{style inspiration: pure romance}

. . . and after the breathtaking glimpses of veils made of layers of ivory silk tulle trimmed with hand-embroidered flowers, talk of tiaras and insanely chic fascinators and hats, very nearly considering traipsing around town while running errands -- the bookstore, the bakery and flower markets -- wearing a french bandeau birdcage veil with reckless abandon . . .







{images: photography by elizabeth messina for twigs & honey on etsy via greedy girl via a cup of jo}

{the route of the royal wedding processions}

. . . finding myself really quite excited . . . will you be watching?

{p.s.} and doesn't the route of the royal wedding processions look positively lovely rendered in watercolours?

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* u p d a t e :
available as here from the house that lars built


{image: full time with dental via patterson maker}

{spring things: organization}

. . . there is a vintage sterling silver serviette holder on my desk {below}, that is used for favourite photographs, letters, invitations, and gold foil-lined envelopes; however with a change in season and a brand new month, aside from the overwhelming desire to throw open every french door and window, there are also thoughts of redoing, perhaps repainting, but most of all, reorganizing, and at this moment {besides the closets} it is the office, currently overflowing with letters, cards, bills, receipts and recent boarding passes . . . and the serviette holder, however lovely, can only hold so much, so perhaps a silver vintage toast rack {beautiful and practical} may be just the thing . . .


above, on my desk, sterling silver serviette holder


above, vintage toast rack, from etsy


above, ultra-luxe english sterling silver toast rack from 1938, ebay


above, silver plated toast rack from mothology


above, metal and below, silver plate, both florence & florence



. . . and if you ever find yourself roaming about the antique markerts early one saturday morning, in paris, or otherwise, a latte in hand a boyfriend in tow, you'll most likely find a wonderful array. . . and of course, for those quiet moments on weekday mornings, there is always a vast assortment online, from etsy, {here}, and ebay, {here} . . .


{images: top, scan by this is glamorous from domino magazine, 2 - iphone photography by this is glamorous; 3, 5 & 6 -- as listed; 4 - scan by this is glamorous from domino magazine, february 2008, photography by justin bernhaut}

{holiday inspiration: day & night}

. . . a flurry of things this past few weeks and can hardly believe that it is nearly & already only one week left until christmas, and in all this dashing about . . . by day, it's been white lacy dresses strewn with a million floating snowflakes, strands of elegant pearls and satin platform pumps, pink champagne truffles and the softest suede foldover clutches . . . and by night, it's all black satin and sequins and the intoxicating scent of deep florals and lotus wood . . .




chanel 1990's vintage logo drop earrings | kenneth jay lane 1980's vintage triple strand faux pearl necklace | charlotte olympia paloma satin platform pumps | guerlain 'kisskiss' liplift | charbonnel et walker pink marc de champagne truffles | mccoy design quartz jewelry box | elle macpherson intimates dentelle lace bra | h&m spring 2011 collection suede clutch





. . . set of four hand-screened white doily note cards here









rolex women's president 18k gold black diamond dial watch | liberty london for apple ianthe embossed leather iphone sleeve | house of harlow 1960 black resin station necklace | butter london nail lacquer in union jack black | kelly wearstler brass kaleidoscopes | agent provocateur black lace bra | miu miu glitter pumps | black & white diamante corsage brooch | handbag by chanel | tom ford black orchid eau de parfum

{images: lace dress by fleur wood & doily note cards via eat drink chic; miu miu image via luphia loves; room, kravitz design via french architectural digest; h&m spring collection clutch via julia; night look/outfit by zara}

{hello + holiday advertising}

. . . hello! just a quick note to let you know that there are only a few spaces left for holiday advertising . . .

