{colour inspiration: deep onyx & bits of gold}

. . . daydreams may float with vibrant colours and spring breezes, but scarcely february and have just purchased a new pair of tall boots to replace the three ruined by snow, sleet and rain, and still stepping out in cool & classic shades of ebony and onyx; and while some days, there may be clouds, here, they are always lined in gold -- and so, a perfect intermingling of the two . . .




limited edition bruno frisoni for roger vivier accessories collection | amelia earhart collar by story via all the mountains | minx nails at alexander mcqueen s/s11 | 18k pink gold day-date oyster perpetual rolex via 1stdibs | backstage.com at nina ricci | maison martin margiela envelope clutch | gold sequined ribbon, iphone photograph by roséline for this is glamorous| limited edition bruno frisoni for roger vivier accessories collection

{p.s.} more black & gold
* modern matallics
* dancing until dawn
* gold lamé & black velvet
* day & night
* artful arrangements

{top image: vauthier couture via another}

{runway inspiration: nina ricci, new york}

. . . and while we're on the topic of sexy summer dresses, peter copping's resort 2011 collection for nina ricci, inspired by jackie onassis and 1960's greece, is pure ultra-feminine gorgeousness, awash in pale and pretty neutrals -- shades of buttercream and blush intermingling with flourishes of ruffles and lace, perfect for early mornings in sunny cafés and late, starlit ferry rides . . .

{p.s.} favourite is the sweet sheerest lacy little white dress with a hint of august sunrise beneath -- so lovely!

{images: style.com, more of this collection at the side project}