Cannes is famous for its beaches, celebrities, botox, yachts and shopping.
On our last day Miss Watson and I decided to hit the plastic and took refuge in the airconditioned havens of the world's biggest fashion houses.
Phoebe's dress is a little silk number from Zara.
My dress is from Topshop, shoes from LK Bennet, bag by Prada.
We popped in to Celine to visit a bag I've been umming and ahhing about.
Pheebs fell in love with a floral blazer which she decided she just couldn't live without.
I left without the bag. It was as beautiful as ever... but I still can't decide if it's a worthy 'investment'.
Maybe next time.
Later that night we dressed and headed out to dinner with the boys at Sky Bar.
It's one of my favourite restaurants in Cannes. If you go, try the mushroom risotto it is so unbelievably decadent and the seabass is always a winner.
After supper we took off our shoes and wondered along the front to a club where Phoebe's favourite DJ, Sebastien Ingrosso was playing.
We danced until 5am and got back to the hotel as the sun was rising. The perfect end to an amazing holiday with some of my favourite people.
Back to London now... feeling a little glum. Any advice for getting over the post holiday blues?
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Glad you had such a great time in Cannes! Wish I had your recommendations before I visited last year.
ReplyDeleteQuick question: Why do you always carry such a large bag? Is it so you always have your DSLR with you? Or just a personal preference? I imagine they get a bit heavy!
I switch between clutches and big bags. I don't really like much in-between.
DeletePersonal preference I guess and I can store my entire life in it!
I only took two handbags on holiday, that was my hand-luggage because it holds my mac x
Theres nothing worse than holiday blues! Hope you had an amazing time x
ReplyDeleteAny advice for getting over the post holiday blues?
ReplyDeletePlan your next vacation a.s.a.p.!
Good plan Anon! Any thoughts where?
DeleteGreece!!
DeleteVegas.
DeleteThailand. It has some of the best resorts and the nightlife is amazing
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ReplyDeletethe retox!
DeleteI agree with Anon, get planning the next trip away! :)
ReplyDeleteStrong liquor?
ReplyDeleteOh lord, that's the last thing I need!
DeleteAn evening with the girls, as everyone has the blues now!!
DeleteLooks like you had the best time! Envious! At least it wasn't raining when you returned to England, that would have majorly upset you! Your shoes are so beautiful, I am always drooling over LKBennett's!!!
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Very true Jojo! It was lovely stepping off the plane into heat! x
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ReplyDeleteYou both look so beautiful. Fresh faced ladies in pretty little dresses... can't beat that!
ReplyDeleteJames.
Thankyou James! x
DeleteI suggest looking forward to yacht week with your best friend ;)
ReplyDeletex, Sandra
ps: love your new wedges :)
Olympic Fever...and Alcohol. :) x
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Megan!
DeleteTabara x
Head straight for the airport again choose a place where you have never been been to and GO!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that your light green heels made another appearance. They're so adorable!
ReplyDeleteAs for the holiday blues, I think you should relax with a cup of tea and a good book. It always puts me a good mood!
Post holiday blues are nothing a big batch of Slutty Brownies can't fix surely? Glad you had a lovely time in Cannes! :) x
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed my favorite gateway destination :)
Kisses from NYC
Thanks Jovana!
DeleteKisses from LDN! x
When I got back from my most recent trip away the first thing I did was to buy a scrap book, get all my photos developed and ease the post holiday come down by creating a photo album! I did have to put it away eventually though as once it started to get colder in blighty it made my hot-climate pining much worse!
ReplyDeleteThankfully my blog is my ready-made scrap book! We're already scrolling through nostalgically! x
DeleteRosie, which Celine bag were you after?
ReplyDeleteStart a fun DIY apartment project? Sounds cheesy, but that always helps me keep my mind off sand and sunshine once I'm back home :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Rose!
Mr Ralph Lauren is a stone cold fox.
ReplyDeleteI hear he thought the same about Rooossiiieeee *wink wink*
DeleteShhhhhh you!
Deletelooking great as always!
ReplyDeletethe lady in the background of the Dior pics makes me chuckle...maybe that'll help your PHB ;) x
love the 'Marilyn moment' pic.
ReplyDeletewell, to get over any blues I always think shopping works! Perhaps it's time for the Celine bag now?!
welcome home!
