GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . today began with one of those mornings where the mind whirls with a million projects & plans, and so much so, that sleep was impossible and coffee & throwing open the curtains was all that one could do; and the desk is a beautiful mess of daybooks and fountain pens and very long lists, and it's off for a bit to make sense of it all, leaving you with, as promised, a few lovely links . . .

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. . . after the holidays, there is always a quiet lull, a little lapse in time, where the daydreams begin -- of the new year ahead, of fresh starts and unbroken promises, and the pastel daydreams of winter's quiet deference to the flimsy dresses and fluttery spring days that lay ahead . . .

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. . . for this week, it's perfect mixes of soft & structured [a sleek blazer paired with billowy autumn whites, warm wools and tweeds with cool leather accents]; and classic & modern [delicate lace paired with a structured coat] . . . and whether with tousled waves or a classic ponytail, it's out the door with polish and perfect style . . .





{french model constance jablonski by photographed by catherine servel for the deco fall/winter 2011 ad campaign; makeup artist, chiho omae & stylist, catherine newell via smile & also seen at haute design}

. . . among all the many beautiful things to look forward to this holiday season, as if the candlelight and soirées, the sequined evening gowns and glasses of rosé were not enough -- now, [and perhaps most exciting of all], insanely glamorous & glittery eyes that will light up those festive nights . . .


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. . . and for those not on summer vacation. lounging poolside or celebrating a long weekend -- but back at the office -- a little summer work wear inspiration for a brand new week . . .


{image: le château S/S 2011 "white hot" ad campaign via fashionising}

. . . one of those weeks that whirled by with a flourish, and in the midst of plans and appointments, there were little moments of inspiration -- thoughtful comments & lovely tweets and perhaps one of the most beautiful letters ever received {from a wonderful reader in australia}, and have always known that those who stop by here {& here} for a visit each day are some of the loveliest people ever, but this week , especially so, and it has been said that love makes the world go round, so let us send as much as we can to those who need it most . . .

à la prochaine & looking forward to seeing you again,
~ roséline xo

{p.s.} ways to help, below x











{a few lovely links:}
* a glimpse: a light & airy loft in paris {via bright bazaar}
* colour inspiration: black, white & mint
* window shopping: spring!
* online shopping: yellow
* diy: pretty pretty refrigerator magnets {via oh hello friend!}
* at the side: bits of orange
* photography: a fond farewell to winter
* for your hair: tiny ferns
* styling: fireplace mantels
* fashion: margaret howell
* at the side: outdoor café
* inspiration: waterfalls & thunderstorms

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* style inspiration: sexy scallops
* how to: lovely ombré napkins
* favourite five: chloë sevigny
* on the market: stockholm, sweden
* runway: valentino, paris
* how to: braided brass hex nut bracelet
* fashion: spring things
* table for two: meringue-encased lemon cakes
* monday, monday & a brand new week

{new for the weekend:}
* décor inspiration: always chandeliers
* spring things: wallpapered cabinets

. . . returning again and again to the pretty pleats and draping, the embellished flowers, crisp whites and tousled hair . . .







{images: iselin steiro & malgosia bela by david sims chloé spring 2011 campaign via noir façade, also seen at a glamorous little side project}

. . . absurdly late and for some unfathomable reason, still awake, and despite the darkness and stars beckoning with promises of dreams laden in romance and softly falling snow, they can never match the romance of being awake and in love, the new chilly-ness in the night air bringing with it a deep anticipation for all the adventures yet to come, and days have faded into weeks and soon the weeks into a new year and it's beginning to look a lot like . . .


{p.s.} tiffany's inspired décor

{images: doutzen kroes & neal bledsoe photographed by peter lindbergh for tiffany&co., facebook via priya on twitter, more at a glamorous little side project}

. . . this past week has been one of changes -- a new cut and colour at the salon, a new resolve to get things back on track at the gym, and here, wonderful new ideas and plans . . . but for now, it's the weekend, and already, 8:15 dinner reservations friday evening, devastatingly handsome company and a glass of red by candlelight, and early saturday morning, a little shopping, coffee and lanvin, and late saturday afternoon, a glittering and golden sunset and a cozy drive out of the city in the last fading light . . .

hope you're having an astonishingly beautiful weekend,
~ roseline xo

{p.s.} black sequined dress here & gold shoes here

{a few lovely links:}
* décor inspiration: vintage luxury
* fashion inspiration: perfect flares, milan
* diy: tinsel garland wreath
* collections: wire baskets
* at home: round table
* online: fun new site
* gift guide: warm & woodsy
* from the florist: perfect peach

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* at this moment: new & exciting news
* décor inspiration: warm & woodsy
* for the holidays: rose wristlet
* style inspiration: luxe layers
* tabletop: monograms & roses
* style inspiration: perfectly polished
* at the shops: dollybird design, chicago
* travel: brussels, belgium
* style inspiration: knotted belt

{& new for the weekend:}
*décor inspiration: modern & classic

{images: 1 - johanna stickland by willy vanderperre for jil sander ad campaign spring 2007 via the vamoose; 2 - a glamorous little side project; 3 - asos; 4 - kurt geiger via tea for joy; 5 - abbey lee kershaw by julai shauenburg, scan by mrsjamesdean (tfs) via the vamoose}

. . . adore seeing the softer side of freja in this beautiful ad campaign for harry winston . . . and while we're on the topic of bright and happy things, utterly delighted to announce, at long last, the winner of the last glamorous give-away: warmest congratulations to peggy, who has been randomly selected as the winner of a stunningly beautiful crystal & 24 karat gold or sterling silver tray . . .

*** congratulations, peggy! ***

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

{image: fgr}

. . . have always been besotted with sofia coppola's collaboration with louis vuitton, especially the black velvet clutch with gold clasp, but love most the ad campaigns, that have an upscale, almost selby-esque quality to them, and best of all, include beautiful glimpses into sofia's new york apartment, featuring the elegant blue george smith sofa, framed photographs, busy workspaces and stacks of books . . .

{p.s.} sofia's paris apartment

{images: sofia coppola for louis vuitton via rdujour & habitually chic}

. . . the midst of the weekend and so far it has been topknots and trenchcoats, billowy clouds and late-summer skies, and in the evenings, country houses and cozy fireplaces and bittersweet farewells to these, the last of the summer days . . .

wishing you an enchanting last summer weekend overflowing with beautiful things,
xo

{p.s.} a million thank you's to those of you who took a moment to send along birthday wishes to p this week -- so thoughtful! had a wonderful time and the celebrations should continue well into the weekend . . .

{a few lovely links:}
* décor inspiration: open storage
* design: ketchup
* architecture: weathered wood & white
* fashion inspiration: belted sweaters & black on black
* at home: weekend organising
* in the kitchen: strawberry cake
* architecture: a courtyard pool
* fashion inspiration: floral & tulle
* architecture: morning light & marble
* last look at summer: icecream

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* décor inspiration: corner fireplace
* photographer: craig mcdean
* summer to autumn: wicker
* style inspiration: woven straw & hermès
* table for two: what katie ate
* colour inspiration: late-summer pink
* fashion inspiration: goldenrod
* perfectly ornate: late summer, early fall
* storage inspiration: shoes, shoes, shoes

{& new for the weekend:}
* colour inspiration: shades of hèrmes
* two lovely things: black & white
* happy september: live it up in a delicate dress
* at the shops: satomi kawakita, new york

{images: sophie holmes by koray birand for koton fall 2010 ad campaign, styling by defne kocabiyikoglu, hair by ibrahim zengin, makeup by erkan uluc via fashionising}