{style inspiration: the french riviera}

. . . isn't this the loveliest swimsuit? . . . inspired by vintage french swimwear and beautifully draped in a ruched tulle overlay, it can be worn strapless and would also look lovely with a fluttery skirt for dancing the night away, but mostly, would be perfect with a bellini on an enchanted afternoon in the french riviera . . .

{p.s.} the tulle is a special blend that holds its shape & dries quickly


{tulle underwire tank from j.crew}

{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

{style inspiration: plexiglas clutch}

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a certain fondness for lucite, whether in heels {here & here}, chairs, or anything else, and so, it is no surprise that have fallen head over heels for charlotte olympia's pandora plexiglas clutch with its beautiful gold flower clasp. . .



. . . and imagine it at the office, for pretty correspondence cards or vintage fountain & gold engraved pens; in the powder room, to hold lipstick, glosses and shimmery blushes; and of course, as an impossibly chic and ultra-modern clutch, perfect for afternoons at le musée d'orsay, and evenings in heels and tulle . . .

{charlotte olympia pandora plexiglas clutch, net-a-porter}

{art print: love}

. . . at this moment, an impossibly sweet and pretty print that reads, "If you knew how much I love you you'd faint."


{print available here, also in french!; via little.lovely.}

NEW TO THE CLOSET: SPRING BAGS AND MAC HAUL

^^My MAC HAUL

 

Today I shopped till I drop....I went to İstinyepark and then went to Kanyon for shopping.It was a beautiful sunny day of Istanbul so I had a good day.

I also went to my hair salon to het my hair blow dried and it looks awesome when its sleek than ever.At İstinyepark I also frequented mac store.I adore mac cosmetics.I bought false eyelashes and SA- makeup artist applied them and showed me how to do and and topped it with an eyeliner.You know I just bought YSL Faux cils in the couple of last months(they work awesome for my eyes) and now I realized that all I need is cut falsies from now on and I know most women-posh gürls use falsies allllll the time.and now its my turn dear!

I also bought HARPERS BAZAAR USA March 2011 issue, book, t-shirts basic from H+M, stockings in different prints and colours basicly nude to neutral.

^^green and orange bags I bought today.green from Stradivarius and orange from H&M (very spring 2011 colours from Jil Sander and Fendi)

Here's my ultra bad closer eye look photos.I wanted to show you my SA applied lashes.They are normal size nothing so glam but trust me I am going to buy ultra glam eyelashes from SHU UEMURA next month from Paris ;) Here with flash its clear that my eyes are green to brown outer to center of iris.

my eye closer

MY MAC HAUL:

MAC false eyelashes,
MACeyeshadow in bitter
MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam Cyndi
MAC Gloss Creme Brilliance.

{two lovely things: storage inspiration}

. . . quite smitten with these lovely storage solutions -- an elegantly rustic portobello cabinet in perfect pink, that can be hung on the wall or placed on the floor, and also comes in cream & sea green . . . and a pretty metal coat hanger strewn with roses, perfect for soft towels or pretty silk negligees . . .

{p.s.} the cabinet would also be lovely for displaying favourite shoes


{portobello cabinet & roses trip coat hanger from graham and green}

MY NEW BOOTS *** NEW IN*** NEW TO THE CLOSET

I am totally into shoe/boot shopping lately and I check out so much local brands and shoe boutiques lately.I don't want to spend lots of money cause I will go to Paris next month if nothing bad happens so let me clear up my mind...I want to buy designer bags or local brands from Paris but its like a blind date I haven't been to Paris before so this will be my first trip (and probably not the last) that I want to travel to Paris more in the future.The best boots of mine are gray ones from TOP SHOP.I love them.

my new babes :)

NEW TO THE CLOSET: WHAT I BOUGHT TO WEAR LATELY

my new high heel booties: HOTİC


H&M dress


Green H&M bag

{colour inspiration: cerise & hermès orange}

. . . a dash of perfect eyeliner and pale & pretty lips, and for the rest, spectacularly vibrant shades of cerise and hermès orange to take mid-winter afternoons from dreary to daydreams with silk scarves and satin heels, brilliantly bright bouquets and structured handbags, pink satin teacups and love is in the air . . .

