{thoughts for the weekend + a few lovely links}

. . . one of those weeks that whirled by with a flourish, and in the midst of plans and appointments, there were little moments of inspiration -- thoughtful comments & lovely tweets and perhaps one of the most beautiful letters ever received {from a wonderful reader in australia}, and have always known that those who stop by here {& here} for a visit each day are some of the loveliest people ever, but this week , especially so, and it has been said that love makes the world go round, so let us send as much as we can to those who need it most . . .

à la prochaine & looking forward to seeing you again,
~ roséline xo

{p.s.} ways to help, below x











{a few lovely links:}
* a glimpse: a light & airy loft in paris {via bright bazaar}
* colour inspiration: black, white & mint
* window shopping: spring!
* online shopping: yellow
* diy: pretty pretty refrigerator magnets {via oh hello friend!}
* at the side: bits of orange
* photography: a fond farewell to winter
* for your hair: tiny ferns
* styling: fireplace mantels
* fashion: margaret howell
* at the side: outdoor café
* inspiration: waterfalls & thunderstorms

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* style inspiration: sexy scallops
* how to: lovely ombré napkins
* favourite five: chloë sevigny
* on the market: stockholm, sweden
* runway: valentino, paris
* how to: braided brass hex nut bracelet
* fashion: spring things
* table for two: meringue-encased lemon cakes
* monday, monday & a brand new week

{new for the weekend:}
* décor inspiration: always chandeliers
* spring things: wallpapered cabinets

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{and most of all, to help:}
global giving | google person finder | british red cross | american red cross or text: redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation | canadian red cross or text: redcross to 30333 to donate $5 & the canadian government will match the amount to $10 | australian red cross | or here to find a local chapter



{images: miss at la playa one & two; also dior, madam-g, the fashion spot; more at a glamorous little side project}

{playing fashion: paris}

jean paul gaultier


yves saint laurent


alexander mcqueen


christian dior


chloé

. . . at this moment, it's softly tousled and romantically upswept, a whisper of ruffles and white satin sashes, palest champagne intermingling with rambling florals, pretty pink pouts and a feeling of spring in the air . . .



{images: editorial: paris, photography by emma temptest for playing fashion march 2011; models: anais pouliot; stylist: verity parker; via noir façade}

{holiday give-away: crystal necklace}

. . . and while we're on the topic of holiday soirées, now that a winner of the last glamorous give-away has been announced, it's on to the next, and utterly delighted to announce this week's holiday give-away: from swoon, vintage inspired handmade jewelry filled with the romance of forgotten vintage and antique pieces such as brooches, bracelets, chains and buckles, intermingled with semi-precious beads and stones to create beautiful works of art . . .



. . . and for the impossibly exciting news: one glamorous reader will win the adeline necklace {retail $200.00}, made of glittering strands of crystal in shades of powdery blue and smokey grey and adorned with a stunning rhinestone brooch, as perfect with a soft, brushed cotton t-shirt under a belted cardigan while at the shops searching for the perfect gifts, as with a sequined party dress and sky-high peeptoes on a festive december night . . .

to enter, {click here} to visit the swoon bijoux website, or {here} for another glimpse of the adeline necklace, then leave a comment below

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* one winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after wednesday, december 8, 2010; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification; images: martha stewart living; maria kashleva, backstage at christian dior cruise 2011, shanghai; }

{fashion inspiration: dark sequins & gunmetal}

. . . when it comes to sequins, absolutely adore them all, and at any time of day, but always and especially drawn to the glittery gold ones best, and especially with champagne on a saturday night . . . that is, until recently, and now lately quite taken with dark sequins -- perhaps it is the festiveness of halloween or late-october's blustery, overcast skies, but whatever the reason, glimmering shades of slate and cobalt, black and navy, are suddenly altogether too bewitching to resist . . .





mask: monsoon | marano glitter clutch: anya hindmarch | sequined skirt: urban outfitters {via here} | glitter peeptoes: miu miu | nail laquer: dior vernis in black sequins & pure diamonds | vintage mercedes via a previous post | 22-karat gold-plated swarovski crystal earrings: kenneth jay lane | freja via a previous post





gunmetal cocktail dress & satin blazer: vila {via haute design}




ring: billy bride | lustro bracelet: j.crew | braided crystal chain necklace: j.crew | crystal cluster cuff: j.crew




{top image: bill blass via a previous post, final image: the vamoose}

{late summer nights}

. . . crazy, crazy for this stunningly beautiful valentino dress, belted and worn over a vintage christian dior haute couture brassiere and utterly perfect for this summer's endless dinner reservations and sultry nights in the city . . .

{p.s.} nearly always drawn to softer colours & focus in photography, and yet quite adore the drama and high contrast of this shot

{image: jacqueline jablonski photographed by willy vanderperre for v magazine, styling by olivier rizzo via a glamorous little side project , belt by prada}

{runway inspiration: john galliano, shanghai}

*** more of this collection here ***

. . . always look forward to the dior shows, but with all this talk about diamonds, nearly forgot the resort collection {thanks, felicity!} and, as always, it was one not to be missed -- part imagination, part fantasy, and always a work of art, the resort part of the collection was le savoir faire français, with bardot-inspired hair, red lipstick and floaty fabrics, but by far the favourites were the couture pieces -- pure romance in the form of corseted lace dresses and grand ball gowns showered in embroidery, and dégradé silk organza that made everything feel as if it were a fairytale . . .

. . . and of course, wouldn't dream of leaving without a few . . .








{p.s.} a few things:
* more of this collection: at the side project
* more dior: here & here
* more backstage photos: here

{images: style.com & the love magazine}

{christmas time in the city}

. . . a few quiet moments before it all begins . . .

. . . and a few lovely links for the weekend & holidays:

* for holiday parties: silk rope & rhinestones
* cute, cute!: a swedish dog
* holiday DIY: a place for all those lovely christmas cards
* j.crew: weddings or the holidays
* for festive soirées: multi-jeweled rings
* before + after: matthew's dining room
* holiday inspiration: tartan table
* for the new year: 2010 calender round-up
* snowflake curtain {via design crush}

{images: 1 - martha stewart;2 - runway to editorial: christian dior; 3 - patrycja. on flickr}

{holiday inspiration: pink after dark}

. . . have been wearing quite a bit of black since the early mornings have become a little chilly and the early evenings have turned dark, but after coming across this perfect party dress once again, now considering pink after dark and for all those upcoming glamorous holiday parties . . .

{p.s.} more holiday inspiration

{image: viviane orth by steven gomillion & dennis leupold for l'officiel brazil october 2009 via tfs}

{pinkish lavender}

Currently and completely drawn to the lovely intermingling of pink and lavender . . .

{p.s.}
* guest post: color week at coco+kelley
* glamour on the side: daydreamer

{images: 1 - Vogue UK November 2006, photography by Nick Knight, model: Gisele Bundchen via flickr; 2 - photography by neil mersh}

{garance doré | une fille comme moi}

If there were more hours in a day, I would happily get caught up in a new novel {and blog-reading}, sit leisurely about looking perfect in a little black dress and pearls, and spend more time at une fille comme moi . . .