A recent trip to St.Tropez market. It was a sunny but windy day when two friends and I took the bus from Grimaud Village to St.Tropez market. You can see from my hair how windy it was. I am wearing a pair of white jeans that are so old that I can’t remember where I got them from. I have teamed it with my 1995 brown leather jacket from Emporio Armani. Plus simple white sneakers and a scarf from the market.

I was asked recently to describe my style and whether it has changed as I got older. After some reflection, I decided that it hadn’t. I still choose classic investment pieces for my basic garments such as jackets, coats, trousers dresses etc. Then I add accessories especially jewellery scarves and hats to personalise my outfits. That is probably why I love going to the local markets and brocantes as they are a treasure trove for exciting and quirky accessories.

The bags are so similar to the ones currently available at Etsy and JohnLewis&Partners

The colour purple seemed to be very popular this season in the market.

I really fell in love with this scarf. I was very tempted however I do have a large collection of scarves already. Similar large silk scarves below:

I observed quite a few women wearing the maxi dress and denim jacket combination. You can see how my friend and I styled our denim jackets with our maxi skirts here.

A recent trip to St.Tropez market:

Leopard print is always well-represented in the market.

If have seen quite a few thick fluffy sweaters in the shops. Not being worn as it is still very hot here. I will investigate when I get back to the UK.

I just fell in love with all these bags. So cute and very “Barbie!”

I bought one of these bags for my 3-year-old granddaughter.

Flowers in the market.

Me outside Sephora. I love this store and stock up on essentials while I am in France. They have just opened a shop in Westfields and also offer mail order. If you live in the US it is well worth checking out Sephora there.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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  • Fun post! Such a charming outfit. You look beautiful and adorable, as always. Love all the pretty things in the photos. Such gorgeous colors and materials.

  • I love your trips to the market! I see Prue Leith style jewelry is fashionable there :) I love the blue print jacket and the cross body bags!

  • Love these photos! I recently bought a similar bag and I love it! So comfortable as a crossbody with the wide strap.
    Great jewellery too.

  • So many lovely things! As much as I love my Aix en Provence markets, you've made me want to make a trip to St. Tropez on market day!

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