{style inspiration: ballet flats}

. . . if you were to ask, anyone would happily tell you that was born in heels, and yet, these sweetly chic handmade palest pink leather ballerinas tied with organza ribbons may just change everything . . .





{images: from eclecchic, originally from elehandmade on etsy, shoes available here}

{runway inspiration: fendi, resort 2012}

. . . sunglasses and ponytails and easy, breezy dresses with pockets, beribboned ballerinas and pretty v-neck sweaters, ruffly trenches and cropped trousers -- the fendi resort collection is perfect for traipsing around & about all summer long . . .













{fendi resort 2012 collection via style.com}

{hello + a few site updates . . .}

. . . to follow, but for now . . .


R E C E N T L Y : A R O U N D & A B O U T

* new this week, a few picks on elle decor's design insiders' weekly finds for a second time -- the first being, coincidentally, also following a trip to paris . . .

* for those who may have missed or just arriving : fall essentials


{images : 1 & 3, the coveteur, 2, classy in the city; all via sarah's pinterest}