tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post8079787974189538978..comments2023-09-13T06:39:17.976-04:00Comments on UN PETIT BIJOU: Style Essentials- The Breton Shirt Lindsay Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-56967784730480818782013-03-26T00:38:40.529-04:002013-03-26T00:38:40.529-04:00macaroonsinparis- Yes! I fell in love with it inst...macaroonsinparis- Yes! I fell in love with it instantly on the website. Saint James runs very, very big. And I'm quite small. The arms are big on me- haha.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-52623334846970652602013-03-07T21:26:59.004-05:002013-03-07T21:26:59.004-05:00Saw this one on the website! The arms look a bit m...Saw this one on the website! The arms look a bit more baggy than expected! But Love it. So classically French xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-47101674016575617352012-09-14T15:10:27.235-04:002012-09-14T15:10:27.235-04:00ming- I saw the crewcuts one. It isn't the Gal...ming- I saw the crewcuts one. It isn't the Galathee (which I happen to love and drapes better I feel). Shopping the kids works because Saint James runs so over sized. Plus I roll the sleeves, so I don't have to worry about the sleeves being short. Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-81033052396254674952012-09-13T22:24:48.756-04:002012-09-13T22:24:48.756-04:00I just bought a Saint James x J Crew breton but in...I just bought a Saint James x J Crew breton but in a kids size. At first I was worried that it would be too small, but it turned out to be just right and about half the price of the adult one, and with free shipping! I find the shorter cut length torso to be much more flattering on me too. I'm thinking about ordering another one in the red/white combination :)minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18124883456360158108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-75188685405946228422012-09-12T20:16:21.132-04:002012-09-12T20:16:21.132-04:00miss sophie- You and your Saint James shirts- alwa...miss sophie- You and your Saint James shirts- always so chic. You can never go wrong with stripes. <br /><br />Hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend too. It already feels like so far off. Such a stressful week back though:(Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-36753596768856637642012-09-09T23:11:34.236-04:002012-09-09T23:11:34.236-04:00Alice Olive- It's so great to hear that family...Alice Olive- It's so great to hear that family is important to you. That makes me really happy. <br /><br />I've heard such great things about Country Road. All of my Australian friends love it. I know exactly what you mean about a loose but not messy fit. I hate when clothes look messy. <br /><br />I remember the Chance pop-up and I love the line. Such good quality with a nice modern twist. Your striped dress sounds lovely. I'm excited to begin thinking about incorporating my favorite summer dresses into my fall wardrobe.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-18034338227035738692012-09-09T23:01:56.626-04:002012-09-09T23:01:56.626-04:00Sunday Taylor- I'm so glad to hear that the Sa...Sunday Taylor- I'm so glad to hear that the Saint James tees work for you! I love the idea of wearing a breton tee with a fun statement necklace.<br /><br />Hope you're enjoy the end of summer too. Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-59398028988901452542012-09-09T22:00:54.040-04:002012-09-09T22:00:54.040-04:00Chocolate, Cookies & Candies- Yes, I know Amou...Chocolate, Cookies & Candies- Yes, I know Amour Lux- they make a good Breton. I think the slimmer cut is much more flattering on me as well and a love a soft cotton that gets better with wear. Love Petit Bateau for basics too.<br /><br />You can never have too many bretons!!!Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-40448320507029434672012-09-07T14:47:45.866-04:002012-09-07T14:47:45.866-04:00you know how i swear by my saint james shirts pair...you know how i swear by my saint james shirts paired with pretty much everything. you look so fresh and classic in yours with simple white jeans!<br /><br />hope you had a lovely labor day weekend. it's nice that the weekend is here again after such a short workweek. :)<br /><br />miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-28926355829949649782012-09-06T08:46:21.307-04:002012-09-06T08:46:21.307-04:00Firstly, I love how important family is to you. I ...Firstly, I love how important family is to you. I feel the same way and am grateful. <br /><br />Secondly, love my stripes! My favourite is now 10 years old from an Australian retailer, Country Road. It is also exactly the right fit for me - loose but not messy. It's a bit faded now but I still love to wear it. <br /><br />Last year I invested in stripes by Chance. They had a pop-up store in NYC and I could have easily bought everything. I surprised myself with a dress in red and blue stripes - never thought I'd ever wear stripes as a dress or in those colours, but I've lived in it. Actually, I was just thinking the other day about how I can incorporate it into early Fall! Alice Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726631444593912661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-43436005763580784322012-09-05T09:36:31.578-04:002012-09-05T09:36:31.578-04:00I love that St. James tee and have one myself. I ...I love that St. James tee and have one myself. I bought in in New York. I wear it the same way you do, with white jeans and sometimes a fun necklace. Enjoy the last days of summer!Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-20941482901088119602012-09-05T08:54:10.586-04:002012-09-05T08:54:10.586-04:00I came across Amour Lux (another French brand) whe...I came across Amour Lux (another French brand) when I was in Cornwall. Fell in love with it. The cotton is ridiculously soft and the slimmer cut is far more flattering on me. I used to be loyal to Petit Bateau but I'm planning to get a top from Amour Lux and another from Saint James though hubby thinks I'm crazy! I guess I have so many.....Oh well....Chocolate Cookies & Candieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552211805778583838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-25312467688030356992012-09-04T23:19:31.569-04:002012-09-04T23:19:31.569-04:00Eileen- Thank you! You're so sweet.
