What great taste WE have!!
I love your choices…even down to the blush colored sunglasses.
Oh, finally home, after another trip, after our trip to stay with you, et. al.! So wonderful to get back to my computer and to be able to read your blog posts from the last 6 weeks! Our stay with you was so perfect! The memories just flow constantly, such a great time. More about that later…
This is a fun post! Monte Carlo and Cap d'Antibes are favorites of mine but I have never done them in such STYLE! Your gala choices will make you THE belle of the ball. Have a most grand time!
Sending love and hugs, Chris
Yes I would! All three of those choices are fabulous!