{pattern inspiration: polka dots & leopard print}

. . . returning again & again to this photograph of viviana volpicella {assistant fashion editor, vogue nippon}, utterly inspired by the brilliant mix of colours & patterns, polka dots and leopard print -- such an elegantly chic combination and perfect for a sunny autumn afternoon . . .

{image: viv, milano, photography by the startorialist}

{work, work, work}

. . . being away means catching up on a few things upon returning, and so, a flurry of things early this morning and well into the afternoon, but after, there will be many new and exciting things here, and even after that, so many more beautiful things to share later on in the day . . . do stop in again if you like . . .

hope you're well,
xo

{p.s.} if you're just arriving:
* this week's give-away: a stunning crystal & 24 karat gold tray

{images: the startorialist}

{in the post: the sartorialist}

. . . delighted to receive an advanced copy The Sartorialist, the new book by Scott Schuman, a few weeks ago and even more so to finally have a chance to flip through all the incredibly stylish and wonderfully inspirational photographs . . .

{images: the vogue team + jessica stam by this is glamorous}

{tartan + flowers}

{Stam, tartan and Autumn flowers -- a spectacularly beautiful combination}

Have an extravagantly lovely weekend, everyone!
xo

{p.s.}
> all in a day's work: The Sartorialist casually shoots Natalia in Rio . . .
> for those of you who have never seen snow . . .

{shot by Solve Sundsbø for Vogue Italia; via notcot and trendland}

{the crested blazer}

The crested blazer had been adapted from its traditional English schoolboy and well-bred, aristocratic origins to become a part of the season’s preppy, collegiate look, along with wellies, tartan and plaid, and elements of the Equestrian Style.

Paired with jeans and a silk blouse and worn with a casual elegance, the sharp, blue-blooded tailoring of the crested blazer is no longer quaint and Old World, but stylish and thoroughly modern.

{Balenciaga F2007RTW}

{Charles Anastase S2008RTW}

{above and below: Gwynne Blazer with velvet trim by Joules}


{Balenciaga F2007RTW}

{Ralph Lauren Wool Crested Blazer}

{Welland Blazer by Joules}

{Ralph Lauren Wool Crested Blazer}

{Gwynne Blazer with velvet trim by Joules}

{via the sartorialist}