I have been looking for this photoshoot for forever! Sasha Pivovarova recreated her wedding for Vogue last June and I love the glamour of it. The close up of Sasha’s eyes peering over flowers is one of my favorites ever. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
found here
To me, this is glorious. Purple is such a lovely color with so many hues and varieties. It’s just as beautiful in the fall/winter as it is in the spring/summer. The surrounding Jacarandas obviously bring the color to life (and make me desperate for spring) but the color itself is also moving. Purple can be worn by people of all complexions and hair colors. I especially want to mix a lavender blouse with a plum pant. I’m even partial to a dark violet smoky eye.
Corrie Cond for Marie Claire au March 2010. The stylist is Kate Harrowsmith and the model is Daria.
from Dustjacket Attic
Constantly inspired by beautiful black. Please click pictures for sources.
…hoping to put my best face forward for a productive and wonderful week filled with racks of dresses in my dressing room…
a light, neutral palette …
some antiquing…
shelves full of books…
the perfect drapes…
creative shoe displays…
…and enjoying the late sunsets while we still can.
Image Credits: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Violet is such a lovely hue and it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It’s not a shade that depends on a season. In the summer it looks glamorous with crisp whites or soft and serene when mixed with taupe. In the winter, it brightens a room and can feel romantic when paired with smoky gray or dark plum. The color of grapes, lilacs, lavender, amethyst and of course violets…it’s a very beautiful anecdote when feeling blue.
I’m dying for the peep-toe platforms.
Image Credits: roses, table, amethyst ring, violet/taupe room, lilac dress, al fresco setting, flowers, bedroom, amethyst chandelier earrings, lilacs, powder room, platforms
Other violet inspiration from {this is glamorous} here, here & here.
I must share these photos from the wedding in the delta, mentioned here and here. It was lovely and fun and seemed so effortless, although I’m sure it wasn’t! It all took place on Lake Chicot in Robert’s hometown of Lake Village. There are so many dying towns in South Arkansas but this doesn’t feel like one of them. The people are friendly, they know how to throw a party and they eat hella good.
The backyard, tables, flowers and lake.
The extended dock
The bride’s father, Mr. Paul, fished out a hat that had gone astray.
The partaaay
Flip-flop basket, best idea ever!
The cake
Bride & Groom
Amazing music
More amazing music…The revivalists, straight from NOLA.
Me, Robert and his lovely mom
It is incessantly raining but the peonies are blooming. They are my favorite flower, people! I’ve yet to get my hands on some but am feeling a sense of urgency to do so….Boyfriend? This is where you come in…just sayin’. They only bloom once a year!
Flowers via Concrete and Honey & MFAMB
This weekend was so much fun! The wedding was gorgeous and the day couldn’t have been more perfect. 78 degrees, severe clear and a light breeze…made for open bar and great band. Party all day long!
The other day I was looking at the lovely blog Apartment34. While Erin, the owner of the blog, is off getting hitched she asked some of her favorite bloggers to share the things that bring them joy. Sometimes it’s really good to look at your life and recognize the things that truly bliss you out.
Here mine goes! (In no particular order)
Warm Weather
Sun-drenched afternoons, midnight swims, baseball games, picnics, sundresses. This girl loves summer.
Girlfriends
My girlfriends mean everything to me.
Food
Food and the dining experience. Long conversations over dessert and wine. Meals that make you appreciate being alive. Trying a new recipe and knocking it out of the park. Fresh fruit. I believe in eating for sustenance of the soul.
Being a girl
Makeup. Tulle. Smoky Eyes. Sky-high heels. Baubles and bangles and berets and belts. Hair -curly or teased or straight or up. I love being a girl because of all the wonderful things a girl can be.
Reading/Learning
Becoming more aware of the world through the words of those capable of expressing amazing, insightful things.
Everyday Luxuries
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Fresh flowers, laughs, puppies…
Winding down
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Crawling into a clean bed, lounging on a rainy afternoon, sleeping in, the few moments before you drift off to sleep…
Adventure
I’m talking travel, music festivals, float trips, a new thrift shop or restaurant. I try to go on adventures often and whenever possible. It keeps life fresh, exciting and provides great photo opps!
Music
Music feeds my soul. Discovering a new band or song can make my whole day turn around. Concerts, instruments, singing…I couldn’t live without it.
Merriment
Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday party, a job well-done or just the weekend. I love to celebrate, drink champagne and enjoy life’s happy moments.
Love
The love of my sweet-as-pie beau, my family, my puppies…love is the thing, you know?
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