rome & paris

give yourself a perfect little getaway by getting lost in these travel-inspired collages. they are all so beautifully put together, aren't they?

source: polyvore - around the world

jai ho to jaipur

viewing all the collections from lakme india fashion week has me thinking of and remembering gorgeous india...especially my visit to the city of jaipur, somewhere i had never been prior to my last trip.

jaipur, once the capital of royalty, is the capital state of rajasthan. the rich history of the city cannot be experienced in just one trip...and once you add in all of the city's little charms, it is impossible to not want to visit there again and again.

among all the old palace ruins and pink-hued buildings, are vibrant street bazaars lined with exquisite fabrics and glittering bangles...and close to grand hotels with expansive gardens and five-star dining is chokhi dhani...a place designed to give you the experience of being in a real rajasthani village. the city is simultaneously haunting and lively.

jaipur was in all short, but wonderful, trip. i hope to return soon!

in bloom

cherry blossom season is always a romantic time. representing femininity and love, the famous cherry blossom trees bring thousands and thousands of people to washington, d.c., every spring to picnic by the tidal basin shore, stroll through parks, take part in the many festivals and shows, or simply admire the fleeting charm of these gifted beauties

source: vain and vapid

grand outlook

...and a little sugary sweet goodness make for a perfect day

source: style.com, hello naomi cupcakes

getaway

it's high time to start planning for a little road trip...

sources: fab sugar, bluetramontana style, southernwestern jewelry

mary mcfadden : goddesses

from washingtonpost.com –

"michelle obama isn't the only one bringing fashion to washington. the national museum of women in the arts will showcase the works of fashion designer mary mcfadden, who has more than 100 collections to her name. the exhibition explores the inspiration mcfadden drew from a slew of ancient cultures, including greece, dynastic china and africa. (march 20-aug. 30)"

extremely thrilled to view this exhibition, as mcfadden's works are described to be a true collaboration of style and culture – giving credibility to the term “fashion is art.”

more information on the upcoming exhibit