Carmel by the Sea. What a gorgeous Coastline, and what a Good Fashion Find

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TREASURES YOU MAY FIND ALONG YOUR TRAVELS!!

Wow. The first year of college for my son just flew by.  Empty nest hit me so hard.
All winter, I was so depressed, I barely left the house. It did give me a lot of  time to blog and write and create, which is something I wouldn't have normally done.  Who knew one could be so creative when one so depressed?  Anyway, it was so good to be bringing him home. Boy was he missed.

We headed home on the Coast, known as Big Sur. Going to Los Angeles via Big Sur takes about 2-3 hours longer than if you take the short route down the middle of the State. Nonetheless, both of our kids came even though they just did it last August.  They love the California Coastline.  How fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful area, and how great that they really appreciate it. It's the first time I had done it in about 35 years and all I can say is, Thank Goodness they put in guard rails along the edge of cliffs. The last time I remember being very nervous.

The trip is almost too long to do in one day without really rushing, so we decided to stay overnight in Carmel by the Sea.  No, we didn't see Clint Eastwood.  He hasn't been the Mayor there in a long time. But, if you ever want to retire in the cutest, most charming, place, Carmel is the place, if
you are very very wealthy. That counts us out!!

When we arrived in to town,  they dropped me off  somewhere in the middle  so I could of course scope out the fashion scene!! It was almost 7:00 p.m., and most of the stores were closing if not closed!  I did manage to find the Hippy Chic Scarf Boutique and got a good sense of the store because that would be my one stop the next day!! From there, I went to a Cafe and asked the address so they would know where to pick me up. They DON'T USE ADDRESSES!! Go on.

What city in the world doesn't use addresses?  I feel sorry for the Mailmen.  Anyway, they picked me up at the Corner of Ocean Ave. and Lincoln.

The following day, I got dropped off in front of the Hippie Chic Scarf store on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Lincoln and rummaged like crazy. Since starting this blog, my tastes are expanding.

Before this blog, never would I think of buying anything loose fitting, but I found this big white flowy dress that was on sale. I also found a cute, white, typical skirt that I would have worn in 1971, some things never change. The owner of the store was terrific, and she loves to shop because I later found out she had two shops on the same street, both crammed full of merchandise. This is the owner, and she is really a kick. 

I made my two purchases for about $165.00.  The skirt was $100.00 and the dress was on sale for about $60.00. Tax was lower there for some reason, but that always helps you feel better when you buy something you don't really need.

 So, one night a couple of weeks later, there was an outdoor Charity Event in Beverly Hills. Not one to conform to the norms of fashion, it was time to break out the old/new Hippie Chic skirt. Paired it with a lace blouse from H&M,(get so many complements on that blouse for $17.95), and an old white leather jacket I have hardly ever worn.  I also wore my new Coach shoes, which are the greatest. The front of the shoe is white and the back is luggage colored leather. Those were the most expensive things I wore and they were about $165.00.

Voila, here is the outfit.

The next week or so, I was doing regular research for my Website/Blog/Facebook page and was 

scanning through the Resort Collection that was just coming out for 2015. When I got to Chanel, I was so excited . Karl Lagerfeld has taken his inspiration for this season from, you guessed it, the 60's. Throw in some Modern Lagen looks, and a portion of  his collection is very colorful and Bohemian, in a good way. Compared to last Spring, when skirts barely made it past the important part, this is a very sophisticated line which ALL AGES can enjoy. Scanning further, I was so happily surprised to find the following:

 

Wow, different, but similar. The funny thing is that my hair looks exactly like the models if I 

didn't blow it dry!! All I needed was a mustardy colored sweater/jacket and we could have

been like Twins!! Of course, Chanel is more so much more Sophisticated, but it's so darn close that

I am just fine with the $100.00 knock off.  Actually, I think Chanel knocked off my skirt!!

Here a few more of Chanel's Resort look for 2015.