We have been so lucky the weather here in the South of France has been fantastic. The first week was sunny and windy so apart from the odd day of hayfever my ideal climate. Since then it has been getting progressively hotter and more humid. I have kept my outfits simple and pretty much stuck to a palette of blues, whites and creams as shown in my capsule wardrobe for the South of France.
Above I am wearing my white trousers and blue tunic top from Onelifeclothing I wrote about the company here. Their clothes are ideal for hot weather.
The beauty of our small village in the hills above the Gulf of St.Tropez is breathtaking at this time of year. The residents take so much trouble to create small but colourful gardens in very small spaces.
Sitting outside my favourite cafe in the village contemplating life.
The village of St.Tropez has a fascinating history. It used to be a small fishing village until the “beautiful people” of the late 50s, 60s and 70s discovered it following the filming “and God created woman” starring Bridget Bardot in 1956.
In the square as you enter St.Tropez from the port, there was a wonderful display of photographs by Daniel Angeli ( a well renowned French press photographer from that time ). Angeli was famous for capturing the stars of that era at play.
Above is Mike Jagger arriving at St.Tropez heliport.
The above image needs no introduction.
As you walk down one of the streets from the car park to the Place des Lices you will pass a very chic dress shop. The sun is very strong at this time of year however I did manage to get a few photos of the well-dressed windows, as requested by one of my readers.
I saw so many women wearing blue this season from dark navy to the palest shades of baby blue. We even went to dinner with friends in the village one evening and all of the women, including me, were wearing blue
Yellow was the second most popular colour that I saw on the streets.
I have a very similar dress to the one above in my wardrobe, except it does not have such a high waist.
I just love these accessories.
PS. Our Chicatanyage scarf shop is now open with a new selection of brightly coloured scarves from France plus a range of exotic kaftans and kimonos.
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LOVELY!
I hear it is HOT NOW IN FRANCE!!!!
Time to close those shutters!
You may want to pop over and say HELLO to MY AGELESS STYLE LADY GREETJE as she is from HOLLAND!
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I'm a bit envious I am not going anywhere this summer!
Hi La contessa
Luckily we are now back in London and more moderate temperatures. Yes will check out your latest blog post
I love window shopping in France! Thank you so much! Love all the blues and linens.
Lovely post Josephine . I’m a big blue fan - lots for me to like there . It is even hot & sunny here now but I suspect not south of France heat
Hi Wendy
We returned to London on Wednesday just in time. 45 degrees is a bit too hot for me.
The light in St. Tropez is so beautiful! We were there a year ago and I know the shop you show. Exquisite clothes and accessories. But I loved the market too!! We arrived before 8 am and secured a parking place and then dawdled over espresso people watching until the market opened. You look lovely, Josephine, as always. I live on the west coast of Canada and follow your news regularly. Thanks!
Very wise to get to the market early before the crowds. I normally go in by bus so get there at about 9.30 and have a good hour before it gets too crowded. People watching there is my favourite habit. Thank you for the compliment.
Lovely picture, lovely hat (I have a similar one) I happen to like blue very much but hardly ever wear it ! Why? I have no idea. The tunic top goes so well with your choice of necklace.
Merci, Josephine. What a wonderful series of window displays and colour.
Welcome back to the UK! I made the drive up on Wednesday - 12 hours in all that heat, but it was time to leave ... Back down in September. (Maybe meet up for a pre-market breakfast on the Sube balcony?)
I expect you've heard that the flea market at Le Jas des Roberts is closing soon? What will we all do on a Sunday morning?
p.s my capsule navy and white wardrobe wasn't quite enough, so I bought a "dress" that was much admired. A 12 euro nightdress from the supermarket! It was ideal - not too long, so it went over trousers/shorts if needed, and very lightweight!
Hi Anthea
Yes we just got out in time before the heat arrived. Very sad about Le Jas des Roberts I will miss it very much. Your dress sounds great very resourceful.
We may be back end of September and I will definitely be there in October. If we conincide it would be great to meet up.
I'm a blue lady, but I would wear that acid yellow if it suited me. St Tropez looks so beautiful, have always wanted to go there. Almost made it many moons ago, so the dream remains unfullfilled !
Love bluethanks for the pictures, it looks lovely. It’s been hot here in Florence as well, vacation time almost over, back to California soon. Thanks again.