. . . bright, sunny afternoons that seem to last a little longer each day, and thoughts are drifting, drifting to enchanting spring & summery things -- whimsical notecards with sweetly scalloped edges and palest pink shorts with layers light as air, french rattan baskets and pretty lacy parasols, sexy eyelet tops and romantic bed linens and soon, there will be picnics and early evenings at the beach . . .
scalloped notecards, papermash | chloé scalloped triangle bikini | french rattan basket, summerill & bishop | pale pink shorts, h&m conscious collection
marc jacobs embroidered dress, barneys new york; also seen here
scalloped bed linens, adore home magazine
retrosun vintage gucci sunglasses | white emma battenburg lace parasol, brollies galore | chloé scalloped bikini, 305.861.1909 via terra black | macarons, martha stewart via elaina keppler | aurélie bidermann fortalezza 18-karat gold-plated shell drop earrings
{images: top, vogue uk via jamaica byles via charles cherney; seashell, here; teacup here; dogwood cake, peggy weaver's baking corner; flatware, here}
{style inspiration: sexy scallops}
{to sleep perchance to dream}
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
. . . one of the best things ever is to wake up at an insanely early hour and catch a flight to some wildly romantic, far-off place, even if it means a tiny cat-nap, mid-coffee in the airport lounge, moments before take-off . . .
{p.s.} and to p, thank you for being the best travelling companion in the world, and can not wait to make a million more memories on our next adventure . . .
{images: julija steponaviciute & guy robinson by raymond meier for vogue UK, february 2011 via oh fashion models}
{a new week & notes from the weekend}
. . . hello again! . . . unexpectedly called out of town and away since wednesday of last week, and while there may be a million things to catch up on, this morning was perfectly poached eggs with avocado & brie, and the scent of freshly ground coffee . . . and just a little note to say that things may be a little sporadic here for the next few days, with wednesday & thursday away, but still much, much to share . . .
hope you had a beautiful weekend & that your week is off to a most perfect start,
{a few lovely links:}
* inspiration: winter wonderland
* travel: a french organic farm {via chelsea on twitter}
* recipe: candy cane marshmallows & candied citrus peel
* fashion inspiration: natalie portman in lanvin for h&m
* holiday how-to: gift-wrapping
* photography: snow, snow, snow
{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* holiday inspiration: glittering gold
* a new week & happy december
* hello & brand new things
* in my closet: tartan hooded paddington
* photographers: bela adler & salvador fresneda
* table for two: the rose martini
{more glamorous:}
* feature: utterly engaged
* guest post: at home in arkansas
{images: georgia may jagger by alasdair mclellan for vogue uk, january 2011 via oh fashion models}
{style inspiration: knotted belt}
. . . have an inordinate amount of cardigans, from lightweight and summery to cozy and cashmere, hand-embroidered and trimmed in velvet ribbon to embellished with crystal fasteners or mother-of-pearl buttons; perfect for any season and any weather, and nearly always layered over bow blouses, silky camisoles, or the softest brushed cotton . . . but suddenly quite smitten with the idea of wearing them on their own, buttoned and belted in a simple and easy sophistication . . .
{p.s.} the belt is from asos
{image: photography by ben weller for british vogue, november 2010}
{monday, monday . . .}
. . . hello! a bright & crisp september morning of a new week, and if summer has flown by quickly, this month has taken on an astonishing pace and perhaps already a little too chilly for open-toed sandals and on the weekend, tall leather boots for the very first time . . . but despite changing temperatures, very much looking forward to mornings in cozy knits, and especially marigold-coloured knitted capelets . . .
hope your week is off to a perfect start,
xo
{p.s.} also new today:
* colour inspiration: gold lamé & black velvet
* interior designer: tom scheerer
{image: a glamorous little side project}
{two lovely things: cool august nights}
{images: kendra spears by ben wellers for vogue uk august 2010}
Razzle Dazzle 'Em
Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, Comme des Garcons blouse
Lascivious bodysuit, Danny Tang capelet
Antonio Berardi corset, Topshop hot pants, Benoit Missolin head piece
Dior dress
Miu Miu top & Rosamosario panties
Viktor & Rolf dress...loving that tulle ruffle trim!Vogue UK, photographer Javier Vallhonrat, fashion editor Lucinda Chambers. images via here
The photos are supposed to be reminiscent of the Vargas pin-up girls, but it almost looks more like a gritty (and glam) expose of a Moulin Rouge dancer. Perhaps this is what the Vargas girls would look like if they were painted in 2010...
All I Can See is Lingerie
What's so funny is that when I first looked at these gorgeous gowns, all I could see is what great lingerie each piece would make. At the root of each piece is a beautiful bra, don't you agree? Actually, the first gown is quite obviously topped with a guepiere, but the other dresses have a definite lingerie-inspired bodice. Or perhaps I just have lingerie on the brain!
Lingerie aside, what a gorgeous setting for this photo shoot. Of course we would expect nothing less from the great Mario Testino!
{two lovely things: iron console + on the water}
{p.s.} see also:
* at this moment: bar carts
* more here + here
{images: photography by neil mersh for elle decoration uk july 2004; editorial - outward bound, angela lindvall by carter smith for vogue uk}
{covered in petals}
Couture Lingerie with Couture Gowns
Credits: Bra in top photo by What Katie Did, Panties by Rosamosario (we love Carlotta's work!), and hosiery by Falke. Shoes appear to be Christian Louboutin (because we own that same pair in black!). Photograph by Mario Testino, Vogue UK.
How could we not post these gorgeous images of Natalia Vodianova from UK Vogue?! Not only do we love the lingerie, but the pictures are just so beautiful (Natalia happens to be one of our favorite models) - that Dior Haute Couture pink gown is amazingly decadent.
Thank you to Fashion Pulse for inspiring this post!
{blue-blooded}
{images: 1 - editorial: pillow talk, british vogue january 2003, model: natalia vodianova, photographer, karen collins; 2 & 4 domino; 3 - oscar de la renta via distractions via nibs}
{pinkish lavender}
* guest post: color week at coco+kelley
* glamour on the side: daydreamer
{images: 1 - Vogue UK November 2006, photography by Nick Knight, model: Gisele Bundchen via flickr; 2 - photography by neil mersh}
