GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . ordinarily, at the beginning of a new work week, it's tailored elegance in the form of pencil skirts and pantsuits, but truth be told, things have not felt ordinary for weeks now, since the holidays began, and have been exchanging ponytails for chignons and wearing sequins in the morning, even before the first cup of coffee, proving it really is the most wonderful time of year . . .


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We've never posted about socks before, despite the fact that they fall into the hosiery (and therefore lingerie) category, but after seeing these images from Vogue China we felt the time has come! Look how beautiful the hosiery is in each picture. It adds just the right amount of texture and it's a layer that simply completes the ensemble. The lilac striped stockings are our favorite....it's sexy yet works incredibly well for a daytime look.
You really need the right style & attitude to pull off this look...just imaging ourselves in knee socks and high heels simply conjures a comical vision. But for those leggy Natalia Vodianova types, it is quite a fashion statement.
In most, if not all of the images, Vodianova is wearing socks/hosiery by Italian accessories designer Maria La Rosa.

When you combine old Hollywood glamour with dark sensuality, you get this amazing photo shoot by the talented Paolo Roversi. Bustiers, fishnet stockings and bras come together in this Vogue Italy editorial to create a dramatic effect. These pictures remind us of how lighting can really create that 1940s film starlet look, don't you agree? Probably our favorite picture is of the model in the beaded gown...perhaps because of her hair! It seems more and more we are enjoying pictures because of the hairstyles! To see the full credits for the items worn in these pictures, click here.

. . . a long-standing love affair with italian-born fashion photographer paolo roversi's work, and even more so when it includes russian model natalia vodianova and lanvin's spring collection -- sometimes painterly, oftentimes ethereal, roversi's images are always magical . . .

{p.s.} more work:
* ladies in waiting
* audrey marnay
* freja beha erichsen
* irina lazareanu & du juan
* hermès spring/summer 2010
* gemma + sequins
* gemma again

{images: editorial - heart is where home is; natalia vodianova by paolo roversi for i-d magazine spring 2010, styled by cathy kasterine, via fashion gone rogue}

These beautiful photographs by Paolo Roversi (who we have a tendency to stalk) showcase something quite new to us; a pair of customized stockings by Philippe Matignon worn in a very unusual or 'modern' way! The stockings and the undies are both designed by Matignon, with many of the pictures showing the stockings worn over the skirts and dresses as well as over the shoes! We love it! Now this is truly underwear as outerwear at its most fashion-forward.
We actually own a pair of Spanx tights that can be worn over the heel of your shoes, but it doesn't come close to being as chic as this! Stylist Olivier Rizzo did an amazing job putting the look together for these images.

. . . fridays, have the best intentions for a last post before the weekend, but in the flurry of a million e-mails, last-minute telephone calls, lunch dates and unfinished projects, all is lost in the last moments of the week and before long, it's charming french restaurants and travel plans, crème brûlée and handwritten letters, happy sighs and sunday night . . .

hope you had a beautiful, beautiful weekend!
xo

{p.s.} photography by the amazing paolo roversi -- more of his work:
* audrey marnay
* irina lazareanu & du juan
* gemma ward
* freja beha erichsen

{preview: karlie kloss by paolo roversi for hermès s/s 2010 campaign via fgr}

Perfume bottles, shimmery powders, necklaces, silk throw cushions and shoes are overtaking the place, resulting in thoughts of Spring cleaning, and since my favourite tailored linen pants have disappeared, it may be time to explore the fashion abyss in the farthest corners of the closet . . .



. . . although am rather inspired {and a little tempted} to hide everything behind yards and yards of soft and beautifully patterned curtains . . .

{images: 1 - eddie ross; 2 - j.crew catalogue; 3 - Easy Elegance by Atlanta Bartlett, photography by Polly Wreford via bloomacious - layout by bloomacious, photo-editing by t.i.g.; 4 - apartment therapy; 5 - Daria Werbowy shot by Paolo Roversi for Vogue UK June 2007; 6 - Carolyn Quartermaine via flickr}

The season's trends are a whirlwind of embellishments, including stacks of rings and layers of necklaces, extravagant fabrics and glittering piles of shimmering sequins, and, in keeping with the holiday spirit, will most likely being wearing something spectacular in my hair for New Year's for certain, and perhaps even Christmas eve, or both . . .

{p.s.}
Incidentally, a tiara would also be fitting for Chelsea, who, in the middle of all the excitement and some serious competition, has been chosen, {with a little help from a random number generator}, winner and will be the most stylish girl around town with her brand new Hayden-Harnett handbag . . .

{Congratulations, Chelsea!}

Special thanks again to Hayden-Harnett and to everyone who entered -- it's been such fun, and a wonderful way to begin the holiday season.



{1- Lily Cole by Carter Smith; 2 - Natalia Vodianova from an earlier post; 3 + 7 - editorial: The New New Look, Vogue UK June 2007; Daria Werbowy by Paolo Roversi; 4 - editorial: The House on the Hill, Vogue UK November 2004; Lily Cole by Arthur Elgor; 5 - editorial: bollywood dreams, Vogue India October 2007, Gemma Ward by Patrick Demarchelier; 6 -Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi}

Have been trying desparately to find time to play with photography again, and every time I want to see the world through a lens, I find myself drawn to this Vogue IT shoot by Paolo Roversi.

A simple blank canvas . . . blissful, soft and ethereal lighting, and a quiet serenity that is almost like floating . . .







{uploaded by: linka_lebedeva for foto decadent; publication: Vogue IT Mar 2006, photography: Paolo Roversi, models: Irina Lazareanu, Du Juan}