21Jul

Chic Summer Essential: The Wicker Bag

Yes, this is another post about wicker bags… I just realized that even when I had posted about the “it”bag of the season sporadically, I had yet to do a roundup of this chic summer wicker bag. As I made a reference in this post, I added one of these charming bags to my collection to bring with me to our trip to Provence, which we’ve been enjoying for the past six days and I’ve been using my cute wicker bag almost daily. We started in Saint Tropez where we spent four days and had a great time. We’ve been visiting Provence for the past three years and it never gets old. It’s always exiting and inspiring to visit. Right now we are at Uzes for the first time, enjoying this charming little town for the past two days. Tomorrow we’ll be visiting Villenueve-les-Avignon fleamarket to see what we can find for our new home and from there we’ll be on our way to Gordes where we are spending next wek. I know that being in such a special place as Provence where every season is to be enjoyed to the fullest, a simple summer bag is what I will wear and enjoy the most. Regardless of where your summer takes you or keeps you, a wicker bag will undoubtedly add that chic summer essential touch to any outfit…

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chic summer wicker bag lust for life via belle vivir

From left to right, top to bottom Glossy Black wicker bag for either day or evening; a seagrass carryall but still chic for summer; White tasseled basket bag Rose bag. Chanel wicker basket bag; Romina wicker cross body bag Avignon Wicker bag; Prada. Isla Satchel wicker bag.

top images via Pinterest and @lustforlife

14Jul

Color Me Pastel: Summer Pants

As much as I love dresses, the comfort of pants is indisputable… During hot summer days, long, loose pants can be versatile and comfortable… I prefer to wear them with a cotton t-shirt and open sandals… However, they look super chic regardless what you pair them with…

Below, a selection of chic summer pastel color pants….

23Jun

Fashion Your Stripes: 14 Ways To Incorporate Stripes Into Your Wardrobe

If you have visited this blog before, then you should be familiar with my obsession with stripes. I’ve been professing my love and constant use of stripes for years now so I’m always looking for ways to incorporate stripes into my wardrobe. As if I don’t have enough of them… Nothing represents long summer days better than stripes… Certainly most people have one of two pieces with this classic pattern in their closets but there are so many different ways to wear stripes now a days… from long ruffled skirts to classic tunic to simple espadrilles…

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02Jun

10 Perfect White Summer Dresses and Links Worth Sharing

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I’m looking for the perfect white summer dress, if such exists. Not too long, not too short, not too tight, not too cheesy…. Flowing and soft but a statement of sort, maybe some embroidery but not necessarily. One that can transition from summer afternoon walks to outdoor sunset-dining while sipping some Riesling… One with wide sleeves that would allow my arms to pass above my shoulders will be ideal…

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Interesting Links Worth Sharing

When the journey may outpace the destination. Amazing roads you’ll want to travel.

This dog’s reaction when seeing his owner after three years will give you a lump in your throat.

The facial mask that has taken Instagram by storm by promising instant glow and tightness.

Why your summer bag should be on the cheap side.

Summer reading recommendations.

10 Trips you should take in your lifetime.

And in case you missed this week’s, here are a few recommendations for your next bathroom remodeling

19May

Must-Have Summer Fashion Items: The 6 Items You’ll Need This Year

I feel like winter flew by, even skipping Spring in the process. Now is the time to seek exciting and cute Summer items to add to my travel bag, with time running short. Many major Fashion Websites are already introducing the Pre-Fall Fashion. But it’s too soon to even start about going back to the cold. The warmer weather is here and so is the need for comfortable summer items. Here are the must-have summer fashion items you’ll need this year.

The Monogram Slides

A pair of monogram slides is the cherry on the cake a.k.a the epitome of chic.

12May

10 Ruffle Dresses to buy the season

Lately dresses and tops are all about soft layers of classic romantic ruffles. I remember when growing up my mother used to dress my sister and me the same and ruffle skirt dresses were usually the norm. Now, although this season’s dress is casual and playful, the Ruffle Dress, is in no way like the ones I used to wear as a kid. Coming in versions of off shoulders or cold shoulder, asymmetrical skirts in soft fabric, plain or flowery, they are ideal for day city walking as well as for evenings.