Spotlight: {The Allure of Style}

{some lovely photographs from Mary McDonald's first book, The Allure of Style...}

(Source, discovered via All the Best)

Inspiration: {Shoe Love}

{Love this shoe, not just for the classic leopard print, but for its cut. I also love the strap, which apparently I would benefit from as I recently lost one of my shoes while crossing a very busy intersection with a senior colleague... so embarrassing, but funny nonetheless!}

(Source, Shopbob.)

Editorial: {Coastal Mist}

{these photographs evoke a sense of tranquility and hope, so poetic...}

(Source, Coastal Mist by Ben Liney via Iconology)

Lovely and Unrelated

(Source, image 1) Julia; 2) Flickr.)

Runway Inspiraton: {Elie Saab ~ Spring 2011 RTW}

{lovely chiffon gowns in the pretties of colours and blush-peach asymmetrical gown embroidered in tiny squares of sequins are a few of my favourites... hope your weekend was wonderful and that your week ahead is full of adventure and fun... welcome new followers/readers!}

(Source, Style.com)

Inspiration: {Hermès Ad Campaign}

{In searching for this Fall/Winter Hermès Ad Campaign (see below), I came across this strikingly beautiful "Air de Paris" January 2006 Ad Campaign, photographed by Camilla Akrans, Creative and Art Director, Philippe Chanet...}

{Hermès' Fall/Winter 2010 Ad Campaign featuring Constance Joblonski by Paolo Roversi}



(Source, 2006 Ad Campaign via here and here and Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign via Fashionising.)

Pieces of Me: {Stripe Pillows and a Brass Stool}

{Last week, I began this series and featured my dining room chandelier. Today, I introduce you to my lovely brass stool, which my hubby kindly cleaned and shined to its gorgeous glam state, upon which my favourite decorative sofa pillows sit... the brass stool is right in front of my living room window that I look out onto as I blog each day. Linda, xo}

(Source, Photographed Simply Seductive using a Nikon D5000 camera; edited via Poladroid)

{p.s. more stripes, here.}