lifestyle… and things that make the heart race…
Debonaire Dandies
70’s fashion for men was far more debonaire than anything that exists today. The caftan patterns below suggest that men were much more comfortable with their sexuality and hint that gender-lines were not so hideously rigid.
I find sexy men in caftans to be hopelessly dreamy and fashionable. It makes the statement that the man is confident, assured and free thinking.
Sitting Pretty
The Ribbon Chair by Tom Vaughan was created using one continuous ribbon of wood, giving it a beautiful, sleek, flowing elegance.
Gamine & Gorgeous: More Fall RTW 2011
Playfull, Youthful, Mischievous looks that make me want to strut my stuff all over town and beyond!
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Rodarte
Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
A Fine Cup Of Tea Solves All Of One’s Woes
As a child growing up, my mother’s solution to all of my troubles was a hot bath and a fine cup of tea. Now that I am grown, baths and extraordinary cups of tea serve as both solution and comfort.
A sophisticated and well curated cup of tea is one of life’s great pleasures; the subtle underlying notes, the blending and layering of scents and flavors.
As an official tea snob, I am rather picky about what I consider to be a beautiful tea, worthy of drinking… And it was rather to my delight and surprise that I recently stumbled upon Bellocq Tea. The teas they offer are sophisticated, stylish, and clever. Not only are the teas alluring, their packaging and toys are everything the aesthete could dream of.
Visit them here at: BELLOCQ, Ltd.
Cuba… through the lens
Photographer Michael Eastman “is most recognized for his explorations of architectural form and the textures of decay, which create mysterious narrative about time and space.” Here, his beautifully haunting images of Cuba have taken hold of my imagination… and have left me longing to pay a visit or perhaps to dwell permanently in the dream-like spaces, unable to dislodge the lump in my throat or the ache in my heart and/or memory…
All Dressed Up
Albertine & Odette are obsessed with fashion… particularly Fall and Winter fashion! Here are some of the hottest looks straight off the runway for Fall 2011. Delightful! Dramatic! Daring! Delicious! Divine!
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Derek Lam
Derek Lam
Derek Lam
Derek Lam
Derek Lam
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
Joseph Altuzarra
Joseph Altuzarra
Joseph Altuzarra
Joseph Altuzarra
Images from WWD
Radha
“There is passion in the universe: the young stars, the whirling galaxies – the living, pulsing earth thrives in the passionate embrace of life itself. Our love for one another is the language of our passionate God….It is desire that spins us round, desire that sends the blood through our veins, desire that draws us into each other’s arms and onward in the lifelong search for God’s face.”
(From a drama on the subject of God as lover, by Sandra Ward-Angell, quoted in Sallie McFague, Models of God (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987)
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
It is all in the details… Everything counts in large amounts… What makes us feel glamorous are the small everyday luxuries, which is why the latest iPhone case from Locher’s is at the top of my list of most coveted Valentine’s Day gifts. Currently, they are offering a very limited edition of cases made of authentic antique French textile from the Victorian Era (1837 to 1899), sure to make your phone look and feel as fabulously feminine as you do! The option to customize your case with cheeky little sayings is available. My favorite choices are, “I need a rich old chap” and “You are fucking gorgeous”.
Buy one for your favorite lady here: Locher’s – Nice to have you visit – iPHONE CASE.
Pamper Yourself, Love Yourself
I am a girl who believes in using the most beautiful things at home when I am by myself, enjoying my own company. I like to spoil myself, but more than that… I believe in savoring every moment in life and enjoying all of life’s pleasures. The hand-painted Messien porcelain depicting 1001 Nights is a treasure that I would selfishly like keep for my own. It seems like the perfect thing to wake up to. Starting the day with breakfast served on this exceptionally beautiful tablewear.
Oder it here: Meissen 1001 Nights.
It’s All About The Hair And The Nails
I thought I had died and been transported to a fashionably fierce heaven the moment I caught sight of MYKITA x USLU AIRLINES new Bob & Eve aviator glasses with insanely-hip nail lacquers to match. The soon to be launched shades and shades are muddy grey-brown, powdery lilac, and neon yellow and are available for pre-order.
I am thinking this is also a great excuse to begin shopping for bikinis!
February 23, 2011
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