News and views from St.Tropez market

I am taking some time out and spending a week in Grimaud with two girlfriends. We have had such a great time, relaxing, gossiping, laughing and of course making a few purchases in St.Tropez market.

Inspecting the tee shirts and bretons on offer. It is still chilly here so I am wrapped up in a short puffa jacket. I find it so useful for those in-between days. Yo can find similar at Uniqlo (US link). Round my neck I am wearing a coral wool scarf. I bought it in the market a few years ago. Similar at Nordstrom and Etsy here and here.

Logo tee shirts are all the range this season.

Rainbow of colours. Whether your colouring is warm, cool, bright or muted you can find a colour to suit you here.

Reds, greens and blues were very much in evidence. I loved the two ethnic print dresses.

Yellows, pinks, neutrals orange. Take your pick.

Loved these bags, especially the stud ones.

Can’t believe these shoes above were on sale for only 10 euros. One of my friends bought a silver version.

Lovely print dress. Luckily the shop was not open when I took this photo early in the morning or a purchase might have been made!

The french dress their windows so elegantly.

I love the navy spot trousers with the white top. If you are a fan of orange you might like the second version. I find that french women are so chic in the way they accessorise their outfits with scarves and jewellery.

Love is in the air. It is Easter next week-end. Sadly this chicken was not made of chocolate!

I did say we three amigos had fun this week. You might enjoy seeing us check out the market last Spring

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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Anne Woodyard (@MusicandMarkets) says:

26th March 2018 at 15:11

Love those tasseled suede sneakers! Maybe I can find a pair in the Aix market when we return at the end of the week...
Jeanne Anthony says:

26th March 2018 at 15:20

Love the new colors for spring. Really love the metallic sneakers with tassels! Never been to France, but would love to go. I'm over here in the US.
Mary says:

26th March 2018 at 15:33

I want to buy a Uniglo puffer jacket but cannot decide whether to order a Small or a Medium. I am 5 foot in height and slimmish build but bust is 36D!
Are Uniglo jackets on the tight or the lose side. please?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  26th March 2018 at 15:58
  
  Hi Mary
  I would probably go for a medim they are bit very long. The small might be a bit tight across the bust. You could always do what I do and order both. Unfortunately Uniqlo do not do free returns. However it is probably cheaper that sending one back and re-ordering.
  - Mary says:
    
    26th March 2018 at 19:29
    
    Thank you, Josephine. I’ll do that!
- Libby says:
  
  26th March 2018 at 16:07
  
  I have a Uniqlo puffer, bought in November. I am small and usually wear a size 6 or 8, 5'4" at 115 lb. I have a Large (!!) and it is perfect. So yes, they are cut very small.
  - Mary says:
    
    26th March 2018 at 19:30
    
    Thank you, Libby
Jane Dunning says:

26th March 2018 at 16:02

I love the tassle shoes as well! I think there must be a lot more spring things on the stalls than when I was there at the beginning of this month. To be honest, I think you have special antennae to find nice things! P.S. The little house we rented was in the road beside La Tarte Tropezienne, Place des Lices. I hope the roadworks are finished!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  27th March 2018 at 12:56
  
  Hi Jane
  It is a very pretty little street. No the roadworks are still there which makes the place look a bit ugly.
Libby says:

26th March 2018 at 16:08

Of course, I love that orange outfit. Oh how I miss the vendors in France...so many wonderful colors and styles to choose from, and such fun shopping. Enjoy!
Lynn says:

26th March 2018 at 22:01

Wow lots of fabulous things there, just my cup of tea, would love a wander round.
susan burpee says:

26th March 2018 at 23:36

Okay... you've inspired me... I'm off to buy a bright spring scarf. So even though it still feels like winter, it will cheer me up. By the way... love that scarf with your puffa jacket.
Chicatanyage says:

27th March 2018 at 12:58

Glad you liked my trip arund St Tropez market. Pop back on Friday when I will have more photos of some lovely scarves I found there plus a photo of my updated hairstyle.
Susan B says:

27th March 2018 at 16:52

Local markets are such fun to shop! Thanks for sharing these with us.
Lynda Banister says:

28th March 2018 at 10:03

Lovely colours for spring , if only the weather would improve! Still we did have a beautiful sunny spring day here on Monday. I've just got a bright blue sequined beret - caused some mirth in the family!-to wear with a cobalt blue bemboo scarf I also bought quite recently. The feel is lovely but it creases and is not as warm as wool, of course.