Posts Tagged ‘Shopping’
Celine, Dress, Fashion, Friday, Google Images, Mint, Pinterest, Search Engines, Shopping, style
In Daily Musings on July 20, 2012 at 9:30 am
My “Seeing Red” post {https://maylanascloset.com/2012/07/11/seeing-red/} went rather well (thanks everyone :-)), so I decided to showcase another colour that I love. Here are my mint favourites. Enjoy!
Mint Fascinator and mint pleated dress, paired with a gorgeous olive Celine Trapeze bag (oh how I want that bag!) is a beautiful combination.
Mint crystal pleated dress, how it flows!
I’m not sure what I love more, her funky afro or her mint coloured Mongolian fur jacket!
Simply Gorgeous! This is what you should wear while preparing yourself a little snack!
Do you see those mint crochet shorts? ~ I could crochet my own pair! I’m also loving that ring with the ocean blue nail polish
For me the styling of this shot is simply stunning!!!
Tranquility!
A Shabby Chic Vanity ~ A must!
…And to top it all off you must have a mint cream cupcake!
…Or would you rather mint/chocolate chip ice-cream?
My week has been really busy, but I’ve tried to continue to post beautiful things for you. The past week is my idea of sparse posts, lots of gorgeous pictures with a little editorial. I’m hoping to be back to full editoral content soon. Have a wonderful Friday, and have yourselves the most amazing, fun-filled {and cool} weekend!
Smooches!
All images obtained via Google Images and Pinterest
bespoke suits, blogging, Fashion, Men, Men's Clothing, Menswear, Shopping, style, Stylist
In Daily Musings on July 18, 2012 at 1:07 pm
I’ve been meaning to create a post consisting of stylish men, who’ve embraced their own unique style. Here are a few looks I admire…
Don’t you just love the simple casual elegance of this look?
The costume designer for the USA series “Suits” certainly knows how to dress Gabriel Macht, Every week he is a true vision to behold in his bespoke suits.
Yasiin Dante Smith Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) has truly evolved from conscious rapper, to actor to man of unique style.
Evening Suited & Booted ~ My UK followers will understand this term 🙂
Mr. Marc Jacobs, a true visionary! No matter what he touches, it’s always magic!
Three very stylish and chic gentlemen
Mr. Jon Hamm himself!
Impeccable mature style!
I will definitely create another “Today’s Man” article; there are so many gorgeous images out there, I couldn’t fit them all into one post. There are some gorgeously dressed gentlemen out there.
Have an amazing Wednesday Dahhlings!
All images obtained via Google Images and Pinterest
Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Book, Books, E-book, Fiction, IPad, Non-Fiction, Nook, Shopping
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on July 17, 2012 at 11:53 am
Explores the fateful decision of Emma Jean Peace to raise her seventh son, Perfect, as the daughter she has always wanted.
Here are a few books I plan to read by the end of the year. Even though I already have a couple hundred unread books sitting on my living room floor, I still plan to buy and read these… why? because they intrigue me and I just love books. I will always love books with paper pages; as much as I love technology, I have not embraced the Nook, Kindle, iPad method of reading books. Maybe I’m a hoarder of books and haven’t admitted it to myself yet 🙂 Is there a 12 step program?
There is nothing like laying in the bath tub, soaking in lavender scented sea salts, and reading a mesmerizing book. Somehow an E-book just doesn’t give me the same sensation. Maybe one day I’ll embrace the E-book for convenience sake {I really doubt it though}, nevertheless, I’ll never get rid of my hardcover/paperback books. There’s nothing like turning a page!
A couple of these books have been around for a while, languishing on my Amazon wish list, I think it’s time I gave them a home.
Roots of Style is a rare look into the mind, life, and journey of one of our generation’s most coveted fashion designers, Isabel Toledo. ~ Currently Reading
Set in Louisiana in 1828, Martin’s latest novel depicts the psychologically charged relationship between a wealthy white woman and the slave she detests.
This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture.
In The Forty Rules of Love, Elif Shafak has woven a wonderful tale of love and spiritual longing, brilliantly exploring the universal desire for intimacy with another human being, as well as with the divine.
All books are available at www.amazon.com as well as other bookstores. I hope you select one of them; if you do, let me know your thoughts.