Amazing post as always! I want your life! Where's your dress from when you went out in the evening? It's beautiful as ever! Emily xx
ReplyDeleteAre you single? ;)
ReplyDeleteOui.
DeleteStuff the olympics and go to Paris!
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Could you post a video?
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DeleteRose, the best way to get over post holiday blues is to go away again! I got back from London last Thursday and I'm off to the Algarve on Sunday. Haven't even had time to think about being home as I've been packing and working!x
ReplyDeleteUGH I think you have the best figure I have ever seeeeen!
ReplyDeleteYou're very sweet Anon! It's hard to think that when you hang out with models all day long, so thankyou! xx
DeleteARE YOU INSANE?
DeleteSkinnier isn't always better but you are skinnier than all your model friends that I've seen you post about... AND you're a healthy thin. You've still got breasts and accentuated hips. Girl, you look amazing! Have more self-confidence. They might be models but you easily could be too.
You are SO lovely! Thankyou honey xxx
DeleteYou could definitely be a model. But you're too pretty! Big blue eyes etc... models are more edgy/alienesque these days. I know which I'd rather be :) Plus, what you do is more interesting. Charleyxx
DeleteRosie, I usually never comment on blogs but your recent posts made me fall completely in love with your blog. It seems like you had a great time and the same time it seemed it was a little bizzare with all the things happening. Did you feel that as well or is it just me?
ReplyDeleteAlso, it made me realize how much I miss France and the Côte d'Azur.
I hope you had a safe trip home. Whenever I come home and feel the holiday blues I do all the things I couldn't do in hotels, especially sleeping in my bed, showering in my own shower, light a few candles etc.
All the best!
N from Germany!
Is that topshop dress a recent purchase?
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader and I just have to say i'm loving the blog! I have been practicing your recipes for going back to uni in September. I'm sure everyone will be well impressed!
Thank you!!
Hi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI have a problem and since you give advice to people sometimes, I thought I would give it a shot. Especially because I cannot talk to anyone about it.
It is about sex. Or more like the lack of it. I have been with my husband for 8 years. In the beginning all was great but since about 3-4 years I dont feel like sleeping with him anymore. Sometimes I am even repulsed. I have not had an affair and I dont miss it, the problem is, that he does. He is attractive and a very good husband, I dont want to lose him, so sometimes I let him "do it" and afterwards I feel raped. I have talked to him about it and I havr talked to a therapist, but I dont know what to do... How can I (re)discover the beauty of sex?
I am completely desperat...help!
Xoxo Julie
Hey Julie,
DeleteFirstly you mention that you can't talk to anyone about this but have you tried talking to your friends? You might find that a lot of them feel the same way and are going through the same thing. A lot of women I know who've been with their partners for a long time feel the exact same way.
It sounds like you love your husband and you think he's attractive so I think the problem might just be in your head, rather than an actual lack of chemistry. I think you need to rediscover your sexuality.
Try reading a sexy novel or watching a film with a lot of sex in it together. You'll get turned on and he'll be there to satisfy you. EVERY girl I know uses fantasies in bed, even if it's just in their head. Have you read 50 Shades of Grey? I hear it's a great fire starter!
You could even try role playing with your husband? Just so it seems more fresh and exciting!
Maybe meet in a bar and have him chat you up, or light lots of candles and give him a massage pretending you're the masseuse and then get naughty...
The important thing is to remember that sex should be fun and light and exciting. Stop feeling guilty, everyone has slumps and you just need to jump start yourself out of yours!
I hope that helps a bit!
Rose xx
Julie I've been with my boyfriend for 14 years and I thought I was the only one who felt this way. I've been feeling so ashamed and wondering if I should leave him. Thankyou for coming forward and saying something and Rosie thankyou so much for your advice. You seem like a genuinely kind soul who cares about her readers. I love you and your blog and now Im off to buy that Grey book!! AND some massage oils!!
DeleteGo back to France, it looks lovely...
ReplyDeleteRosie, I need your expert Londoner advice please!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend and I have recently moved to London, and I need to plan something special for his 30th.
Do you have any recc's on some great London things I can organize to surprise and spoil him?
Oh, and the all important bar reccomendation for his requisite 30th birthday drinks?!
Many thanks!
I adore your Topshop dress! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeletexo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
i love your friends green little number. you both look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness that is an attractive young man!
