{this is glamorous} : adventures in love, design, fashion, home decor, food & travel

{give-away | always glamorous gold : the amphora necklace by emily c}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:17:00 +0000

. . . there has been a diamond ring, a louis ghost armchair, and even an herman miller eames chair, but since — in over a year — there has not been another glamorous give-away in all this time . . .

. . . and there has been, perhaps, a wait and a search, of sorts, for something extraordinary to come along, something truly spectacular . . .

. . . and happily, it has . . .

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{places : backstage at elie saab}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:11:00 +0000

. . . and of course, a glimpse behind the scenes, moments before the show -- elegantly wrapped ponytails and soft pinkish lips, fluttery eyelashes and a swirl to tulle and sequins . . .

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{runway inspiration | elie saab haute couture spring 2012}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:29:00 +0000

. . . perhaps it is the utter romance of it all, or the intoxicating concoction paillettes, lace and ruffles, but whatever the reason may be, am always awaiting, with wild anticipation, for the next elie saab collection, which never fails to enchant with its day dresses made for dreaming and evening gowns made for dancing in the moonlight, and never, ever fails to completely take one's breath away . . .

[as always, so much more below] x

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{take me away № 16 | valentine's inspiration for a romantic getaway}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:30:00 +0000

Love is in the air, as they say, particularly as we are approaching what is, arguably, the most romantic month of the entire year: February. But romance is certainly not limited to a single day, or month for that matter, as the very words, love and romance inspire hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of sonnets and ballads, songs, paintings, and notes and declarations at any given time.

For love is entirely a matter of the heart, apart from all that is grounded and tangible, and perhaps that is why great minds, for decades, have tried to capture its very essence.

And with the lifting of the winter's cold, afresh with the promise of Spring, we may welcome romance in all its forms, be it a quick expression of appreciation, written by hand, and left on the bedside table, or a dazzling bouquet of fragrant blossoms wrapped in tissue, or the simple joy of spending time walking, in the intimacy of fresh air, talking and dreaming together . . .

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{décor inspiration | before & after : the entryway at 47 park avenue}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:28:00 +0000

. . . and after spending a blissfully relaxing weekend, [mostly] offline, did have a few moments to catch a quick glimpse of new things in the reader, between brunches and traipsing about at the shops and in the winter sunshine, and became engrossed in the dramatic transformation of this entryway in london . . .

[before & after, below] x

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{monday, monday & a brand new week}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:10:00 +0000

. . . the place is in a bit of a topsy turvy state, as all things are before change, and this week's to-do lists are miles long, but it's lovely to be back after a beautiful weekend, and before it all begins . . .

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{at the shops : sarah brown jewellery | jewellery inspired by scotland}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:09:00 +0000

. . . with thoughts still lingering on the sandy shores of bora bora, it is no surprise that, on this late-winter day, drawn to the sea-inspired creations of jeweller, sarah brown, whose irregular and beautiful compositions, woven together of island legends and tales of creatures beneath the sea, come together in collections of enchanting, evocative pieces drenched in a sense of curiosity and the unknown . . .

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{have a beautiful weekend & a few lovely links}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:12:00 +0000

. . . and since the new year has begun, there has been a spectacular flurry of creative energy and productivity -- the kind that happens after one has returned from a few weeks in paris, or spent enough nights falling asleep to the sound of waves; and there has been organising and planning and time at the gym everyday, even, and while not certain if it is the momentum of change from one year to the next, or the excitement of even more changes and wonderful things still to come -- whatever the reason may be, it is breathtaking and it is perfect, and while there are still and always unanswered emails and telephone calls to return -- for now and the weekend -- shall enjoy a little time for drinks and party dresses, a macaron or two, and being held close, and most certainly, for a few moments of perfect repose . . .

wishing you a relaxing, fun-filled weekend, and that it is beautiful, wherever in the world you may be,— roséline xo

{p.s.} a few lovely links below

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{décor inspiration : relaxed & refined in normandy}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

. . . first came across this centuries-old home in normandy last november, and immediately fell head over heels, and so, was utterly thrilled to happen across it again, in the current issue of veranda; and while one is impossibly drawn to the allure of the leopard silk velvet canapé, there are still a myriad of beautiful things to captivate -- the floors, [always, the floors], the gilded picture frames and cashmere throws, the antique bergères in stroheim suede, the grand chandeliers and palest shades of gray, and most of all, that perfect mix of relaxed & refined . . .

