Suzanne Carillo Style Files: May 2014 entries

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May 31, 2014

Summer Maxi Love - Asian Inspired Twist

Summer Maxi Love by suzannecarillo featuring rhinestone t strap sandals

Rhinestone t strap sandals, 33 CAD / Crochet tote bag, 96 CAD / Pendant necklace, 52 CAD / Bauble necklace, 41 CAD / Costa Brava Sunhat, 52 CAD

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May 30, 2014

Myths and Facts About French People - Photos From The South Of France

So I'm back from my holiday in the south of France and I made a few observations about French people while there...

Myths

All french women are tall and thin.

Not so. In fact I would estimate that 80% of the population was overweight and about 30% would be classified as morbidly obese. Mc Donalds has ruined France.

French women have great style.

Not from what I saw. I pay attention to other people I see and what they wear, especially when on holiday. I was surprised to see the vast majority of women wearing non descriptive yoga pants, jeans, and unflattering tops or t-shirts. And on their feet? Runners or flip flops most of the time. I counted three women I saw the entire trip that had a good sense of style. In fact I saw more men than women with good fashion sense. It was sad and not at all what I recall from when I first visited France some 25 years ago. I do realise this isn't Paris...but it is Nice and we were in Cannes as well.

French people are arrogant snobs.

Not all of them. Even the French people that live there find that other French people are snobs! LOL My inlaws (who are from Nice) were complaining all of the time how they found people in the south of France to be rude. However, some French people are also wonderfully welcoming and go out of their way to make you feel at home. It is the luck of the draw...like anywhere else.

Facts

French people love to drink.

Very true. They pretty much don't sit down to any meal without some kind of alcohol, the one exception being breakfast, at which time most of them just grab an espresso.

French people love to eat.

Holler! Who else do you know that closes their stores for 2 hours midday so that they can sit down and have what we would consider a 2 martini lunch daily? Supper requires even longer lingering over each course. More like 4 hours. The days are filled with, "Where are we eating lunch?" and then as soon as that is finished, "What are we eating for supper?" Really every moment of every day and night revolves around food or drinks.

I know what you're thinking..."And that's a bad thing... how...Suzanne?"

French people love to argue.

Well they would call it "discussing". As a Canadian I call it arguing. You say tom-ae-to I say to-mah-to.

French people smoke.

Many French people still have not given up this habit. Sad but true.

French people love to complain.

Yes. But so do many other people given the opportunity.

French people love to sunbath topless.

Yes, but so do many of the tourists in France.

The French make the best bread and pastries in the world.

True dat.

Don't even get me started on their brilliant wine and cheese. You know now why 24/7 they are dreaming about what they are going to eat next...the food is the stuff dreams are made of.

The French people are the best lovers in the world.

Okay...I married a Frenchman...and it wasn't because he could bake bread. That's all I'm sayin'.

Do you know of any other myths or facts about French people?

I'll have another post soon with more photos from our trip. The country is so beautiful.

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May 27, 2014

Blogger Meet-Up 1970's Maxi Dress

1970's vintage maxi dress - Clarks sandals, necklace made by me : )

Sue's dress made by Sue, Sandals - Stuart Weitzman

I had my first IRL blogger meet-up with Sue from A Colourful Canvas when I was in BC last week.

What went through my mind before the meet-up?...

I don't want to disappoint her. What if she thinks I'm a fake? Loser? Or worse...fashion challenged and humourless?

I don't want to be disappointed. I've formed ideas in my mind about what kind of a gal Sue is. I hope she lives up to my expectations.

Is it going to be awkward? Will there be annoying lags and breaks in the conversation where we are both left looking around wondering what to talk about next and cursing ourselves for ever having left the comfort of hiding behind our computer screens?

What if Sue is really an insanely methodical male serial killer carefully stalking prey by grooming them through her funny blog all the while only pretending to be a bubbly sweet funny lady that likes to sew?

Okay that last one I only thought of later when Sue told me she thought that of me (sans the sewing bit) LOL.

6 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Sue And Why She is Cool

1. Sue is tiny. Super tiny. I know it looks like we are the same height in the photo but that is an optical illusion created by the hill we are standing on. And cute. You probably already knew the cute bit. Oh and she has cute little feet! She may be slightly annoyed at me for mentioning this last bit...

2. She drives a wicked little wisp of a white convertible sports car that is about 2 inches off the ground. No joke. It is like crawling into bumper cars and twice as much fun when you're in it.

3. Sue loves to smile and laugh and always has a mischievous sparkle in her eye, like she is keeping the biggest secret in the world.

4. She is a good listener, funny and didn't disappoint me one bit.

5. Sue makes her own body cream (thanks for the lovely personal handmade gift!)...along with being very creative artistically and a brilliant seamstress.

6. Until the day we met Sue had never eaten a macaroon. I thought that was in lesson #1 of being a blogger! Eat beautiful macaroons daily with your non-fat skinny mocha soy latte.

