{easy summer style: breezy electric blue}

. . . have been spending most of the summer in pretty lacy dresses and perfectly pleated skirts, but after seeing so many lovely pairs of scalloped shorts everywhere, and happening upon this vibrant electric blue romper, may spend the rest of these beautiful summer days in sexy little shorts instead . . .







white patchouli fragrance by tom ford, available here | pavé vixen earrings by cc skye, available here | rouge volupté perle lipstick by yves saint laurent, available here | portfolio envelope clutch by asos, available here | bailee leather sandals by ralph lauren collection, available here | anne's blue romper was designed by teo griscom of new york undergarment company, unforeseen circumstances, [similar shown by catherine fulmer]

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{p.s.} the fun editorial shot is by photographer noa azoulay-sclater of feather love photography, who shoots using a combination of digital, 35 mm film, holga and polaroid, and is also currently offering upcoming workshops in london, uk & belgium; or, if you prefer to channel model, anne sage's, boudoir style, you can book a shoot of your own by contacting info@feather.com // thank you, anne!



{also:} another seriously sexy romper







{top image: country living, july 2011 via splendid sass; veranda magazine, may 2011, via pretty stuff, all photo-editing by this is glamorous}

{summer inspiration: always the beach}

"At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun."

~ unknown

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. . . there is a surf spray for your hair that promises "that salty, sexy, sun-dried, wind-styled feel" that comes from being in the ocean -- and while it does leave one's hair tousled and sexily wind-blown as promised, nothing can compare to the feeling of toes in the sand and saltwater kisses and that perfect feeling of all the time in the world . . .


{images: photography by dd. mollie on flickr; photography by endofmarch on flickr; photography by peterbaker on flickr; via the vamoose; tie tops & flip flops; zara-rose}

{two lovely things: secret gardens & on the terrace}

. . . late-spring rain and blustery breezes, and lately there are fallen petals everywhere -- between the cobblestones, and winter-worn fountains, on boxwood hedges and in secret gardens -- and the scent of freshly picked roses in etched glass vases and beautiful bouquets of lilies of the valley are enough to make one wish for every morning on the terrace . . .

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{p.s.} recent two lovely things:
* green & white
* open shelves & elegant black
* bar carts & blossoms
* books & bouquets
* a paris apartment & hermès


{images: one, two}

{every great dream begins with a dreamer}

. . . while it may feel like the weeks are whirling by lately, each day brings us a little closer to the loveliest time of all, and new weeks are such wonderful things, {this one being filled with photo shoots and plans, letters, emails, and late-lunch dates} . . . and so, for today, the prettiest pencil skirt and a romantic ruffled blouse, a perfect trench with the sleeves pushed back and it's monday, monday . . .



{images: stw via that kind of woman; sveta via patterson maker}

{things to look forward to}

. . . with next week's trip to paris and valentine's day quickly approaching, there many beautiful things to look forward to, and a feeling of magic in the air and an excitement uncontained -- but at this moment, can think of nothing lovelier than to fall into a luxurious pile of bright velvet pillows, or become utterly lost in the scent of a thousand perfectly pink roses . . .

{images: red magazine via bright bazaar; susie bubble; tumblr}