Shop windows Paris

Delicious. Back in France and the windows of our local patisserie are looking very similar to the picture above, taken on my recent trip to Paris. This time of year the french pastry chefs get very creative and produce some wonderful creations. Their traditional Buchette de Noel is my favourite.

I passed this lovely jewellery boutique in St. Germain several times on my way to Le BonMarche in St. Germain. I fell in love with these stunning bright blue necklaces and earrings. Luckily for my credit card the shop was closed when I went back there on my final morning in Paris. There is always a next time!

I found similar at Nordstrom necklaces and earrings. Etsy also have a good selection necklaces and earrings

I love Oxford lace up shoes and have a couple of pairs in my wardrobe. Above is a selection from the shoe department in Le BonMarche. They certainly give the sometimes plain Oxford a lively look! If you are feeling adventurous here are a few similar.

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR AND PROSPEROUS 2017

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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Regine Karpel says:

1st January 2017 at 16:50

Great.
Ivy says:

2nd January 2017 at 16:36

Happy new year. May this be a year of style and elegance.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  2nd January 2017 at 17:31
  
  I agree Ivy. Thank you for your comment. Let's make sure that it will be a year of style and elegance.
Viv Butler says:

2nd January 2017 at 19:12

Happy New Year Josephine ! Love the jewellery, interesting that its quite chunky, must root out some of my older pieces to update my look for 2017. May even pop up to the Bead Shop in Covent Gdn and make myself something new !
Carol says:

2nd January 2017 at 23:18

My husband recently died. He hated black; what can I wear to his large Celebration of Life in late February? I want to respect him without looking too flashy? I live in the rainy US Northwest.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  3rd January 2017 at 13:17
  
  Hi Carol
  A good question. I have had several members of my family die in the last few years. I think it very much depends on the customs of the country and community that you live in. I have definitely noticed that in the UK attendees at a funeral are dressed less formally than they used to. Not always in black and wearing a hat. The last two funerals I have been to I wore dark neutrals. To a recent one last November I chose a mid toned grey jacket and top with a black skirt and dark brown coat. To my sister in laws last summer I wore wide navy trousers and jacket. At my brother's funeral eight years ago his widow wore black trousers with a classic cream jacket and it looked OK.
  I would suggest that you choose a classic neutral and then maybe add a touch of discreet colour with accessories. I think it is basically what you feel comfortable wearing and what you consider will add gravitas and respect to the occasion.
  I have been thinking of addressing this particular topic on a post so will give it further thought.
Sue Lewellen says:

3rd January 2017 at 02:39

Happy New Year from "across the pond" (Texas). I so enjoy your posts---especially from France.
Kathy says:

17th July 2017 at 20:22

So,all those blogs I read about Parisians only wearing very delicate jewelry, were not accurate. Not that I have an issue with American style. Any classic style is good.
Chicatanyage says:

18th July 2017 at 11:47

Hi Kathy
I think French women wear both delicate and statement. There were certainly plenty of shops selling chunky jewellery when I was last in Paris. I will check again in October.