{favourite five: fashion designer tory burch}

above: tory burch's manhattan home, designed by architect & interior designer daniel romualdez, who also decorated the new flagship store


e d i t o r ' s n o t e : h e l l o f r o m r o s é l i n e

. . . as you know, a few weeks ago in the early morning light of late summer, stopped in for coffee & mimosas at the opening of tory burch's new flagship boutique on 797 madison avenue in new york, for a glimpse of the beautiful interiors spanning across five floors of a 19th century townhouse . . .



. . . and while browsing the new collection and in between a glass of champagne for me, and a freshly brewed coffee from a gilded service for laily, had the chance to catch up with tory and ask her a few questions . . .


from the fall 2011 collection

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. . . and so, without further ado, this week's favourite five . . .

à bientôt & hope you're having a wonderful week so far, roséline xo

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[click after the jump to read laily's interview with tory burch]

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Cheers to Homecoming Weekend!

(Images via Belle of the Ball)

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One of my favorite weekends of the year has finally arrived, and I simply couldn't be happier! For those of you who have a strong bond with your alma mater, you know how special homecoming celebrations can be- the chill in the air, being reunited with friends you haven't seen in a while, laughs shared while tailgating, cheering on the home team to a victory, dressing in a cozy sweater and boots for the first time of the season- it's all so magical!

My best friends are staying with me for the next three days, and my excitement is through the roof! Can't wait to share pictures and memories with you next week.

Cheers to a fabulous (and fun-filled) weekend of your own!

XoXo

{runway inspiration: elie saab, paris}

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you undoubtedly know about about a longstanding love affair with elie saab, and especially, for said designer's penchant for sequins by daylight, dramatic draping, billowy fabrics, pleats and perfectly pretty party dresses, and while previous collections my have been about pale & pretty neutrals, the spring 2012 collection, while still awash in beautiful sequins and filled with glamour, is all about colour . . .

[more of this collection after the jump] x

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Simple Fall Decorating

(Image via we heart it)

Nothing says fall like colorful, cozy arrangements of mums and pumpkins at one's front door. I love fall decorating probably as much as Christmas. It's much less high maintenance and creates the same warm feeling in your home. This year I simplified my decorations a bit, focusing more on single bold pieces rather than lots of little elements. Overall, I'm thrilled with the results, inside and outside.

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(I don't have a lot of room at the front door of my townhouse, but what little room I have, I try to maximize all of its potential.)

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(I love to dress up pumpkin stems with fall ribbon- I think it adds the perfect touch. And I've never incorporated purple mums into my outdoor decor until this year, and I love it!)

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(My lovely monogram garden flag from Trishy still fits in perfectly with all the orange and yellow. I found a great new wreath this year at TJ Maxx that I just couldn't pass up.)

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(This gorgeous jeweled sunflower came from Hobby Lobby and adds just the right amount of sparkle at my entryway.)

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(New sunflowers and seasonal candles are staples in my indoor fall decorating.)

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(This arrangement of jeweled pumpkins and corks was a complete accident, but I love the way it looks. I filled my two apothecary jars on my buffet with leaf garland this year, for a change.)

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(My mantle is always a favorite spot to decorate. This year I chose a very simple arrangement complete with a vase of orange twigs, new glass pumpkins atop my old candle holders, and a fluffy strand of garland.)

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(All photos taken by me)

(I don't think any decor is complete without fresh seasonal flowers. For the first week of fall, I displayed two pretty purple arrangements on the entry table and the stove top.)

There you have it, simple fall decorating that adds just the right touch of coziness to your abode! I rarely subscribe to the 'less is more' theory, but when it comes to seasonal decor, I even surprise myself!

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(All photos belong to me, taken by friends)

I haven't shared an update recently on my newly budding romance. While it isn't brand new anymore, it is still budding everyday. Here are a few photos from a friend's wedding we attended a couple weeks ago. I'm such a lucky, lucky girl.

