Monochromatic...

There is nothing I love more than varying shades of the same color,

especially the grays.  I've always loved grays for interiors, even before I saw

the light via Christina's Greige blog (one of my favs), but I do love it in fashion

as well.  Like Sterling Silver or Platinum, you know?

And like this cover photo.

Layers & layers of ruffles, ruches, richness & finery,

topped off by the beautiful red hair of Karen Elsen,

 photographed by Steven Meisel.

I know, I know...I'm completely copping out on creating my own beautiful

post by copy-catting Vogue Italia's cover.  

But I have so much to think about

with next Tuesday's post for the international blog party called

By Invitation Only

The topic for October's post was selected by 2 of our original members,

Tish Jett of Femme d'un A Certain Age

&

Vicki Archer of French Essence

so, of course, I'm thinking thinking thinking about what I will

write...cause with inspiration from these 2 you know it must

be fabulous !

• check out our newest additions of jewelry...
• click on the pages shown just under our header.

Fashion's Look Right Now...

so much to love about this...

all the different textures, colors & patterns

(notice the glen-plaid skirt)

mustard turtleneck, green belt w/silver buckle,

gold jewelry, all rocks it now.

what do you think?

would you dare to wear?

Earrings from Splenderosa

Fashion Earrings
very limited supply



$15 Crystals
animal print dangle

Hoop (like Dana Kellen) Gold/Crystal

$30

Hoop Black/Gold

$28

Hoop Black/Silver

$28

Hoop, Animal Print Leopard

$19

now, these are just for fun & I couldn't resist showing you...

& how cute for Christmas lunches with the girls.

$ 15

again, very limited supply so order now for holiday gifts

Musings on Monday Night...

all of us who are in the
By Invitation Only
international blog party
are thinking carefully about next
Tuesday's post, on October 4th...
PLEASE
COME BACK TO SEE US THEN.


in the meantime,
this photo below shows how photography should be framed,
I know because my son told me & he's a professional commercial photographer


love this look, although I would not love to have this kitchen, I'm in need of waaaay more room
:)'s

Now, this kitchen I love !

Aren't those bar stools clever ?

Love the dark walls, the greenery, the books, the pottery.

Wonderful use of the runners, I think.

Sophisticated & sleek.

At this point in my life I actually think I could be so happy in spaces like this?

Could you?

my favorite kitchen of all times

a new bracelet, stretchable

about $20 from my shop

xx's

Scarf X25 Ways To Wear

This time of the year we turn to that vital accessory called a scarf.

I don't know about you, but I adore scarves.

Taken from Emily's Fashion Fois Gras blog this video of how

to wear a scarf shown, with tutorials, 25 different ways.

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

If you like a particular style, click on that image and you will have a tutorial,

to watch please GO HERE.

Created by a very talented young lady and her Mystery Man,

Wendy's Look Book

for more of her thoughts.

xx's

Amazing...

the Earth provides some of the most spectacular places,
& some of the most beautiful.


Norway

Oregon

road from Ambleside to Kirkstone, England

walkway inside the Rhode Glacier, Switzerland

Thailand

railway to the Yukon

American Bald Eagles, at home in Alaska

largest tree in Yosemite National Park, California

truly amazing, taken from a plane

have a lovely weekend, everyone...

Go Texans & Patriots

My Favs from the Spring 2012 Runway

from Giles Deacon, London

from Gucci, Milan

I'm completely knocked out by these pants, especially the treatment at the ankle,

+ the t-strap shoe is lovely...

Alberta Ferretti, Milan

her take on the tribal trend

& as usual, the lovely colors.

Alberta Ferretti, herself, is a small woman, so her clothes fit small ladies very well,

even short/petite ladies.

Francesco Scoglamiglio, Milan

very art deco, very beautiful

love the hosiery & the shoe, but know the entire line needs

"real people" underpinnings.   the sheerness is beautiful, and OMG, how

difficult to sew.

• 
  

trending, black & white - tribal - solid colors.

no color blocking, just lovely prints in batiks.

The Burberry large tribal handbag will be the iconic one for Spring,

mark my works.

need I say more....

reincarnation of Twiggy & the 60's

 

you guys already know I love Donna Karan & Diane Von Furstenberg,

I'll choose my favorites from their lines for another posting.

& still more to come of Alaska & Victoria, BC

a big thank you to all my new followers, and to my regulars

for supporting me...it does mean SO much.