A Daily Dose Of Glamour

A daily dose of glamorous inspiration…

Month: August, 2011

Camp. Seal. Vert

Thank you RGB! I now have new yummy fall colors to add to my wish list!

One Day

It is my firm belief that as long as Lone Scherfig continues to make movies based in London & Paris, and that I can continue to see each and every one that I will lead a very beautiful and fulfilled life. Well, thats my belief anyway. I heart Lone Scherfig and her style of film making. Most especially with An Education as that is my all time favorite movie, one I could watch time and time again.  I  loved One Day. I laughed, I cried, but mostly I was transported during every scene. . If I can convince you of any one thing to do this week, its to see this movie (preferrably at matinee time like I just did. $5 to see a movie at the cinema?? crazy good deal!!).

The one website you don’t know about…

and should! BHLDN (pronounced beholden) the brain child of Anthropologie & Urban Outfitters, catering (but not limited to) wedding attire is my new drool worthy obsession.

My choice picks below:

Modern Mythology Gown

Pleated Fantasy Gown

Three-By-Three Clutch

Platinum Promise Gloves

Paramount D’Orsays

Feather Trimmed d’Orsays

Tied-And-True Booties

Polka-Dot d’Orsays

Liberty D’Orsays

Wreathed Laurel Barefoot Sandals

Also coveting just about everything from their accessories line, as well as a few racy-lacy choices for the boudoir!

Title image courtesy of Corina Bermudez

Natural Luxury

On the natural kick lately when it comes to beauty products; coconut oil has replaced my obsession for Neutrogena Sesame Body Oil, and Rose Water has become my new face wash. Just had a homemade spa experience with a Brown Sugar scrub. I am officially in love with D.I.Y beauty !! Seriously plan to do this at least once a week, my skin has never felt so great!!

Recipe:

Ingredients

1/ cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sea salt

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablepoon of honey.

Preparation

  • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Use circular motion and massage gently using your fingertips.
  • Rinse off with warm water.

Chucks

I have been on the look out for a pair of Converse in my usual taupe’s or grey’s since seeing them on the feet of almost every Parisian, male and female last fall. However now must add white to the list. Leave it to Garance Dore to revive my hunt for the perfect pair of Converse…

Photo courtesy of Garance Dore

J.Crew Inspired

As if I needed another reason to fall in love with J.Crew; Ballet & Cashmere. What a cozy and sophisticated combo!

Images courtesy of J.Crew

Les Jeans de Chanel

Getting ready for Fashions Night Out, Chanel has come out with these gorgeous limited edition denim blue shades to launch on September 8 (only available through the end of the month in Chanel stores or on Chanel.com).  I am Just loving Blue Rebel, but may also have to get my hands on Coco Blue as well!

Image courtesy of All Lacquered Up

Happy Birthday Coco!


Happy Birthday to the first lady of fashion; Coco Chanel. Plan on honoring the ultimate style icon by spritzing some Chanel No. 5 and popping in my copy of Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky.

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A quote from Coco…

“A woman enveloped in luxury has a special radiance” – Coco Chanel

Image courtesy of Fashion’s Most Wanted

Anticipating Fall…

Crisp air, cinnamon spiced apple cider, and those fabulous shades of golden reds and amber that seem to radiate from the sky and trees… pretty much sums up my absolute favorite season. I know its still the middle of August and I should be doing what most people do around this time, which is soak up as much of summers warmth before things turn cold again. But, Im 100% unabashedly ready to put summer behind me in anticipation of the most beautiful time of year.

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