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XoXo

Welcome, Fall

(Images via 1, 2)


As everyone's September issues start popping up in their mailboxes, there's no denying that fall is certainly here. With the unofficial close of summer being celebrated this past weekend, I'm more ready than ever to kick off a new season. I started scrolling through my picture archives and came across a few that I thought were a perfect introduction to the soon-to-come chilly temperatures, cozy sweaters, spicy candles, and colorful pumpkins. And the one thing I can't wait for? Pulling out my stash of colorful and textured tights!


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(Set via my polyvore)


1. Tibi cable knit sweater, 2. Marcus Lupfer pleated skirt, 3. Nine West pumps, 4. Rebecca Minkoff bag, 5. H&M tights, 6. 1928 Crystal Flower earrings, 7. H&M bracelets, 8. Estee Lauder Nail Lacquer in Ultra Violet


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Long weekends are welcomed with opened arms, but they always send me dragging into Tuesday. Here's to the start of a hopefully wonderful (and productive) week ahead!

XoXo

{colour inspiration: hermès orange}

. . . while not quite ready to let go of the last of the summer whites just yet, somehow, in august's last fleeting moments, always and inescapably drawn to vibrant and tumultuous shades of orange . . .

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{p.s.} more shades of hermès:

* at this moment

* french chic

* falling for fall

* portfolio clutch

* a charming mix



{images: midi skirt with equestrian print | roses}

{runway inspiration: dsquared2, new york}

. . . sometimes, a gold and white summer dress with sandals & pearls; and other times, a trench, cuffed jeans & heels -- but had never considered a denim shirt with pink wide-legged pants, or a cropped trenched with city shorts {so utterly chic!} -- the dsquared2 resort collection is filled with these perfect combinations, all intermingled with a sophisticated seventies feel, and a dash of rock and refined . . .









{dsquared2 resort 2012 collection via style.com}

{décor inspiration: bedside tables & bouquets}

. . . would, perhaps, change the paisley to crisp, white linens, but adore the charming plaid floor and can hardly tear away from the vibrantly painted bedside table and perfect bouquet of roses . . .

{p.s.} wouldn't this room be lovely in a quaint countryside cottage?


{image: family circle via brabourne farm & tumblr}

Friday's Fancies: Overly Orange

(Images via 1, 2)

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Greetings, my loves, and happy Friday!

What a pain was the blogger meltdown this week? Makes you wonder what in the world we did before all these beautiful blogs were established, right?! My Pink and Green Thursday post from yesterday was deleted, unfortunately (along with some comments from Wednesday's post), and I had to republish. I probably wouldn't have even bothered going to all the trouble, but I was so in love with the Plum Pretty Sugar feature that I just had to!

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Anyway, it's Friday now, blogger is up and running, and everyone should be smiling for the weekend. I'm joining my friend AV today and doing my very first Friday's Fancies post!

The secret behind Friday's Fancies (and its crazy popularity) is all about dreaming BIG. Forget about the price tag or the practicality and let your fashion imagination run wild! For my first link up I wanted to share some gorgeous citrus-inspired images that I've been collecting this season. Everywhere I look these days I'm seeing nothing but orange!

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(Images via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

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How would I do orange? With a little color blocking, of course!

(Created using Polyvore)

You can find a list featuring each item on my Brown Eyed Belle polyvore site.

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Are you loving the orange trend as much as me? Maybe it's because it's such a good shade for my skin tone and hair color, but I'm smitten!

xoxo

{inspiration for spring: fall collections}

. . . the wonderful thing about previewing fall collections in early spring is that they are always overflowing with inspiration for spring -- striped sweaters and pencils skirts, layers of cropped knits over crisp blouses and wide-legged trousers, bright saffron-coloured dresses, and most of all, classic trenches, belted and perfectly paired with cuffed skinny jeans and heels . . .


{j.crew fall 2011 collection via style.com}