Last Updated on September 21, 2010
This enticing French lady crossed my way near Punta della Dogana in Venice last week. Even from a distance her outfit looked unmistakably different from standard tourist get-up; if it weren't for the map in her hand and one bag too many, she'd be able to pass for a Venetian native. Immaculately coordinated colors are a pillar of French chic (whether it truly exists or it's just a very rough generalization heavily dependent on time and place remains in the eye of the beholder), but that can sometimes be a bit dull, no matter how French and chic you may be. I really like how she spiced up the overall congruence with the color- and pattern-rich little bag/pouch. A very comfortable outfit for walking around Venice from dawn till dusk, but by no means lazy.
How do I know this lady is a French tourist? The day after I had taken this photo, I spotted her at the Doge's palace, chatting with friends in a dimmed, stately room. She wore the same outfit. Venice is strewn with such coincidences, but very rarely do they happen twice. This is definitely one to remember!
She looks good: put together but not flashy.
this is such a great photograph!!!
ps: my self portrait was from last year, when i still had the fringe and before all went bad...but. I do look different, now. more careless, more naive, isn't that such a paradox?
i love the mix & match!!!
old ladies fucking rule. I still can't forget an immaculately stylish granny I once saw in Lidl :D
Lidl, of all places :D
exactly! well, I don't discriminate =)
If this were on Facebook, I would totally like it.
Check out this blog, you will find many well dressed old ladies! :) http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/
I wish my granny was this cool (eventhough she owns some pretty cool floreal dresses, skirts and shirts!) :D
I'm ~jealous~ of all those girls who wear vintage clothes previously owned by their grandmas. No luck in this department for me. :))
And thanks for sharing that blog link! It went straight into my RSS reader.