{travel diary: lake placid lodge, new york}

. . . often, in past weeks, thoughts have been drifting to the misty waters and dusky mountains of a time spent away, [not long ago], in the adirondacks, at what must certainly be one of the most romantic places in the world, lake placid lodge, where, despite having arrived very late from the city, we [p & i] were welcomed with a crackling fire and a glass of champagne . . .







. . . before retiring for the evening to one of the seventeen luxurious and private cabins at the water's edge, where a plate of fruits and cheeses and a bottle of red wine awaited, even at that very late hour of night, and spent our first evening in front of the stone fireplace . . .

[as always, so much more after the jump] x

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{on happiness}

"The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken."

~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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. . . and while the overcast mornings of autumn will surely come, as certainly as the november rain, today was one of those last unbearably bright and beautiful, warm and sun-drenched september days, reminding us to soak up every last single moment before it is gone . . .


{image: [iphone] photography by roséline for this is glamorous}

{new york 3: chadwick bell at the standard}

. . . still sorting through a million photographs, including ones [p took] of the amazing mountain lodge in the adirondacks [can not wait to show you], and came across these ones of the chadwick bell spring rtw 2012 collection presentation at the standard -- again, had forgotten a camera, having only an iphone, and despite dim lighting and swirling motion, the photographs came out rather lovely . . .









{p.s.} as always, more after the jump . . .


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{new york 2: the lincoln center}

. . . tuesday morning was a dash across the street & down from the hotel to catch the first ever tory burch runway presentation -- the spring 2012 collection -- at the lincoln center . . .



. . . running quite late that morning, forgetting a camera and having only an iphone on hand, but as it turns out, was quite caught up with the show to take many shots, and so, a few glimpses here & there, collected from a few lovely places around the internets . . .



. . . the collection, a perfectly playful mix of layered textures and 1920's northwestern france-inspired swinging silhouettes, prints and patterns and beribboned shoes, may have made one a little wistful for summer's end, but very much looking forward to its return once again, if only to be frolicking about in pretty polka dots, sequined stripes, and raffia-ruffled pencils skirts . . .





{p.s.} as always, more after the jump & apologies if you have seen this collection elsewhere -- spent the remainder of last week in a cabin in the mountains, as you know, and only a few moments to update now xo


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{new york 1: 797 madison avenue}

. . . last week's very quick trip to nyc was filled with lunch dates and shows, events and soirées, and with a million photographs and so much to tell you, perhaps best to break things up into a few posts so as not to overwhelm . . . first stop was very early last monday morning: mimosas to celebrate the opening of the new flagship tory burch boutique on 797 madison avenue . . .



. . . and there were beautiful brass staircases against rich hardwood floors, floral wallpaper and patterned carpets . . .



. . . and after many emails, skype chats, and nearly a year of her writing for {this is glamorous}, it was wonderful to finally meet laily, in person, and on snow leopard patterned floor coverings . . .

{p.s.} so much more after the jump xo


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{this is glamorous on apartment therapy}

. . . in all of this week's busy-ness and the midst of the rather astonishing revelation that it is already thursday, had very nearly forgotten to tell you the exciting news that a little while ago, received a lovely invitation to be a guest on apartment therapy's the kitchn's charming series, breakfast with a blogger -- and so, take a glass of mimosa and click here to join me for breakfast and read about one of my favourite ways to begin the day . . .

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{p.s.} & a very special thank you to leela for the wonderful write-up, and for being utterly delightful and completely understanding of my fashionably late ways

{image: styling by roséline & photography by p for this is glamorous}

{at the office: the ipad 2}

. . . admittedly, it has seen more play than work, for in barely three weeks' time, already, over six hundred novels, two rather tense, late-night games of scrabble, many favourite apps {especially flipboard}, a few masterpieces {created with a stylus and drawing apps}, and issues of martha stewart living . . . all that's left is to get back to work, but first, the perfect carrying case . . .

