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
Aug 06, 2012

Saint Tropez… and the Kaftan

What to wear in Saint Tropez? It’s easy… The kaftan… long, short and in-between. I am a fan of the kaftan… have been forever… they look wonderful in the summer and hide a multitude of over indulgence… The women in Saint Trop have a penchant for the kaftan… flowing à la Moss as in the photograph above or worn short as a mini over shorts… They look sensational. I love the mix of colours and patterns… the anything goes with everything approach to fabric… it’s exuberant, happy and carefree. Kaftans also look incredibly stylish… and suit everyone…

What I love the most is that a kaftan can be worn at any age… There is no looking over the shoulder and worrying if it’s too much or not suitable… Kaftans work and give a joie de vivre to summer dressing… in short… or in long, they make you feel pretty and feminine. I wear mine over my swimmers and then I dress them up in the evening with long necklaces, bracelets or drop earrings. The other best part of kaftan dressing… is that it is easy… accessorising is a no brainer… you can be ready and gorgeous in 5… Most fashion isn’t like that… it requires planning and effort.

My girlfriends, who I am holidaying with, are all fans of the kaftan… and they look gorgeous… some wear long, some where short with palazzo style pants underneath and others wear knee length styles with their wedge espadrilles or strappy sandals… I can’t imagine wearing jeans and slim fitting clothes again… that may have something to do with all the delicious dinners and wines we have been enjoying… but that’s holidays… Right?

As I have a kaftan crush I have been surfing the sites and marking the ones I love… Enjoy…

Need a little Kaftan in your Life…

Cotton Kaftan Dress… black, purple and red… cool and comfortable… here
Black, blue and beautifully beaded… here
Leopard lovely from Oscar de la Renta… here
 Stunning Ikat Print… here
Pretty in Pink… here
A little tie dye… my latest crush… here
Short and fabulous over skinny or wide pants… here
Floral Fabulous… here
Black maxi… totally superb… here
Embroidered heaven… here
and the never-leave-home without classic white…here

Have a happy and relaxing weekend… See you next week… xv

 

Edit by: Vicki
In This Post: Fashion , Lifestyle , Provence