GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . a perfectly languorous and sunny saturday afternoon and weekend bags are packed for a little time away . . .

wishing you a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* art: a hand-painted bedroom
* a novel idea: books for girls
* interview: rodarte
* photography: alaska looks beautiful {via destined to design}
* spring collection: sarah seven

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* valentine's inspiration: rifle paper co.
* la vie comme un conte: life as a tale
* spring accessories: malene birger
* city guides & chandeliers
* how to: driftwood table lamp
* inspiration: romantic winter florals
* fragments of sun & perfect bits of colour
* colour inspiration: tea rose & roman coffee
* textile designer: louise broad

{valeria garcia by james macari for velvet december 2007 via dustjacket attic}

. . . quite adore the idea of soft and subtle shades of pink as a neutral -- in yards and yards of dramatic silk, side-by-side in velvet or the leather of a perfect pair of flats -- paired with crisp white, luxe gold or the warm tones of roman coffee, shades of tea rose couldn't be more perfect for spring . . .

{images: 1 - purple area; 2 - high fashion home; 3 - fleuravenue via lovely clusters}

. . . very much looking forward to bare legs and crisp white shirts, sexy side-swept hair and loose braids, and once again and most of all, that enchantingly romantic shade of tea rose . . .

{images: toni garrn for zara spring 2010 campaign via fgr, more looks at a glamorous little side project}

. . . british textile accessories designer, louise broad, creates dreamy wispy wraps with delicate petals and sheer, pretty things that float along the collarbone and skim bare summer shoulders . . .

{p.s.} also lovely: sarah seven spring collection

{images: louise broad via moderne press}

. . . even dark clouds can be lovely, especially if they are filled with kisses, drifting along paris skies . . . and what could be more spring-like than a crown of blossoms or getting lost in daydreams?

{p.s.} more crowns of blossoms: here & here & here & here

{images: 1 - alicia bock; 2, 3 - a glamorous little side project}

. . . now more than ever, in the last days of january, longing for bright, sun-drenched rooms with perfect bits of colour . . .

{images: from the book cheap chic by emily chalmers, via decor8}

The beautiful Natalia Vodianova is the ambassador for the French lingerie company Etam. This being the second year of her three-year term (yes, it sounds so official like she's the head of a government), she is quite stunning in the latest campaign for the Spring 2010 collection. She also happens to be a part of the brand's design process...a sexy girl creating sexy lingerie!
These pieces are exclusively available on Etam's website, and the prices range between $20-$80. Typically items at that price point look amazing in the professional photo shoot, but not quite as amazing in person (sorry, but it's true...we're sticklers for those beautiful, and often times expensive details). That being said, we are happy to share the lovely results of the 2010 Spring/Summer catalogue. These designs and pictures remind of us Princesse Tam-Tam; a French lingerie brand that we used to carry and dearly miss. Do any of you see that as well?

. . . while there are many ways to handle overcast late-winter afternoons, there is nothing quite like romantic winter florals and cozy & soft smokey lavender scarves to instantly brighten things up . . .

{photography by kim myers robertson for lucky magazine february 2010 via moodboard & a glamorous little side project}

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. . . wonderfully inspired by what can become of a few pieces of driftwood, bits of string & a little imagination: australian stylist tim neve created this beautiful driftwood table lamp from a standard wood lamp base {below}, sanding down the lacquer to an unvarnished surface, affixed pieces of driftwood and tied everything with string . . .



{images & instructions: tim neve blog}

The amazingly fun blog It's Unbeweavable is hosting a giveaway for a $100 Gift Certificate to Faire Frou Frou in celebration of her blog birthday! It's pretty simple to enter, all you have to do is be a follower of our blogs/Twitter and leave a comment. You can enter multiple times for each comment you leave too!
Just click here for a chance to win! You have all of this week to enter.

Just a reminder, you do want this gift certificate because Valentine's Day is coming up!

. . . the be-ribboned beads and rhinestone shoes, weekend bags and rock-n-refined bracelets & cuffs of malene birger's current spring accessories collection are perfect for late lunch dates and warm spring nights . . .

{images: via www.bymalenebirger.com}

. . . a rainy monday evening of a new week, the sounds of traffic lingering with thoughts & reveries and crystal chandeliers, especially in rooms with soaring ceilings and high-gloss white floors . . .

{a little early week inspiration:}
* to do: 100 skills everyone should master
* travel: city guides

{new & lovely sunday things you may have missed:}
* hermès: la vie comme un conte
* valentine's inspiration: rifle paper co.
* spring accessories: malene birger

{images: nacho polo via desire to inspire}

These beautiful images are from the new Crush collection by Fleur of England (formerly known as Fleur T). They are also the latest of the New Arrivals at Faire Frou Frou!
These are the perfect pieces for Valentine's Day...the red is a gorgeous deep ruby red that's wonderfully classic (in contrast, you know how some reds can look so cheap?). The lace trim is a deep fuchsia. Each style is a best-selling shape by Fleur of England, particularly the lace balcony bra (which small-busted to large-busted customers love). Our favorite is the silk kimono...every season its our favorite style.
We suppose you know who our Valentine's Day Crush is...you're looking at it!
You can shop this collection (and read about the details) here.