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I absolutely adore Charlotte Casiraghi. Not because of her clothes or fashion sense, but because she looks herself. She is comfortable in her skin and knows what she likes. (Or so it seems.) She can be in any situation (according to the photos I religiously peruse) and be "comfortable looking". Whether it be to a gala or when she is riding horses. It is an attitude I admire and wonder if this is her French side ;).
An article I read claimed French women have a comfortable attitude, because they don't care what other people think of them very much. Apparently there is no word or phrase in French that translates to the direct meaning of "popular" as we use it in American culture. Now I am not one to say whether or not that is true. But perhaps it is something we can ponder on this lovely day.
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I stumble upon this camisole during my daily Pinteresting...pitiful to say that yes, it is in fact daily. I can't say no to scrolling through pages upon pages of beautiful photos of paintings, people, clothing, books and more! How fabulous! I imagine putting it on with a glass of champagne and my string of heirloom pearls, only to wear it for the short while it would take me to do my hair and makeup before I made some kind of spectacular debut at a soiree!
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My hair inspiration. I have never been a fan of using much time or many products or blow drying to do my hair...I just feel like it isn't really true that if you do all that, you look better. Don't get me wrong, I don't condone not owning a brush or shampoo and having greasy hair. I just think that the tousled look that comes with not taking too much time to perfectly style is greatly underrated and holds a kind of sex appeal that no hair product or heated hair tool can create. (The kind of sex appeal you get from that one perfume you own ;)...all girls have to have one, right?!) It manifests itself through your attitude and your confidence, and everyone around you looks a you a little bit differently. Or at least that is how I like to look at it!
The "I tried, but not terribly hard" look is what I love about this photo, and I had to share with you all! With the changing weather, the heat has been steadily rolling in and I feel any style I try will wilt with the humidity anyway so I am embracing what nature has given me.
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When one has a bunch of ingredients that don't traditionally go together, you can always throw it all on top of a flatbread and be done! This is why I have grown to love the pizza. It started with my obsession with Naan bread. Anything and everything I could do with a piece of Naan I was determined to try. And of those things, the fly by the seat of your pants pizza was my favorite! You can really throw anything on it! Have turkey but no gravy? Brie but no bruschetta? Just pile it high on your warmed Naan! Delicious!
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Now for a piece of my antique, past-era heart...Don't get me wrong, the immediacy of today's technology is very convenient for business and for last minute happy hour plans! But there is something about letter writing, and all things penmanship related that is just so romantic. Would Pride & Prejudice be the same if Mr. Darcy was sending Elizabeth Bennet text messages instead of neatly folded love letters in envelops sealed with wax? I dare say no! Pouring your feelings on paper with ink is far more soul baring! Or so I like to think! It takes time, energy and thought. It is a bit of old world sentiments I would love to hold on to! However, I can hardly say I would write a friend of mine a letter to invite her to a wine bar! The planning would take a little too long! But, If I am ever stuck at Pemberly with a dreadful cold and my cell phone fell into the toilet, I very well may pull out my stationary and write you a carefully crafted letter!
Happy Friday to you all and may your weekend be filled with all things lovely and romantic like sexy bed head, lingerie and handwritten love letters!
Bisou!
Alexandra
