Inspiration: {Swimwear}

{isn't this retro-inspired yet modern swimsuit with extra-large matching straw hat absolutely gorgeous? I would purchase this swimwear in an instant as I especially love the deep olive color. I think it would look smashing with a golden tan, n'est pas?}

(Source, Bela Alder and Salvador Fresneda Photography.)

Inspiration: {Kate Spade's New Home Collection}

{came across these amazing behind-the-scene shots of Kate Spade's new Home Collection via the ever-inspiring Everything Fabulous and just had to share with Simply Seductive readers!)

(Source, Everything Fabulous)

Inspiration: {Quotes}

("Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." ~ Voltaire. Photograph source, Chanel Bags and Cigarettes Drags.)

Lovely and Unrelated

{Hello beautiful... crown moulding, wide floor planks painted in white, strong black accents, an intense chandelier and yet surprisingly what I love the most of this interior is the lovely brass door handle... }

(Source, image 1) The Beautiful Soup; 2) Chanel Bags and Cigarettes Drags)

Inspiration: {Chanel ~ Couture Fall 2010}

{adore couture, especially Chanel couture}

(Source, Style.com)

Inspiration: {An Editorial}

{Good Monday morning! Hope all is well and that your weekend was splendid! Not sure what the week ahead holds in store for me, but I'm going in with a positive attitude! Wishing you all the very best for a fantastic week.}

(Source, Karlie Kloss by Raymond Meier for Vogue US August 2010 via Oh Fashion)

Weekend Signoff :)

{My posts have been rather sporadic lately. Blame it on the wonderful summer weather we have been experiencing, along with life in general... although it is nice to be busy with loads of projects on the go, I also think summer, especially, is a season to be enjoyed to its fullest... with that said, I want to thank you so much for the lovely, lovely comments this week... you have been exceptionally gracious and I absolutely love reading your kind words; also, welcome, welcome new followers... have a wonderful weekend!}

(Source, image 1) Sunday Suppers; 2) delightful new-to-me blog, 5am je t♥aime)

A few lovely weekend links:


(♥ a fun DIY realistic fake beauty mark ; ♥ lovely wish list for expectant moms from the gracious Melissa; ♥ how to take photographs in the sun; ♥ a fun fall collection of subdued tones, glam and beautiful textures.)

{p.s. purchased the exact blue distressed leather wallet (see side bar) from Tory Burch at Holt Renfrew earlier this week... on sale, yay!}