Happy (feathered) Friday!

Happy Friday, friends! Feeling especially inspired (and completely in awe) by these gorgeous feathered frocks and quintessentially feminine layers of beauty. I hope everyone has a lovely Friday filled with inspiration and a touch of feathery glam.

images via: 1)ruffled dress, 2) Mary Kate Olson, 3)feather dress, 4)shuumera eyelashes, 5)model, 6) Australian fashion week lensed by Vanessa Jackman

Memorable Summer Hair

Whether it be wind swept beach waves, a short pixie cut, lengthy braids, a side chiffon, a french bun or a sleek pulled back pony tale, your options are endless for fabulous summer hair.

I might have to look into growing out my hair to below shoulder length, so I can experiment with these fabulous braided dues and large buns. Until then, I will keep twisting a section of my hair and pinning it when it is down, embracing my natural waves and overall, have fun and be experimental. After all, your hair is your best accessory!

Images thanks to the lovely i left my heart in paris, this is glamorous, coco+kelley

Sunshine and Brights

Counting down the days til the weekend! Although it is not officially the first weekend of summer, it feels like it here in the bay area. Finally, the temperature will be above 75 degrees and sunny, which means delighting in the summer warmth, fabulous summer clothes, and sipping on summer cocktails and lemonade poolside. Cannot wait!!

images via: Ashley Smith by Miles Aldridge for Vogue Italia, may 2011

Summer Tablescape Loveliness

Memorable entertaining is all about unexpected details. Take for example, the ethereal white roses pinned to the pillows on a bench, finished with a pink chiffon ribbon. Simply gorgeous and completely unexpected. Dainty flowers placed on a vintage teacup or silverware add to a beautiful occasion as well.

Cheers to a summer filled with memorable entertaining and fabulous details!

images via the lovely desdemyventana

Daydreaming of Turquoise Waters...

Counting down the days until my vacation to the Mayan Riviera on July 1. Until then, I am dreaming of deep turquoise water, fresh air and the blue Summer sky. Happy Wednesday, friends!

1) ibiza management via the style files 2) this is glamorous 3) elle decor designed by miles redd, photographed by shyama patel

Street Chic: A Couple Obsessions

A perfectly put together pastel get-up, followed by a metal jacket over a chiffon blouse and fabulous burberry boots, finalized by a Grecian tunic and a perfectly studded black leather bag...yes, please! 

Images via:avenue insider, 2,3 via le fashion

SUCH a Stud

Today I am feeling especially edgy, fearless and yearning for something with studs, leather, (rips and safety pins optional), and some major attitude. Even though this look was of course big fad the past couple of seasons, it is still popping up all over the runway for Spring 2011 as well (especially throughout the gorgeous Balmain 2011 Spring Collection). Wishing that I could grab that fabulous red Balmain studded leather jacket out of my closet for tomorrow, with my fave pair of rolled up jeans and some open toed sky high black booties.

Here's to a Tuesday filled with major attitude and fearless confidence.

images: 1,4) The Paper Planes 2,3) Le Fashion 5) fashiongonerogue 6) image from personal files, but please tell me if you know original source 7) Balmain 2011 via total life prosperity blog 8) real couture

Back to the Office!

Well, Monday has rolled around once again! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend with much time to relax and take time for yourselves. Thankfully, I am back to my perky self again (I was quite sick in bed for about a week, so I apologize for being a tad MIA!) Anyways, I am excited to have all my energy back in full force and I am finding incredible inspiration in surrounding myself this week with beauty and creativity, especially in my work surroundings.

Not many of us have fetching offices to work in like these, but why can't we try to make our work spaces as gorgeous and independently representative as we can, always with a touch of glam! Even something as little as buying your fave fresh flowers and placing them on your desk will be an instant pick me up. Personally, I am in the process of re-doing my work area in my apartment, since (I'm sure you guessed it) I am at my desk and computer quite a bit for my job. For me, simplicity is key, so my goal this week is to clear out unwanted papers and add a three by three black and white prints above my desk, with fresh peonies and a fabulous new chair that I reupholstered in a tan cheetah print. Pictures are sure to come soon!

Have a fabulous Monday everyone and make sure to add something that makes you smile in your work surroundings--it is sure to brighten your day!

1,7) via elle decor 2)image via studio ten 25 3,4,5) images via lonny mag  6) image via Domino mag

Truly Stunning

 

How absolutely stunning is Penelope Cruz in the June 2011 edition of Vogue US? Lensed by the talented Mario Testino, Penelope shines in an all-white ensemble by Dolce and Gabbana. Perfectly divine!

Sick in bed...

So, I totally wish that I looked this good right now! I just got back from the doctor today and I have an inner ear infection, so due to my dizziness this post is going to be short and sweet. Today is filled with sleeping, lots of fluids and soup. I will talk to you soon when I am better and back to my spunky self! xo

images via fashiongonerogue