Incredibly Stylish

(Wow, so elegant and stylish! Source, Le Fashion.)

Inspiration: Quotes

("If I regarded my life from the point of view of the pessimist, I should be undone. I should seek in vain for the light that does not visit my eyes and the music that does not ring in my ears. I should beg night and day and never be satisfied. I should sit apart in awful solitude, a prey to fear and despair. But since I consider it a duty to myself and to others to be happy, I escape a misery worse than any physical deprivation." ~ Helen Keller. Photograph source, Karlie Kloss by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue US July 09. Source, Ru_Glamour.)

Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius + Gemma

(Libra, September 23 to October 22: You're an expert when it comes to reading people. You know what they're up to before they do, just by listening to the tone of their voices and watching their eyes. Those talents will come in handy now, especially if you cross paths with someone who thinks of you as an easy target. You're so far from that right now that it's actually laughable -- but it won't hurt to let them keep thinking along those lines.)

(Scorpio, October 23 to November 21: You pride yourself on being a master judge of character. At the moment, however, your talents in that department aren't quite fully operational. One minute in the company of that certain someone you've been thinking about nonstop will prove that to you. Better step back and take a deep breath, especially if you've been asked for a favor you know isn't quite on the up and up. There's nothing more memorable than strength.)

(Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21: One more day of hiding out from the world, and you'll be back in the mood for your usual gig -- putting even the most accomplished social butterfly to shame. In the meantime, don't allow yourself to be dragged out into the spotlight if you're not ready to go. Rest, relax and regroup. If anyone deserves some time alone to get those batteries recharged, it's you -- and the audience will wait for your next performance. Horoscope via Marie Claire.com. Photograph source, Norman Jean Roy Photography via Art Department. Tomorrow, July 30th's horoscope: Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces.)

Life's To Do List

(... have been thinking a lot lately about what I want to do with the rest of my life, so I started recording a list of the things I'd like to do in this lifetime... one of which is to visit Japan...

then ironically tonight I was led to this enticing blog (via the lovely Crystal from Plush Palate) on which I found these gorgeous images... coincidental or faith? I'd love to hear whether you have a list and what's on it... more of my list will follow via separate posts...)

Illustrator, Erin Petson

(Source, Erin Petson via Art-Department.)

Cancer, Leo, Virgo + Calming Nudes

{Daily horoscope for Tuesday, July 28, 2009}


(Cancer, June 22 to July 22: Here we go with the 'If you loved me, you would' thing. You hate it, and you've tried to make it clear that you're not going to fall for it ever again. But for some reason, every time you hear it, it works. Those words seem to bring back all the old-school guilt you were sure you'd sworn off for good. This time out, do yourself a favor: As soon as you hear the words, excuse yourself. If they follow you out, tell them you're allergic to guilt.)

(Leo, July 23 to August 23: Be careful who you flirt with today, because it will be all too easy to capture someone's heart without even trying. Does that mean you can't talk to anyone at all? Well of course not -- but confine yourself to your very own sweetie as much as you possibly can. It would probably be best for all parties concerned. Especially since getting rid of any new admirers won't be easy.)

(Virgo, August 24 to September 22: Thinking of doing something different with your hair, your body or your wardrobe? Good for you. Change is good for the soul and refreshing to the spirit. Just don't get too carried away. You wouldn't want a dear one to walk by you without recognizing you, right? Besides, you're pretty darned close to perfect in the eyes of your sweetie. Better have a powwow before you do anything too drastic. Horoscope via Marie Claire.com. Photograph Source, Naomi Yang. Tomorrow July 29th's horoscope: Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius. {p.s. more nudes here.})

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