{this is glamorous} has many wonderful readers and has been featured on numberous blogs, websites, newspapers and magazines internationally, including the may 2010 issue of lucky magazine and the september 2010 issue of martha stewart living

{this is glamorous} is also listed as one of the london times' 50 of the world's best design blogs

please e-mail for more information

{p.s.} a very special thank you to current advertisers:
net-a-porter | susan jane | sephora | ruby lane | ada & darcy | 24karas | aspinal of london: uk & us | ruby plaza | wallpaper direct . . . and brand new adverstisers: katrin reifeiss & mano bello

{have a beautiful weekend + links}

. . . this past week has been one of changes -- a new cut and colour at the salon, a new resolve to get things back on track at the gym, and here, wonderful new ideas and plans . . . but for now, it's the weekend, and already, 8:15 dinner reservations friday evening, devastatingly handsome company and a glass of red by candlelight, and early saturday morning, a little shopping, coffee and lanvin, and late saturday afternoon, a glittering and golden sunset and a cozy drive out of the city in the last fading light . . .

hope you're having an astonishingly beautiful weekend,
~ roseline xo

{p.s.} black sequined dress here & gold shoes here

{a few lovely links:}
* décor inspiration: vintage luxury
* fashion inspiration: perfect flares, milan
* diy: tinsel garland wreath
* collections: wire baskets
* at home: round table
* online: fun new site
* gift guide: warm & woodsy
* from the florist: perfect peach

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* at this moment: new & exciting news
* décor inspiration: warm & woodsy
* for the holidays: rose wristlet
* style inspiration: luxe layers
* tabletop: monograms & roses
* style inspiration: perfectly polished
* at the shops: dollybird design, chicago
* travel: brussels, belgium
* style inspiration: knotted belt

{& new for the weekend:}
*décor inspiration: modern & classic

{images: 1 - johanna stickland by willy vanderperre for jil sander ad campaign spring 2007 via the vamoose; 2 - a glamorous little side project; 3 - asos; 4 - kurt geiger via tea for joy; 5 - abbey lee kershaw by julai shauenburg, scan by mrsjamesdean (tfs) via the vamoose}

{holiday inspiration: rose wristlet}

. . . happened upon this pretty leather rose wristlet entirely by accident late this morning, over coffee and a chocolate croissant . . . designed to be a wrist wrapping bracelet, or corsage tied on with a dangling suede bow, with other suggestions being a handbag accessory or elegantly wrapped around a low ponytail, would imagine it just as lovely wrapped around napkins for a festive dinner party or atop a gift enveloped in kraft or shimmery gold paper for the holidays . . .

{image: mano bello on etsy}

{at the shops: dollybird design, chicago}

. . . and for all those upcoming holiday parties under glittering garlands and the twinkle of fairy lights, or romantic dinner dates on nights of softly falling snow, rings made of gold dust and pendants filled with a million shooting stars . . .

{p.s.} also perfect as gifts for your sister, best friend, {or yourself}

{also} previous at the shops:
* lulu frost
* ralph lauren, paris
* neology by mina, brooklyn
* mrs. press, australia


{images: dollybird design one of a kind handmade artisan jewelry. , also here via oh hello friend}

{two lovely things: luxurious textures}

. . . whether tiered & romantically lacy cupcake stands or a warm & welcoming pile of mohair blankets, there is nothing quite like the quiet luxury of beautiful textures to warm up an early autumn morning . . .

{p.s.} recent two lovely things:
* black & white
* mirror, mirror
* bits of green

{images: 1 - teaspoon vintage; 2 - scan by this is glamorous, photography by polly wreford for at home with white by atlanta bartlett}

{pure romance: heart lariat necklace}

. . . quite besotted with this delicately pretty heart lariat necklace by the always effortlessly cool macha jewelry. . .

{shopping: vintage frame chalkboards}

. . . after discovering this beautiful vintage frame chalkboard in gosia's shop last year, have been rather obsessed with them and open gosia's weekly updates hoping to find another as lovely, until this morning, when this one appeared . . .

-- and was gone nearly immediately -- and so the search continues . . .

{images: blue bell bazaar via gosia}

{stationery: french notecards}

. . . hand silkscreened in gold ink and perfect for special occasions or over café au lait on an overcast friday near the end of winter . . .

{je t'aime french i love you cards by humunuku via greedy girl}

{love is in the air}

. . . completely charmed by this sweet letterpress card in magenta & orange, as perfect for valentine's day as it is for a perfectly lovely mid-january thursday. . .

{image: letterpress delicacies via oh so beautiful paper}