pretty pictures: springtime relaxation

it's gross out here in the midwest. dark & gray with slush on the ground rather than green. certainly no blossoms.  so it is no surprise that i am captivated by this photoshoot ~

 love that george gross polka dotted dress!

 

i would be laughing too if it were that beautiful out! 

i can't put into words how much i wish this were me right now! :

:: sigh ::

only 5-6 more months!

by photographer corrie bond for country style AU dec 2010

all images found on dustjacket attic - click the link to see more of the editorial.

design: chic & sleek dining room

there's just something about this image that draws me into the design...

LOVE:

-the simplicity of design. i'm one to over design, over decorate, but this dining room's sophistication lays in its simplicity. lovely.

- simple black chairs. perfect.

- black & white with pop of pink. a personal fave color combo.

- shades of pink in flowers. just adds something extra.

- sliver of pink chair in corner -- makes me want to see more & i know i would loove the "more"

- silver vases on top of cabinet. pop!

- intricate chandelier.  duh!

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wedding wednesday: swingset love

 the swing: 

the shoot:

    

    

    

~ whimsical, fun, romantic... perfect ~

photographed by justin and mary

via style me pretty

celeb style: lily allen for chanel

came across this ad while at work & flipping through a vogue from last year. i immediately ripped it up and tapped it on my filing cabinet [don't have a cork board so i gotta improvise]

like a badass holly golightly, lily allen rocks this ad ~

 [& effectively makes me want to buy that awesome quilted chanel purse!]

see the other 2 ads, as well as a cute behind the scenes pic of lily--  here

reblog: study in pink

came across this great post on alkemie -- study in pink: betsy johnson's former pink new york city apartment.  i love betsey johnson's funfunfun quirky-girly style, & her former apartment certainly reflects that.  check out her pretty-in-pink bedroom:

 

& the enigma herself ~

head on over to the original post on alkemie to see her great collection of photos from betsey's apartment throughout the years.

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]

link love: 12.4.10

note: i've decided to include pictures of [the majority of] the links i post.
just thought it would be nice :)

decor/design

this slipcover = the epitome of winter-cozy. [from the etsy shop BiscuitScout; first found here]

ridiculously cool sparkly holiday decor inside urban outfitters stores

 even though it's a bit overwhelming to have [my idol] audrey's face this large in your home,
i kinda love it.

the home of michele and patrick of Elephant Props [via]

 i think i need this mirror [from here, via]

fashion

even though i'm more in the dianna agron camp, 
i actually really really like this look on lea michele [esp. the nude pumps]

an ode to mila kunis as of late 

loved the classy-sexy louis vuitton fall 2010 on the runway [& especially in the ad campaign],
love rebecca hall [via]

 WOW do i want these shoes by kate spade.  of course.... [via] 


photography

my obsession with marilyn continues. [from weheartit, found here]

random

love this beer diagram.  although it can be a bit overwhelming.

i totally could have written this same thank you note!

one of my fave scenes from one of my fave movies with one of my fave actresses.  l

ove this pic! 

kristyna at the owl diary explores the meaning of starbucks.
head over for some drool-worthy images.

so true. so, sooo true. [via]

okay i'm off.

random: soooo excited...

for the renegade craft fair holiday sale tomorrow!

this is going to be the most perfect medicine for my soul after an overwhelming and emotional work week.  time to spend all the money i made working overtime!

dj's, wine, crafts, & a free photobooth?! --seriously, the most perfect medicine.

design: eclectic bedroom

love:

- deep blue headboard and matching bench

- ...that looks incredible with the pop of red in the blanket & pillowcases

- built-bookcase

-....& books everywhere!

- fireplace in the bedroom

** awesome art over the fireplace**

yup, i definitely see myself in this lovely eclectic bedroom.

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wedding wednesday: brides on bikes

i have two words to describe for this week's wedding wednesday post : so fun!!  brides [& grooms] on bikes = awesomely fun wedding photography idea.  check it out ~

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[photographed by michele waite, via]

 by souder photography [via]

by dana grant photography [first found here]

photo by edyta szyszlo [via]

photo by cameron ingalls [see more of the fun bicycle-themed wedding here!]

yup - SO FUN!

pretty pictures: family circus

       a personal note:
i hate winter.  hate.  hate the frigidity, hate the sun setting so early, hate the death of green... even hate the snow.  well, i hate the cold and wet slushiness of snow, but it really is pretty [when observed from inside a warm home, of course].

so in commemoration of the sometimes loveliness of snow, on this first of december, i share this snowy photoshoot ~ kind of a haunting beauty, reflecting my love-hate relationship with this season's weather [apparently i'm in a very "deep" mood this morning] :

my favorite image.  it just draws me in - i can't help but be captivated - maybe it's the oscar de la renta gown, maybe the snow, maybe the somewhat random pigs with satin pink ribbons - who knows... :

  what are your thoughts?  beautiful, creepy, or both?

by photographer paolo roversi 

found in W magazine dec 2010- click here to see the whole photoshoot

p.s. loooooove that lavender dior haute couture gown ~