{style inspiration: sexy scallops}

. . . bright, sunny afternoons that seem to last a little longer each day, and thoughts are drifting, drifting to enchanting spring & summery things -- whimsical notecards with sweetly scalloped edges and palest pink shorts with layers light as air, french rattan baskets and pretty lacy parasols, sexy eyelet tops and romantic bed linens and soon, there will be picnics and early evenings at the beach . . .


scalloped notecards, papermash | chloé scalloped triangle bikini | french rattan basket, summerill & bishop | pale pink shorts, h&m conscious collection


marc jacobs embroidered dress, barneys new york; also seen here


scalloped bed linens, adore home magazine



retrosun vintage gucci sunglasses | white emma battenburg lace parasol, brollies galore | chloé scalloped bikini, 305.861.1909 via terra black | macarons, martha stewart via elaina keppler | aurélie bidermann fortalezza 18-karat gold-plated shell drop earrings

{images: top, vogue uk via jamaica byles via charles cherney; seashell, here; teacup here; dogwood cake, peggy weaver's baking corner; flatware, here}

NEW TO THE CLOSET: WHAT I BOUGHT TO WEAR LATELY

my new high heel booties: HOTİC


H&M dress


Green H&M bag

{happy valentine's day}

"In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."

~ janos arany

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

. . . a quick & fondest hello to wish you a day of fluttery happiness and whispered sweet nothings, candlelight and crème brulée, and best of all, time spent with those you love most . . .

à bientôt and a sweet & sexy valentine's day to you,
xoxo



giuseppe zanotti gold-heeled sandals | tom ford lipstick | silver mercedes | rosamosario lace corset | valentino nude studded handbag | ben-amun deco pearl drop earrings | h&m conscious collection dress | modcloth pearl glam necklace | little.lovely heart-shaped cookie | moët & chandon pink champagne | coral cupcake wrappers | kevin stone antiques & interiors chandelier | kate spade crystal saucers

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

{p.s.} thanks so much for all the lovely valentine's cards & well-wishes!


{top image: tumblr}

MY FRENCH VOGUE AND JUICE AND GREEN H&M BAG ON STARBUCKS TABLE

A SCENE FROM MY SATURDAY

{dreams of early spring picnics}

. . . last week's mid-winter pedicure left newly golden toes and still-lingering dreams of sandy shores and wind-rippled bays . . . and today, it's bare shoulders and legs and thoughts of billowy dresses with layers of lace and pretty scalloped edges and the sweet promises of early spring picnics . . .

{spring dresses by h&m}

H&M SHOP WINDOWS SPRING 2011

I tried some tops and skirts and booties at H&M today.I also check out other H&M store too and bought some items.I had a massive shopping weekend.I loved the colours and prints and lots of pieces but I did not buy everything I liked.yet.

H&M SPRING 2011 LOOKBOOK VIDEO

WHAT I BOUGHT YESTERDAY- my latest haul

my new precioussesz.^^^^

I was after this pair of booties for a long time.^^

my brown leather brogues.love them!

my first 2011 issue magazine is NYLON.I did not know it was not december issue when I first buy it.I loVe NYLON mag.

I went on shopping  yesterday and bought pretty good stuff especially accessorises.H&M opened 2nd store in Istinyepark yesterday and I was there.The queues were not crazy but I did'nt buy dresses or clothes cause I couldn't try on.I did not want to wait.My first stop was Top Shop and then H&M and some thrift stores,magazine newsstands and an art store.I bought art posters,Nylon Magazine's january 2011 issue,a ring from top shop,a pair of men brogues from Pull and Bear (real leather), a brooch and ring and a pair of perfect mid-heel booties to wear with skinny jeans and skirts from H&M.I also bought an individual green jumper with holes from an alternative boutique.I started the day at Taksim,then istinyepark and so on...Its extremely cold now on sunday and whole week seems like its gonna snow all over the country.I am not a big fan of COLD but its ok...

{style inspiration: topknots & dusky coral}

. . . falling, falling headfirst into holiday inspiration, but first, could not resist a tiny glimpse at the wonderful things to come after the last of the gifts has been unwrapped, and could not help but be inspired by the ultra-chic asymmetrical topknots and stunningly beautiful and enchantingly vibrant shades of nutmeg, dusky coral and cerise for holiday soirées . . .

{h&m spring 2011 lookbook via miss at la playa}

WHICH MAGAZINES I BOUGHT THIS MONTH

My Vogue Paris babe and Vogue UK babe of November 2010.

This month I went crazy on mag shopping again.I bought Turkish Vogue,Harpers Bazaar Turkiye,Instyle Turkiye,Vogue Paris and Vogue UK.I ve got a free H&M mag too.

Combat Fashion: Military-Inspired Trend

Elle Spain
(This is what I'll be wearing next time I fly.)

What would be better to follow a post about military-inspired furniture than military-inspired fashion?  This trend is EVERYWHERE right now and I can see why. It's functional, comfortable, and so gosh-darn good-looking!

H&M Fall 2010
(I wish I could 'Bardot' my hair like that.  Note to self: grow thicker hair.)

H&M Fall 2010

Dior Pre-Fall 2010

Dior Pre-Fall 2010
(I DIE over this tweed number.  Do you think I could pull off those fur cuffs in real life?)

Dior Pre-Fall 2010
(The modern-day Rosie the Riveter, don't you think?)

Dior Pre-Fall 2010

NY Times Nov. 2009
(I didn't forget the men. Grrr...)

 The perfect compliment to this look is a great leather boot.  Anyone who knows me knows I like boots.  A lot. OK, I love boots. Maybe I'm obsessed.  OK, fine. My name is Brooke and I am a boot-aholic.

NY Times Nov. 2009
(The PERFECT boot.  I may have to get a pair custom made because I can't find these anywhere.  One day...)

Ann Taylor Peter Over-The-Knee Riding Boot
(I bought of pair similar to these last year and I would sleep in them if my husband would let me.)

BCBGeneration Adrice Boot

Piperlime Riding Boot
(The second most perfect boot)

Tory Burch Donovan Riding Boot

 To get this look, go for army inspired colors like olive, camel, and chocolate.  Look for skinny cargoes, capes, double breasted jackets, berets, sherling accents, and leather. Lots-o-leather.

Source Unknown

Source Unkown
(I know I should know this source.  If you know it, please let me know!)

Aryn K Military Jacket via piperlime.com

As with campaign furniture, this look has been around forever, so sometimes you can score a deal at second-hand stores.  My friend found a pair of vintage leather boots that lace up the back for around $10 a month or two back.  If they were in my size I would have stolen them by now.  Not that I approve of such behavior..

{preview: lanvin by alber elbaz for h&m}

. . . and finally, a glimpse of the much-anticipated lanvin for h&m collaboration, and it's voluminous party dresses just in time for the holidays, belted zebra print jackets & bejewelled and be-ribbonned heels, draped and ruffled shoulders and layers & layers of tulle . . .





















{p.s.} more of this collection at the side project

{update:} for those that asked, believe the collection is available on november 20 in the us & november 23 in the uk; also, if you're wondering how the pink off-the-shoulder dress looks on & in black, here

{via vogue, fashionista, lalaforfashion & irina via fgr; view the entire collection at vogue}