Tuesday at Tiffany's

(All images via Simple Simon & Company)

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How darling are these miniature Audrey Hepburns? I couldn't think of a better feature to share on this crisp (and rainy) October day! Those precious birdcage hats and flouncy little capes- I can just see those babes skipping down Fifth Avenue!

Here's to a happy (and most glamorous) Tuesday!

Breakfast at Tiffany's

(Images via 1 & 2)

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After seeing this gorgeous post by Jamie, I couldn't resist being inspired to pull together my own Breakfast at Tiffany's. It seems that the very mention of the famous Audrey Hepburn film brings ladies everywhere into near squeals of delight. The LBD, the tiara, the romance, the sunglasses, New York City- it's enough to send any hopeless romantic into a daydream. The glitz and the glamour of Breakfast at Tiffany's has always inspired me to add classic pieces to my wardrobe, throw on some sparkle when I'm feeling a little blue, and embrace the little things that make life so sweet.

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(Images via 1, 2, 3)

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I imagine my Breakfast at Tiffany's would include a vamped up LBD, pink nails, and those stunning Miu Miu glittery ankle boots!

(Set via my polyvore)

1. Lanvin Cowl Neck Drape Dress, 2. Miu Miu Glitter and Suede Ankle Boots, 3. Kenneth Jay Lane Cocktail Ring, 4. Fringe Earrings, 5. YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in Dewy Papaya, 6. Shu Uemura False Eyelashes, 7. YSL Nail Lacquer in Fuchsia Pink

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Happy Friday, darlings!

{style inspiration: of books & vintage silk scarves}

"scarves have expressed the constant evolutions in style, representing every major decorative arts movement over the past century and into the present one"





. . . as books are always on the very verge of overtaking the place, there is nothing to do but to give in, and certainly one more couldn't hurt, could it? . . . and especially if it is the recently published, scarves, by nicky albrechtsen and fola solanke, positively filled with hundreds of beautiful designs and patterns, from balenciaga, to christian lacroix and yves saint laurent . . .



{p.s.} at home, current favourites are both french: one vintage & the other, hermès

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{images: from the book, scarves, from thames & hudson, by nicky albrechtsen and fola solanke via kevin sharkey, discovered through a lovely being}

{eco chic: vintage wedding dresses}

. . . adore the idea of wearing a vintage wedding dress for traipsing about on a summer's day -- this one is from the 30's -- add a vintage coach bag and a pair of manolo's and you're set . . .







{image: model agnete hegelund photographed by craig arend for altmira at copenhagen fashion week via fashionsing}

{décor inspiration: 70's brass étagère}

. . . always exceptionally fond of sophisticated seventies style on the runways, but had never considered it at home until happening upon this beautiful brass étagère, that works as perfectly as a bar area for pimm's and glassware in the kitchen {above, before & top, after}, or as ingenious storage books and things in the office . . .



{images, brass étagères, both from the homes of bloggers: one | two | three}

{countdown to the royal wedding: high tea}

. . . and with the royal wedding merely days away, there is talk of duchesse satin gowns and horse-drawn carriages and happily ever after, and if you're hosting a tea party to mark the momentous occasion, be certain to serve vanilla bean buttercream cake, scones and profiteroles, and vanilla & coconut macarons, of course . . .











{photography by natalie hunfalvay for hello naomi, here & here via 79 ideas}

{spring things: organization}

. . . there is a vintage sterling silver serviette holder on my desk {below}, that is used for favourite photographs, letters, invitations, and gold foil-lined envelopes; however with a change in season and a brand new month, aside from the overwhelming desire to throw open every french door and window, there are also thoughts of redoing, perhaps repainting, but most of all, reorganizing, and at this moment {besides the closets} it is the office, currently overflowing with letters, cards, bills, receipts and recent boarding passes . . . and the serviette holder, however lovely, can only hold so much, so perhaps a silver vintage toast rack {beautiful and practical} may be just the thing . . .


above, on my desk, sterling silver serviette holder


above, vintage toast rack, from etsy


above, ultra-luxe english sterling silver toast rack from 1938, ebay


above, silver plated toast rack from mothology


above, metal and below, silver plate, both florence & florence



. . . and if you ever find yourself roaming about the antique markerts early one saturday morning, in paris, or otherwise, a latte in hand a boyfriend in tow, you'll most likely find a wonderful array. . . and of course, for those quiet moments on weekday mornings, there is always a vast assortment online, from etsy, {here}, and ebay, {here} . . .


{images: top, scan by this is glamorous from domino magazine, 2 - iphone photography by this is glamorous; 3, 5 & 6 -- as listed; 4 - scan by this is glamorous from domino magazine, february 2008, photography by justin bernhaut}

{at the shops: florence & florence, uk}

. . . happened across florence & florence, an utterly charming vintage shop run by mother and daughter, christine and annie florence, who have a love for beautiful things and "specialise in finding exciting second-hand pieces", filling their little shop with delicate glass compotes and filigreed pepper pots befitting the most elegantly extravagant dinner party on a mid-spring evening, scalloped cake stands and silver sugar tongs perfect for high-tea on a sunday afternoon, and tea & cake sets that will have you dreaming of the most romantic early april picnics . . .


{images: photography by rebecca cornell for florence & florence, via elle}