Zebra love, Claudia and Ellen

(been feeling the urge to be more spontaneous with my posts... as I tend to save images until I can figure out a common element (i.e., sexy back, bows or reflections)..., hopefully capturing a single or fewer images for no purpose other than to share what inspires me will, in turn, inspire you... Source, Photographer Ellen von Unwerth, Claudia Schiffer, April 2008 Vogue. Discovered via Hudson Jeans. p.s. I not suggesting I will never revert to themed posts... in fact I have a few in the works that are scheduled... coming to Simply Seductive soon!)

Destination, Thailand

(Imagine...just imagine...jetting off to a gloriously luxurious Thailand resort. What would you pack for such a vacation?)

(perhaps you might consider Nina Ricci Resort 2009 Collection's jeans and casual blouse for the flight...)


(but you certainly shouldn't forget your outrageously oversized Miu Miu butterfly sunglasses)

(or your precious Emilio Pucci bikini for lounging and soaking up the sun at the beach)



(lastly, you must leave room in your designer luggage for a stylish elegant dress to show off your spa-pampered body for tonight's fabulous dining experience under the shimmering stars... sigh, if only...)

(Source, Kiwi Collection and Style.com.)

Reflections

(Source, Dripbook.)

(Source, Community Live Journal.)

(Source, Foto Decadent.)

(Source, Vi.sualize.us.)

(Source, We Heart It.)

Comfort

(feel like crawling back into bed this morning. Source, forthcoming...)

Appreciation Award!

I've received the lemonade award (!!!) and it couldn't come from a more thoughtful person. Jamie, a wedding expert and great gal, has been actively promoting Simply Seductive on more than one occasion, for which I am exceptionally grateful. A BIG thank you, Jamie!

The best part... is that I get to pay it forward and nominate at least 10 blogs that I think show great attitude and/or gratitude. The Rules: 1. Put the logo on your blog or post. 2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show GREAT ATTITUDE and/or GRATITUDE! 3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. 4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. 5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received the award.

To all the deserving nominees, thank you for sharing your inspirational blogs. You deserve more than this small token of appreciation :) To Simply Seductive readers, I hope you can take time to explore these blogs... you will not be disappointed. Below is a snippet of the explosive talent offered by these exceptional bloggers ... in no particular order:


(Pink Wallpaper)


(Coco + Kelley)


(Record the Day)


(This is Glamorous)


(Automatism)


(Ruby Press)


(Fifi Lapin)


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(Pia Jane Bijkerk)


(Lovely Morning)

Color Inspiration: Yellow

(Supermodel in movement. Source, we heart it.)

(glimmers of yellow sunshine... of a delicious citrusy color. Source, Desire to Inspire.)

(Source, Ru Glamour.)

(Lanvin S/S RTW 2009. Source, Style.com.)

(Source, James Merrell.)

(Yellow fur...so over the top! Photography, Greg Kadel.)

(This one is quite comical (check out the glasses on the cat!) Source, Marek and Associates.)

(Purrr....Source, here.)

Hearts + Bubbles

(Simply loving this photograph. An inspirational photograph to kick start your week. Happy Monday! Source, the incredibly inspirational blog, Loveology.)