GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

Whether you are traveling or will remain at home this Christmas, it is always thoughtful to think of those whose services you require on a regular basis, for a well-mannered traveler is always grateful for good service.



Beyond a spoken thank you, tipping is essential in many cases, and for services above and beyond, a handwritten thank you note is always an elegant and appreciative touch.



As for your regular go-to services at home, it is a wonderful gesture to acknowledge their continuous service during the holidays . . .

. . . when it comes to table settings, nearly always prefer a light and ethereal colour palette -- white and gold and perhaps, only on occasion, a dash of hollywood cerise, but as the days drift steadily toward chillier temperatures, have been falling for deeper and richer hues -- cobalt & hermès, sunrise & cerulean -- intermingled, of course, with elegantly patterned table linens and astonishingly lovely chandeliers dripping in glittering crystals and bits of gold . . .





{images: eddie ross for lonny via simply smitten}

. . . always fun to see collaborations, whether or chloë sevigny x opening ceremony or lanvin x h&m, and one that is especially fun is the recent six london & farfetch collaboration with six design bloggers, one of whom was alix from the cherry blossom girl, whose midnight blue satin sky-high mary janes, complete with dainty straps and crystal clasps, perfectly wrapped in elegant bows were a definite favourite . . .

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you undoubtedly know about about a longstanding love affair with elie saab, and especially, for said designer's penchant for sequins by daylight, dramatic draping, billowy fabrics, pleats and perfectly pretty party dresses, and while previous collections my have been about pale & pretty neutrals, the spring 2012 collection, while still awash in beautiful sequins and filled with glamour, is all about colour . . .

[more of this collection after the jump] x

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. . . and while we're on the topic of golden coral & evening sky, jenni kayne's current collection is a breeze of dreamy shades and easy shapes, a sprinkling of sequins and perfect coral lipstick . . .


{images: jenni kayne resort 2012 collection via style.com}

. . . always searching for office inspiration, as it seems like mere moments before things are in a state of disarray and before long, a pile of fountain pens, photographs, letters, scented candles, handcreme, lipstick and file folders have made a beautiful mess on the desk . . . and while aerin lauder's gold & white office will always be a favourite, there is something quite captivating about this busy, yet organized arrangement, especially the elegant silver tray holding pens, paperclips, a tortoise shell box, magnifying glass and everything so perfectly in its place . . .

{p.s.} more ways to organize at the office


{images: topit.me via this-is-glamorous tumblr; melanie acevedo via pinterest}

. . . a softer, subtler, more romantic version of the classic combination of red and turquoise -- golden coral and morning sky -- and whether a bouquet of peonies at an afternoon dinner party or a delicate silk blouse against luxurious bed linens -- the intermingling of the two feels like a rush of spring air, billowing past curtains and fluttery skirts and bright petals in carved vases, ushering in long-awaited days of summer . . .

{p.s.} just happened upon another variation of this colour combination, here {via destined to design}

{images: style me pretty; katie fogarty by nicolas moore for flair, june 2011 via fgr}

. . . keep coming back again & again to this stunning chaise -- the watery hue and luxurious sheen . . . what is it about tufted velvet that captivates so?


{image: vt interiors, the cherry blossom girl via seaside dreams}

. . . wind-tousled hair and sun-drenched cafés, long pleated skirts and daffodils, coral lip gloss and brighter skies, and most of all, that irresistible, unmistakable, all-encompassing excitement that spring is on its way . . .

happy march! wishing you a month filled with sunlit happiness,
xo


{images: album cover via souvenirs; vita sidorkina via wildfox; photography by jeff mcnamara for glamorous rooms by jan showers; easy dreamer photography; photography by alicia bock via pinterest; the steward; maisonette; voyage de cosmos}

. . . an entire thirty-three days of the new year has already come and gone, and so far, things are off to a beautiful start -- have somehow, someway, managed to keep all resolutions, and for some long-forgotten {sentimental, perhaps, romantic, for certain} reason, february has always been one of my very favourite months . . .

happy brand new month! hope it is filled with endless love & possibilities,
xo

{p.s.} more tiffany's blue inspiration

{bits of beauty; rasha photography; photography by caroline arber via haute design}

. . . on mornings when the snow softly dances and falls from wintry overcast skies, always imagine the holidays in shades of teal and turquoise, or an utterly perfect shade of tiffany's blue that intermingles most beautifully with vintage mirrors and silver etched trays, holiday hors d'œuvre and monogrammed tumblers . . .

{images: photography by patrick cline for the holiday issue of lonny magazine}

. . . at turns bright and sun-lit, and at others, dark and blustery, as the days fade to winter, particularly drawn to the moody and atmospheric work of australian stylist glen proebstel, enveloped in the beautiful play of golden light and dusky shadow, a perfect reflection of these, the last autumn days . . .











{previously featured stylists:}
sibella court | faye toogood | lotta agaton | petra ruud

{previously featured australians:}
* billy bride | katie quinn davies, one & two | mrs. press | natasha

{images: styling by glen proebstel, discovered via little things, also, the design files & prop.d, some photography by sharyn cairns for inside out magazine}