V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Jun 19, 2014

Treat Yourself… Like French Women Do

Vintage, Lingerie, French, French Essence

 

 It’s that time of year to treat yourself and maybe think a little French.

Summer prices are dropping as summer temperatures rise…

 

I am thinking lingerie… of silk, of lace of all things pretty… of taking advantage of the sales to shake up my wardrobe a little.

French women adore lingerie… and regard it as one of their most important purchases.

I think they are right.

Even on those days when underneath does not look entirely as I might hope… there is nothing that makes me feel better or more attractive than a pretty piece of lingerie.

 

So rather than browsing the practical this sale period, I am re-thinking the beautiful and the feminine…  the chemise and the camisole.

Camisoles often work as my “tee shirt” underneath a blazer… I love that look… the tailored and the soft… complementing each other.

A silk camisole can add that extra dash to an otherwise standard outfit.

 

Feminine and Beautiful

eberjay lace trimmed chemise  //  stella mccartney mary feeling lace chemise  //  eberjay collette lace trimmed chemise  // dolce & gabbana silk satin chemise

 

divine and extravagant indulgence from dolce &gabbana  //  so cute under a jacket…  and much more affordable  the signature lace from hanky panky

 

 

 net-a-porter has between 50% and 70% off depending whether you live in Europe or the United States

nordstrom are looking after the boys with 50% off  //  neimans up to 55% across the board

bergdorf goodman up to 60% off  //  barneys have up to 60%

saks up to 60% off  //  lovely selfridges started their sale

 

Edit by: Vicki
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