{style inspiration: blush, nude & champagne}

. . . having flirted shamelessly with irresistibly fun and tempestuous bolts of colour recently, this past weekend, in open-toed sandals {for the first time this spring} and toes newly enveloped in chanel's rose satin, have fallen always and again in love with shades of nude and blush and champagne, the pale and pretty hues insanely perfect for mid-spring afternoons . . .

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marc by marc jacobs mimi silk-crepe dress | lido pearls mother of pearl flower necklace | carine gilson théme egérie silk crepe de chine bra | carine gilson théme egérie silk crepe de chine french briefs | aspinal of london vintage vanity case in nude deep shine italian patent calf | yves saint laurent rouge pure shine 26 in natural beige | giuseppe zanotti henry leather and metal t-bar sandals


{p.s.} more perfect neutrals: here & here & here

{island dreams}

. . . there has been much dreaming and planning lately, which somehow, always leads to the ocean, and today, thoughts are drifting to glittering coral sunsets and ocean waves in that magical, inexplicable shade just between turquoise and azure . . .

{images: malgosia bela by jan welters for elle france, may 2010; shoes by charlotte olympia, necklace by dinosaur designs, all images via electric feel}

{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; }

{at the shops: lulu frost}

. . . quite adore the stunning collections by lulu frost, with their wonderful combinations of antique and modern, each one-of-a-kind piece created from found period antiques, including long-lost room numbers from the plaza hotel, forgotten keys and chandelier crystal, but enchanted most with the corkboard double brooch necklace from the bond collection, dreamed up of beautiful brass mesh and {perfectly clever} detachable 1920's vintage rhinestone brooches, the intermingling of golden hues and glamorous sparkle perfect for upcoming holiday parties . . .

{p.s.} previous at the shops:
* ralph lauren, paris
* neology by mina, brooklyn
* mrs. press, australia

{fashion inspiration: gold flower cluster necklace}

. . . the sometimes chilly evenings are inspiring rather festive thoughts -- sequins and stardust and this wonderfully exquisite cluster of golden blossoms, as perfect for a 12:30pm working lunch {clam chowder, floral notebooks & fountain pens}, as for 7:30pm reservations with oysters to start and a dashing dinner companion . . .

{p.s.} also reminds me of: dancing until dawn

{rosa necklace by citrine by the stones}

{pure romance: heart lariat necklace}

. . . quite besotted with this delicately pretty heart lariat necklace by the always effortlessly cool macha jewelry. . .

{bejewelled}

. . . lately have been spellbound by the idea of wearing layers upon layers of jewels -- bold necklaces and glittering bracelets, cocktail rings and cascading earrings -- and happened upon dannijo, a new york-based hand-made jewelry studio founded by sisters danielle and jodie, and fell in love with their perfect mix of rock and refined . . .

{p.s.} smitten with the waterfall earrings in the second, and this ring

{images: dannijo, photography by bjorn iooss via a thing for via felicity; more at a glamorous little side project}

{spring accessories: malene birger}

. . . the be-ribboned beads and rhinestone shoes, weekend bags and rock-n-refined bracelets & cuffs of malene birger's current spring accessories collection are perfect for late lunch dates and warm spring nights . . .

{images: via www.bymalenebirger.com}

{holiday inspiration: black glass + crystal}

. . . really quite taken with this yves saint laurent black glass bead and crystal necklace, and especially with the golden clasp . . .

{let's go out tonight}

. . . adore these bold + pretty necklaces by elva fields

{via a previous post + simple song}

{give-away: three-strand necklace}

Today's give-away is a lovely three-strand bold stripe necklace* from Chicago-based Jess LC's brand new Madison Ave collection!

The Madison Ave collection features hand-wrapped Swarovski crystals in bold patterns and rich shades perfect for Fall:

To enter, {click here} to visit the Jess LC website, then leave a comment below, stating your favourite piece from any collection.

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

{p.s.} congratulations to the winner of the previous give-away!

* choice of navy/shade, plum/shade, or black/shade, in sterling silver or 14kt gold-filled chain; {top image via a glamorous little side project;} * winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after Wednesday, October 21, 2009

{bicycle chic}

. . . a fun little bicycle necklace

* also a tennis necklace, perfect for Wimbledon

{via refinery29}

{give-away: cluster necklace}

Today's give-away is a lovely, lovely cluster necklace* from Chicago-based JessLC's brand new Astor St. Collection!

A departure from their classic, everyday pieces, the new collection features fun, bright statement pieces that are perfect for summer.

To enter, {click here} to visit the JessLC website or {here} to view the new collection, then leave a comment below.

*choice of five colours: coral {shown}, fuchsia, marble, white or black, in sterling silver or 14kt gold fill chain

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* random selection on Tuesday, May 12, 2009; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification

{cocoa glass & sexy shoes}

Recently came across these unbelieveably lovely, shimmery cocoa glass pearls by Miriam Haskell . . .

. . . and beautiful shoes that may very well rival my favourites by loeffler randall . . .

{images: 1 - Miriam Haskell Cocoa Pearl Torsade; 2 - devi kroell via flora's box}