GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

. . . when it comes to sequins, absolutely adore them all, and at any time of day, but always and especially drawn to the glittery gold ones best, and especially with champagne on a saturday night . . . that is, until recently, and now lately quite taken with dark sequins -- perhaps it is the festiveness of halloween or late-october's blustery, overcast skies, but whatever the reason, glimmering shades of slate and cobalt, black and navy, are suddenly altogether too bewitching to resist . . .





mask: monsoon | marano glitter clutch: anya hindmarch | sequined skirt: urban outfitters {via here} | glitter peeptoes: miu miu | nail laquer: dior vernis in black sequins & pure diamonds | vintage mercedes via a previous post | 22-karat gold-plated swarovski crystal earrings: kenneth jay lane | freja via a previous post





gunmetal cocktail dress & satin blazer: vila {via haute design}




ring: billy bride | lustro bracelet: j.crew | braided crystal chain necklace: j.crew | crystal cluster cuff: j.crew




{top image: bill blass via a previous post, final image: the vamoose}

. . . a beautifully bright morning and the past luminous, sunlit days and promises of more this coming weekend are reminders that soon, there will be afternoon adventures and seaside dreams, blossoming branches and petal-laden breezes . . .

{images: 1 - a previous post; 2 - urban outfitters late spring 2010 catalog; 3 - karin a via lovely clusters}

. . . sequins in sunlight and springtime sandals, pretty faceted stones and perfect sketches, ponytails and picnics and memories of paris: a few of the things floating around in dancing thoughts and daydreams in the few quite moments of this busy week . . .

{images: 1, 3 - urban outfitters; 2 - crystal-castles; 5 - paris via jour de pluie; 6 - long live the queen; 7 - drawing by carsten oliver bieräugel; 1, 3, 4, 7 via the vamoose, discovered via creature comforts}

. . . a most exciting & perfect week, and still much to look forward to: twirls of ribbon and pretty parcels to wrap, twinkling fairy lights and frosted shop windows, lost in late nights and lingering champagne brunches . . .

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* on styling: fuchsia & carrera
* make a difference: pencils of promise
* stylist: faye toogood
* pretty party dresses: layers & layers of tulle
* gift wrapping: white on white & rhinestones
* colour inspiration: cultured pearls & marble
* eco-chic: wine bottle centerpieces
* holiday inspiration: warm slate & evergreen
* for the weekend: a few lovely links

{p.s.} lovely news, for those who haven't yet heard:
thank you to the london times for listing {this is glamorous} as one of 50 of the world's best design blogs!

. . . and of course, thank you for always taking a moment to stop by and for making this year a perfectly wonderful xo

{images:partyparty by confettisystem}