Spotlight Inspiration: {Photographer, Yiorgos Kordakis}

{... with the temperature at a high of 32˚C today (feels like 45), I thought it befitting to post these beautiful beach and pool side photographs, selected from the photographer's Global Summer series... what beautiful photographic technique.  Which do you prefer beach-side or pool-side?}

* Yiorgos Kordakis



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Fashion Inspiration: {Prada Resort 2012}

{... wonderfully styled, mixed patterns featuring fitted dresses in large florals and polka dots, foulards and caps, a sheer black lace blouse paired with a pleated patterned skirt and cropped shorts make this collection noteworthy.}

♥



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Inspiration Board: {Summer Black}

{... there is something undeniably sultry about wearing black in summer, when the temperature rises at its peak, whether at the beach, or for that special cocktail or soirée, I find a hint of summer tan would look best in any of these lovelies...}

Image one | Dolce & Gabbana Lace-Trim Silk-Blend Baby Doll Dress | Amelie Sun Parasol by Pierre Vaux - Black Broiderie Anglaise* | Vintage Chanel Gold Plate With Brown Stone Drop Interlocking Logo Necklace | Prada Cat Eye-frame Acetate Sunglasses | Chloé's Scalloped Triangle Bikini* | Valentino Patent Front Bow Sandals | Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer |  Vintage Italian Black Lizard Box Clutch Purse | Hermès Wide Enamel Bracelet with Laquered H in Black, Gold Plated | La Perla Vintage Plissé Lace Soft-cup Bra {*p.s. discovered via TIG}



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Inspiration: {Lovely and Unrelated}

{Friday!... treat yourself in some special small way, be present in the moment and have fun!...xo}

one | two (Indigo Sea by Mary Beth Thielhelm, 2007, oil on panel)



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Decor Inspiration: {Los Angeles Home}

{...anchored by rich dark hardwood floors, this gorgeous home features stunning white French and Scandinavian design elements, ornate doors and frames, weathered pillars and cabinetry, beautiful chandeliers, Venetian mirrors and silk drapes... enjoy xo}

* via here, discovered via the lovely blog, Lace & Tea.



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Inspiration: {A Moment in Time}

{... absolutely adore this photograph of Linda Evangelista taken during a time when photographs were strikingly alluring in their simplicity...}

* Linda Evangelista by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue Italia September 1988 via ♡



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Color Inspiration: {Tea Rose}

{... previously described as tea rose, this mixture of pale rose, blush and nude is one of my favourite colours to create a monochromatic look... have a great day, xo} 

* sincere apologies, just discovered iphoto description is not retaining the urls of recent photographs...therefore I have no idea where these images were taken from.



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