Laguna Beach Afternoon

This Saturday the French Basketeer 

had another of her fabulous afternoons where  all things were French

at her Laguna Beach home.

This for me is always an occasion to wear something wonderful

and

even design a brand new crown!

I decided on a ball gown from Beholden

that I recently ordered on line.

I knew it would give me a perfect neutral ball skirt

that I was looking for.

I brought the formal gown down a bit more casual

by simply adding a light weight sweater form Anthropologie.

To accent my waist

I pulled the front of the sweater together

with a vintage floral barrette.

I left the back of the sweat long.

I wanted a crown that spoke softly.

So I found some velvet hydrangea flowers

that I tea dyed to just the right hue.

The afternoon was calling for rain

so I chose to do a rain proof style

slicked back into a low pony

with a vintage pearl encrusted barrette to finish.

New taupe sunglasses from my favorite vintage shop

finished off the ensemble.

The chilly SoCal afternoon

was the perfect opportunity to pull out my beloved

cashmere wrap by
Catherine Robinson Cashmere

The theme of the French Basketeer's French Food Camp  this month was

Paris Bistro

and 

as always the afternoon was absolutely remarkable!

Andrea never ceases to amaze!

But as I say every time

besides her entertaining brilliance

it is the people that Andrea can can gather together 

that is such a remarkable gift!

Show about these stunning peonies by the highly talented 

Mary of Q Street!

They certainly have me excited at the prospect of spring!

Big thanks to you Andrea

for another wonderful

Laguna Beach afternoon!

For anyone local to the area

I highly recommend

The French Basketeer's French Food Camp

It's always a most magical afternoon!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy 

as you style your life