Happy Tuesday!
Fashion, Friday, London Fashion Week, Pastel, Pinterest, Shopping
In Daily Musings on July 13, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Where is it?
Hello Daahlings… Happy Friday to you. I’ve been so busy running around like a crazy person, I’ve decided to take another mental health day to regroup. This is a quick post to say hello, and to say; have yourselves a marvelous and gorgeous weekend. Do something amazing so you can look back on Monday, and say “Yes I accomplished that!“.
I found the above photo on Pinterest, my favourite place for inspiration, and just had to post it. The sorbet colours, and the sexy peek of coral caught my eye; I feel she’s asking “where is it?” Maybe she dropped her Harry Winston earring!
Enjoy your Friday and remember to…
Smooches Daahlings!
Art, Clothing, Collage, Color, Footwear, Google Images, Red, Red Shoes, Shopping, Visual Arts, Women's
In Daily Musings on July 11, 2012 at 9:14 am
I love this red dress. This is exactly how I would style it…Simple! This photo reminds me of walking down 5th Avenue in NY {which it probably is} ~ How I miss NY!!
Red is one of my all time favourites when it comes to colour. Red is hot, and I mean in a sexy way, Red is passion, red is confidence! Red says, I know who I am, do you? Red nails, red lips, red shoes; a slip of a red dress, there’s just something defiant and elegant about the colour of love. Here’s my collage of seeing red… Here goes!
Valentino Jumpsuit
Gold tipped YSL flats
The hem of this dress says it all!!
Naomi Campbell beautifully bald in a Van Cleef & Arpels red necklace. Shot for Soon International October 2011
Beautifully Fluid!
Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen in Alice In Wonderland
Jimmy Choo’s Interpretation of Dorothy’s red slippers.
Special edition, restyled to celebrate England {Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jublilee and the Olympics) Sold exclusively at Selfridges in London
Tom Ford ad campaign S/S 2011
Let’s end the collage with some delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes… Yum!
Such a passionate colour, I hope you enjoyed the beautiful visuals. Happy Wednesday, we’re half way there!
Smooches!
All images obtained via Google Images
Beauty, Cosmetics, Illamasqua, London, Manicure, Nail Care, Nail polish, Nail Varnish, Pedicure, Shopping
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on July 10, 2012 at 9:51 am
Update 7.10.12 ~ sweetofstyle just informed me that she saw the Illamasqua range in Sephora here in the U.S., I’ve just checked and she is absolutely right. For those of us living in the States, we are also able to get our Illamasqua Boosh (or other fabulous colour) fix. Visit a Sephora store or order online. http://www.sephora.com/nail-varnish-P241720
Yesterday, I discovered the most amazing nail polish by a company based in London called Illamasqua. The colour that drew my attention was this gorgeous glossy black called Boosh {don’t you just love that name?}. I love black nail polish. If you want to make a statement, a beautiful high shine black manicure {and/or pedicure} always does the trick.
Go to Illamasqua’s website, the colours available are simply stunning, and come in a spectrum of bold shades with a range of finishes. Although sold in the UK, there is free shipping to the U.S. with orders over £75 (approx. $116). My sister is using a colour called Rampage, which is a dark khaki green… Simply Gorgeous! There’s also a huge make-up range which is very popular with my fellow UK divas.
See more colours here: http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/nails/nail-varnishes/boosh-nail-varnish
Happy polishing!
Alexander McQueen, Desktop computer, Entrepreneur, Etsy, Fashion, HP TouchSmart, Multi-touch, Online shopping, Personal computer, Shopping, Small business, Touchscreen
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on July 9, 2012 at 9:30 am
It’s been one busy week! After finishing up a contract, going to lunch meetings to discuss where I’m taking the Maylana’s Closet empire next; taking numerous photos for my Etsy store (still in uploading phase, its never-ending) and then on top of that melting away in 100 degree heat! I think I have good reason to be MIA the last 4 days. Well I’m back, rejuvenated, creative juices flowing and ready to roll! You may have noticed a few minor changes. I’ve finally figured out how to add a tag line to my site “Living Out Loud ~ Today and Every Day” It’s a motto I’ve been living by for the last couple of years and it’s served me well.