I can say that after this "in real life" meet-up was a success because,

A - I'm still alive.

B- I had loads of fun.

C - I think I may have met someone I'd hang around with again.

Thanks Sue for such a fun first time! I am no longer an IRL virgin.

Be sure to visit Sue's entertaining funny blog A Colourful Canvas where she makes everyone jealous of her impeccable sewing skills creating original fabric masterpieces.

Have you or would you like to meet any bloggers IRL?

Linking up with the gorgeous Bella over at Secondhand First stop by and say hi!

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May 24, 2014

Sexy Chic Summer Style

Sexy Chic by suzannecarillo

Almari sleeveless shirt, 59 CAD / J Brand skinny jeans, 215 CAD / Schutz white sandals, 240 CAD / Louis vuitton purse / Fossil watch, 82 CAD / Red earrings, 46 CAD / Wilko Single Stem Orchid Aqua, 2.77 CAD

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May 23, 2014

What Would Audrey Do?

What Would Audrey Do? by suzannecarillo

Blouse / Love Moschino pink skirt, 380 CAD / Gucci red ballet flat, 555 CAD / Gap ballet shoes, 44 CAD / Diamond jewelry, 515 CAD / Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's - Pencil and pen drawing, 24 CAD

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May 21, 2014

I Love Leather But This Is Pleather - I Am A Blogger When...

I used to hate the idea of faux leather. It felt like wearing a plastic bag.

I don't know if the manufacturing has gotten better or I've started to like wearing plastic bags because I kind of like pleather now. I fell in love with this little jacket at my local consignment store as soon as I saw it.

The colour would be called aubergine.

Or for those of you that aren't as fancy...

eggplant.

Yeah I'd rather be an aubergine than an eggplant any day.

It's by the brand Bebe and I think the only thing I've ever bought by that brand.

Skirt - TJ Maxx, Shoes - Vince Camuto The Bay, T-shirt - Reitmans, Belt - Anthropologie, Jacket - consignment, Sunglasses - borrowed from husband's stash, handbag - vintage

I hope to wear this outfit when I'm in BC...as long as it doesn't rain.

Which is the same as going to Hawaii hoping there is no sun.

Wouldn't this be smashing on a beach with the wind blowing it?

Sans the footware of course.

I think this should be my beach combing outfit.

I can't wait to hear what my nieces will say if I show up to go to the beach in this and ask them to take photos of me.

So finish this sentence for me...I am a personal style blogger when...

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May 20, 2014

Little Black Dress French Style

I must have gotten in the mood for simple French style because this was one of the options I created for the trip but decided not to take...adding another pair of shoes to my luggage was out of the question and I just don't like the look as much without the pop of red on the bottom.

Dress - Old TJ Maxx, Shoes - Miss L Fire, Top - H&M

This is a very basic look but sometimes simple is good. I find French style to be very simple.

I can see wearing this out to a dance soon.

When I was getting a pedicure for my trip the other day the esthetician that was giving me the pedicure asked what I did to get such large calf muscles. I replied in my best Lady Gaga voice,

"Nothing baby, I was born this way!"

Ha ha.

I didn't say that.

Dang.

When I'm having my feet massaged by a stranger sometimes my mind goes blank.

I said I inheritied my "man legs" with the cows rather than normal calves ( thank you Alison for the reference!) from my Dad. Which is true.

Thanks Dad! You're the best!

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May 19, 2014

What To Pack For 10 Days In The South Of France Day 10 Going Home

Day 10 Outfit France - Going Home

All good things must end. I will be packing and heading home dressed in another maxi dress and sandals.

I hope that the choices I made turned out to work well for the weather and activities we have planned.

If not, I'm sure I will have bought something that'll fulfill my need : )

Hopefully though I've aced my packing this time around because in 4 short days I need to do it all over again!

I'm leaving soon for British Columbia to visit my family. Included will be a short trip to the Island and a little meet up with one of my favourite bloggers...Sue! Looking foward to it!

It's a busy month, with limited internet access...so no worries if I'm not commenting or responding as much as I normally do...I'm just out living life away from my computer. I've heard stories that people can survive without computers, emails, blogs, Facebook or Twitter. Wish me luck!

In the meantime I've got a few posts scheduled until my return the last week of May.

á bientôt!

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May 17, 2014

You Say Tomato I Say Tomato

You say tomato I say tomato by suzannecarillo

Red top, 75 CAD / IRO biker jacket, 1,810 CAD / Checkered pants, 140 CAD / Jimmy Choo patent leather pumps, 630 CAD / Yves saint laurent bag, 2,795 CAD / Olivia Burton asos jewelry, 150 CAD / Carolee earrings, 33 CAD / Black eyeglass, 42 CAD

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May 16, 2014

What To Pack For 10 Days In The South Of France Wild Card

Every trip I take I pack at least one "wild card" outfit. This is for an evening out or an option in case I don't feel like anything else I've packed.