Monday, January 31, 2011
Gossip Girl 'Damien Darko' Episode & Fashion Recap
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Labels: Fashion, Gossip Girl, Television
Pretty Little Liars 'Be Careful What U Wish 4' Episode & Fashion Recap
Photos via ABC Family
Screencaps by moi
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Labels: Fashion, Pretty Little Liars, Television
{Quote of the Week.}
week {hundertneun};
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”
-ralph waldo emerson.
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{runway inspiration: elie saab, paris}
. . . elie saab never fails to be utterly breathtaking, and when you finally catch your breath, you will scarcely be prepared for the utter beauty of the latest spring couture collection, a flourish of mousseline and sheer décolleté, of tulle and organza, and flowers piled at the shoulder and tied with grosgrain at the waist, and all in glittery, fairytale shades of silver and champagne . . .
{p.s.} more of this collection
{images: elie saab spring couture 2011 collection via tsf}
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Labels: beading, blush, couture, dresses, elie saab, embellished, evening gowns, fashion, haute couture, Paris, pink, runway, sequins, sheer, spring collection, the fashion spot, tulle
{two lovely things: clean lines & cozy afternoons}
. . . famously known for maximalist tendencies, am sometimes surprised when irresistibly drawn to unadorned walls and clean, modern lines, although, having always grown up in homes with fireplaces, perhaps the lure of a roaring fire in this last day of january is simply too much to bear . . .
{p.s.} friday was errands & appointments and much too fun on saturday & sunday, missing a weekend farewell & links, and so, if you've only just arrived . . .
{a few lovely links:}
* at this moment: plywood furniture
* fashion inspiration: made in italy {video}
* at home: let the sunshine in
* book: firework studies
* movie: have you seen?
* spot the difference: workspaces
* shopping: sexy for spring
* a thought: for those of us always late
* link love: snippet & ink
* travel: hotel boca chica
{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* thoughts for a new week: tea & toast
* runway inspiration: elie saab, paris
* valentine's inspiration: pale & pretty pink
* perfect elegance: chloé spring collection
* on the market: manhattan townhouse
* impossibly cool: chloé, new york
* style inspiration: pretty pleats
* two lovely things: hello & leopard print
* runway inspiration: chloé, new york
* pattern inspiration: stripes & spring green
* thoughts for a winter's day: invincible summer
* new online: matchbook magazine
{images: my paradissi}
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Labels: ceiling beams, decor, fireplaces, firewood, links, mantels, minimalist, modern, staircases, stairs, two lovely things, white
ETAM fashion show 2011: Watch out Victoria's Secret!
I wish I could have gone to this show, but there are plenty of photos and videos on the internet, so even those of us living in small town USA can enjoy the excitement.
ETAM Paris fashion show photos are from http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com and http://www.huffingtonpost.com
Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Labels: Etam Paris fashion show 2011
{matchbook magazine}
. . . by now, you most likely will have heard about matchbook, a new online magazine that launched last week -- considered a field guide to a charmed life, it is filled with an enchanting mix of classics, letterpress and paris, and many other wonderful things and even more so, delighted to have been a tiny part {here} of the premier issue . . .
happy monday! hope your week is off to a perfect start,
xo
{p.s.} a fun checklist
{images from strikes our fancy & matchbook magazine}
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Labels: a new week, chanel, classics, fashion accessories, matchbook magazine, media, monday, online magazine, press
Broken Roads & Hope
I was listening to a certain Rascal Flatts song this past week. Its a song I've heard so much that I tune it out automatically, but for some reason a phrase caught my attention and got me thinking...this song really does speak volumes to the truth.
Others who broke my heart, they were like Northern Stars, leading me on my way into your loving arms. God blessed the broken road, that led me straight to you.
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Labels: daily musings, inspiration, love, music
Hats for Spring - 1957
I'm feeling trapped. The snowbanks are higher than my waist, the driveway is getting narrower and narrower, and I am generally sick to death of winter. It's so cold, the inner harbor is frozen over. Someone remind me why I live in Boston?
To combat the winter blues and blahs this week, let's look at some goodies for spring so that we can start to dream of balmier weather. And for those of you living in warmer climates right now, I am officially jealous!
Today, spring hats from 1957. Just looking at hats lifts my mood. How about you?
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Labels: 1957, vintage hats
Sunday, January 30, 2011
SAG Awards 2011 Fashion Rundown: Red, White and Sofia's Blue
I didn't watch the SAG Awards tonight, but I did go online to devour pictures of what everyone was wearing. The first thing I noticed was the proliferation of red and white, along with ponytails and belts. I also liked that several actresses went for looser, more relaxed dresses as well as shorter hemlines. I think an event like the SAG Awards doesn't have to be as buttoned-up as the Oscars. Here are my thoughts...
Photos via People, Yahoo, BellaSugar
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Labels: Celebrity, Fashion, Red Carpet, SAG Awards