{inspiration: pretty totes & whisps of chiffon}

. . . a very favourite blogger collaboration must be alix from the cherry blossom's girl's with french lingerie company étam -- the pieces are so perfectly pretty and draped in sheer romance, it's nearly impossible not to be swept up in the delicate ruffles, elegant lace, and powdery whisps of chiffon . . .


{image: photography by the cherry blossom girl}

{white lace + sunny mornings}

. . . a love affair with lace for as long as can remember, and this pretty underthing is just the thing for lounging about on an early march morning, just before coffee and croissants and a brand new day . . .

{p.s.} more here

{image: zinke design, photography by emily johnston anderson}

{a brand new month}

. . . an entire thirty-three days of the new year has already come and gone, and so far, things are off to a beautiful start -- have somehow, someway, managed to keep all resolutions, and for some long-forgotten {sentimental, perhaps, romantic, for certain} reason, february has always been one of my very favourite months . . .

happy brand new month! hope it is filled with endless love & possibilities,
xo

{p.s.} more tiffany's blue inspiration

{bits of beauty; rasha photography; photography by caroline arber via haute design}

{ce matin la}

. . . one of the best things about winter is that things seem to slow down a little, the overcast skies and shorter days inspiring less time traipsing about, and more cozy and candlelit nights at home, and rather than spend the rest of january and february whiling away the days until spring, shall spend more time in moments of repose and pretty lacy things, to plot and plan and dream . . .

{images: tati cotliar by benny horne for exit, fall/winter 2010 via oh fashion models}

{at the shops: mrs. press, australia}

. . . sequins, organza, tweed and georgette, cotton organdie and silk brocade, tulle and pompoms, and frills and froth, continuing on with a love for things australian recently, and desperately head over heels for mrs. press, sydney-based and overflowing with luxurious finishes and the finest fabrics, perfect for the girl who lives "a world of 1930s silk chemises, french knickers, fragile kimonos, champagne breakfasts and antique lace . . ."

{p.s.} if you've left a lovely comment here this morning but do not see it, it was accidently deleted -- apologies! {& thank you xo}

{images: photography by cara stricker for mrs. press via eat drink chic & désordre}

{monday, monday + the winner . . .}

. . . there was much reminiscing about grandmothers, sad stories about never having had an engagement ring, attempts to sway with flattery and even a little bribery, a few brave men, one of whom wanted to give the prize to the woman of his dreams, but in the end, there could only be one . . . and so, the very warmest congratulations to . . . kristina from texas, the lucky randomly selected winner of the stunning, stunning diamond stacking band give-away:

*** congratulations, kristina! ***

thanks to everyone who entered & hope you're having a perfectly lovely {holiday} monday,
xo

{p.s.} most hilarious comment goes to anne @ the city sage, with offers of foot massages & chocolate chip cookies . . . and more fun photographs by hans van brakel here

{images: photography by hans van brakel}

{sheer romance: white lace + soft light}

. . . a late spring morning of coffee and croissants and an early monday afternoon of soft whites and upswept hair . . .

{p.s.} a little inspiration from the end of last week:
* first day of spring: balloons + flowers
* weekend: romance + links
* powder room inspiration: picture rails + bits of light
* styling: time-worn nostalgia
* fashion forward: roland mouret
* an enchanted forest: leaves + chandeliers

{linda vojtova for the andres sardá spring / summer 2010 lingerie look book, more of this collection at a glamorous little side project}

{heart-shaped}

A pretty, pretty chiffon camisole in the softest hue and heart-shaped cookies . . . While not everyone may be fussed about Valentine's Day, I quite adore it . . .