Color Inspiration: Peaches and Cream

I love Elie Saab and the Spring/Summer 2011 collection did not disappoint. While I loved the whole thing, I was especially charmed by these warm and peachy colors that had a prominent part of the collecting. Completely in love with these colors , I decided to see what else is out there in the same color palette. I hope you like those as much as I do.

1. Essie nail polish Shop Till I Drop 2. Isabel Marant Rhodonite charm bracelet 3. L'Wren Scott Cashmere and cotton-blend cardigan 4. Kate Spade New York Harrison Street Adelle 5. Dominic Jones Deco Semi Sphere 22-karat rose gold-plated ring 6. J. Crew Pom-pom ballerina flats in chalk 

7. Sonia Rykiel Divine intarsia cotton sweater 8. Rag & Bone Cropped mid-rise skinny jeans 9. Vivienne Westwood Draped cotton and silk-blend dress 10. L'Wren Scott Wool-blend dress

11. Kate Spade New York Damask Faye Dress in guava/gold 12. Essie nail polish Tart Deco 13. Chloe Pleated silk-crepe dress

14. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Studded silk and cashmere-blend cardigan 15. 3.1 Phillip Lim Draped washed silk-blend top 16. Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated bib necklace 17. Dominic Jones Bear Trap 22-karat rose gold-plated stud earrings 18. J.Crew Gingham vintage schoolboy shirt in melon 19. Essie nail polish Mucho Dinero 20. Victoria Beckham Wool and Silk-blend crepe dress.

Do you have a favorite among these?
What color are you currently in love with?

Lovely Little Thing: Lanvin necklace

Love this Lanvin Swarovski crystal and glass-pearl necklace - putting a twist on the classic pearls! Brilliant!

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Shoe Time: Dior Spring/Summer 2011

Christian Dior's sailor-inspired collection impresses with bold colors and fierce femininity.
These shoes can definitely take you for an adventure!

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Fashion Report: Christian Dior, Spring/Summer 2011

At Christian Dior, you can just smell the ocean breeze and the whole Spring/Summer 2011 ready-to-wear collection speaks of an exciting adventure at sea. The sailor hats, the ropes, the deep blues - it's all there! The collection is removed from banal reality and invites you on a trip to distant lands. The colors are bright and vibrant - it's sensational!

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See how other designers see Spring/Summer 2011:
{ Versace } { Carolina Herrera } { Badgley Mischka }

 And some Spring 2011 Campaigns:
{ D & G } { Hugo Boss } { DKNY } { Donna Karan }

Happy Birthday to... Keira Knightley!

Photographer: Mario Testino

Living Bliss: Minimalist Condo in Chicago

I love this modern minimalism condo on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. I'm particularly fond of the fireplace in the living-room area and the big windows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior Design: Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC

You're Invited: Bridal Shower Dessert Table

This all-white dessert table was designed by Amy Atlas events for a bridal shower brunch.
I love the white lemonade with calligraphed "Best Wishes" straws and the assortment of white chocolates and candy. Adorable!
This is just the right stuff to get me inspired for a friend's bridal shower on Saturday!

Image Source: Amy Atlas Events

Timeless Beauty: Elizabeth Taylor

Today the world lost one of its muses - a talented actress, gorgeous woman and a fierlessly passionate person in life. Rest in peace, Elizabeth Taylor.

"When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer - I haven't had tomorrow." 

                                                                                                                   ~ Elizabeth Taylor

"I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance, you can only admire it." 

~ Elizabeth Taylor

 "If someone's dumb enough to offer me a million dollars to make a picture, I'm certainly not dumb enough to turn it down."

~ Elizabeth Taylor

 "I fell off my pink cloud with a thud." ~ Elizabeth Taylor

"I have a woman's body and a child's emotions."  ~ Elizabeth Taylor

"It is strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting." ~Elizabeth Taylor

"I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive." ~ Elizabeth Taylor

 "I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I'm not afraid to look behind them." ~ Elizabeth Taylor

 "I've always admitted that I'm ruled by my passions." ~ Elizabeth Taylor

 "It's not the having, it's the getting." ~ Elizabeth Taylor

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{Sweet Things}

Photographer: Kate Mathis

Hair Inspiration: Beautiful Curls!

I love big, bold, beautiful curls - wild and untamed! If you have them - flaunt them! It's a sensational sight, don't you think?

Photographer: Joel Rhodin