GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . and while currently drawn to shades of ebony & onyx in décor, {especially for powder room walls & living room bookcases}, have always loved black in fashion, and especially in swimwear, making occasional exceptions for pretty patterns {& even denim}, but it's summertime, and if crisp whites are fit for work, they are especially perfect for play . . .

. . . isn't this the loveliest swimsuit? . . . luxurious summery shades and a pretty tie, and all in a the most enchanting florals perfect for hazy sunday afternoons poolside, lost in love and daydreams . . .


{photography by giovanni rufino; leighton meester, gossip girl, via simplyedits}

. . . isn't this the loveliest swimsuit? . . . inspired by vintage french swimwear and beautifully draped in a ruched tulle overlay, it can be worn strapless and would also look lovely with a fluttery skirt for dancing the night away, but mostly, would be perfect with a bellini on an enchanted afternoon in the french riviera . . .

{p.s.} the tulle is a special blend that holds its shape & dries quickly


{tulle underwire tank from j.crew}

"Summer afternoon -- Summer afternoon . . . the two most beautiful words in the English language."

. . . soon it will be poolside with pomegranate blossom martinis, lunches on terraces and warm summer nights . . . but for now, a hopelessly romantic weekend with no plans in the world but for the ones we make up as we go along . . .

wishing you a beautiful weekend,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* organization: open shelves
* work of art: miu miu nails {via fur coat, no knickers}
* reminds me of the charming bf: here & here & here {via kate}
* pretty, pretty: handlettering
* summer inspiration: back gardens
* recipes: financiers {& here}; and new york cheesecake
* from twitter: perfect summer hair
* blogger news: paul's new magazine & emily designs for coach
* silkscreen: qu'est-ce que tu fais dan la vie?
* & speaking of french: a paris apartment
* soon: this & this

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* beautiful details: hervé pierre, new york
* fashion inspiration: summery & sexy
* two lovely things: same room, different light
* favourite things: sensuous scents & perfect pouts
* inspiration: task lamps & dramatic wallpaper
* new: hello & a few things
* new: smokey violet & chevron floors
* a charming mix of things: thoughts drifting prettily

* and thank you: kelley & kate

{images: a glamorous little side project}

Isn't this the most darling denim one-piece?
And yet another perfect reason for spending the rest of the summer lounging by the sea . . .

{ ruffle-detail cotton swimsuit by current/elliott, photography by mark platt via elle}

Came across this lovely, lovely editorial that mixes photography and illustration and features shades of summer coral . . .







{images: beauté naturelle}

"Sitting there, alone in a foreign country, far from my job and everyone I know, a feeling came over me. It was like remembering something I'd never known before or had always been waiting for, but I didn't know what. Maybe it was something I'd forgotten or something I've been missing all my life. All I can say is that I felt, at the same time, joy and sadness. But not too much sadness, because I felt alive. Yes, alive. That was the moment I fell in love with Paris. And I felt it fall in love with me."

-- from paris, je t'aime

{lovely little bikini from bonpoint via follow studio and simple+pretty; more swimsuit inspiration here}

Received a link to Norma Kamali's fantastic swimsuit collection a while ago from my lovely friend Felicity -- and while there are always thoughts about walking along the ocean, only recently, with these pretty selections, and the sun's warm and wonderful rays, have there been thoughts of frolicking in the crashing waves . . .


. . . adore the vintage styling and lovely, lovely details of gathers, rusches and ruffles