ReplyDeleteyou must book another holiday
ReplyDeleteor...
start (or continue?) a new love interest...
♥ ThankFifi
I have absolutely loved this series of Cannes posts, ever if it has given me some serious holiday envy! Trying to convince my friends to accompany me to the South of France this time next year :P
ReplyDeleteOn a totally unrelated note, I was wondering if you had any advice for someone hoping to start their own lifestyle blog? It's a tough one to really focus because my idea is to cover a range of topics that obviously won't interest everyone and therefore it might be hard to get people reading consistently. Also, really struggling for a name! Any advice you could give would be wonderful, thank you!
Keep up the great work, I adore this blog :D
Thanks for sharing your holidays, it's always a pleasure to read you before... go to work ;)
ReplyDeleteI love both your dresses in this post - gorgeous as ever!
ReplyDeleteWell - at least it's sunny for your return currently... - maybe have a girlie weekend of all your favourite London things? Just because you've left your relaxing holiday doesn't mean the relaxing has to stop! Spend the evening doing girlie things, watching films, bubbley baths and vino/champagne.
Enjoy! xx
Book another holiday
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed reading your holiday posts-it looks and sounds like you have had an amazing time! My top tip for getting over holiday blues is to start planning something else to look forward to :-) x
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie,
ReplyDeletewhere is your lovely black and blue dress from which you wore out to dinner in the third from last photo? I need it in my life!
Thanks!
Looks like you had a great time ! A good way to escape the holiday blues right now is probably to get wrapped up in the Olympic fever in London i think.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie
ReplyDeleteYour holidays make me die a little inside while I'm sat at my desk!
Can you post a link to the Topshop dress as I'm atruggling to find it??
Can't get over your figure, you look amazing. How did you do it/stay so slim, whatever?!
Anon 3
Yes please a link to the topshop dress I love it! xx
DeleteThey don't sell it anymore, sorry guys! x
Deletewhere is your second dress from? Would love it for spring break!
Deletei want to vacation with youu! i'm still in love with your prada and that sequin dress xx
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The Olympics might help with your post-hoiday blues! Go out there and find a hot foreign find and report back!
ReplyDeleteMy Favorite thing to do when i get back from holiday is replace my moisturizer with after sun. That way every time you moisturize you get to reminisce a little about holiday :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog :) xx
such an adorable dress! a good bout of indoor tanning will cure the after-holiday blues :)
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You have such great style! What do you think of balenciaga bags? The leather feels gorgeous but I'm not sure if they're a bit to casual.
ReplyDeletesuch an adorable dress! a good bout of indoor tanning will cure the after-holiday blues :)
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That Topshop dress is gorgeous! I love the cut outs!! And it definitely looks like you've had a fantastic holiday! :)
ReplyDeleteGem x
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Love Phoebe's dress when you went to dinner...do you know where it is from?
ReplyDeleteUmm.. my wardrobe! haha
DeleteIt's from All Saints. x
Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteDon't you already have another trip planned? Something about a boat of an island? I forget the details but thought that was planned for August.
ReplyDeleteAren't you going to yacht week? Thats something to look forward to! I know that I'm looking forward to reading your posts about it!
ReplyDeleteC'mon cheer up, if I remember well from one of your previous posts, you're still going to go on holidays in August with your sister, right?
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How do you get that sheen on your legs? Do you use a special oil or moisturiser? Please let me know I've been trying everything and yours looks so beautifully natural x
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering the same! Rose?! Tips pleeeeeaase!
Deletei see u listened to me to put ur hair down with that dress :)
ReplyDeleteu look gorgeous! love that top shop dress!
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hello, where is the blue and black dress from in the third from last photo please? it's beautiful! x
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ReplyDeleteI just have to comment that I find you a very sweet girl. I found your blog through another, called Kotirouva Lontoossa which is a Finnish blog. I had to read all your posts because I like the amount of your pictures and the appealing way you write. Keep calm and carry on! ;)
- Madame K
You both look stunning as usual! The Topshop dress can be found on eBay girls x
ReplyDeleteI am loving your blog and your gorgeous photos. I bet you ladies had so much fun. I also love to travel but never been to Cannes. For sure one day. :)
ReplyDeleteLove from Canada
Claudia P.
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