GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . when the chanel spring 2012 ready-to-wear collection graced the runways of paris, there was a collective gasp at the magic underwater kingdom created by karl lagerfeld -- there was lightness and seashells, but most astonishingly lovely, were the iridescent pearls glistening from chignons and following the curvatures of necks and down plunging backs . . .



. . . and after happening upon a few beautiful backstage photos of the show recently, a few golden hairpins laying about on the dressing table, and some pretty pearl beads were all the inspiration necessary . . .

[how-to instructions below] x
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. . . aside from nicole richie's brass seven-strand coin headpiece, few hair accessories have been as stunningly lovely—that is, until the utterly enchanting shooting stars seen on the runways at rodarte . . .

[as always, a million more beautiful things below] x

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. . . and of all the new york fashion week invitations, may have regretted missing the tory burch fall 2012 collection most, for many reasons, but mostly for the insanely romantic palest pink organza rosettes perfectly paired with gilt metallic pencil skirts and golden hairbands, and the astonishingly lovely handbags strewn with cognac-coloured petals . . .

[as always, more lovely things below] x

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. . . and after the beautiful insanity of the past few weeks, and all of the wonderful things that seem to be happening all at once, it was lovely to slow things down, just a little, over the weekend, passing the hours over long dinners in favourite restaurants, and at quiet tables in cosy pubs, late evenings watching films and saturday afternoon at the shops for spring jackets, lipstick and lovely lacy things, and now it's monday, monday, and there is coffee and so much to look forward to this week . . .

hope you've had an impossibly lovely weekend, and that your week is off to a perfect start —roséline xo

[a few lovely links below] x

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. . . barely the first day of summer, and must confess have already amassed quite an impressive collection of summery beauty products -- shimmery eyeshadows and sunkissed bronzers, luxurious lip glosses with flecks of gold and too many shades of lipstick, making mornings a bit of a flurry and vanities and drawers overflowing, and so, immediately fell for these perfect and perfectly practical wooden drawer dividers that keep carerra counter tops clear and drawers tidy and beautifully organized . . .


{images: martha stewart via pinterest & bloom magazine via pinterest}

. . . this weekend has been filled with such lovely things -- strong coffee and frothy lattes, chocolate & banana crêpes at sunday brunch, and dinner at a favourite restaurant {for dessert: a warm chocolate brownie with peanut butter mousse and banana ice cream, sprinkled with peanuts, and drizzled with the most decadent caramel sauce}, conversations from oceans away and taxis in the rain, time at the shops {a new shimmery gold top} and long walks in the late-may sun, the strains of opera music in the background and just the two of us . . .

hope you're having a perfectly romantic {long} weekend & that it's beautiful where you are, roséline xo





























a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s
* travel: notes on italy
* sundrenched mornings: but first, coffee
* pretty, pretty: rose gold
* décor: summery kitchen shelves
* at home with: erin fetherston one & two
* at the shops: summer scarves in mauve & cloud
* packaging: takeaway
* perfectly ornate: the stadtpalais, liechtenstein
* diy: wallpapered bathroom cabinet
* pattern inspiration: ziz zag
* at home: light & bright
* recipe: beet cake {via poppytalk}
* colour inspiration: spring greens & preppy stripes
* style inspiration: dazzled by denim
* travel: wörthersee, austria
* still searching for: the perfect ipad case
* party planning: monograms & lace

. . . and after the breathtaking glimpses of veils made of layers of ivory silk tulle trimmed with hand-embroidered flowers, talk of tiaras and insanely chic fascinators and hats, very nearly considering traipsing around town while running errands -- the bookstore, the bakery and flower markets -- wearing a french bandeau birdcage veil with reckless abandon . . .







{images: photography by elizabeth messina for twigs & honey on etsy via greedy girl via a cup of jo}