{at the office : chloé pre-fall 2012}

. . . pleated silk blouses and pretty pencil skirts, herringbone and shearling and scalloped trim -- few can match the elegant tailoring and perfect simplicity of chloé . . .









[images: vogue]

{holiday gift guide : for the modern gentleman}

. . . as a supplement to his stocking stuffer & last-minute gift ideas, here, p's actual holiday wish list : a perfect mix of rugged & refined for the modern gentleman . . .



01 - swaine adeney brigg curved handle golfing umbrella // 02 - polo ralph lauren cable knit aran sweater // 03 - tricker's for end hunting co. two tone kelmscott boot, in espresso // 04 - oliver spencer peasant jacket // 05 - a.p.c. candle no.1 cologne scent // 06 - oil by edward burtynsky // 07 - iwc portofino hand-wound eight days

{p.s.} p.'s list from last year, his quick list from last week, and my list x



{images: top, el meuble via desde my ventana}

{take me away № 07 | la maison du chocolat}

{creator of legendary chocolates}

Movies have been made, novels have been written, and even songs have been sung about chocolate—celebrating its tradition, its magic and its wonderment.



And whether you prefer creamy, milk chocolate as smooth as silk, or enjoy the stark bitterness of a deep and intensely flavored dark chocolate, some say chocolate preferences can say a lot about a person. For whosoever has a love affair with chocolate, shall always . . .



If you plan to travel to Paris, Cannes, London, New York, Tokyo, or Hong Kong, you might make a stop at the legendary chocolatier, Robert Linxe's La Maison du Chocolat.



Originally founded in Paris, and "with over thirty years of expertise and ever evolving creativity", some might say the perfection of Linxe’s creations is unrivaled, and that the experience alone is worth a trip.



Made only of the purest, freshest ingredients, legendary chocolatier Robert Linxe's mouthwatering confections are noble, artistic creations that capture the essence of chocolate in its truest form and exalt its taste in every exquisitely memorable bite . . .


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{style inspiration: glitter ankle boots + how to}

. . . nearly always prefer tall leather boots or a pair of heels to ankle boots, that is, of course, unless the ankle boots in question were suede and sprinkled in shimmery, glittery gold dust, which changes everything . . .

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{p.s.} the pair [above] is from barneys, but if you're in a creative mood with a extra little time on your hands, you could create your own:




[instructions after the jump] x

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{colour inspiration: shades of denim}

. . . hello, again! it's lovely to see you -- currently writing from a cosy seat in front of the fire, in a spectacular lodge of warm, time-worn wood, elegant floor coverings and tartan sofas, and our beautiful two-day stay here has come to a close on this blustery, sunny friday, and after spending yesterday afternoon sipping champagne in a stunning handcrafted mahogany boat [a hacker craft, for those who know their boats] in a favourite pair of wide-legged jeans and trench, was reminded of how nautical inspiration moves perfectly from hazy summer mornings to crisp autumn days . . .

{p.s.} regular posting shall resume next week & there is so much to tell you! x





shown, clockwise from top: miu miu $1,595 | prada $995 | z spoke zac posen handbags $450 | rebecca taylor $295


{images: that kind of woman; nina rindt, wife of formula one lotus-ford team racer jochen rindt, keeping time in a pit stop at the silverstone circuit during the british grand prix, 1969 via blog do ico & tomboy style; that kind of woman; that kind of woman; sasha pivovarova by tbc for the reserved fall winter 11/12 campaign via a dustjacket attic; photography by aaron dyer for nylon magazine, scans via things i love}

{a tuesday morning in august + a few lovely links}

. . . this past weekend was a last-minute & whirlwind trip to montréal with guests from out of town {a few photographs to follow} , and after a little time away, it's back to work and already the morning light seems to be a little different, and while shall always and forever be madly in love with summer, do quite adore tall leather boots and tweed and cashmere, and it shall be quite wonderful to dash out in a belted trench once again . . .



hope your week is off to a perfect start, roséline xo



{p.s.} still catching up, and so, a few very late & lovely links . . .

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a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s

* colour inspiration: lacy & floral peach

* just in time for autumn: blazers & capelets

* at home: chandeliers & wallpaper, new orleans

* at the office: perfect for the new macbook air

* on the road: shades of pastel & wicker seats [!]

* lookbook: rodarte for opening ceremony

* diy: glitter tape {via creature comforts}

* stylist: anouk b

* collections: vintage seltzer bottles

* for cool september mornings: a grosgrain-trimmed wool blazer

* vintage silverware: before & after

* décor inspiration: room with a view

* soon, there will be: cozy mornings

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{as always, a few things you may have missed}

* magazine moments: lovely little glimpses

* happy monday & a brand new week

* endless summer: a pale & pretty palette

* thoughts on a thursday & what are you reading?

* a perfect picnic & a few lovely links

* places: at the ballet, saint petersburg, russia

* travel inspiration: bella italia

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{images: magdalena frąckowiak by terry richardson for h&m magazine fall 2011, scans by {this is glamorous}}

{runway inspiration: fendi, resort 2012}

. . . sunglasses and ponytails and easy, breezy dresses with pockets, beribboned ballerinas and pretty v-neck sweaters, ruffly trenches and cropped trousers -- the fendi resort collection is perfect for traipsing around & about all summer long . . .













{fendi resort 2012 collection via style.com}