Thursday, November 4, 2010

30 Chic Days – Day Four


Day Four: Wear a Beret

On a morning when it’s rainy, windy and cold, I pull on my beret. I have two traditional felted wool ones – in black and camel. I wear the camel one more often as it’s softer on my colouring.

Not only does it keep my hair tidy and frizz-free, it keeps me warm, and it lets me add a bit of Parisian style to my outfit. Sabine, my ideal French girl is thrilled she’s been let out for the day.

A woollen beret is less expensive than you’d think too.

Don’t worry if you think you’ll look like a French caricature. Loads of (really normal) people wear them. I even saw an old man walk past in one recently. He may have been French though.

That’s your homework for today. Go out and find yourself a beret for the winter. You will be amazed at the French jaunt it adds to your step.

Edited: I changed the image to one of me on holiday in Queenstown a few years ago. That perfect fake looking background is actually real. Gosh Queenstown is a beautiful place. My beret is pulled waaaay down, to keep my ears warm. You can see the snow on the mountains, right?

11 comments:

  1. Fiona,

    Please please please send us a photo of you in a beret...
    I have a winter white one...and attach a small vintage pin to it...but am dreadfully challenged when ti comes to putting it all together!
    Help!

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  2. I adore beret, hats and headdress.
    Beret adds a touch of French elegance which I love. The eberet pictured here is so pretty. It's proving difficult to find the ideal beret for my head, though;-)

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  3. I am really not a hat person - wrong-shaped head I think - but recently I was visiting a friend in Germany and she has a whole stack of berets on a small table at her front door, in every colour imaginable. I guess it's her thing!

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  4. I'm like Patricia. Hats do not suit me. And I am also with HHB in that I'd like to see a photo of you in a chic beret!

    Loving your "30 Chic Days", by the way.

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  5. i love a beret! but sometimes i have to bobby pin it to my head so it doesn't slip off!
    recently i've been rocking the beanie. =)
    classy sabine

    ~lenna

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  6. Hostess, photo done! Your winter white beret sounds lovely, and I'm sure you've done it just perfectly. A vintage pin sounds like a nice touch.

    Fashion, Art, you are the poster child for beautiful headwear. I worship at your altar.

    Patricia, a stack of different colours sounds like fun. I don't really wear hats either, but can do berets. Are you sure you can't wear one?

    Thanks Adrienne! And for you too, why no berets?

    Lenna, a pin is a good idea. My head is rather large though, so the beret is jammed on good and tight. I love beanies too. I knitted some a few years back. They're a more casual look.

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  7. Love it! I wore berets all the time as a kid, but haven't gotten into them as an adult.

    Also, I'm loving this series!

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  8. I looked straight past the beret and drifted back to wonderful memories of my time spent in Queenstown last November! I miss New Zealand!

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  9. Phyllis, you'll have to remedy that!

    Itztru, glad to be of assistance!

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  10. Thank you for posting this photo....you have got a perfect face for a beret. Fantastic pic, Fiona, of you and the background.

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  11. You're such a honey Adrienne. Thank you. Yes, the background's not bad is it? Queenstown is the most expensive place to buy in New Zealand, is it any wonder.

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Merci for your comment. Wishing you a chic day!

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