It's...Eileen- Thank you! You're so sweet. <br /><br />It's so true- I love Breton tees but they aren't all flattering. Sometimes I find them too boxy for me. The apc tees are great- such classics. Love the sleeves rolled up- laid-back perfection.<br /><br />Aww... Such a sweet compliment- thank you.<br /><br /><br />Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-2683929958431549982012-09-04T22:06:14.235-04:002012-09-04T22:06:14.235-04:00Sue- Thank you! There's something so energizin...Sue- Thank you! There's something so energizing about that blue. A welcome change from my typical navy:)<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about the one that got away. <br /><br />I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed hearing about my little world. Writing a book together would be amazing.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-10827972349569148542012-09-04T10:26:41.410-04:002012-09-04T10:26:41.410-04:00Hi Lindsay, you look lovely and so appropriate for...Hi Lindsay, you look lovely and so appropriate for the outing. I realise that not all Breton tees look good on me but I love the cutting of the St James on you:) I usually wear mine (from apc) rolled up at the sleeves. It's great to see you closely knitted to your family. You have been brought up well:)Eileenhttp://justeileen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-31446987003985899492012-09-04T02:53:40.074-04:002012-09-04T02:53:40.074-04:00What a lovely shade of blue on the breton. It rem...What a lovely shade of blue on the breton. It reminds me of one that got away and I am still hankering after it. It's lovely to hear about you and your father. Writing a book together would be amazing.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-38154107636203391072012-09-03T12:13:25.557-04:002012-09-03T12:13:25.557-04:00Maja H- That's exactly it!
I can't say I...Maja H- That's exactly it! <br /><br />I can't say I have a favorite brand or fit either. I just love stripes in all iterations:)Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-6031539778445291142012-09-03T12:06:54.404-04:002012-09-03T12:06:54.404-04:00Wardrobe Girls- Thanks Cate!
I think the limited...Wardrobe Girls- Thanks Cate! <br /><br />I think the limited edition collaboration is certainly worth shelling out for. A classic but the fit works so much better for me at least. <br /><br />Agree about the transition.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-54192414975151720592012-09-03T11:28:49.003-04:002012-09-03T11:28:49.003-04:00I don't have a favorite brand of breton, but o...I don't have a favorite brand of breton, but oh how I love the style. Fitted shirts, loose shirts - even a bodysuit thrown in for good measure. You just have to love no-brainer basics like that :) Maja Hhttp://www.majahuse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-64766416873783124032012-09-03T11:22:20.915-04:002012-09-03T11:22:20.915-04:00i have been debating whether or not to invest in o...i have been debating whether or not to invest in one of those tops from jcrew and you make it look so amazing and worth it!! i love this look. perfect top for summer and transitioning to fall.<br /><br /> xo,<br /><br />cate<br /><a href="http://wardrobesimetandliked.com/" rel="nofollow">Wardrobes I Met and Liked</a>Wardrobe Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052575669857835278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-41304921494836257232012-09-03T08:41:07.480-04:002012-09-03T08:41:07.480-04:00littlemissandrea- Thank you! I can't wait to l...littlemissandrea- Thank you! I can't wait to layer underneath jackets when it gets cooler.<br /><br />Hope you had a great weekend as well.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-18932172206670845882012-09-02T20:38:38.375-04:002012-09-02T20:38:38.375-04:00The shirt fits perfectly on you, and it will be so...The shirt fits perfectly on you, and it will be so nice to wear with a variety of pieces. Hope you have a great weekend!littlemissandreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855639053909679810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-80103352393118652072012-09-02T20:13:39.479-04:002012-09-02T20:13:39.479-04:00Ammu- Even from the window I could tell that it lo...Ammu- Even from the window I could tell that it looked durable:) I've really been impressed with what I've seen at Muji. So glad you found something that works so well. <br /><br />Oh yes I've seen some great twists by Moschino. <br /><br />Yes to wearing things that belonged to parents. I love the quality of old knits.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-32438167004871526232012-09-02T14:12:56.326-04:002012-09-02T14:12:56.326-04:00Yes, the Muji dresses are very durable and easy to...Yes, the Muji dresses are very durable and easy to maintain. Am a big fan. Such good quality and for such a low price, I don't know how they do it.<br />And yes to Chanel and Gaultier! Also Moschino has some great twists on the simple Breton. <br />I am also partial to an old acrylic-blend short sleeve sweater which my dad bought in London some thirty years ago. It is the only acrylic item I own. Beautiful black and white stripes, and that great boxy fit that's perfect with my Chanel pearls and Carven skirt. Plus I love wearing things that belonged to my parents - it's a great reminder of home :)Ammuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923254445776325697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-53378362338828955622012-09-02T12:06:53.108-04:002012-09-02T12:06:53.108-04:00Ammu- Thank you! I'm a large fan of three-quar...Ammu- Thank you! I'm a large fan of three-quarter length sleeves on all shirts. I think wrists like ankles are really pretty. Out of necessity I started wearing 3/4 sleeves because most shirts in my size are designed for someone with shorter arms;(<br /><br />I love the subtle twists that Aubin and Wills does so well. APC and Massimo Dutti do really good basics. When it comes to spicing up the traditional preppy Breton I always think about Chanel and Gaultier. My friend interned in the press office at Gaultier in High School and we definitely went through a stripe phase.<br /><br />I see the Muji striped dresses when I walk by on the way to work. They look so cute and the fabric looks durable. I love them worn casually with a pop of color. Skinny sleeves and narrow shoulders is so flattering. What a lovely find.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.com