. . . bright, sunny afternoons that seem to last a little longer each day, and thoughts are drifting, drifting to enchanting spring & summery things -- whimsical notecards with sweetly scalloped edges and palest pink shorts with layers light as air, french rattan baskets and pretty lacy parasols, sexy eyelet tops and romantic bed linens and soon, there will be picnics and early evenings at the beach . . .
scalloped notecards, papermash | chloé scalloped triangle bikini | french rattan basket, summerill & bishop | pale pink shorts, h&m conscious collection
marc jacobs embroidered dress, barneys new york; also seen here
scalloped bed linens, adore home magazine
retrosun vintage gucci sunglasses | white emma battenburg lace parasol, brollies galore | chloé scalloped bikini, 305.861.1909 via terra black | macarons, martha stewart via elaina keppler | aurélie bidermann fortalezza 18-karat gold-plated shell drop earrings
{images: top, vogue uk via jamaica byles via charles cherney; seashell, here; teacup here; dogwood cake, peggy weaver's baking corner; flatware, here}
{style inspiration: sexy scallops}
Fun in the Sun!
images via photographer Luke DuvalEach of these looks is a perfect way to welcome the weekend, and a nice continuation of the Chantal Thomass swim spread we featured yesterday.
To see more of Luke Duval's work, click here.
{have a romantic weekend}
wishing you a beautiful weekend,
xo
{a few lovely links:}
* organization: open shelves
* work of art: miu miu nails {via fur coat, no knickers}
* reminds me of the charming bf: here & here & here {via kate}
* pretty, pretty: handlettering
* summer inspiration: back gardens
* recipes: financiers {& here}; and new york cheesecake
* from twitter: perfect summer hair
* blogger news: paul's new magazine & emily designs for coach
* silkscreen: qu'est-ce que tu fais dan la vie?
* & speaking of french: a paris apartment
* soon: this & this
{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* beautiful details: hervé pierre, new york
* fashion inspiration: summery & sexy
* two lovely things: same room, different light
* favourite things: sensuous scents & perfect pouts
* inspiration: task lamps & dramatic wallpaper
* new: hello & a few things
* new: smokey violet & chevron floors
* a charming mix of things: thoughts drifting prettily
* and thank you: kelley & kate
{images: a glamorous little side project}
Mimi Holliday Swim; Poolside Cutie!
This is the time of year that the cute bathing suits come out, and we are proud to say that we have a few fun pieces that you are sure to love! Two of our favorite brands, Fleur T and Mimi Holliday, have introduced a swim collection for this Spring/Summer season. Fleur T has the Driftwood collection, and then there's the "Mimi on Holliday" debut beachwear group. Both of these designers have created something fresh, sweet and oh-so-flattering!
Let's begin with Mimi Holliday: we currently have one of her bikini sets, and her cotton tunic cover-ups, which are certain to be a hit! For Fleur T, we have a few bikini styles that come in a brown or brown/creme gingham print.
Take a look at the new Swim pieces, all available online for purchase!