GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . there is something about shades of silvery lilac and dusky lavender that can never resist, and especially when intermingled with rustic elements just in time for cosy autumn nights . . .


{image: styling by sarah hartill and michael penney; photography by stacey brandford via michael penny style}

per·fume/ˈpərˌfyo͞om/: the scent of something sweet-smelling

The word perfume is derived from the Latin phrase "per" meaning "through" and "fumus" meaning "smoke", and even the word itself were almost to take one away. . .







Perhaps that is the reason why the French gave the name parfum to the delightful smells that drift through the air when burning incense. Since early civilization, perfumes and scented oils have played a role in attraction and emotions -- a fragrance can create memories and also be a sign of individuality -- having a signature scent can leave a lasting impression, not to mention, it is one of the most luxurious things ever . . .











Ancient Romans indulged in applying perfume at least three times a day. Emperor Caracalla's Roman baths had rooms dedicated to housing jars of fragrant oils and essences in bottles of varying size. The animals were even perfumed -- during lavish feasts, birds were released from their cages to disseminate perfume from their wings; even draperies, candlesticks, tables, and cushions were all perfumed.







In the 18th century, Louis XV of France's court (known also as "le cour parfumee" / "the perfumed court") also daily perfumed not only their skin, but also their clothing, fans and furniture, for perfume was a substitute for soap and water.







Having studied the history of perfumery, Anne McClain of MCMC Fragrances creates scents with the past, present, and future in mind, by adding her own touch to perfumes that were developed throughout history and will live on in the future through memories created by those scents -- whether a delicate floral that conjures thoughts of a summer day or the scent of a musky bark that reminds of the author of a love letter . . .







Raised in Rhode Island and Japan, Anne moved to Grasse, the “perfume capital” of France, to study, intensively, the history, techniques, and practices of modern perfumery, before starting her own company in 2010. Now based in Brooklyn, NY, MCMC Fragrances carefully crafts perfumes in small batches and hand-bottles them in Anne’s own studio. Since the launch of the company, Anne's fragrances have won the praise of publications such as Wallpaper, Lucky, InStyle, New York Magazine, and the New York Times.











Offering a range of classes, Anne shares her knowledge of the art and craft of perfumery. Another way she creates a positive impact is through her collaborations with community organizations, creating special edition fragrances with Trust Art and the Ananda Harvest, to help benefit their causes.







After delighting in the intoxicating scents of each of her fragrances, we were interested to know more about the history that has inspired her work, and so we asked Anne:

. . . happened upon these dreamily moody photographs of italy last week, and was reminded of all the photos from past trips still left to sort through -- some still in cameras, others on memory cards and in folders -- trips to the beach, and castles with ponds and swans and perfectly manicured gardens, the last trip to paris, and this weekend's whirlwind few days away . . .



{p.s.} late [late!] sunday links & other lovely things to follow xo



























{images: all photography by sarah longworth on flickr}

I question not if thrushes sing,
If roses load the air;
Beyond my heart I need not reach
When all is summer there.

. . . while the worlds of décor and fashion often collide here, every once in a while, the intermingling of fashion and art, such as the glimpses of of paolo roversi's ethereal, painterly work, and now, michele gastel's photographic still life, naturalistico, an artful arrangement of fashion accessories and everyday objects, resulting quiet captures of beautiful moments in time . . .















{images: photographic still life by michele gastel for the february issue of italian amica via life is a puzzle & the terrier & the lobster}

. . . it has been said that the rooftops of prague are lined in gold, causing them to emit the most astonishing glow in the dusky light just before nightfall . . . perhaps soon, one of our adventures will lead us along the river, past castles and old stone bridges, swept away by years of history and the romance of those golden rooftops . . .


{images: photography by natasha on flickr}

. . . the morning began with coffee and balmy late-spring breezes, water fountains and farmers' markets for butter tarts and honey, meetings & appointments and a late-lunch of barbequed salmon & asparagus, and now, emails and macarons and a little tea and the days have been so sunny lately, can hardly stand it . . .

happy wednesday! hope you're having perfectly lovely week so far,
roséline xo

{p.s} more high tea


{images: photography by kristina at krisatomic}

It is true that a picture can convey a thousand words through just one still image -- but what if that image is so divine it simply takes your breath away and there are no words?

Romina Shama is a Swiss-born, Egyptian-Italian fashion photographer and film director whose works will leave you utterly speechless, for she does not merely photograph her subjects, but rather, it would almost seem that she is illuminating their thoughts. Romina, who lives and works in Paris, combines the raw beauty of natural light along with the classic style of an analog camera to produce a strikingly delicate and cinematic effect in her photos. Her photography leaves us wondering about the romantic daydreams of her subjects and makes us long for the heavenly, dream-like escapes portrayed therein.



Having studied film in addition to photography at Central St. Martin's School in London, Romina and the work she produces have undoubtedly been impacted by aspects of cinema. This week, we asked her: