GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . and in all the flurry of last week's activities, had not had a chance to tell you about the beautiful feature on {this is glamorous} in the current issue of we like we love . . .



{p.s.} click here to read my five likes & five loves [page 7], or, even better, pick up a strong coffee and macarons, and flip through the current online issue [there is a print version available as well]

. . . palest pink mother-of-pearl and little bits of gold, glittering crystal and gilded lace -- a study of contrast & excess -- the mixed metal pieces in the spring\11 collection by gemma redux are as perfect with the last light summer dresses of the weekend, as with belted camel coats and socks & heels on a mid-september day . . .











{images & necklaces by rachel dooley of gemma redux, discovered via seesaw design}

"One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years."

. . . wednesday already and how this week {and the summer!} are slipping by . . . and finally, amazingly excited to announce the winner of last week's glamorous give-away: after two unfortunate draws of entries with missing contact information, third time's a charm, as they say, and warmest congratulations to amy, winner of the beautifully designed and stylishly iconic eames chair!

*** congratulations, amy! ***

thanks to everyone who entered and hope you're having a perfectly wonderful week so far,
xo

{images: a glamorous little side project}

. . . adore everything about this editorial -- the high-waisted trousers and skirts, the shorts paired with boots, the secretary's blouses, and most of all, the wonderfully fun & stylish 70's vibe . . .

{p.s.} very much like this collection

{images: editorial - the untold crime, freja beha erichsen by terry richardson for vogue nippon august 2010, styling by george cortina; via smile}

. . . romantic ruffles for hot summer nights . . .

{organic cotton short nightie top & bloomer set from loup charmant}

the lyell fall lookbook is filled with pixie blouses, ruched skirts, scallop camisoles and velvet trimmed dresses beautifully shot in dreamy plays of shadow and light . . . this is glamorous









{images: photography by tamara schlesinger for lyell via scout-holiday + felicity -- thank you!}

Today's give-away is the beautiful and contemporary gunmetal Vivienne Cuff by Bing Bang Jewelry in NYC!

Rock + refined and perfect for Fall, the Vivienne Cuff was designed by Anna Sheffield, who has worked with Marc Jacobs and Phillip Lim, and is the designer behind Bing Bang and her own high-end line of jewelry.

To enter, {click here} to visit Bing Bang, or {here} to visit Anna Sheffield, then leave a comment below.

{p.s.} also: a fun iphone app

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after Monday, September 7, 2009

. . . vintage lace in designer Pearl Lowe's home as featured in The Style {with the Times on Sundays}

. . . handbags as artwork in model Liya Kebede's Upper East Side apartment as featured in InStyle

{images: 1 - via Secrets of a Butterfly; 2 - via make fetch happen}

Completely inspired by the vibrant eclecticism of Vogue's Fashion News and Features Director Sally Singer's artistic and inviting Chelsea Hotel apartment . . .



{p.s.} more lovely capiz shells here

{images: the selby via fashionologie}