Archive for the ‘New Loves!’ Category
Accessories, Betsy Johnson, Blogger, Designer, Fashion, Heels Blog, Missoni, shoes, Shopping, style, WordPress
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on October 1, 2012 at 2:30 pm
So much has happened since my last post a week ago! Fall arrived, new contract keeping me busy, attended a very elegant fashion affair; and now I’m nursing a horrible head cold. So here’s a quick post for you, until I’m feeling better.
I found these colourful Missoni inspired shoes by Betsy Johnson and thought they were worth posting. Click here to purchase
I’d wear these beauties with a black menswear inspired pants suit accessorized with a rose gold clutch in order for the shoe to make it’s own “quiet” statement.
See you soon Dahhlings!
Ballet flat, Ballet Flats, Blog, Blogger, Chic, Fashion, J.Crew, Linda Rodin, shoes, Shopping, style, WordPress
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on September 18, 2012 at 7:41 pm
I’m in love with these ballet flats from J. Crew. With it’s very lady like, yet edgy, gold chain T-strap. it’s the ideal dainty running around shoe, when heels just won’t do, but you still want to look chic. Also available in black ~ $198 at J. Crew.
I had to post this shot of Linda Rodin from the J. Crew 2012 fall campaign, who is still fierce at 63 years old! ~ Stylist turned beauty guru, still modeling, running a successful skin care line for mature women, among other things. I love this quote from her “You can’t chase youth. You’ll just look older with a face lift.” How true!
This is going to be an extremely busy week, so my posts might be sparse; but I’ll try to send out a few short posts to keep you smiling. Look out for some great images from New York Fashion week, courtesy of my friends over at Medina=Citi {yes the equal sign is deliberate}.
Do wonderful things with the rest of the week!
Arts, Crafts, Etsy, Fashion, Jewellery designer, Jewelry, Jewelry Designer, Photography, Precious Metal, Sarasota Florida, Shopping, style
In Daily Musings, New Loves!, Object's of Desire on September 11, 2012 at 6:44 am
I met a lovely young lady recently, who was wearing the most gorgeous ring on a chain around her neck. The reason said ring is placed there, is because she is 8 months pregnant, and therefore it’s not comfortable to wear at this time. When I asked her about it, she told me her uncle in law created it for her. Well… What an absolute treasure this turned out to be.
Who is her uncle? His name is Harry Roa, a fantastic jewelry designer based in Sarasota Florida. Harry is the designer and owner of Harry Roa Jewelry Design Studio and Gallery {click here}, as well as the OceanLily jewelry boutique which carry his limited editions on Etsy {click here}.
All of his designs are handcrafted using a combination lost wax process and fabrication. Harry uses Palladium, which is more precious than silver, whiter and lighter than platinum. Palladium is also a tarnish free metal. He also works with 14K gold.
Each piece of wearable art {and they truly are!} is embellished with quality precious gemstones and diamonds. Mr. Roa does not produce any molds of any of his pieces; therefore, making each piece a one of a kind. If you’d like to contact Harry in order to commission a special piece, you can contact him via his website.
The ring above is called PS In The Evening ~ That’s the one I have my eye on, it is beyond GORGEOUS!!!
If you do nothing else today, visit Harry’s websites. Each piece is absolutely Stunning!
All images/designs are the properties of Harry Roa Studio and OceanLily Studio
Africa, Cape Town, Fashion Photography, Music, Music Video, Solange Knowles, South Africa, Video
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on September 7, 2012 at 6:50 am
I’m loving this still photo from Solange’s latest music video for her upcoming single “Losing You“, which was shot in a township in South Africa. Local young men dressed in some rather dapper fashions are one of the highlights of the video.
Solange was inspired to shoot her video in South Africa because of the color in the architecture, the townships and the people. The new single has been described as “eclectic with ’80s references and African percussion influences.
I’ve always preferred Solange, I relate more to her sense of style, and I feel she’s someone I could really hang out with to shoot the breeze and talk about real style!
I’m looking forward to seeing the concept, the styling, and hearing the music from Solange’s new project.
I love this photo of Solange and her son in the colours splashed bedroom of her Brooklyn apartment, featured in the September issue of Elle Magazine
Have yourselves a Relaxing, Amazing and Extraordinary weekend!
Blog, Chanel, Designer, Fashion, Fashion Night Out, FNO, Lip Colour, Lipstick, Make Up Chanel Make Up, Maquillage, Nail Color, Nail Colour, Nail polish, Red, rouge à lèvres
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on September 5, 2012 at 7:03 am
UPDATE: 9.5.12 ~ The La Provocante lipstick is already sold out on the Chanel website 😦 I’ll keep you posted!
As everyone knows Thursday, September 6, marks the nationwide style event entitled, Fashion Night Out {FNO}. To all my followers overseas, FNO is a nationwide event, where every style maven, fashion editor, blogger, and chic shopaholic dressed to the nines, will be sipping cocktails, watching fashion shows, and makeup demonstrations, grabbing goodie bags, and of course shopping at the various participating stores.
Chanel is releasing a limited-edition colour collection, called Les Twin-Sets De Chanel to celebrate fashion’s most exceptional evening with three chic duos for lips and nails. I’m loving the nail colour Provocation and its corresponding lip colour La Provocante {above}, which is a sexy Merlot coloured red; one of the dark sexy colours debuting this season. This duo is sure to bring out the seductress in you! {click on link for a surprise!}.
To view the Les Twin-Sets De Chanel collection click here.