I’ve also added a Blog Shop page; watch that space {visit it now to see a beautiful outfit from the Alexander McQueen resort collection}; lot’s of beautiful things coming soon. It will be a duplicate of some of my Etsy store listings which contains vintage items, but there will also be new/preloved items which don’t come under “vintage”, Etsy is very specific. I will also be showcasing huge colourful crochet cowls and hats created by me for Fall/Winter 2012. My About Page has also had minor tweaking.
I was going to write a whole post on my new HP TouchSmart 520-1070 computer, but for brevity, I’m now only going to dedicate a small amount of space to it. Of course that’s my new baby above and below. All I can say about it is I Love It!!! It arrived on Friday and I’ve been in love ever since. It has all the bells and whistles, multi-touch screen, wireless mouse and keyboard, 2 TB hard drive, with 8GB of memory; it’s like one giant iPad if I want it to be; and I now feel like I am blogging in true style :-). As my sister stated, it’s “A sexy bit of kit” what does that mean? well in Brit speak it means it’s a beautiful piece of machinery. It’s black, sexy and chic, like a classic Chanel dress! for more info visit www.shopping.hp.com/
I hope you had a fantastic weekend as I did, even while wilting. Today I woke up to 72 degrees, though humid, it was a relief! Let’s hope this cooler spell lasts for a while.
Wishing you all a fabulous, productive and amazing week.
Smooches Dahhlings!
Bespoke, Brogue shoe, Custom Made, Etsy, Footwear, Men's, Mexico, Mexico City, shoes, Shopping, Women's
In Daily Musings, New Loves! on June 26, 2012 at 10:09 am
Last night I found the most amazing bespoke shoe store on Etsy called Goodbye Folk who are based in Mexico City. In 10 days you can have the most beautiful custom-made shoes in your possession. My favouites are the robin’s egg blue ankle booties above, (I’ve been having a serious blue moment lately!) lined in gorgeous red leather, priced at $350.
I would wear these booties with some blood-red or wine coloured tights; a vintage oversized men’s Aran sweater, probably in camel, and one of my oversized cowls which I happen to have in a contrasting blue/or one of my sleeveless fur vests, and with that I’ll be on my way!! I will be treating myself to these beauties!!
In my opinion their shoes could be unisex, if you’re into brogues and low heeled booties. The collection so far are mostly men’s shoes and boots, with a few women’s styles sprinkled in. At this time they only have 27 items in their boutique; but they are 27 beautifully well made shoes. Let’s stay tuned to see what else they come up with.
I’m also very much in love with the red patent and the floral brogues above, among a few others which have caught my eye.
Visit them at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/goodbyefolk
All photos: Goodbye Folk
Clothing, Dress, Etsy, Handbag, Photograph, Pinterest, shoes, Shopping
In Daily Musings on June 25, 2012 at 10:23 am
Hi Daahlings! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Mine was a very productive one. I spent most of the weekend taking photos of my inventory for my new Etsy store (now to upload!). As some of you may know, taking photos of clothes (or anything you want to post online) is a very time-consuming business; you’ve got to take a few shots in order to get 1 good one; so when you’re trying to add at least 5 images of an item, that’s a lot of shots. I hope you’re weekend was as productive and lovely as mine, and that you are going to do wonderful things in this new week.
I found the photo above on one of my favourite sites, Pinterest, the yellow dress, the turquoise bag, the shoes, this photo is in my opinion, Perfect!! This is what colour blocking is all about. I thought it was the perfect image for a Monday morning.
This is my mood for today:
I hope you will be too!
Also, remember to enter the Maylana’s Closet L’Oreal Giveaway https://maylanascloset.com/2012/06/20/maylanas-loreal-giveaway/ ~ Ends Friday June 29th.
Happy Monday and have yourselves a stylish and magnificent week!
Betty Boop, Cosmetics, Lancôme, Makeup, Mascara, Shopping
In Daily Musings on June 22, 2012 at 11:27 am
Don’t you just love Betty Boop? Ms. Boop is Lancome‘s new star for the Hypnôse Star mascara, which is coming soon. The mascara was inspired by the diva herself. Betty Boop showed up on the scene in the 1930’s and is still going strong 82 years later!
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