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Wednesday 15 June 2022

The Pout Goes Coastal Granny



Hello my lovelies!

I’ve been delving into the social media phenomenon that is Coastal Grandmother.  Or grandma.  Or granny. 

I first came across the concept in this Daily Telegraph article HERE in late May. 

I didn’t give it too much thought. 

Then when I stumbled on a post by the delightful Rena from FINE WHATEVER HERE I felt I needed to delve further. 


And delve I did. 

There’s so much on SM about it.  I won’t bore you with the detail, you can delve yourself if interested, but it’s all about a relaxed summer vibe in lifestyle, 







in dressing 


and home decor. 

Nancy Meyers has apparently got a lot to answer for!

She has spawned the look, primarily through my fave film of all time, Something’s Gotta Give, but also via similar films like It’s Complicated (my second favourite film).  So no surprise, I was already a big fan of the vibe!


My home already has a CG vibe to it.  And so does my wardrobe it would seem for I realized that I had all the prerequisite pieces in my wardrobe already for the Coastal Granny look. 

Duh.  No surprise there.  

I live on an island.  My home is near the coast.  I’m a granny.  

So of course I have all the pieces of the Coastal Granny jigsaw!


I have to say this whole experience has been sorta cathartic.

It’s like I’ve been recognized as who I really am.  

That I finally have a place on this world.  

It’s like coming home after a foray into the “fashionista” world wearing someone else’s clothing and uncomfortable footwear.  Fine on someone else, but not a dumpy beach granny. 

It’s like I’ve been playing away from home all these years. 


Ok. I’m getting a tad carried away with the analogies, but  it really was a Phew! experience. 


The timing was perfect too as I needed to do some granny packing for an upcoming holiday visiting family.  And rather than the usual dithering and panic about packing, this suitcase experience was a doddle. 

 I had a theme.  I had the visuals of what is de rigeur for CG dressing.  And my first port of call is coastal (and the second is near the coast) so I knew what to pack.  Kushti!

No dithering.  I packed Coastal Granny in a suitcase. 


I’ll post pics of what I wore in due course.  But right now  I’m on holiday and life is busy.  

But here’s a little taster of Coastal Granny. 


It starts with a sun dress, bien sur. 

And some coast. 


The promenade at Bexhill-On-Sea, Sussex 

I wore this sundress yesterday for a beachside al fresco lunch with cousins. 


A straw sun hat was more a necessity than a CG prop on such a hot day!




Blue and white is a theme in the coastal
Granny look, especially in home decor - so here I’m wearing Diane Keaton’s sitting room in Something’s Gotta Give !!!


But without Jack Nicholson draped over me!!!



Have YOU come across the coastal granny phenomenon yet? 



Is the whole aesthetic something you can identify with too?


A la perchoine’ 

Mary xxx.

20 comments:

  1. I think all of your inspiration is great! I love this vibe, and you certainly rocked it! I love that hat on you!

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    1. Oh thank you Laura, so kind.
      Hugs Mary xxx.

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  2. Count me in on CG even though I don't have grandkids yet.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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    1. I think that’s just a technicality Rena!
      Hugs Mary xxx.

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  3. Coastal grandmother is definitely for you! Looking forward to seeing your holiday pics. Thanks for linking xx

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    1. Thanks Gail, acceptance is so important.
      Hugs Mary xxx.

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  4. Looking forward to seeing some of your looks. I am planing to come up with some myself to share!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Oooh this is going to be exciting Mireille!
      Hugs Mary xxx.

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  5. I like the Coastal vibe and your inspo looks on trend. Like how you look wearing a hat, Mary. Enjoy your holidasy

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    1. Hi Anna and welcome to my blog. Thank you for your kind words. I’m following you on Insta now as I couldn’t work out how to subscribe to your blog.
      Hugs Mary xxx.

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  6. Karen Le Galloudec16 June 2022 at 08:08

    Awesome - love this look and vibe. Also love the movie It’s Complicated … and the fact this look isn’t complicated but very effective and effortlessly chic with the unseen effort put in. Have a lovely break

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    1. Hi Karen, are you in Guernsey?! Welcome to a fellow Meyers fan. Yes you’re so right, the vibe is a no-effort look which has been carefully curated behind the scenes.
      A la perchoine, Mary xxx.

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  7. Karen Le Galloudec16 June 2022 at 09:36

    Very Guernsey La. Andy’s great grandparents were French and came to Guernsey in 1900/1901.

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    1. Me too la! My mother’s family records at the Vale Church go back to 1200s.
      xxx

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  8. It's always good when you find a trend that just encapsulates your style so perfectly! I still don't have the right words to describe my style - basic and casual maybe, haha! But hopefully someone comes up with a name for it soon!

    Hope you are having a good week :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Maybe the same will happen to you Mica, you’ll just have to wait 50 years!
      Mary xxx.

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  9. No, it's new to me but then I don't follow trends or I miss them completely. It's certainly seems to be your style and sounds as if you've found your style home! I look forward to more photos of CG style. Hope you had a lovely family visit.

    Meanwhile, I'm searching for my style home..
    xxx

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    1. Oh good luck with your search Vronni. I like that this trend found ME !!!
      Hugs Mary xxx.

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  10. I was Coastal Grandmother before it was Kewl. I can walk to the beach along the Bay. White jeans abound here, as do shirts and hats and sandals. Florida CGs are a little different from the panhandle to the East Coast to the Keys, as are CGs along the Atlantic Seaboard and the West Coast and points in between and southerly. CG works for everybody, in fashion and in decor.

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    1. Well Nell, welcome here! And thank you for all the info on CG styles across America. So pleased you can easily access the beach like me, it’s a good life eh.
      Mary xxx.

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