{holiday style inspiration : silver sequins}

. . . vintage vases overflowing with lilies and white roses, elegant desserts and candlelight, a glass of champagne, or two, and most of all, a perfect sprinkling of silver sequins to catch the light . . .













{images: photography by greer g photography via style me pretty; alice and olivia ritchie embellished blouson dress}

{holiday how to : glittery eyes}

. . . among all the many beautiful things to look forward to this holiday season, as if the candlelight and soirées, the sequined evening gowns and glasses of rosé were not enough -- now, [and perhaps most exciting of all], insanely glamorous & glittery eyes that will light up those festive nights . . .


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{brand new at this is glamorous}

. . . and in between the unpacked suitcases and last-minute trips, overflowing inboxes and busy days at the office, the starry autumn nights in silvery shoes and champagne, there was time to dream up brand new and wonderful things . . . one of which, is below . . .

[exciting news after the jump] x


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{storage inspiration: silver trays & julep cups}

. . . whether gold leaf or silver, seem to be on the topic of trays quite a bit recently, for storage and for display, whether it is used for a few favourite scents [above], or an array of beautiful compacts [below], everything always seems a little more refined when displayed on an elegant tray . . .





. . . and currently, make-up brushes, touche éclat, q-tips, and tortoise-shell combs reside in finished diptyque glass candle holders, but perhaps, julep cups in silver and gold may be a lovely change . . .

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left to right: jamali garden silver julep cup, $13 // odiot hand-engraved sterling silver coco goblet, $3,478 the silver peacock, NYC, 212.426.2610 // william-wayne & co. silver julep cup, $28, 800.318.3435 // odiot hand-engraved uutrichienne vermeil goblet, $1,766, the silver peacock, NYC, 212.426.2610


{images: top, mottahedeh & co. silverplate ribbon tray, $45; centre, photographed by francois halard; all via vogue daily}

{work of art: briar wood bracelets lined in silver}

. . . and while on the topic of perfect juxtapositions, these briar root bracelets lined in silver, by chicago-based metalsmith, gillion carrara, combine natural and industrial elements, and are so stunning, they are works of art . . .

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a l i t t l e m o r e a b o u t t h e d e s i g n e r

carrara's work explores the relationship between materials, design and function, often appropriating materials that evoke specific responses based on cultural and psychological associations: bone, horn, shell, antler, and various woods and briar root, combined with precious metals: silver, bronze and gold; materials are selected from as far away as tuscany, africa, south america and india, as well as the western and midwestern united states


{image: gillion carrara via n'east style}

{weekend links, on tuesday}

. . . and if there was ever any doubt that summer is the best time ever, this weekend would certainly change all views to the contrary -- there was saturday brunch on a leafy terrace {toad in the hole with mozzarella and prosciutto, and an elderflower mimosa}, sunday brunch on a balcony terrace {eggs benedict with lemon hollandaise sauce on a freshly baked croissant, and a bellini}, a film {the trip -- have you seen?}, a blanket & books in the park and vanilla coconut cupcakes, and most of all, many, many moments drenched in sunlight . . .

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

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a f e w l o v e l y l i n k s :
* travel: the lime wood boutique hotel
* at home: perfectly pretty
* impossibly adorable: a dutch dwarf bunny
* travel: the windmill hotel, kimolos island
* at the shops: truck furniture
* diy: lace shorts
* at home: white lights
* in the kitchen: a smoothie guide
* at the office: an interesting alternative to the ipad2
* in the news: another kate, another wedding
* & in monaco: a royal wedding
* seaside dreams: watery blues
* summer shopping: lace & more lace
* work of art: a beautiful book cover

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{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* happy monday & notes from the weekend
*style inspiration: white lace
* two lovely things: bright white & perfect pools of light
* endless summer & a few things
* places: in the kitchen
* lookbook: braøseweddå, vienna
* eco chic: hand-cut carafes & matching tumblrs
* all in a day's work: breezy dresses & linen blazers
* sophisticated seventies: brass étagère
* favourite five: jewelry designer suzie gallehugh

& n e w f o r t h e w e e k :
* how to: nautical-inspired matte moon manicure
* style inspiration: crisp summer whites
* work of art: photographic still lifes
* style inspiration: print & pattern

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{images: one | two | three | four | five}

{day & night: badgley mischka}

. . . bare shoulders and a sexy little white halter dress for traipsing about by day, and dazzling silver sequins in the moonlight by night . . .

{p.s.} of course, the latter could just as easily be worn by day as well, for what could be more fun than sequins in the afternoon?

{also:} more day & night here & here


{images: badgley mischka resort 2012 via style.com}

{office inspiration: everything in its place}

. . . always searching for office inspiration, as it seems like mere moments before things are in a state of disarray and before long, a pile of fountain pens, photographs, letters, scented candles, handcreme, lipstick and file folders have made a beautiful mess on the desk . . . and while aerin lauder's gold & white office will always be a favourite, there is something quite captivating about this busy, yet organized arrangement, especially the elegant silver tray holding pens, paperclips, a tortoise shell box, magnifying glass and everything so perfectly in its place . . .

{p.s.} more ways to organize at the office


{images: topit.me via this-is-glamorous tumblr; melanie acevedo via pinterest}

{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}