Cafe Society, Harpers Bazaar March 2012

I'm loving this 1920's resurgence 

we're having right now.

Personally, I blame "Midnight In Paris"

for getting it all going again.

Karl Lagerfeld shot this black and white editorial for 

US Harpers Bazaar, March 2012 issue.

Simple, elegant and refined

it makes you want to slip on a bias cut dress 

and shimmy.

 Featuring models Saskia de Brauw, Arizona Muse  

and Joan Smalls

Styled by Andrew Richardson

Hair by Stephane Lancien

Makeup by Lloyd Simmons

Cup Of Te

I found this the other morning while do coffee and blogs

(favorite morning pastime)

Its from a blog called Cup Of Te

 I just loved this.

Perfect little morning pick me up!

Enjoy!!

~

Tips To Stay Sparkly

It's been cray around the household lately. Not including the usual Society Social business and this past month of misery (okay, I exaggerate), Alan and I have 3 days to find a new home or we'll be out on the street. Okay, I exaggerate, again. There are hotels. Regardless, long story! In high stress times, I find it's the little things that can help pull you through. 

A bouquet of fresh flowers...

 

A retail update, even if it is just a little window shopping to inspire a daydream...

 

Pampering! Do it. 

 

A carefully, bright-fully prepared meal.

 

And above all, a little daily ridiculous to keep things sparkly! :)

How do you maintain your sparkle? Would love to know, darlings?

Follow Cup of Te HERE

Also you just have to check out her About Me - its adorable!

The Virgin Spring, Vogue Japan, March 2012

The March 2012 issue of Vogue Japan is killing me!!

Totally amazing editorials.

The Kiss of the Matador 

photographed by Giampaolo Sgura 

was beyond spectacular.

This story,

The Virgin Spring,

photographed by Solve Sundsbo

is a stark contrast to the Matador

but is also completely brilliant.

Styled by George Cortina

and featuring models Saskia de Brauw and Kinga Rajzak

it is an otherworldly look at spring 2012 fashions in white.

Showcasing designs by Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Chanel and Givenchy

it is both haunting and ethereal.

Makeup by Hannah Murray

Hair by Samantha Hillerby

The Virgin Spring

Hye Jung Lee For Singles Magazine, Korea

This is a fun look at spring!

Hye Jung Lee strikes some lady like poses

in a simple yet effective editorial

photographed by Ryoo Hyungwon

for Singles Korea Magazine, January issue.

Bianca Balti Vogue Japan March 2012

Can't say I own one, 

but

you gotta love a good matador outfit.

And I do mean a good matador outfit.

Not a quickly thrown together imitation,

or something too wannabe Spanishy,

but something a little more hardcore.

Stylist Anna Della Russo is known 

for her bold intensity.

Her personal style is uber chic and exciting,

and with it she creates magic in her work.

Once described by Helmut Newton as a "fashion maniac"

Della Russo is now an editor at large for Vogue Japan.

 In the Vogue Japan March 2012 issue

she has styled model Bianca Balti

as the high fashion matador.

Ornate, lush, intricate pieces

that look heavy to wear.

Cool jewels and boat loads of attitude.

Kiss of the Matador

Shu Uemura February Discount Codes

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Mr Shu Uemura

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