Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Decor Inspirations: Luscious {Golden} Details!





I always fancy a gold leaf frame or an ornate border that adds a touch of sophistication and glamour to any room..! It doesn't need to be much maybe a mirror here, a picture frame there and always on my list... the ultimate sette with golden borders or a fabulous crystal chandelier *sigh*.

Can you believe all these beautiful picture actually belong to a french luxury fashion shop "Département Féminin"!! As as if the store itself wasn't fabulous enough they carry brands like Lanvin, Dries Van Noten, Balenciaga and Azzedine Alaia to name a few...! I would never leave this place!! Definelty a must see in my next trip to France!!

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DIY: Scarf Necklace!


Love using all my silk scarfs for fall!! That's probably one of the reasons that I love so much dressing up in autumn..! I stumble last week with this very creative way of wearing a scarf... and I think it just looks adorable, specially against the leather top... like it adds a feminine touch to the look! The secret to keeping it chic would be to use a scarf that has only one or two hues.. like the black and gold seen in the picture!!

I would love to hear of any other creative way you like using your silk scarfs in fall!!

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Monday, August 30, 2010

A quiet Morning in Ivory & White

Nothing like a soft palette of whites & ivory to start a quiet morning...! Love the simplicity of the white ceramic... and the softness of ivory sheets...! Simple things that make the morning routine oh so very special!!

As I shared before I am going through a vintage trophies phase... doesn't the book case look adorable with those pieces spread around?

Hope you have a lovely day!

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Fashion Inspiration: The Poncho!

Loove this poncho from H&M! As seen {here} before...! The rich beige against all jeans.. definitely a must for fall! I am adding this to my fall shopping list.

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Decor Inspiration: Louis XVI Marquises


Featured in the last issue of Vogue.. this fabulous house from Coach Creative Director Reed Krakoff and his wife, interior designer Delphine Krakoff... if full of fabulous decor and iconic furniture.... Like this to die for Louis XVI Marquises that add such a level of sophistication to the master bathroom!!! Divine!! I could spend my entire day in that bathroom!!

Hope your day is going great!

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Paris in Red


Nothing like waking up in Paris, strolling down the street and stopping by a petite cafe... all surrender by lovely hues of red!! J'adore!!

Hope you have a lovely week!

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Happy weekend! + Links

Yes the weekend is here!!! ..... and after a long, hard working week I just want to feel totally free, through my hair to the air, dance around, be goofy, laugh out loud and just embrace every second of the weekend!!! How was your week? I decided to change my exercise routine so I now wake up at 5am {insane...I know} but it's really the only way I can stick to it {I don't like working out in the afternoon..} so as you can imagine I am totally sleep deprived... plus I have a couple new projects...!!! So this weekend there is no schedule, no commitments just us four enjoying each other and making memories!!! Talking about memories... one thing I learned form my grandma was that having a routine for certain family activities brings joy and is something you will always remember... so for the last two Fridays is barbecue and pool time for us... and it has worked fabulously so far.... and it literally set the tone for starting the weekend laughing and sharing the best & worst of the week, etc!! Would love to learn what are some of your family routines?? Eager to keep having more things like this!!

Anyway, enough of my rattle... here area a few of links that you might like:

A lovely Cake Bunting

Decorer avec la Tour Eiffel

A fabulous Country Elegance

A fabulous duplex for sale

Fashion for cooler weather!!

Blue Velvet Inspiration Board

A little bit of Aqua

Anna Dello Russo World Fashion Tour

The perpetual dreamer

Refreshing Cocktails!

Chic Literature Jackets {get them here}

Some posts you might have missed:
A Chic {LV} Safari
Fashion Inspiration: H&M Fall
A Beach Cottage
Feathers & Flowers
Stella McCartney Chunky ID Bracelet

I hope you have a wonderful weekend lovelies!! Thank you so much for stopping by...and for all your fabulous comments that always make me smile!!

“To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly”.

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Fashion Inspiration: The New Nude!

...airy, loose fitting blouses in creamy nudes! So insanely feminine...! I'm dying to get my hands in one of this dainty shirts..!

Hope you had a great week!

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What I Love Today: Celine Bag

I can't get my eyes of this fabulous, functional & chic leopard bag from Celine! Phoebe Philo, the creative director behind the brand, is really a genius... she has that ability to create simple & elegant pieces that have an eternally classic style!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Unadulterated Glamour {A sneak peak at Rue Magazine}

Black lacquered tables, white sofas and chairs with black piping and gold accents... glamour at it best!

We are three weeks ways from the launching of Rue Magazine, and judging by this sneak peak I literally just can't!! As if the previous advance

*Check {here} for additional pictures from Rue Magazine!

