monday faves: 3.21.11

i missed friday faves this week :(

there have been some majormajor changes at my work the past week and i just haven't had the luxury of blogging.  still, friday faves has become a true fave of mine.  i get to compile all these lovely images and blog posts, and then carry that inspiration over into my life.

so anyways, i feel badly that i couldn't do a friday faves this week.  i know it's late, and i know it isn't too comprehensive, but i still wanted to do a little compilation.  so here it goes...

 ~ adorable bridal shower invites ~

definitely my kind of party!  [via]

~ marion cotillard ~

*marion cotillard in interview magazine, back in aug 2010*
I thought Nine was disappointingly boring, but had the one saving grace of being filled with beautiful women, one of whom being Ms. Cotillard, who simple exudes subtle sexuality.  this picture is perfect proof.  read article

~ great fashion-action shot~

this pic will definitely be on my inspiration board for our next photo shoot!  anja rubik just nails it in this editorial from vogue spain, march 2011, shot by alexi lubomirski  [via]

~ a funky & fabulous reminder ~

would love this framed somewhere i could see everyday

by Ingrid Hall Collection [via] 

~ a beautiful tub ~

simply put: absolutely beautiful.  found here, original source/company (sadly!) unknown.

~ adorable little girl ~

swoon!  she is just too too cute.  and how can you not smile when looking at this pic?!  [via]

giveaways:

emerson made gift card

it's official - IHOD has some of the all-time greatest giveaways!!  this time it's store credit to the unbelievably incredibly shop emerson made.  TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS credit!!

if for whatever reason i were lucky enough to win, i would get either the ultra-chic but still work appropriate black scallop skirt or the adorable tiny stars yes dress.  love!

fun items by cameo nouveau

this lovely giveaway package includes adorable earrings, makeup, and a hand beaded bracelet, alll by this great shop Cameo Nouveau.  thanks to BB&B for this giveaway, and for introducing me to cameo nouveau!

head on over to enter for yourself.  oh, and you get an easypeasy extra entry, just be a facebook fan of bright, bold, and beautiful! 

another great plum pretty sugar giveaway

 this time the prize up for grabs is the pink love poppy tank, hosted by the fab sandy at sandy a la mode.  i didn't win last time, but maybe one of us will this time around!

enter for yourself (by friday) here!

have a happy, productive, and inspirational week!!

~ kait

look i love: coco rocha as coco in motion

model coco rocha photographed by guy aroch in an editorial for WWD called "coco in motion."  basically, i love this look [styled by priscilla polley] ~ soft but sensual.  long, mostly-straight hair with a bit of a wave, mostly-sleek yet a bit disheveled.  love the makeup - heavy on the eyeliner but light on the lips.  effortlessly sexy.  although i personally can't pull it off, i seriously do love this look ~

completely beautiful photography, too.

from WWD beauty biz in 2008

images via

pin up pretties: sheree north

my pin up pretty of the day, miss sheree north.  adorable & sexy at the same time - loooove it!

sheree north, 1950's

[via]

pretty pictures: jessica stam in vogue russia

 

simply love this styling - the retro waves, the sexy strong stances, the dark cat eyes.... incredible.  

fab, fab photos.

images via

look i love: mysterious dark eyes - dark angel photo shoot

it's no secret that i love smoky/dark eye makeup and cat eyes.  so it's no surprise that i love-love this editorial ~ coco rocha for glow magazine oct. 2010.  check it --

& my fave photo:

vampy-pretty-mysterious-sexy-awesome.

see the whole awesome photoshoot here:

pin up pretties: the big teese

dita von teese for madison magazine = definition of pin-up sexy.  almost demurely sexy... i mean, she makes just sitting still in a crew neck sweater tank look hot!  enviable.  take a look at some of the pictures [pretty incredible photography, too] ~

 & my fave pic:

i want that lovely dress.  & those shoes.  

& dita's legs & overall loveliness!

all images via -- click the link to see more pictures

pretty pictures: stylestalker Desert Fox S/S '10 look book

with slightly messy long brown hair, thick eyebrows, long lashes, & fab clothes/accessories, i am enthralled by the stylestalker Desert Fox S/S '10 look book. 

& my fave image:

australian model bambi northwood-blyth epitomizes badass-sexy... & i love it.

[go here to see more]

celeb style: dianna agron as madonna

i love dianna agron.  & i love this image of her channeling madonna --

ohhh dianna, you never cease to amaze me.

sexy without being toooo sexual, as always.

via

celeb style: sjp in marchesa

the lovely sarah jessica parker in a dreamy marchesa dress back in march:

marchesa can do no wrong in my book.  this unique & frilly take on the traditionally structured LBD is a breath of fresh air.  love, love, looooove marchesa.

sexy & feminine.  incredible.

image via

celeb style: brigitte bardot hair

model alexa chung [guess i'm kinda loving alexa today!] rocking the teased up "coucroute" [french term for sauerkraut] made so famous by the lovely bardot:

i love, love, looooove this laid-back sexy look.

image via moodboard

pretty pictures: kate moss for vogue paris

 sept 2010

          

my favorite:

80's biker chick meets sandy from "grease" [think final scene]

all-in-all badass sexy.

i've never really been into leather but this editorial makes me wanna have a sandy-style makeover of my own, & rock the leather jacket & leggings like this, too.

... on second thought, it's just not me - i'm more of a sandra dee :)

*see more grease chic*

photographed by: inez van lamsweerde & vinoodh matadin

[pics via oh fashion model]

reblog: corset

hop on over to the blog beautifully invisible & read the post, the corset: the sexiest of sexy shapewear.  i'm sort of a sucker for corsets, & retro sexiness in general, & this post provides a great overview of the corset's history, as well as some killer pictures.

here's a couple photos from the post:

 

hendricks for ny magazine

look i love: big hair, dark eyes

love this look.

enough said.

[some gorgeous photography, too]

photo credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

pretty picture: gemma ward as brigitte bardot

i'm obsessed with this shot, & the whole photoshoot in general.  gemma ward [a.k.a. gorgeous & oh-so versatile] +  brigitte bardot [a.k.a. definition of sexy] = A.  oh, & a cute pup?  that's an A+ baby!

by karl lagerfeld for harper's bazaar

via the terrier and the lobster

look i love: "grease" chic

when i was younger i probably watched "grease" at least once a week.   it still has a special place in my heart so when i saw this "guess" ad campaign, i immediately starting smiling!

check it out:

danny & sandy:

sexy pink ladies:

fave pic:

gotta love that sexy 60's look!