leighton meester, instyle magazine | lipstick, yves saint laurent rouge volupte pearle, 102: coral sun | shoes, liam fahy london | scarf, hermès cheval de légende carré en twill de soie, roulotté à la main | mother of pearl inlaid trays, 1stdibs | love is in the air letterpress card, a previous post | bright bouquet, elle decor via a previous post | hermès clic H narrow bracelet in orange enamel | hermès tout simplement silk scarf tie in orange | panama birthday notes, smythson | pink satin cup and saucer, the teapot shoppe | essex scout demi bag, kate spade

{top image via designed to design, shoes via tumblr}

{have a romantic mid-winter weekend}

. . . amazingly, mid-january, and the close of a most exciting week, and after a late dinner date in a dress strewn with magnolias and the promises of spring, nearly imperceptibly and yet most certainly, the days are silently becoming longer, and there is still the rest of this blissful weekend left to linger . . .

à bientôt | see you soon & hope it's beautiful where you are,

~ roséline xo

{p.s.} thanks so much for your wonderful well-wishes! x

{a few lovely links:}
* inspiration: sea breeze
* travel: grand hotel a villa feltrinelli, gargnano
* in the city: penthouse with a view
* pure romance: a wedding in florence
* collection: silhouettes
* shopping: still in love with these satin platform pumps
* inspiration: perfect roses for valentine's day
* fashion: of cityscapes & silk scarves {via the diversion project}
* décor: glass & crystal drop chandeliers
* weathering winter: let it snow

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* winter hair how-to: the double knot {& a reader who tried it}
* travel: versailles la nuit
* style: going on a picnic
* colour inspiration: bright winter white
* fashion: alexander berardi
* elegantly chic: the classic chignon
* at the shops: mariage frères, paris
* colour inspiration: island dreams
* at home: a paris apartment

{new for the weekend:}
* runway: bally, new york
* travel: paris by lomo

{a few site updates:}
* photography & fashion
* features & favourites

{& most of all, exciting news:}
* {this is glamorous} in lonny magazine

{images: asos spring collection via fashionista, via destined to design}

{at the shops: mariage frères, paris}

. . . after one too many cups of morning coffee, one of the best ways to spend wintry afternoons while working, is with the intoxicating scent of french candles and a perfect cup of tea, especially if the tea is from parisian salon mariage frères, steeped in history and a staggering number {over 500} of varieties to choose from, and best of all, the most beautiful hand-blown glass teapots one could ever hope to find . . .

{p.s.} for vintage lovers, they also have 1930's art deco tea pots

{image & layout by life.style.etc}

{holiday inspiration: rose wristlet}

. . . happened upon this pretty leather rose wristlet entirely by accident late this morning, over coffee and a chocolate croissant . . . designed to be a wrist wrapping bracelet, or corsage tied on with a dangling suede bow, with other suggestions being a handbag accessory or elegantly wrapped around a low ponytail, would imagine it just as lovely wrapped around napkins for a festive dinner party or atop a gift enveloped in kraft or shimmery gold paper for the holidays . . .

{image: mano bello on etsy}

{style inspiration: the perfect leopard print coat}

. . . and perhaps it is the elegant half-upswept hair with dipped ends or the nostalgia of old stone houses in the english countryside, but the search for the perfect leopard print coat may have just ended here . . .

{p.s.} also new today: weathering winter beautifully

{images: a|wear autumn 2010 via mugo for the fashion spot, modeled by cara delevingne, also seen at wildfox}

{two lovely things: moments of repose}

. . . running around this week, a trillion things to do and it's only just begun, thoughts drifting to memories of the past weekend, the first truly relaxing one in quite some time, and remembered the easy afternoons and two lovely things especially came to mind -- the delightful leisure of a little time at the shops, and most of all, the luxury of waking late and catching up on much-needed beauty sleep -- and so, have taken time to slow things down a little -- falling leaves and late-afternoon sun on tuesday, and today, lattes & butter tarts at a quaint café . . .

hope you're having a brilliant week so far, with time for a few moments of repose,
xo

{p.s.} shall always & forever be in love with the utter romance of coronets & crown canopies . . . more here & here

{also:} recent two lovely things:
* monograms & pink roses
* october mornings
* mirrors & chandeliers
* luxurious textures

{images: unknown; aged and gilded}

My new MARC BY MARC JACOBS SKIRT:










My new ETRO SHIRT: