{lookbook: ulyana sergeenko, russia}

. . . exceptionally fond of wallpapered backgrounds {& wallpaper in general}, and add to that, 1950's styling, perfectly prim hair and coral lips, and one nearly misses the stunning debut fall/winter 2011 collection by russian photographer turned designer ulyana sergeenko in this beautiful lookbook -- the shimmery & sweeping turquoise tweed skirts paired with sexy sheer knits, and light-as-air ruffles & pleats paired with luxe velvet clutches and crimson heels are a perfect mix of naughty & nice . . .

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{places: at the ballet, saint petersburg, russia}

"At the ballet, you really feel like you're in the presence of something outside the rest of your life. Higher than the rest of your life. "

~ Robert Caro

. . . there are some things that are so heartbreakingly beautiful, they cause one's breath to catch -- the sad and longing strains of an opera, the moon on a midsummer's night, the rose gardens after a rainfall, and of course, the ballet . . .


{p.s.} also new today: lovely little glimpses

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{a cashmere affair, the yakobson dance studio in saint petersburg, russia, featuring local ballerinas for j.crew [here & here] via the terrier and the lobster}

{monday, monday + late starts}

. . . hello again! . . . a scandalously late start, to be certain, but was such a bright and beautiful day, spent much of it in the sun, a long walk and a late lunch, and if truth be told, still a little in daydreams from last week, and after coffee and lipstick and thoughts on love, it's back to work and a brand new week . . .

hope you had an impossibly lovely weekend & that your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo


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