A couple of weeks ago, when early summer days made me forget how cool it can still be at this time of year, I thought it would be lovely to spend my upcoming birthday in the beautiful Mas de la Fouque, where we had such a wonderful time last autumn. But for May 5, the weather forcast promises a grey and dark day for the Camargue, and so we made a quick change of plans.
While checking the (very much last minute) options, I thought a black dress would make a good companion in any case, as it can easily be dressed up and down for any venue, regardless whether for a celebratory dinner or lunch.
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While checking the (very much last minute) options, I thought a black dress would make a good companion in any case, as it can easily be dressed up and down for any venue, regardless whether for a celebratory dinner or lunch.
all pictures of buildings are from Montpellier
For a smart/casual lunch I'd team it with a tassel necklace in noir/argent, a rubis Picotin and Belles du Mexique mousseline PM.
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A more minimal look is easily achieved by omitting the scarf (left), and a dressier touch quickly created by wearing the mousseline in an asymmetrical wrap, and exchanging the Picotin for a clutch.
If a further dressy touch is needed, the tassel necklace can be replaced with a pearl statment necklace (here in gris/argent)
Capsule pieces: little black dress
Accessories: Tassel necklace in noir/argent and Pearl statement necklace in gris/argent. Evening clutch by Zara. Hermès 'Belles du Mexqique' mousseline PM, clic clac H bracelet in bourgogne, clic H bracelet in black and Picotin in rubis.
Shoes: black wedge sandals or patent pumps
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Variation #1 - Noir/Naturelle
Variation #1 - Noir/Naturelle
Capsule pieces: little black dress
Accessories: Tassel necklace in noir/argent. Hermès 'L'Instruction du Roi' cashmere GM, Birkin 35 in gris-t, clic H bracelet in marron glacé
Shoes: black or sand sandals/wedges
Variation #2 - Noir/Or
Capsule pieces: little black dress
Accessories: Pendant necklace in or. Hermès Birkin 35 in black, Kelly Double Tour bracelet in ebene and Caleche' printed enamel bangle in black/or
Shoes: Oran sandals in bronze
Looking forward to seeing you in about a weeks' time. But before we go, there's still work to do, and also I have to finish my packing!
Have a wonderful Sunday and a great week ahead everyone xx
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