1. ted baker {via coco & kelley} | 2. smythson | 3. burberry | 4. j.j. boyles | 5. yves saint laurent | 6. violet may london | 7. j.j. boyles | 8. aspinal of london {via a previous post} | 9. chanel 800-550-0005 | 10. bill amberg | 11. smythson | 12. capulet london | 13. capulet london | 14. yves saint laurent | 15. louis vuitton 866-vuitton | 16. yves saint laurent | 17. salvatore ferragamo 800-628-8916 | 18. yves saint laurent {via a previous post} | 19. valentino | 20. michael kors




& above: double strap leather from j.j. boyles {also 4 & 7} & white cabriolet from dooney & bourke

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{p.s.} still looking for a keyboard & considering: one | two | three


{top image: photography by roséline for this is glamorous; thanks to reader arianna for the dooney & bourke link}

{table for two: crab bruschetta}

. . . this week's table for two is a beautiful {& stunningly delicious!} starter made by p over the holiday weekend, crab bruschetta, from donna hay's seasons -- the subtle tastes and textures were exquisite . . .


{crab bruschetta}

4 thin slices sourdough bread
olive oil, for brushing
2 tablespoons whole-egg mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
sea salt and cracked black pepper
400g cooked crab meat
1 large mild green chilli, sliced
2 green onions (scallions), sliced
lime wedges, to serve

Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F). Brush the oil and place on a baking tray. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crispy and golden. Set aside. Place the mayonnaise, lime juice and rind, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Add the crab and toss to combine. Spoon the crab mixture onto the bread, top with the chilli and green onion and serve with the lime. Serves 4.


{image: iphone photography by roséline for this is glamorous}

{hello & exciting news}

. . . hello! . . . had meant to tell you earlier, {and some of you on twitter may have already heard}, but it's the holidays, and there is a beautiful bedlam, and so: at this moment, impossibly excited to announce the news that club monaco has launched an ultra-stylish new blog, much like the inspiration board here, and it is utterly filled with wonderful things, and best of all . . . has invited {this is glamorous} to be a contributor, alongside a perfect mix of designers, stylists, and even a violinist, the always fun refinery29, as well as many other wonderfully creative and inspiring people -- such a delight to be included!

. . . {click here} if you like, for photographs of the things am currently inspired by, from sequined shoes to oysters in paris, staircases in edinburgh and whatever else catches my breath . . .

{images: 1 - photography by this is glamorous in paris; 2 - via the inspiration board}

{in my closet: tartan hooded paddington}

. . . had been planning to debut this fun new feature earlier in the week, but it's the holidays and things are already a beautiful whirlwind of festivities, and so, today, wonderfully excited to announce a brand new series: in my closet, a glimpse of some of the things that am currently wearing & adore, beginning with this ultra-stylish and perfectly preppy tartan hooded coat . . .






. . . always a certain fondness for all things classic & a little preppy, and especially for tartan, and while have always adored lauren moffat's vintage-chic style, absolutely adore the fall 2010 collection, with its cashmere cardigans and silk charmeuse tops, but especially the tartan pieces, and most of all, this tartan coat, perfect with jeans and tall leather boots {and opera gloves if it's chilly} for traipsing about on early december afternoons, or belted and paired with socks and heels for an evening at a new gallery exhibition, or lattes for two beneath the chandeliers of a quaint café . . .

{photography by p for this is glamorous, styling by roséline for this is glamorous, and a very special thank you to my sister for modelling xo}

{how to: rose satin & gold glitter manicure}

. . . on thursday night, took a little time to play around with the wonderful collection of nail varnishes scattered about, on powder room shelves and mirrored vanities, for a change, rather than stopping by the salon, and came up with the absolute prettiest combination -- palest pink & flecks of gold, perfect for this weekend's dinners and gallivants around & about . . .

{p.s.} how to : essie first base base coat // 2-3 coats of chanel le vernis nail colour in 463 rose satin [any pale pink or blush should work] // several coats of sephora by o.p.i. gold glitter top coat x

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{images: manicure, mine, iphone & instagram photograph, all others by camille from the wild fleur, a new blog only just discovered, through a comment left}