{style inspiration: sexy scallops}

. . . bright, sunny afternoons that seem to last a little longer each day, and thoughts are drifting, drifting to enchanting spring & summery things -- whimsical notecards with sweetly scalloped edges and palest pink shorts with layers light as air, french rattan baskets and pretty lacy parasols, sexy eyelet tops and romantic bed linens and soon, there will be picnics and early evenings at the beach . . .


scalloped notecards, papermash | chloé scalloped triangle bikini | french rattan basket, summerill & bishop | pale pink shorts, h&m conscious collection


marc jacobs embroidered dress, barneys new york; also seen here


scalloped bed linens, adore home magazine



retrosun vintage gucci sunglasses | white emma battenburg lace parasol, brollies galore | chloé scalloped bikini, 305.861.1909 via terra black | macarons, martha stewart via elaina keppler | aurélie bidermann fortalezza 18-karat gold-plated shell drop earrings

{images: top, vogue uk via jamaica byles via charles cherney; seashell, here; teacup here; dogwood cake, peggy weaver's baking corner; flatware, here}

{to sleep perchance to dream}

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

~mark twain

. . . one of the best things ever is to wake up at an insanely early hour and catch a flight to some wildly romantic, far-off place, even if it means a tiny cat-nap, mid-coffee in the airport lounge, moments before take-off . . .



{p.s.} and to p, thank you for being the best travelling companion in the world, and can not wait to make a million more memories on our next adventure . . .

{images: julija steponaviciute & guy robinson by raymond meier for vogue UK, february 2011 via oh fashion models}

{a new week & notes from the weekend}

. . . hello again! . . . unexpectedly called out of town and away since wednesday of last week, and while there may be a million things to catch up on, this morning was perfectly poached eggs with avocado & brie, and the scent of freshly ground coffee . . . and just a little note to say that things may be a little sporadic here for the next few days, with wednesday & thursday away, but still much, much to share . . .

hope you had a beautiful weekend & that your week is off to a most perfect start,

~ roséline xo

{a few lovely links:}
* inspiration: winter wonderland
* travel: a french organic farm {via chelsea on twitter}
* recipe: candy cane marshmallows & candied citrus peel
* fashion inspiration: natalie portman in lanvin for h&m
* holiday how-to: gift-wrapping
* photography: snow, snow, snow

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* holiday inspiration: glittering gold
* a new week & happy december
* hello & brand new things
* in my closet: tartan hooded paddington
* photographers: bela adler & salvador fresneda
* table for two: the rose martini

{more glamorous:}
* feature: utterly engaged
* guest post: at home in arkansas

{images: georgia may jagger by alasdair mclellan for vogue uk, january 2011 via oh fashion models}

{style inspiration: knotted belt}

. . . have an inordinate amount of cardigans, from lightweight and summery to cozy and cashmere, hand-embroidered and trimmed in velvet ribbon to embellished with crystal fasteners or mother-of-pearl buttons; perfect for any season and any weather, and nearly always layered over bow blouses, silky camisoles, or the softest brushed cotton . . . but suddenly quite smitten with the idea of wearing them on their own, buttoned and belted in a simple and easy sophistication . . .

{p.s.} the belt is from asos

{image: photography by ben weller for british vogue, november 2010}

{monday, monday . . .}

. . . hello! a bright & crisp september morning of a new week, and if summer has flown by quickly, this month has taken on an astonishing pace and perhaps already a little too chilly for open-toed sandals and on the weekend, tall leather boots for the very first time . . . but despite changing temperatures, very much looking forward to mornings in cozy knits, and especially marigold-coloured knitted capelets . . .

hope your week is off to a perfect start,
xo

{p.s.} also new today:
* colour inspiration: gold lamé & black velvet
* interior designer: tom scheerer

{image: a glamorous little side project}

{two lovely things: cool august nights}

. . . summer is flying pass at a stunning pace and soon, the hot, sultry days will slip away into cool august nights, and quite adore the idea of mixing soft cashmere sweaters with the shortest skirts, or cozy cardigans with perfectly tailored city shorts . . .

{images: kendra spears by ben wellers for vogue uk august 2010}

{two lovely things: iron console + on the water}

{two lovely things:} pretty peonies and floral etched wine glasses + daydreaming on still waters . . .

{p.s.} see also:
* at this moment: bar carts
* more here + here

{images: photography by neil mersh for elle decoration uk july 2004; editorial - outward bound, angela lindvall by carter smith for vogue uk}

{covered in petals}

Flipping through British Vogue and came across this pretty, pretty handbag covered in little leather petals from Reiss, perfect for this bright and sunny morning . . .

{blue-blooded}

Despite being much more likely to paint a room a soft and pretty shade, feel inexplicably drawn to wonderfully bright and saturated shades of blue, and would love to visit just one home as daring and adventurous . . .

{images: 1 - editorial: pillow talk, british vogue january 2003, model: natalia vodianova, photographer, karen collins; 2 & 4 domino; 3 - oscar de la renta via distractions via nibs}

{pinkish lavender}

Currently and completely drawn to the lovely intermingling of pink and lavender . . .

{p.s.}
* guest post: color week at coco+kelley
* glamour on the side: daydreamer

{images: 1 - Vogue UK November 2006, photography by Nick Knight, model: Gisele Bundchen via flickr; 2 - photography by neil mersh}

{festive style + the winner is . . .}

The season's trends are a whirlwind of embellishments, including stacks of rings and layers of necklaces, extravagant fabrics and glittering piles of shimmering sequins, and, in keeping with the holiday spirit, will most likely being wearing something spectacular in my hair for New Year's for certain, and perhaps even Christmas eve, or both . . .

{p.s.}
Incidentally, a tiara would also be fitting for Chelsea, who, in the middle of all the excitement and some serious competition, has been chosen, {with a little help from a random number generator}, winner and will be the most stylish girl around town with her brand new Hayden-Harnett handbag . . .

{Congratulations, Chelsea!}

Special thanks again to Hayden-Harnett and to everyone who entered -- it's been such fun, and a wonderful way to begin the holiday season.



{1- Lily Cole by Carter Smith; 2 - Natalia Vodianova from an earlier post; 3 + 7 - editorial: The New New Look, Vogue UK June 2007; Daria Werbowy by Paolo Roversi; 4 - editorial: The House on the Hill, Vogue UK November 2004; Lily Cole by Arthur Elgor; 5 - editorial: bollywood dreams, Vogue India October 2007, Gemma Ward by Patrick Demarchelier; 6 -Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi}