GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAFY

It's a warm 75 degrees here in Los Angeles (in January!!!), which has us already thinking of Summer, and thoughts of Summer naturally have us thinking of swimwear.  That brings us to this editorial featuring the new Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 collection.  If fruity patterns are your thing, then this is the collection for you!  Personally we see these pieces as more striking for photography than for "real life" but it's always fun to see how a luxury designer interprets their designs for a younger, more budget-conscious crowd.  Definitely playful and fun for the budding Frou Frou Fashionista!  

. . . shall always and forever adore the quiet photographs taken behind the scenes, aware or not, in the midst of things or in one last moment of repose, and always with a certain sense of anticipation and excitement for the beautiful things that lay ahead . . .

{more favourite backstage moments:}
* amostpheric at lyell
* lipstick at prada
* gold heels at rodarte
* tiaras at chanel

{images: backstage at d&g, pucci, bottega veneta, gucci, jil sander, versace, blumarine autumn/winter 2010 collections via the love magazine}

Absentmindedly flipping through past issues of domino awhile ago and came across a favourite vignette {above} in the first ever issue, and was reminded of how beautiful lucite can look when paired with the perfect pieces and accessories . . .

{a lucite console is the perfect complement to a large antique French mirror and weathered floorboards}

{lucite office furniture in a february 2005 versace ad campaign featuring madonna and shot by mario testino; aside: also included, the eames soft pad aluminum group chair}

{lucite bases make these large mirrored coffee and end tables appear as if they are floating . . .}

{see also:}
* further reading
* caring instructions for lucite
* custom lucite trays {via here}
* lucite letters

{p.s.} Lauren Moffat Spring dress give-way continues until Thursday

{images: 1 - domino spring/summer 2005 - photography by squire fox; 2 - from boudoir by hilary robertson via concrete and honey; 4 - livingetc.}