A LABOR OF LOVE IN BLUEJEANS

Happy Labor Day weekend!  Thank goodness...one more holiday is here. Labor Day means different things to different people - barbeques, watching that last summer sunset at the beach, the new school year begins, and yes... the end of summer. With all the family time and good food, we often forget the reason we are celebrating. Besides no work or school, it's the American holiday dedicated to appreciating the American workforce. Part of the American culture is the forever loved blue jeans, so take a break from rolling up your sleeves and enjoy your three day weekend wearing a pair of your favorite blue jeans. 

"I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes."      Yves Saint Laurent
 

I'm a fan of the big cuff, these are one of my favorite go-to's Adding a scarf to any clutch or tote gives a bit of that French girl flair. Reyna Icaza designs beautiful clutch & totes. Tell her I sent you! 

 Share your favorite look with me! Send me a message on Instagram over the Labor Day weekend, I want to know what jeans do you love to slip into!

White Blouse - Ann Fontaine

Here's a fun fact; Dungaree is another way of saying blue jeans. It is an old Hindi word meaning coarse, calico or denim. The word came from the name of a village in what is now Mumbai.

Have a fun, and relaxing holiday weekend. Enjoy!   

“There is a fountain of youth: It is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”   Sophia Loren

LONGCHAMP - THE PERFECT TRAVEL TOTE

Let's get carried away with Longchamp. This French luxury house was founded in 1948 and to this day is still considered a favorite amongst chic travelers. Over thirty million of these Le Pliage universal nylon tote bags have been sold since the product’s launch in 1994. You can spot these effortless-chic bags on men and women, younger and older, and with prices ranging from $95 to $145. Longchamp says, ten Le Pliage bags are sold every minute across the globe and there are always new colors and styles to choose from.

Feel confident when you travel with Longchamp

One of my favorite pastimes when traveling is checking out carry-on luggage on busy worldly travelers.  There's always an abundance of travelers proudly toting around a Longchamp Pliage.

Bee- autiful Necklace by Tracy Smolin

Longchamp has turned this basic nylon tote into a full-blown luxury icon. So much so, you'll find these on the chicest of chic French female travelers.  

Pick your color, pick your size and I usually pack them all. 

I'm here in New York with Lyn Slater, The Accidental Icon.  Lyn's website was the first blog I subscribed to when I was googling stylish women forty-five and over. If you don't know who she is I highly recommend you check her out. Lyn is just that... a style icon and sooo much more. Here we are strolling the streets of New York and of course, she arrives with her Longchamp. By the way, after our meeting...off I went to the Longchamp store and purchased her exact bag. Once again I was inspired by Lyn..

 I bought my first Longchamp tote in Capri. I personally like adding to my Longchamp collection while traveling.

 I use this smaller bag a lot, running to work out, on the plane if you need to freshen up, toss in your beach bag. After you check into your hotel room and you're not in the mood to carry your larger bag, you can turn it into a casual clutch. You can also add a fun touch by wrapping the handle with a twilly scarf.  Since it's made of nylon clean-up is simple. Just use a handy-wipe and you're good to go.

Culver Hotel - Culver City Los Angeles / Dress- Gratus

So if you're planning a trip soon or strutting around your own town, why not travel in style, while adding a little French elegance with Longchamp.

     “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

SIMPLE SUMMER DRESSES & SANDALS

Summer's not over yet! Here in Los Angeles, we're just getting started with our heat-wave, and that means there's still time to enjoy finding a few more occasions to slip on a pretty summer dress. Looks like Buster's in his favorite white outfit too. Below are a few simple dresses for any summer occasion.

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You can't go wrong sipping a little Rosé with your girlfriends. Whispering Angel is one of my favorites for that vacation feel. Yes Way Rose

Here with Melissa Meyers enjoying Whispering Angel, in our summer white dresses.

 Be sure to check out Melissa's post for her favorite white dresses and sandals. I've paired these black sandals with my white dress, and Melissa went with a neutral slide. 

Necklace by:  Mala By Love   

Summertime is great for rejuvenating your soul. Time to connect with your family, your friends, drop the everyday schedule and be a tiny bit footloose and fancy-free. Time is so precious and your most valued memories of those Summer months will be from the times you spent being carefree with the ones you love.  Enjoy the rest of Summer!

Summertime is always the best of what might be.     Charles Bowden

Do you have a favorite shop for your summer sandals & dresses? What was your favorite moment of Summer?  I'd love to know!   xo Janet