Inspiration: {Lovely, lovely dresses}

{stunning dresses, especially love the first one... so feminine}

(Source, Barbara Palvin by Jason Kibbler for Vogue Spain, September 2010, discovered via The Simply Luxurious Life & Fashionising.)

Inspiration: {Casual Chic}

{a simple way to transition into late-summer, early fall... add suede knee-high boots with a little white dress, gorgeous!}

(Source, Pandora)

Travel: {Miami}

{our lovely 10-day retreat two weeks ago was spent in Miami, Florida at the luxurious Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort.  Poolside lounging or sunbathing at a private beach front right on the Atlantic ocean were the two major decisions each day.  Two trips to downtown Miami, strolling Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road Mall, cheating on my vegan diet with a white cheese pizza (Gorgonzola sealed the deal), several dirty martinis at the hotel lounge, a rainy afternoon spent indoor with chilled Champagne and a late-night dinner on a beautifully landscaped terrace, complete with water fall will be memories I will forever cherish, especially so as it was shared with my wonderful husband.... thank you, honey}

(Photographs © of Simply Seductive... {p.s. a special recognition to This is Glamorous for providing inspiration to post lovely travel pictures})

Inspiration: {An Editorial}

{look closely at this editorial... the photography (landscape, angles and lighting) is exceptional.. {p.s. absolutely adore the outfit in the first image... love, love bow-tie blouses and even her nail polish and shoes sparkle in the sunlight}

(Source, Oh Fashion Model.  Ashley Smith by Ofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello for Numéro 116, September 10 )

Inspiration: {Designer's Atelier + A Wedding Boudoir}

{stumbled upon these wonderful photographs of Maria Lucia Hohan's atelier to discovered the photographs were taken by the Cherry Blossom Girl, which when I visited her blog realized she was recently married in a dress made by Maria Lucia Hohan, yet designed by the Cherry Blossom Girl herself.)

{images from The Cherry Blossom's wedding boudoir...}

(Source, Design Your Fashion.)

Inspiration: {Beyond Glamorous + News}

{absolutely adore the ornate touches of soft velvet tufted couches and armchairs, silk taffeta curtains, a rich ink-blue bathroom and so much more... also thrilled to announce Simply Seductive now has a Facebook Page... a bit late in the game, but nonetheless thrilled to possibly make new acquaintances... if it pleases you, pass on the news (see the Facebook "Share It" button at the right side bar of this blog)!}

(Source, Windsor Smith; discovered via Plush Palate.)

Spotlight: {Interior Designer, Thom Filicia}

{gorgeous interiors by renowned interior designer, Thom Filicia...}

(Source, 1stdibs.)