have a lovely weekend!

source: the moldy doily

definition of glam

Rani Sita Devi of Kapurthala by Cecil Beaton, 1940

source: The Royal Houses of Punjab

desire

this stunning editorial, titled "objects of desire," is from the pages of oct 2007's vogue india.

these images of raw, natural beauty with over-the-top luxe jewelry are just so striking.

source: asian models

holiday hair

gorgeous texture, volume, and details...perfect for this festive & joyous season

source: molly sims via cupcakes taste nice, penelope cruz via bridal bird, heidi klum via people

sweet love

something about the holidays makes me love seeing love...

source: style and the city

getting back in step

falling back into step from now on with the hope of frequent updates and beautiful posts. for now, indulge in these gorgeous sandals...

source: lauren santo domingo wearing balenciaga sandals, via the fashion spot

carlos miele spring 2009

easy elegance by means of delicate chiffon gowns in beautiful washes of color and print were presented in this collection. the few, if any, adornments to these dresses included simple jewels or sublte embroidery that slightly enhanced the overall breezy feel of the show.

source: style.com

marchesa spring 2009

yesterday, style.com posted marchesa’s spring 2009 collection, and as usual, it was a hit for me. as i mentioned in a previous post, marchesa collections are always grace and glamour combined. their spring 09 pieces were no different, except that they went above and beyond any expectation i had by offering magical, fairytale-like dresses that epitomized their glamour and grace aesthetic. rounding out the collection were short, mini dresses that packed just as much design detail as the evening gowns did. some of them had edgy, tough details, giving the romantic fabrics and draping a new look. the collection also featured an exqusitie one shouldered black lace gown - a personal favorite of mine.

everyone has been talking about lace since seeing it used in prada’s fall 2008 collection, and marchesa did its part in bringing lace back with this dress. it’s romantic yet tough and gothic yet princess-like. it perfectly represents the appeal of the yin & yang, and its staying power in the world of fashion.

many designers have featured this opposties attract concept in their collections at new york fashion week so far, but for now, back to marchesa and their exceptionally glamorous looks…

source: images via style.com

another fall ad campaign featuring kate moss. its simplicity is so eye-catching.

source: flickr

sunshine bright

already miss cheery summer days

source: old saved image via style.com

for eternity

i always loved this ad campaign and always will

love affair

i love pretty fonts. i used to doodle with text all day in class when i was younger, trying to dot my “i’s” in fancy ways or make my “y’s” curve down in the most beautiful fashion. so as you can imagine, viewing different typefaces online is a real hobby of mine. veer.com is a great place for this, with billions of typefaces to browse through. my current favorite on their site is a font called ”affair,” which veer.com describes as, “affair. it’s an event and you’re invited. affair is an extraordinary new calligraphic typeface by alejandro paul with a party full of swash characters, ligatures, and ornaments.” lovely!

source: veer

good morning

arrangement of pink garden roses

source: style.com

greg natale interiors

i am in love with these interiors featured on desire to inspire today. designed by greg natale, these rooms/spaces are works of art. the colors, the patterns, the beautiful flourishes…i could go on and on. i love that it’s glamorous and elegant with some very daring twists -- like the loud, graphic black & white rug or the unexpected pops of red in the pillows and chairs. it’s not something i would normally lean towards -- i prefer a more traditional look with a few eclectic finishes - but i couldn’t take my eyes off of it. it’s bold and it’s out there, and again, i love it.

source: desire to inspire

ines di santo

this beautifully styled ad campaign by the team of ines di santo, haute couture bridal designer, features one of the most breathtaking wedding gowns i’ve seen. within the pages of the latest grace ormonde wedding style magazine, which has swoon-worthy editorials ranging from lavish reception table designs to racy lingerie fashions, this gown is a part of ines di santo’s 2008 bridal collection. the collection is classic, elegant, and traditional, with a very fashionable and fun twist — perfect for today’s modern bride.

source: ines di santo website

david yurman fall 2008

picked up the latest vogue, and abosolutely loved david yurman's fall 08 ad campaign featuring kate moss. it's without say that all of his ads are gorgeous - done with minimalist styling to enhance the beauty of his heavy and chunky jewels - but this one especially caught my eye.
source: luxist

roll it up

love this sweet, adorable trend.

source: image by the sartorialist found at the fashion spot

fleur them

designer nicolas gebran presented this floral fantasy wedding gown at beirut fashion week. very elaborate!

source: fashion week daily

spotlight - emmanuelle alt

the ever-stylish fashion director of paris vogue, emmanuelle alt
LOVE all the black, of course

source: the fashion spot

the big bold necklace

making a bold statement has never been more lovely!

sources: lotus arts de vivre ammonite necklace, vera wang fall/winter 08 ad campaign via rock.the.trend, lanvin spring/summer 2008 ad campaign via frillr, w fashion editorial - bag lady - featuring louis vuitton necklace

goddress

just now getting a look at the resort 2009 collection by marchesa. georgina chapman and keren craig, the designers behind marchesa, create elegant, feminine and goddess-like gowns season after season. they did it again this time with their signature style of drapes and pleats adorned with heavy and elaborate embroidery. the simple color palette of the collection only enhanced the stunning details of each gown. as always, marchesa collections are glamour and grace combined.

source : style.com

regal interiors

italian interiors designer roberto vertura makes the most unique and attention grabbing furniture i’ve seen. with rich, bright colors, interesting shapes, and black and gold detailing, vertura’s lavish designs are nothing short of royal.

source: trendir

electric

bombay electric, hailed as one of india's most fashion-forward boutiques, has so many well-styled images on its site. it was hard to pick just one.

source: bombay electric