Inspiration: Editorial

(The following is the lovely Fashion Gone Rogue's introduction to this editorial: "Originally published in the August 2004 edition of Vogue Paris, Mario Sorrenti’s “Fleur D’Exil” can only be described as majestic with its stunning clothing and setting. The series features Isabeli Fontana styled by Anastasia Barbieri in a wide variety of furs and metallics against the backdrop of open water and rocky terrain. Sensuality and elegance collide in this stunning layout." Did she not capture the essence of this editorial perfectly?)

Lovely and Unrelated

{two lovely, yet unrelated photographs...}


(Source, Flickr entitled Nature's Jewelry.)

(Source, Flickr. Do you collect vintage glassware?)

Daily Horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo

{Daily horoscope for Tuesday, November 3, 2009.}


(Cancer, June 24 to July 22: You'll have all the energy and opportunity you need to socialize like a pro today, although you might not have as much time as you'd like. It's all about brief, pleasant interludes and snappy comebacks right now. You can save the long, drawn-out conversations for another day. The experiences you have with other people now might feel less substantial, but they are still just as effective at keeping you connected.)

(Leo, July 23 to August 23: Your tenacity is a powerful force today, and it will help you make lots of progress. Just be sure to fold in some fun and make time to touch base with a friend you haven't seen in a while. You will have time to finish what you've already started, without having to shut yourself off from the real world! It's important to keep a balance in your life between using your brain and using your heart.)

(Virgo, August 24 to September 22: You cannot be everyone's best friend -- in fact, you can't even expect everyone to like you. So today stop putting so much effort into pleasing someone who clearly cannot be pleased, at least by you. You two are just not compatible, and there's nothing wrong with that. If everyone liked everyone, the world would be a very boring place. Be grateful for your friends and stop worrying about the ones you don't have. Horoscope via Marie Claire. Photograph Source, Sophie Vlaming photographed by Marcin Tyszka for L’officiel via Lace & Tea. Tomorrow, November 4th's horoscope: Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius.)

Muse: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

{Welcome to a new series I am starting in which I feature, as always, only the best photographs from various sources. As you are likely no doubt aware, Ms. Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is the daughter of the infamous French Vogue Editor, Carine Roitfeld and has been studying design at Parsons and has modeled in the past. She is incredibly lovely and stylish, do you not agree?}


(Source, Photographer Kai Z Feng.)

(Source, Cyana Trend Land.)

(Julia Restoin-Roitfeld via Alexandra's Favoriter.)

(Source, The Selby.)

Inspiration: Quotes

{Isn't this so true?}


(Source, Atsuii.)

Daily Horoscope: Aries, Taurus & Gemini

{Daily horoscope for Monday, November 2, 2009.}


(Aries, March 21 to April 20: Today, set money issues aside and focus on things you can have an immediate effect on. Money can definitely give you power, but it can give you only so much -- so don't place too much importance on your finances right now. Money is not the only route to where you want to go. Your people skills are being wasted right now, so why not utilize some charm to move things along? A smile and a well-placed compliment may help you in a surprising way.)

(Taurus, April 21 to May 21: Right now, feeling good about who you are and where you are in life are getting easier and easier to do. You are appreciating the good things that are happening to you, and you are finally seeing them as blessings you deserve. This change in attitude is helping you feel more confident and more hopeful. And as your emotional health gets more and more robust, your physical health should follow. These two aspects of your life are more interconnected than you realize.)

(Gemini, May 22 to June 23: Is someone failing to meet all of your expectations? If so, the problem could be with your expectations. You can either choose to rethink what you want out of this person, or make it clear to her or him that the current situation just isn't going to work for you for very much longer. Your disapproval might be just what this person needs to make some real changes for the better. Use your power to motivate, but make sure you aren't holding anyone to unrealistic standards. Horoscope via Marie Claire.com. Photograph source, Nuovo Barocco / Behati Prinsloo by Adam Whitehead for Flair via Fashion Gone Rogue. Tomorrow, November 3rd's horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo!)

Weekend Signoff :)

(Happy, happy Halloween weekend to all! I am so happy to report that my followership has increased by 10! Simply Seductive is now at 242! A reminder that you could win a snake-skin clutch, but ONLY if you a FOLLOWER of Simply Seductive; details, HERE. All the very best! Source, Flickr.)