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. . . the place is in a bit of a topsy turvy state, as all things are before change, and this week's to-do lists are miles long, but it's lovely to be back after a beautiful weekend, and before it all begins . . .



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. . . and if you find yourself having far too lovely a time on weekends, leaving the beginning of the work week with little time to spare: a silk bow blouse in pretty polka dots & a low ponytail for easy elegance, and it's coffee and out the door in perfect style . . .

. . . while there is undoubtedly a noticeable crispness in the late-september air, the sun still shines brightly and the afternoons are still warm; at home, while quite adore cosy nights in front of the fire, not nearly ready to stow away white bed linens, and so, perhaps best to take things slowly, mixing late-summer and early-autumn in patterns and textures like lace and leopard print . . .

. . . if fashion is about looking forward, then phoebe philo may have done just that when she created this stunning collection for chloé; made in 2005, {when gemma ward still walked the runways}, for the 2006 spring ready-to-wear show in paris, the flirty a-line shapes, cut-work and pretty pleats, baroque patterns, ruffles, appliqués and florals {not to mention the lovely wedges} look as if they might have just stepped off the city sidewalks this morning . . .

{p.s.} you may remember this beautiful ad campaign, {previously featured here}, for this collection


{images: chloé spring 2006 ready-to-wear collection by phoebe philo via style.com}

. . . while the no. 21 collection may have been filled with fluttery fabrics and delicate lace for the work day, and elie saab, with soft draping and daytime sequins, the antonio berardi pre-fall collection is all stunning structured jackets and long, angular capes, belted coats with voluminous sleeves and carefully fitted dresses, ultra thin leather belts and powdery suede boots, juxtaposed against luxurious satin secretary blouses tied in bows . . .













{p.s.} more office inspiration:
* crisp summer whites
* no. 21, new york
* draped dresses & daytime sequins
* wide stripes & classic trenches
* uptown girl
* pantsuits

{images: style.com}

. . . sincerest apologies for the rather sporadic posting this week -- a mad, mad dash kind of day, and a quick stop to say hello and to wish family & friends, as always, in paris and the south of france {especially}, bonne fête de la bastille / happy bastille day!

à bientôt j'espère‎ & more lovely things soon,
roséline xo

{p.s.} [also, a little behind on emails]



























{& one last thing:} past bastille day celebrations:
* macarons
* chandeliers


{images: one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight | nine | ten | eleven | twelve | thirteen | fourteen}

hello again! . . . monday, monday, and must confess, still a little in a haze of happiness from the weekend, which may have actually begun last thursday, after taking a little time away from work {was such a stunning near-summer's day} for a very late lunch that lingered so, for an art gallery and {the most charming} vintage shop, and of course, for gelato {three scoops}; and this weekend was an astonishingly lovely whirl of sunshine and blossoms, brunches and antique shops and much needed time away from all things online, the french open and afternoon strolls in the gardens . . . and now, with weekend carryalls still packed from the countryside, a brand new week and back to work . . .

happy monday! hope that you had a beautiful weekend & that your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo

a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s
* colour inspiration: driftwood
* home office: shades of grey
* inspiration: early summer evenings
* pretty, pretty: fade into ombré
* photography: in the kitchen
* beautiful details: versailles
* at the shops: silk & cotton throw
* inspiration: feathers, crystal, soap
* for the work week: these shoes & this ring
* décor: graphic wallpaper
* texture: hammered metal
* diy: a charming doily mirror
* modern elegance: un sofa con clase
* art: shades of pink & yellow

. . . stripes and bows and bits of gold, pearls and florals and little white dresses and it's nearly summertime . . .


{images: photography by wilkosz & way; model, samantha ypma from mode models; makeup by alicja wilkosz; styling by leah van loon; via i like nice things}