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{the lighter side of freja + the winner is . . .}

. . . adore seeing the softer side of freja in this beautiful ad campaign for harry winston . . . and while we're on the topic of bright and happy things, utterly delighted to announce, at long last, the winner of the last glamorous give-away: warmest congratulations to peggy, who has been randomly selected as the winner of a stunningly beautiful crystal & 24 karat gold or sterling silver tray . . .

*** congratulations, peggy! ***

thanks to everyone who entered and hope you're having a perfectly wonderful week so far,
xo

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Pink and Green Thursday: My Bestie's Engaged!

Happy Pink and Green Thursday, everyone!

I'm over at my friend Dana's today celebrating her recent engagement!

Come over and visit!

xoxo

Music Info:

Artist: Darlene Love

Song: Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry

{favourite five: designer & author india hicks}

In fairy tales, humble and gallant princes defeat their adversaries, succeed to kingdoms and marry beautiful princesses -- and although India Hicks’ family legacy would suggest that to be her destiny, and even though she is very proud of her heritage -- her life hasn’t been based on Prince Charming sweeping her off her feet -- instead, she has created her own happily ever after as a a successful model, designer and author.

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Born in London, India's father was famed interior decorator, David Hicks, and her mother, Pamela Hicks, the daughter to the Earl and Countess Mountbatten of Burma. As India's grandfather was the last Viceroy of India {and gave the country their independence in 1947}, she was appropriately given her name.

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As the Goddaughter of The Prince of Wales {and also his second cousin}, India was one of the bridesmaids at his wedding to Lady Diana, above. Of the experience, she tells us that “riding in a horse drawn carriage in central London was rather magical . . .”

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At 17, India traveled from England to Italy, meeting up with designer Emilio Pucci, and was asked to model his catsuits.

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She then continued her studies in art and photography, and upon completion, moved to New York, where she was discovered by Ralph Lauren and began a successful career as a well-known fashion model of the 1980's and 1990's, modeling for the likes of J.Crew.

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In 2007, India hosted the Bravo interior design competition TV series Top Design.

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Now living in the Bahamas with her partner and four children, she has published an interiors book titled, 'Island Life', as well as a lifestyle/fitness/beauty book titled, ‘Island Beauty’ , and has also created a luxurious all-natural body and home fragrance line with Crabtree & Evelyn.

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According to India, her “father's great design legacy has impacted me and remains a source of influence...”

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And so, in addition to all of her designing achievements to date, India has also added a new fine jewelry line, influenced by her father [who once designed a line for the famed French jewelry house Chaumet], and her grandmother’s extensive and matchless jewelry collection, which included the Star Tiara of Queen Victoria [more about tiaras, here, if you like].

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In light of all her many projects and accomplishments, for this week's Favourite Five, we had the chance to sit down with India to find out her:

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{five favourite tips for living a successfully balanced life:}

1. Not indulging in too much of a social life. Now-a-days I would prefer to be at home tucking my children into bed than attending a social dinner, especially as evening hours can be so productive in the home office, no phones ringing, no interruptions, no dogs needing to be exercised.

2. Keeping your body and soul in shape. I try to exercise 5 days a week.

3. Being born under the star sign Virgo. We are phenomenally organised -- we even organize piles of paper clips.

4. Not being ashamed to ask for help, for instance, having some one else cook the kids dinner.

5. Not spending too much time worrying about the little things.

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p r e v i o u s f a v o u r i t e f i v e s :

* food editor & author: donna hay
* photographer: debi treloar
* painter: janet hill
* jewelry designer: suzie gallehugh
* artist: michelle armas
* jewelry designers: megan & moira flynn
* actress & writer: shiva rose
* jeweler: camille eddera
* artist: kimia kline
* actress & fashion muse: chloë sevigny
* floral stylist, part 1: denise porcaro
* floral stylist, part 2: denise porcaro
* fashion photographer & illustrator: garance doré
* interior designer & architect: nina freudenberger
* entrepreneurs: rent the runway
* designer: rachel ashwell
* interior designer: tricia foley
* photographer: romina shama
* jewelry designer: cc skye
* designer & ceramicist: reiko kaneko
* perfumer: anne mcclain

~ laily

{images: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 - photography by patrick cline for lonny, interior design by david flint wood; 2 - domino via a previous post; 9 - via india hicks; 10 - from island life via minty; 11 - collage by this is glamorous; 12 - india hicks by british photographer jason bell for viyella autumn/winter collection ad campaigns via rdujour}

Pink and Green Thursday: A Little of This and That

(via Trishy)

Wow, how is it Thursday already? Not that I'm complaining, but this week has just moved so fast! I'm pretty happy about it, actually! Tomorrow starts a long weekend and I'm so looking forward to that!

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Happy Pink and Green Thursday, y'all!

If you're new to this blog party, it's real simple- find some pink and green favorites, share them with us, and link up over at Trishy's!

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Before we get started with the fun I must tell you all an exciting little story. As you know, I'm fairly new to twitter, but I have become hooked very quickly!

Well, Ooh La Frou Frou, The Simply Luxurious Life and I decided to have our own little twitter girls' night on Tuesday while watching the new Rachel Zoe Project. Do you all know Rachel's assistant, Brad?

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He tweets during the new RZ episode every Tuesday. I decided to tweet him about a scene of he and Rachel shopping in Milan and guess what?? He responded! To me! I was so excited, it just made our twitter girls' night complete!

The twitter love that happened:

Me: @mrbradgoreski I love when you and Rachel shop together!!

Brad: @JulieLeah nothing beats a shopping trip with @rzrachelzoe. I love her so much!

So exciting! My friend Lauren said that it was one degree of separation!

Anyway, just thought I would share :) Pretty fabulous, right? Perfect way to start this pink and green celebration!

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This week I'm loving these Pink and Green beauties.....

1. Pretty in pink wedding shoes

(Photos here)

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2. Lovely Miss Dior Cherie photos

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3. Yummy pink mojitos!

Raspberry Mojito

Ingredients:
2 oz rum
.5 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
6-8 fresh mint leaves
2 lime wedges
1/2 tsp sugar
club soda

Directions:
Add sugar, mint leaves, lime wedges and a splash of club soda to a tall glass.
Muddle until sugar is dissolved. Add ice to glass.
Add rum and Chambord. Stir to mix.
Top with a splash of soda.

(Recipe here)

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4. Let's kick up our heels in these lovely spaces