Can't believe it's been almost two weeks since I got home from my mini break. I've had a bit of a stressful six months and jetting away was just what I needed.La Rochelle, a beautiful harbour town just west of Paris was my destination of choice.
Forget the false glitz of St.Tropez and Cannes with their commercialized glamour, La Rochelle is a little gem unspoilt by designer clad women and fake tan.
Every cobbled street corner ouzes french glamour and cries 'tres chic', it boasts street after street of boutiques (and two Sephora's for us beauty lovers), amazing restaurants and a bucketfull of charm and culture.
La Rochelle itself was gloriously hot and had nice beaches but if you were thinking of a taking a trip there you must go to the nearby island Il de Re which is just beautiful and boasts golden sands.Although the toll over to the island is a hefty £15 it's well worth it, beautiful vineyards line the road, amazing beaches stretch the length of the isle and the heritage town Saint Martin is overflowing with parissiene wealth.
The only negative thing I would say about La Rochelle is there is a distinct lack of good quality hotels, let's just say the french starring system is not the same as ours.We moved twice but eventually found the most charming old hotel in the centre, it was beautiful but it was very shabby chic with the emphasis being on the shabby!
The saving grace was the pretty courtyard pool which Lily basically lived in, she's a regular water baby.
I just love this picture, green Hollyhocks and leopard print - fabulous!A few examples of my holiday outfits, keeping it simple and stylish!
- Handbag - Miu Miu Vitello Lux
- Day dress - Zara, love this too simple but pretty
- Handbag - Miu Miu Vitello Lux- 3/4 skinny jeans - Topshop
- Cardigan - Topshop
- Top/Dress - Love this Chanelesque tunic by Topshop
- Necklace - Monica Vinader
- Sunglasses cue bug eyes - Sweet Years from TKMAXX
- Day dress - Zara, love this too simple but pretty- Watch - Micheal Kors
- Handbag - Miu Miu
- Bangle - Raffia and Bossa
- Sunglasses - same as before
If your looking for style, culture,history, french charm, golden beaches, great cuisine and shopping of course La Rochelle is definitely worth a visit this summer.
If your looking for style, culture,history, french charm, golden beaches, great cuisine and shopping of course La Rochelle is definitely worth a visit this summer.
Where are you jetting off to?
xxx
34 comments:
Gorgeous pics! You guys are too cute :) That place looks amazing! Glad you had a wonderful time!
Aw Holly, you look beautiful in your piccies and Lilly is such a little cherub. Pleased to hear you had a fab time honey. xxx
@ellemarie84 - thanks :) it was so lovely, i don't usually like France for some reason but loved it there! xx
@Milly - thank you Milly xx
Love your outfits, especially the first one...you would fit roght in to the simple french chic style. Love that photo of Lily in amongst the plants...it's so pretty and she will love that photo when she's older!Looking all glam with the animal print! xx
Ha, our french textbook at school was set in La Rochelle! Its always made me want to go there, to find the boulangerie! Glad you had a good time.
Anna x
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Lily is so cute, looks like you all had a great time x
@liparazzi - thanks!! i love that photo so much so cute, haha she nicked my sarong to cover her head as it was pouring with rain!xx
It looks lovely! Lily is so gorgeous!! Amazing skin she had :) Did you go just on your own with Lily? And I love the way you write Holly! You should write for a magazine! xx
@Kerry - I know right, I'm so jelous of my daughter she has the perfect tan without anything fake! Thanks I wish I did, I'm trying, one day!!xx
@Anna - haha i found lots of those and patisseries! xx
@E - thank you xx
Aww Lily is gorgeous! I love your dress from Zara, is it a recent purchase? Me likey a lot! Looks like you had a great time x
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Gorgeous pictures - looks like you had a lovely break :) x
La Rochelle sounds fabulous! You look gorgeous and Lily is such a cutie pie!
Will we be seeing a little Sephora haul soon?
Gorgeous pictures, Lily looks so cute as usual - and you looked lovely too :) xx
Ahh Holly this looks such a beautiful place to visit, thanks for the heads up! Lily is just too cute, and you as always look fantastic! The grey dress is gorgeous, I'd like to get my hands on one of these little numbers xxx
This looks like such a fab holiday! I think La Rochelle is my next French destination.
Gorgeous snapshots, love that picture of Lily :)
Looks like a lovely holiday destination, I much prefer authentic destinations like that to over the top tourist traps!
xxx
What a fabulous place! So beautiful. You look amazing and your daughter is such a cutie! :) x
great blog. your daughter is beautiful!
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beautiful pics! your little lily is adorable!!! xoxo
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aww holly your daughter look super cute and pretty. Like mother like daughter =)
I love La Rochelle, going to go there next June I think, any villa recommendations? xxx
Lovely photos, Lily is a very stylish little girl!
Adore your blog.
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I loved this post! Beauty blogs tend to be all about one thing - makeup but your daughter certainly incorporates the 'beauty' in this update. So so cute and France looks absoloutely beautiful - I'm sort of gutted i'm holidaying in Spain this year now :( x
@Carly - eek we stayed in an awful apartment first and then the hotel apartment which was ok but not great! i would say try private houses or apartments some look amazing! x
@misssjw - thanks you :) xx
must be karma, just came across your blog for the first time as I am on holiday from the UK to a place very near La Rochelle. We headed there yesterday with our 1 year old. You are right, it's a great place.
Love your outfits!
@Londonmum - it must be! Loved it can't wait to go back again! I got a Jemma Kidd lipgloss too from the airport to France love it, non sticky and feels lovely!x
why would you want bug eyed sunglasses? you look like a giant ladybug with those huge nostrils. And that baby shade lipstick makes you look like you have foundation on your lips.
It's just what everyone is thinking!
i wasn't actually wearing anything on my lips in both pics!and as for my big nose i couldn't care less how big they are, i can't change what i look like. i'm not self conscious about my looks and never will be so putting me down doesn't work, if you don't like don't read,simple! :)
Excellent pictures.
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