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{style inspiration | for the weekend : sexy eyes & upswept hair}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:58:00 +0000

. . . nearly the weekend, and after a week of meetings and the possibilities of new projects, overflowing inboxes and perfectly elegant ponytails, it's time for things to get a little sexier -- cat eyes and pretty pink lips, and spectacularly upswept hair . . .

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{style inspiration | on the vanity & in the makeup kit : a few favourites}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:31:00 +0000

. . . one of the fondest memories of growing up was my mother's movie-star dressing rooms -- enormous and luxurious, and with those pretty white lights that trail all the way around the large looking glass above the vanity, upon which was always a beautiful scattering of perfume bottles and golden hairpins, and every kind of beauty product one could possibly imagine -- it was a most magical place for a little girl, and needless to say, spent many, many hours utterly lost in spritzes of heady perfume, dustings of silvery eyeshadows and dashes of lipstick, and watching my mother get ready for dinner parties and evening soirées . . .

. . . and as there have been so many requests, thought it might be lovely, [with a little winter light & p's stunning photography], to share a glimpse of a few favourite things on the vanity and of the moment . . .

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{décor inspiration: the return of romance}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

" I think sophistication and elegance always last. For me, if I go into a direction that feels sexy or more “trendy” I try and infuse a feeling of sophistication to ensure classic style. For me this achieved through rich fabrics (silk, velvet, cashmere, boucle) great art (usually figurative and abstract paintings) and sculpture."

~ ryan korban

. . . and on this bright and chilly mid-january day, hopelessly drawn to romance of layers upon layers of luxurious and warm textures -- silk canopies and corduroy bolsters and faux fur throws, and velvet sofas intermingled with soft light and chandelier crystals and, always, always, bits of gold . . .

{p.s.} more work by ryan korban : one // two // three

{images: interior design by ryan korban; images via traditonal home & decorati access}

{take me away № 15 | bora bora, tahiti}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:23:00 +0000

Though we have certainly visited a number of beautiful wintry destinations, from elegant train tours and exquisite St.Petersburg, to romantic wintry gardens in England and enchanting ice hotels, often the promise of warm sunshine calls us away from home for an escape from it all . . .

. . . an escape away from snowy slopes, boots and layers upon layers, to endlessly blue waters and an indescribable golden sky, to Bora Bora, Tahiti . . .

Here, beautifully warm and languorous days await.

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{a late hello & notes from the weekend}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:28:00 +0000

. . . hello! after a busy & lovely weekend, a [very] late start here, and how are things? the new week is already filled with a million things, including still more sorting & organising [beribboned boxes of old photographs, long-lost love letters and beautifully written correspondence cards], and plotting & plan-making, meetings and appointments and telephone calls, but also, moments of leisure in all of the busy-ness, for catching up with an old friend, and lattes and mid-day lunch dates . . .

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

{p.s.} also : a flurry of new posts from just before the weekend, which you [very likely] may have missed:

* runway inspiration : derek lam pre-fall 2012
* runway inspiration: rochas pre-fall 2012
* places : champagne afternoon tea at the dorchester

{images: a life worth eating // the paris hotel boutique via pinterest // a previous post // smitten with pretty via sketch 42}

{have a beautiful weekend & a few lovely links}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:45:00 +0000

. . . the place is in a state of disarray, for, instead of spring cleaning, it's winter cleaning, for, as you know, currently in the midst of some very exciting things that involve a bit of upheaval, and so, this weekend is red wine in cut crystal glasses, films and flower shops and photographs, a romantic dusting of snow on these [cosy] chilly nights, and love, love, love . . .

hope you're having an astonishingly wonderful weekend, and that it's beautiful where you are, roséline xo

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{wedding inspiration : parisian gowns by rime arodaky}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:43:00 +0000

. . . and if there were enough hours in the day, would spend so much more time enveloped in letters & emails, but happily, there happened to be a few moments when parisian rime adrodaky's lovely note & portfolio landed in the inbox, filled with the most startlingly lovely gowns; the one-time designer for sonia rykiel's designs are an enchanting mix of sexy and modern, with plunging backs, silk bodices, layers of tulle, and beribboned lace . . .