{Images via The City Sage}
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{Food} Lemon Shortcake with Blueberries and Lemon-scented Quark


Who wouldn't like to wake up to a delicious dessert? Now that would add a special fabuloness to my Sunday morning...! And when I read this recipe and the description... I knew I had to try it out. "The dried oregano gives these shortcakes an incredible fragrance that complements the sweetness and plainness of the lemon and blueberries, adding just that perfect extra touch to make you take one bite and come back for a second." Sound delicious, doesn't it? Love the fact that it's also that fast and easy to make {a must in my kitchen!!} .

You know what I will be having this weekend.
Recipe.

Lemon-Oregano Shortcake with Blueberries and Lemon-scented Quark
makes ~12 two-inch shortcakes

for lemon-oregano shortcake:
2 Tbspn lemon zest
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
4 tspn baking powder
3/4 tspn salt
1 heaping Tbspn dried oregano
1/2 stick (4 Tbspn) butter, cold
1/4 cup + 2 Tbspn heavy cream
1/4 cup + 2 Tbspn whole milk

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat and set aside.
2. Using your fingers, rub the lemon zest into the sugar. Then, add the lemon sugar to the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried oregano in a bowl. Mix to combine thoroughly.
3. Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the size of tiny pebbles.
4. Mix the heavy cream and milk in, mixing until combined but no longer--be careful not to overmix!
5. Roughly shape the shortcakes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake the shortcakes for ~15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

for lemon-scented quark:
1 cup quark
1 1/2 Tbspn lemon zest
juice of one lemon, freshly squeezed (~2 Tbspn juice)
2 Tbspn vanilla or plain sugar

1. Mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla sugar into the quark until combined.

for assembly:
blueberries
sugar

1. Toss the fresh blueberries with a dusting of sugar.
2. Top each shortcake with a generous dollop of lemon-scented quark and a spoonful of blueberries.


For more fabulous dessert recipes for breakfast check out Dessert for Breakfast

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Feathers & Flowers!


...the mysterious seductive of feathers and fresh cut flowers....*sigh* I was actually working on a post on feather when I stumble upon the boudoir images of The Cherry Blossom Girl on her wedding day.... and it literally took my breath away! So feminine and chic!

The feather clutch is to die.. and love the contrast of the pink soft feather with some silver strappy sandals!! Just faabulous!

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Fashion Inspiration: Retro Look by Marloes Horst for Jackie September/October 2010

It's all about retro look, batty eyes and fiery red locks! There is something so fierce & sophisticated about red hair..! I was actually talking this morning with a friend about changing my hair red {I'm light blond with blond highlights}....! What do you think? I always try to have a warmer color for fall & winter!

Love the white dress with those fabulous shoes!
Hope you had a great day!

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Decor Inspiration: A Purple Velvet Settee

You probably have seen this room before... I know I had it in my files for quite sometime. If I was to redecorate my dining area today... I would use this dining area as a starting point! Looove the velvet purple settee, the vintage wood table, the use of color & texture, the dramatic drapes and all the details from this room! In Rachel's terms.. to die!

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What I Love Today: Stella McCartney Chunky Brass ID bracelet


Stella McCartney Chunky brass ID bracelet

Love the look of gold chunky jewelry against crispy white!! And how insanely fabulous is this gold-tone brass ID bracelet from Stella? Love it!!

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Vintage Flower Vases


I have been using lately vintage silver & pewter trophies as flower vases! I think they add an element of loveliness everywhere I use them... in the guest bathroom, on top of books by the coffee table and in my office! Plus love the fact that they belong to the family... I even got one from 1960!! Now cleaning silver, well that's another story....

Hope you have a lovely day!

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

A Chic {LV} Safari

How fabulous is the the new ad campaign from Louis Vuitton featuring Dree Hemingway? For my honeymoon I wanted to spend a couple of days at Kruger National Park.. getting lost in the jungle!! At the end wasn't we embarking in one of the biggest adventure of our life, marriage..? And end up with a couple of days at the Maldives...!! It takes so long to get there that it was impossible to match the dates, flights, etc.... but I still have it in the back of my mind..!! Now The LV luggage would definitely add some extra chicness to the adventure!!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

{Image photographer Carter Smith via Habitually Chic}
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Monday, August 23, 2010

Fashion Trend: Skinny Trousers + Camel top

Love the simplicity and chicness of Stella McCartney fall Collection... in particular all the skinny stretch trousers with this retro inspired camel top! Simply fabulous!

Skinny stretch trousers are a must in my fall shopping list! Do you plan ahead your must have for each season?

Hope you had a lovely Monday!!

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