{auld lang syne}

. . . even before the clock strikes midnight, already a nostalgia for the year we leave behind, {although suppose it is always that way with good-byes} . . . and yet, few things are lovelier than the overwhelming excitement and perfect anticipation for the days and months that lay ahead . . . and there are still so many things left to discover, words left unspoken, and plans to be made, there are new places to travel and dreams left to dream . . .

so let's raise a glass to the past, to no regrets and springtime in paris, to red lipstick and pink champagne, to art and architecture and the kindness of strangers, to meeting again and to friends, to morning cups of coffee and laughter on a winter's night, to dinners for two and little adventures, to lives well lived and impossible accomplishments, to beautiful happiness and kisses at midnight, and most of all, to you . . .

thank you for coming along with me & wishing you a new year lost in love and the beauty of dreams,

~ roséline xo

{images: 1 - from me to you via greige; 2 - we heart it; 3 - a previous post; 4 - 1st dibs via lonny; 5 - cupcakes & cashmere; 6 - we heart it; 7 - coin sculpture by justine smith via pinterest; 8 - a previous post; 9 - hand lettering by alan ariail}

Perfect Pair for the New Year: Sequin + Mirror

May your New Year be shining and bright!

{images via West Elm, 1st Dibs, Arteriors, MG+BW & weheartit}

The Dress that Came Alive

So i finally made a video for the Collaboration i did with Caravan this last Fashion Week.
I've been wanting to make this video for months now...
The concept was to show the process form concept to being made.
The Song is by a musician i just heard for the first time two weeks ago named Peter Broderick.
His music is pretty amazing, and was a prefect fit for the vibe I wanted for the video.
The Girls in the video are the lovely Kylie Bisutti & Chiara.
I had a lot of fun designing the dresses and really like how they turned out.
Thank you Claudine for letting me be involved :)
I hope you all like it and hope you have a wonderful new years eve! ;)

THE SWEET JOY OF THE HOLIDAYS

Oh the sweet JOY of the holidays!
This is the time of year when we indulge
or sometimes overindulge when we say
with all those cookies, candies and cakes!!

We all are supposed towhen we wish each other a
with our toasts of

CHAMPAGNE and...

lovely and lively libations

...and more cookies

as we celebrate
around the tree

Then there's the irresistible Christmas candies

like candy canes
Even some dipped in hot chocolate

and cupcakes

or iced cookies made of

gingerbread

And when you've finally had enough...like this gingerbread man hasat the stroke of midnight
with that sweet ending to 2010
we can stop the madness,
put down the drinks, cakes, candies and cookies
and get going on our diets!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
2011!!
See you at the gym

IMAGES FROM: DOVER IMAGES, COUNTRY LIVING, MARTHA STEWART, CHICKY THING, TUMBLR, FLICKR, WE HEART IT, BEAUTY IN EVERYTHING, PINK CAKEBOX, ETSY: BABY PICTURE THIS, SEASONAL DELIGHTS

grace

vogue australia

absolutely gorgeous!
one of the best shots i have seen in a while.

grace

vogue australia

absolutely gorgeous!
one of the best shots i have seen in a while.

shopcuffs

-SHOPCUFFS-

shop HERE

the sparkly wide legs + bow heels are to die for!

♥

shopcuffs

-SHOPCUFFS-

shop HERE

the sparkly wide legs + bow heels are to die for!

♥

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! AND WELCOME 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish you a happy new year with your loved ones,friends and family.I hope 2011 will be the most stylish year for all istanbul fashion addict readers and fashion addicts.Love you!

Burcu.

{table for two: crab bruschetta}

. . . this week's table for two is a beautiful {& stunningly delicious!} starter made by p over the holiday weekend, crab bruschetta, from donna hay's seasons -- the subtle tastes and textures were exquisite . . .


{crab bruschetta}

4 thin slices sourdough bread
olive oil, for brushing
2 tablespoons whole-egg mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
sea salt and cracked black pepper
400g cooked crab meat
1 large mild green chilli, sliced
2 green onions (scallions), sliced
lime wedges, to serve

Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F). Brush the oil and place on a baking tray. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crispy and golden. Set aside. Place the mayonnaise, lime juice and rind, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Add the crab and toss to combine. Spoon the crab mixture onto the bread, top with the chilli and green onion and serve with the lime. Serves 4.


{image: iphone photography by roséline for this is glamorous}

Love of Gloves

My dearest friend gave me such a great Christmas present- a vintage fashion pamphlet entitled 'Gloves: Fashion & Etiquette,' circa 1961.  I adore it.  I have now learned I should never appear in public without gloves, never eat, drink or smoke with gloves on, or make a habit of carrying my gloves as "they should be considered an integral part of you costume."  Isn't it interesting how times change?

It makes me wish I lived in a time where women actually wore gloves and hats and scarves...  they really knew how to dress up and be ladies, didn't they?

Gloves then:

"...nothing looks more luxurious than a 16-button glove crushed to a 8-button length..."

-Gloves: Fashion & Etiquette
(then again, some things DON'T change.)





 Orange tweed + leopard + a hat + gloves = Perfection



 Isn't this a spot-on Joan from Mad Men?  I wonder if this image was ever inspiration for her character...

All is not lost for us modern sophisticates, though!  The past season or so gloves have made their way back in the spotlight.  From short wrist lengths to full lengths reaching almost to one's shoulder, there is a glove out there for everyone!

Gloves for today:

Talk about a modern-day Joan! I DIE over these (also, she makes me want to dye my hair a pretty shade of crimson...).  My etiquette pamphlet informed me that the only appropriate accessories to wear with gloves are bracelets.  Agreed, 1961, agreed.

Trussardi 1911

Sarar

Marc Jacobs

Vera Wang

It seems like pairing leather gloves with fur is quite a popular formula.  You know I love any excuse to wear fur.

And the ultimate glove-wearer of modern times?  Sarah Jessica Parker, of course!  Sigh....

So what do you think?  Would you be daring enough to sport some ladylike gloves in this day and age?

{images via MyVintageVogue, style.com, Vogue and FGR}