[{p.s.} wouldn't the little lace jacket at the end be stunning with jeans?] x

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{places : champagne afternoon tea, dorchester hotel}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:42:00 +0000

. . . tasseled drapes and soft lighting, tufted settees and silk cushions, crisp white table cloths and silver-rimmed china, salmon pasta shell roll, served with toast, lox and caviar, freshly backed biscuits with clotted cream, tea and delicate pastries and it's champagne afternoon tea at the dorchester . . .

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{runway inspiration : derek lam pre-fall 2012}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:20:00 +0000

. . . not often one for prints and patterns, but there is something about derek lam's current collection, with its leather skirts and golden oxfords, cotton twill blazers and herringbone coats, silks and knits and sumptuously billowy dresses, that one is hopelessly drawn . . .

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{take me away № 14 | the magic of winter gardens}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:14:00 +0000

For many, it is the dream—the dream to travel abroad and to walk the very grounds in which were walked upon by great literary artists long ago—their words replaying in our minds and lives today. The dream to breath in the scent of the famously fragrant roses, lovingly kept and carefully maintained . . .

. . . to take tea as was traditionally planned and created, to touch upon the stones that were laid so many years ago and to gaze up to the thatch roof lines of centuries gone by.

The heart of England lies within the very threads of its culture—the language of customs, of beauty, of traditions, of arts. Indeed, the dream does not lie in sights alone, but in scents, tastes, sounds, and feelings of the heart itself—a secret that whispers about, and if we listen, we might just catch on.

And just when most life is asleep for the duration of this winter season, we might see a whole new angle to the respected art of one of the most integral parts of England: English gardens. And in truth, the lines and forms of such spectacular gardens might be most appreciated in their simplicity, draped in alabaster frost.

. . . and so, today we ask you to join us as we set along on foot, imagining a walk in and amongst some of the greatest gardens in the world there ever were . . .

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{at the office : chloé pre-fall 2012}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:28:00 +0000

. . . 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]

{places : at the apple store, paris}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:22:00 +0000

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a longstanding love affair with vaulted, soaring and perfectly ornate ceilings, intricate crown moulding and wood panelled walls, and so, fell completely for the design of the most recent apple store, paris opéra, in the 9e arrondissement; known as the 'most un-apple apple store', the glass-and-steel of trademark elements like the staircase, have fallen away to wood and wrought iron, creating a perfect juxtaposition of old & new, traditional & modern . . .

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{fashion inspiration : nina ricci pre-fall 2012}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +0000

. . . ruched satin dresses with lace underpinnings, leopard print coats and champagne-dipped opera gloves, french dots, golden shoes and blush-coloured cardigans -- the nina ricci pre-fall collection is filled with a certain ladylike charm and pure romance . . .

{p.s.} also:

* more of this collection
* a look back at the beautiful resort 2011 collection

[images: vogue via studded hearts]

{a new week, a new month, and a brand new year}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

. . . the first week of this new year has already been a spectacular flurry of activity, beginning with a new tiffany blue & gold-leafed daybook waiting to be filled, and on the eve of new year's day, a meeting in a hotel lobby amidst the still twinkling post-holiday fairy lights, to plot and to plan and to dream, and there is so much to tell you, including, currently, two enormously exciting projects in the works, a wedding in paris in june, and still to come, the grandest adventure of all, that may just change everything -- and so, it is wild anticipation that we begin the second week of this new year . . .

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{table for two : lavender hot chocolate}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:21:00 +0000

. . . lately, the weather pefectly balmy, by january standards, but every once in a while, a chilly night, and so, just in case: a little mix of winter and spring : decadent hot chocolate with a dash of lavender . . .

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{runway inspiration : rochas pre-fall 2012}

noreply@blogger.com ({this is glamorous}) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:20:00 +0000

. . . lavish fabrics from france's bucol studio, dark, inky prints as beautiful as watercolours, and gold-foil brocade cloque, in a-line skirts and swing jackets, pleats and pretty collars -- the rochas pre-fall collection was pure perfection . . .

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