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. . . and on a tuesday that feels like a monday, a collection of beautiful things: the top twelve most popular posts, one for each month, of the year we leave behind . . .








{p.s.} the top {favourite five} article was rachel ashwell & the top {take me away} article was also the top post for december, st. petersburg


{top image: keiko lynn}

. . . and today was one of those that was filled with all kinds of running round -- cocktail and holiday dresses at the dry cleaners, a stop at the hair salon, and even braving the shops filled with hapless, last-minute men . . . and there are still gifts to wrap and suitcases to pack, but for now, just a few quiet moments before it all begins . . .



{image: ginta lapina backstage at the jason wu pre-show via the fashion spot & inside the loop}

. . . and while we're on the topic of magic, heartstoppingly lovely backstage at valentino couture . . .







{backstage at valentino couture from vogue.com via studded hearts}

. . . have always adored bracelets -- gold, silver, sequined, leather, or extravagantly adorned with diamonds or swarovski crystals, but never could imagine that a few things from the hardware store -- a little twine and a few brass nuts -- could be transformed into such a stunningly elegant and impossibly chic fashion accessory . . .



{you will need:}
3 strands of twine cut into one yard pieces, 18 small brass hex nuts



{steps:}

1. gather the 3 strands of twine and tie a knot at the top, leaving about two inches of slack

2. start braiding

3. at about an inch of the way down, you’ll begin braiding in the nuts

4. before you braid the far left strand over the middle strand, thread on a nut, push it against the base of the braid, and crossover; depending on the thickness of the twine, you can wrap tape around the bottom tips to prevent the twine from fraying



5. keep your thumb at the base of the braid, holding the nut in its place

6. before you braid the far right strand over the middle, thread on another nut, push it against the base of the braid and crossover

7. again, hold your thumb tightly against the base of the braid, keeping the nuts in place

4. thread another nut onto the far left piece and crossover



9. repeat the steps, by threading the rest of the nuts to the outer pieces of twine before they are crossed over

10 & 11. thread, cross, thread, cross

12. finish the bracelet with another inch of braided twine and a knot



the bracelet should wrap around your wrist at least two or three times; trim it to your liking



mix with silver and crystal for a rock 'n refined look and you're set xo

. . . often thought to clash, red hair & lipstick actually looks rather fetching, don't you think? . . . and despite the myriad of beautiful options for taming winter tresses, still clinging to a chic and messy topknot or a classic chignon for simplicity's sake, although now may be a little inspired to weave a tangle of braids . . .

{photography by ellen von unwerth, via a glamorous little side project}

. . . the first week of the new year has come and gone and it was filled with new year's things -- organizing and exercising and rationalizing; and two days and a paper shredder later, things in the office are now perfectly organized into files with beautifully hand-lettered labels and all neatly sorted into a brand new cabinet that is certain to be gilded soon enough . . . and now, as the last of the late-afternoon light fades, there bouquets of roses scattered all about, and it's the weekend . . .

hope you're having a beautiful time, wherever you may be,
~ roséline xo

{p.s.} fun news on monday!

{a few lovely links:}
* at home: conservatory apartment
* colour inspiration: coming up roses
* at this moment: the art of winter
* in the kitchen: food & flowers
* party inspiration: for little princesses {via black*eiffel}
* fashion: gold bars
* photography: dreamy landscapes
* recipe: jam drops
* at home: a seaside cottage
* travel inspiration: to be a guest at versailles {via a cup of jo}

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* a new year & hello
* january thaw: coming up roses
* colour inspiration: shades of blush & champagne
* at the shops: lady grey, brooklyn, new york
* paris in the wintertime & hello
* travel inspiration: to sleep perchance to dream

{& new for the weekend:}
* how to: a pretty peony bouquet

{images: lopp; olivet; patterson maker; jac jagaciak & frida gustavsson; jenna lyons's brooklyn home, via the style files; what katie ate}

. . . the Doo.Ri’s SS10 Under.Ligne collection lookbook is all soft focus and nostalgia with sketches and pretty watercolours . . .




{p.s.}
* more from the lookbook
* more photography + illustration + here

{images: doo.ri via fashionista + love made visible}

Braids, butterflies and blossoms . . . adoring Argentinean born photographer Diego Uchitel's beautiful shots of summertime hair . . .

{p.s.}
* congratulations to ashley from seattle, winner of the nantaka joy stationery give-away!
* still catching up after a whirl-wind weekend & a little overwhelmed with e-mails . . .

{images: photography by diego uchitel via much love}