Inspiration: {Wish List}

{am always on the look out for stylish travel accessories... so was extremely happy to stumble upon the "Trash Fox Red" Florentine Vachetta leather bag with water resistant nylon lining from TravelTeq...}

(Source, TravelTeq discovered via the ever-inspiring A Life More Fabulous.)

Editorial: {Window Shopping}

{prada, chanel, hermès, burberry, dior, louis vuitton, versace, gucci, giorgio armani... all the top designer names are featured in this ingenious editorial, destined to become a classic.}

{**important message to readers... this weekend I changed my feed from atom to rss, without realizing the implications it would cause to current subscribers... terribly, terribly sorry for the inconvenience**}

{Have a wonderful week ahead and welcome new followers/readers.  All the best, Linda.} 

(Source, Harper's Bazaar September 2008 by Nicole Bentley.  {p.s. look forward to more Nicole Bentley editorials during the week})

Inspiration: {An Alluring Selection}

{... of random photographs, featuring certain shades of white...}

(Source, images 1 & 2) Dreamy Whites; 3) Ali Stephens by Eric Guillemain for Flair Italy, August 2010; 4) Gingerella; 5) Pia Ulin (?); 6) Susan Eldride for Vogue Deustch; 7) previous post; 8) Sarah Dorio via Desire to Inspire; 9) Vanessa Paradis; 10) Chocolate Therapy; 11) Trine Thorsen via Visual Notes; 12) Stardust and Sequins.)

(p.s. previous Alluring Selections, one and two.)

Spotlight: {Porta Romana}

{founded in 1988, Porta Romana, a UK based atelier, is devoted to creating objects of beauty and draws on the finest skills of glassblowing, metalworking, sculpting and furniture making... below are my favourite selections...}

(Source, Porta Romana.)

Inspiration: {Love, Love, Love}

{... love how this couple beautifully translate their complete adoration of each other in these photographs, not to mention the simplicity and elegance of their dress choices... isn't she the loveliest in her mini black sequins dress with riding hat?}

(Source, Jose Villa.)

Spotlight: {Jeweler, Cathy Waterman}

{... stunning rings in either 22 karat gold or platinum with diamonds, intricately designed by Cathy Waterman with inspiration drawn from nature, whether it be a reflection in the clouds, or images in puddles of water...}

(Source, Ylang 23.)

Editorial: {A Renaissance of Style}

{have always preferred satchels, to be carried demurely or with absolute confidence {see last image}, but mostly with long gloves, one of my most favourite accessories...}

(Source, Dustjacket Attic.)