French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris - Pompidou Style

When you're out by the Pomps, you gotta rock your artistic side in style...

High-water purple corduroys, brown corduroy hat, black vest, blue tennies, big cigar - voila!

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris - In a Red Béret

Gray skies are gonna clear up,

Put on your Red Béret;

Brush off the clouds and cheer up,

Put on your Red Béret!

Spread good fashion sense all over the Place (des Vosges)

And put on your Red Béret!!

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris - Techie Style

Ipod? Mp3? Psha!

Vintage is back in full effect - no better way to rock what you got than by bumpin' your tunes on one of these bad boys!

Behold! The almighty discman is back!

French Riviera Fashion Report Does California - Frenchie Style

Jacques' interpretation of the memo regarding appropriate beachwear, suitable for protection against UVA and UVB rays in sunny California.

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris - Shiny Pomps Style

WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS BLOG POST WITHOUT THE PROPER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.

If you're out by the Pomps (Centre Pompidou), taking in the Friday night apero ambiance, nothing says style more than an uber-shiny suit and shades. Emphasis on the shiny - shades are for your own protection in case you look down or in the event that your reflection bounces off a window or unexpected mirror in your path. Unbutton that dress shirt for a casual, jet set look - and bring your dorky friend...in comparison, you'll just look that much better.

photo courtesy of Copain-arazzi

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris - Pigalle Style

Black is back my friends! If you're gonna do Pigalle, do it in style! Black pants, black shoes, black top, black jacket,  black long-hair comb-over - black! black! black! and obviously not just any black, black leather.


Make sure to throw in an accent color, preferably silver, and walk with an androgynous air.  The peeps at Pigalle will love you. Add in a faux bronzage (the oranger the better) and you've got yourself a personal par-tay for one.

Shout out to my Ricaine friend who "posed" for this photo! (see, that's her arm right there)

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris à la Petty Coat Junction

Layers are back for the entre-saison! Feeling cold? Add a layer! Feeling warm? Take one off!

Nothing says spring more than lavender - lavender petty coats that is. Throw on some white tights and Mary Janes and you've got yourself an outfit.

Petty Coat Junction, Parisian-style...just stopping in for une glace (ice cream)

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris

When the sun comes out, so should your sheer clothes!

Feeling the heat? No problem! Just cut out some aeration triangles in the back of your black stretchy pants - add sheer material and voila!  This operation can also be applied to your marinière striped top, but don't forget ladies, lace is all the rage this season.  No strapless bra? No worries - just wear a big white one to match that white lace.  Throw on some strappy black heels and you are good. to. go.

French Riviera Fashion Report - Fuurrrrrrr, I mean, Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

In Cannes when the temperature drops, the lovely Cannoises don't say Brrrrrr, these ladies say Furrrrrr!

On my way to The (driving) Code yesterday I saw not one, not two, not three, but FOUR fur coats on the rue d'Antibes.  FOUR!  And all in a matter of 45 seconds.

PETA would have a field day in this town!

Photo link: http://www.dailycomedy.com/images/jokes/b/peta.jpg

French Riviera Fashion Report Does Paris!

It's nice to know that what Seinfeld called a European Carryall, what The Hangover calls a Satchel and what I call a Murse  is still in full effect on the streets of gay Parrreeeee!  I mean, gay and straight Parreee - I mean they all wear 'em. Even my very French boyfriend. I feel like this phenomenon might be spreading to the States - men searching for solutions to their everyday needs...where to put their wallets, chewing gum and lip moisturizers. I recently learned that my very American right-wing-gun-sliggin brother is shopping for a "side-bag".  Apparently side bags are more accepted on that side of the Atlantic - it's all in the lingo mes amies!

French Riviera Fashion Report - Winter Edition

Fifi's fashion shouldn't suffer just because it's 30 below - keep her warm AND stylish in this sleek black puff coat! And hey, why not pick one up for yourself while you're at it?

Riviera Fashion - nothing's more important than looking good.

French Riviera Fashion Report - Nappin' In Fashion Ain't Easy...

But somebody's gotta do it!

If you're going nap, do it in style my friends - on the Croisette. Oh, and bring a hat.

French Riviera Fashion Report - Baked is Back

Baked

Baking Directions:

1. Peel off the outer layers and place in reclining position

2. Slather on olive oil from top to bottom

3. Bake until golden brown

French Riviera Fashion Report - Ain't Nothin But a G(randpa)-Thang

Don't be chillin up on da Croisette widout cho hat homey! I aint tryin to get a sunburn up in this hizzle! Shiiiiiit. Word.

French Riviera Fashion Report

One minute you're walking along the Croisette reveling in the greatness of Boudin noir with mashed potatoes and apple purée with your friend K (of My Riviera Wedding), and the next you're in the presence of GREATNESS and STYLE.  I knew that the nautical look was back but little did I know it could be this amazing. Stay classy Cannes!

French Riviera Fashion Report

I know this means I will have blogged twice in one day, but it's worth it. This woman actually lives, breathes and dresses like this on a daily basis in Cannes.

I told you it was worth it.