For Fashion Night Out details, click here
Accessories, Etsy, Fashion, Handbag, Handbags and Purses, Leather, Shopping, style
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on September 4, 2012 at 9:20 am
As per usual, I’m always perusing my favourite site, Etsy and I came across Opelle Creative; based out of Toronto, Canada. Opelle is the creator of a gorgeous line of handmade leather handbags, which would give the big name designers a run for their money.
I came across the Baby Opelle Botanist Bag, above {$338}, and it was an instant hit with me. Created from genuine cowhide leather, this beauty is a must have, with its elegant half moon style, huge tasselled leather zipper, and gold tone hardware.
Items are made to order and take approximately 2 weeks to complete. For a unique handmade handbag, that you won’t see everyone walking around with, it’s worth it!
I’m also loving the Opelle Nautilus Bag in camel ~ $298
To see both of these items and more of Opelle Creative’s beautiful handbag collection, click here
All images are the property of Opelle Creative
Blog, Cherry Noir, Couture, Designer, Fashion, Grey Goose Vodka, J.Mendel, Labor Day, Miu Miu, Photography, shoes, Shopping, Women's Clothing
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on August 31, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Very much in love with this handbag by J. Mendel
Today should have been my monthly Object’s of Desire posting, where I would post something ultra extravagant, if I had unlimited funds and/or a Black Amex card. Unfortunately my day started really late, so instead of giving you a half ass post, I’m posting a few of my favourite things.
I’m totally in love with the entire J. Mendel collection, lots of black {my favourite colour} as well as a strong reds, camels and greys. Click here to be taken to their boutique.
J. Mendel Collection
J. Mendel Collection
I love these Miu Miu Gingham Sandals
Gingham taken to an elegant high level
Isn’t this skirt something! It’s just perfect with the chambray blouse!
Loving this Stepen dweck Multi Stone Ring ~ $495 @ Neiman Marcus
We’ve always got to have some extra vivid colour in our lives!
One last hurrah before summer is officially over ~ Here is the Grey Goose Cherry Noir Hampton’s Punch ~ click image for recipe
To everyone in the U.S., have a safe, amazing and sunny Labor Day weekend!
All images obtained via Pinterest except Grey Goose, obtained via http://societeperrier.com/
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal Jewelry, Crystals, Fashion, Gemstone, Jewelry, Pendant, Photography, Quartz, Rings, Semi Precious, Shopping, Textile Design
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on August 30, 2012 at 12:14 pm
A couple of months ago, my sister sent me a beautiful image of a amethyst ring she had just purchased back home in London; what was ironic was that I had bought a very similar ring here in the U.S., maybe 6 months before; talk about having the exact same tastes.
Decadorn Jewelry is the vision of Helen Bailey, who graduated from Nottingham Trent University, with a degree in Textile Design. Her online bazaar sells unique and striking statement jewelery. Before starting her own company, Helen worked as a high street Fashion & Accessories Buyer for over 10 years; and therefore has an amazing and experienced eye for detail.
Each piece is absolutely stunning, consisting of mostly Agate, Amethyst and Crystal Quartz {among other semi precious crystals}. Helen also creates beautiful beaded bracelets of various metals, which are inlaid within a leather cord. For such beautiful jewelry, her prices are absolutely fantastic! I’m hoping to have my own fingers and neck adorned with Decadorn in the near future.
Visit her beautiful online boutique at: http://decadorn.co.uk/
All images are the property of Decadorn
Designer, Fashion, London, Louis Vuitton, Photography, Polka dot, Pop Up Store, Pop-up retail, Retail, Selfridges, Shopping, Yayoi Kusama
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on August 28, 2012 at 11:36 am
One of my favourite stores back home in London, Selfridges, is featuring the new Louis Vuitton pop up store, and they’ve gone a little dotty! Selfridges is visualizing the magical world of Yayoi Kusama, who is a Japanese artist and writer, who has worked in a wide variety of mediums.
This gorgeously designed pop-up store is filled with pumpkins inspired by her artwork and a stunning collection of exclusive, luxury, spotty accessories. For me, this is a magical wonderland of one of my favourite brands.
Selfridges is always pushing the envelope with their quirky, yet elegant window displays and interior embellishments. I would love to be there right now to view this display for myself. The website is a treat too, with its polka dot theme and sleek sliding images, it’s worth taking a look. Who knew polka dots could be so chic!
To see more of the beautiful collection, and to view behind the scenes images click here.
Blog, Blogger, Camera, Canon, Canon EOS, Canon EOS 600D, Canon T3i Camera, Digital single-lens reflex camera, DSLR Camera, iPhone 4, Photographer, Photography, Shopping
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on August 24, 2012 at 10:33 am
I waited for 48 hours and she finally arrived! Yes my Canon EOS Rebel T3i camera arrived yesterday, and I am beyond Ecstatic. And yes, I’ve decided my camera is a girl!
I’ve been wanting a grown up camera for a while now; there was only so much my trusty iPhone 4 camera could do {even with the fantastic editing apps, which I’ll continue to use}. I also had a Olympus digital camera, my sister gifted to me years ago, which also did the trick; but it really was time to start playing with the big girls and boys (or at least in the sandbox with the other newbies).
After reviewing this baby to death, comparison shopping, and reading everything I possibly could about this camera, I finally made the leap on Tuesday; and now it’s here. 🙂
Now if I only knew how to use it!
Have a fantastic weekend Dahhlings, you know what I’ll be doing.
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