GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . lavish fabrics from france's bucol studio, dark, inky prints as beautiful as watercolours, and gold-foil brocade cloque, in a-line skirts and swing jackets, pleats and pretty collars -- the rochas pre-fall collection was pure perfection . . .

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. . . leather and sequins and wool and cashmere, sleeveless shifts and pencil skirts and plaid pantsuits and belted coats -- the akris pre-fall collection's casual elegance is utterly perfect for the transition from hazy summer evenings to crisp autumn mornings . . .


{akris pre-fall 2011 collection via style.com}

. . . pleated skirts and tall leather boots, cozy sweaters and structured handbags, trench coats and velvet, so long as it's chilly outside, might as well wrap ourselves in lovely layers and beautiful textures . . .

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. . . and the more these wintry days linger, the more drawn to bright and vibrant colours, and so much, that have all but abandoned all the shades of black hidden in the dark recesses of the wardrobe, and had nearly forgotten how pretty and easy shades of midnight and january skies can be . . .

{p.s.} more runway inspiration:
* bcbg max azria
* gucci -- one & two

{images: chloé pre-fall 2011 collection, style.com}

. . . skinny belts and elegant high-waisted pencil skirts, toggle coats and long leather opera gloves -- graeme fidler and michael herz for bally's pre-fall 2011 collection is pure lady-like perfection . . .

{p.s.} yellow & grey in the home

{style.com}

. . . at the moment a little time off, but when it's back to business, it will be belted blazers and high-waisted trousers, gold leather opera gloves and cozy capelets, elegant knee-length hemlines and always classic trenches . . .

{p.s.} more pre-fall picks:
* burberry prorsum
* fendi

{images: elie tahari pre-fall 2011 collection, style.com}

. . . nearly mid-december and time really does fly while having fun, and amidst festive toasts and pretty party dresses, looking forward to slowing things down a little, even if only for a few moments . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake...”