{fashion inspiration: zara spring 2010}

. . . pretty ruffles, romantic florals, platform sandals and bows, and to top it off, a crown of blossoms -- spring, at long last, has arrived . . .

{p.s.}
* more flower tiaras: here & here & here & here
* more of this collection here

{images: zara spring 2010 ad campaign via a glamorous little side project}

{tall trees & afternoon drives}

. . . often spend weekends away from the city, in the midst of tall trees and afternoon drives, and so -- quite adore the romantic and rustic styling of these photographs, a perfect compliment to the pretty polka dots, ruffles and lace, and delicate crocheted flowers . . .

{styling by isabel janer, model: katya kuli, photography and art direction by bela adler & salvador fresnada for telva pajar}

{merry, merry!}

hello again! had been hoping to stop by much earlier after the weekend, but things are happily chaotic and there pine cones and sequined shoes, bits of gold-leaf and lavender ribbon, boxes unwrapped and {unbelievably} last-minute gifts and it's christmas time in the city . . .

wishing you holidays filled with food, friends and family, and most of all, warmth & happiness -- merry christmas!
xo

{p.s.} a few new & lovely things:
* colour inspiration: warm winter whites
* holiday inspiration: christmas berries + winter blossoms
* photographer: maria dawlat

{via a glamorous little side project; special thanks to a thing for & felicity for all the inspiration xo}

{christmas berries + winter blossoms}

. . . inspired by the artful arrangements of jet black lace and satin, soft ruffles and crimson berries intermingled with snow-white winter blossoms in these stunningly lovely shots by talented barcelona-based photographers bela adler & salvador fresneda . . .

{p.s.}
* more photographs
* top left: lacy shoes