{pretty on the inside}

Perfume bottles, shimmery powders, necklaces, silk throw cushions and shoes are overtaking the place, resulting in thoughts of Spring cleaning, and since my favourite tailored linen pants have disappeared, it may be time to explore the fashion abyss in the farthest corners of the closet . . .



. . . although am rather inspired {and a little tempted} to hide everything behind yards and yards of soft and beautifully patterned curtains . . .

{images: 1 - eddie ross; 2 - j.crew catalogue; 3 - Easy Elegance by Atlanta Bartlett, photography by Polly Wreford via bloomacious - layout by bloomacious, photo-editing by t.i.g.; 4 - apartment therapy; 5 - Daria Werbowy shot by Paolo Roversi for Vogue UK June 2007; 6 - Carolyn Quartermaine via flickr}

{colour inspiration: purple reign}

Whether it’s shades of lilac, lavender, plum, puce, thistle, orchid, aubergine, wine, magenta, violet, mauve, indigo or amethyst, purple is everywhere, from shimmery blouses, to loveseats, be-ribboned sandals, and accent walls. It is associated with royalty, regality, and nobility, believed to be Cleopatra’s favourite colour and is included in The Washington Post’s Fall Forecast.

While the luxurious and royally vibrant shades may hang in my closet, have only ever been adventurous enough to consider the soft, romantic, and delicate hues of lilac and lavender for décor . . .

{amethyst table lamp by McCoy Design at vivre}

{Oscar de la Renta Crystal ribbon sandals}

{see also Patricia's beautiful post on purple}

{images: 1 - Vogue Italia October 2003, photography by Steve Hiett via déModé; 2 - via apartment therapy; 3 - via desire to inspire; 4 - via scout-holiday; 5 - kristaomic; 6 - john janik; 7 - joanna reyes for vicente villarin; 8 - Miles Redd room via domino; 9 - marie claire maison via classic style in the city; 10 - Editorial: Dinner at 8; Vogue Italia May 2008; Photographer: Steven Miesel; Model: Natalia Vodianova; 11 - Elle Decor March 2008 via Patricia Gray Interior Design; 13 - Editorial: Model & Supermodel; Magazine: Vogue US; Issue: September 2004; Model: Daria Werbowy; Photographer: Steven Meisel via foto decadent; 14 - marie claire maison via the house that a-m built; 16 - Vanessa Bruno's home via domino; 17 - Easy Living via made by girl; 19 - Janet de Botton's home in Provence 2004 as featured in Vogue Living, Houses Garden People edited by Hamish Bowles}

{happy weekend!}

. . . the last shimmering days of summer . . .
happy, happy {bright and adventurous} weekend, everyone!

looking forward to seeing you again next week,
xo

{p.s.} a few things you may have missed:
long weekend links
falling for fall
nouveaux intrieurs parisiens
of birds & butterflies
glamorously girly
all-out city girl

{images: 1 - Vogue US June 2008 via The Daria Files; 2 - Fernlund + Logan Architects via White & Wander}

{electric}

{photography by Corinne Day}

. . . a colour I've never worn, yet am growing increasingly fond of . . .

{see also:}
blue-blooded
everyone is wearing blue
blue satin sashes

{Photography by Bruce Weber for Vogue Italia March 2008}

{Michael Bruno's living room in his Paris home: a Cubist painting from the 1940s is paired with 1940s blue furniture in its original silk, from 1stdibs.com; Rooms to Inspire by Annie Kelly, photography by Tim Street-Porter}

{photography by Polly Wreford for You Magazine; styling by Melanie Molesworth}

{via the style files}

{Editorial: Model & Supermodel Magazine: Vogue US Issue: September 2004 Model: Gemma Ward Photographer: Steven Meisel via foto decadent}