After the 4th of July, our favorite summer holiday is Bastille Day, the is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July of each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale and le Quatorze Juillet. It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14, seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation. Frenchmen and francophiles around the world commemorate the day. Our favorite is with friends, Michele and Patricia Jean, at their annual fête put on at the historic Stissing House in Pine Plains, NY on Sunday July 13. It is well worth the drive to experience the authentic celebration, under the shade of a canopy of old oaks, complete with a lively Pétanque Tournament, bottomless glasses of Rosé and traditional Provençal fare. The festivities begin at noon and reservations are required. For further information please call 518.398.8800.
For what to wear to a Bastille Day celebration – think like a Parisienne as keep it chic and simple. This Michael Kors tie dyed pattern reminds us of fireworks and what better way to celebrate the holiday. All you need for great summer style is a pair of Ran Ban shades, a Eric Javits Fedora, and a piece of tortoise statement jewelry. The platform sandals are the ones to wear all summer long. The are lightweight and comfortable, for city streets, by the beach, or shady country lanes. Your elevated status makes for formidable in the championship of Pétanque. Viva la France!
For information and to purchase, please click on the links: Michael Kors Tie Dyed Scalloped Dress $105. SALE / Michael Kors Print Tee $24. SALE / Michael Kors Slim White Jeans $79.50 / Michael Kors Tortoise Disc Necklace $112.50 SALE / Michael Kors Wide Cuff $175.00 / Ray Ban Keyhole Sunglasses $115 / Eric Javits Big Deal Fedora $150. / Michael Kors Open Wedge Platform $110 /
Bastille Day at Stissing House
