{of shadow and light}

the lyell fall lookbook is filled with pixie blouses, ruched skirts, scallop camisoles and velvet trimmed dresses beautifully shot in dreamy plays of shadow and light . . . this is glamorous









{images: photography by tamara schlesinger for lyell via scout-holiday + felicity -- thank you!}

{at the shops: mrs. press, australia}

. . . sequins, organza, tweed and georgette, cotton organdie and silk brocade, tulle and pompoms, and frills and froth, continuing on with a love for things australian recently, and desperately head over heels for mrs. press, sydney-based and overflowing with luxurious finishes and the finest fabrics, perfect for the girl who lives "a world of 1930s silk chemises, french knickers, fragile kimonos, champagne breakfasts and antique lace . . ."

{p.s.} if you've left a lovely comment here this morning but do not see it, it was accidently deleted -- apologies! {& thank you xo}

{images: photography by cara stricker for mrs. press via eat drink chic & désordre}

{two lovely things: october mornings}

. . . rich italian coffee and wool tartan dresses, soft caramel-coloured suede and chilly hardwood floors -- these are the dreams october mornings are made of . . .

{images: asos via park & cube, originally discovered via haute design}

{happy [early] weekend!}

. . . this weekend is suitcases to pack and flights to catch, late-summer adventures and saying farewell a little early for a few {spontaneous} stolen moments away. . .

Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend everyone!
xo




{wrap-up of this week:}
* at home with: jessica alba
* guest post: decor8
* happy september + the countryside
* two lovely things: headboards
* give-away: bing bang cuff

{images: marc o'polo fall winter 2009}

{lookbook: secret squirrel}

. . . light cardigans over silk tanks and soft t-shirts with pale pleated skirts, secretary's blouses with city shorts and perfectly pretty little black dresses -- a time of transitions and layers and romantically tousled hair on the out the door on an early september morning . . .

{p.s.} a previous collection & nautical at the side project

{images: secret squirrel deep blue sea 2010 summer via all the mountains}

{lookbook: lover the label}

. . . one of the loveliest thoughts is that somewhere in the world, soon it will be spring, just as our days will soon fall into dramatically overcast and blustery skies, slightly chilly and romantically melancholic mornings, somewhere, blossoms are set to bloom and wrap themselves beautifully around branches and there will be pretty shorts and the sheerest blouses, elegant blazers and lacy, champagne-coloured dresses, and since shall always hold on to the very last golden and fading rays of summer sun, lover's spring.summer 2010.11 collection may be just the thing for these last, languorous late-august days . . .

{images: lover the label via studded hearts}

{lookbook: lover the label, part two}

. . . and of course, in the even that you are ready for autumn, elegantly cut blazers with pleated & puffed sleeves, insanely stylish belted dresses, perfect trenches and the softest champagne-coloured cowl-neck sweaters . . .

{p.s.} if you've just arrived, see below xo

{images: lover the label; more of this collection at the side project}

{fashion inspiration: loeffler randall}

Lovely new things for Fall at Loeffler Randall and it's all cream twill and champagne washed satin . . . and to make things even more irresistible, a brand new site for online shopping . . .



lola ruffle bootie - beige leather
shoulder dress - nude silk with pale gold sequins

{p.s.} more Fall inspiration

{have a magical weekend}

. . . farewell a little early today, as the carryalls are packed and it's away, away for another late-summer weekend, long lunches and laid-back afternoons, upswept hair and red lipstick by night under the cover of a million stars and candlelight, and by morning, gold and coral sunrises and if we're lucky, perhaps a countryside picnic . . .

wishing you an astonishingly wonderful weekend, and hope it's beautiful where you are,
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* travel: altis belem hotel, portugal
* summertime: perfectly lovely umbrellas
* diy: elegantly rustic coat hangers
* the houseguest: summer vacation
* design: suspended cabinets
* décor inspiration: on the ceiling
* recipe: bacon-wrapped dates
* video: test shots {via oh joy! & twitter}
* pretty, pretty: box of matches
* mind games: fun ways to challenge yourself
* travel: castello di vicarello
* fashion inspiration: always anna
* diy: sweetpeas in a floating vase
* design: a stunning chandelier {via oh joy! & twitter}

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* hello & perfectly pretty pink
* afternoon in the park & the winner . . .
* summertime: a dreamy & languid light
* looking good while doing good: the market bag
* laid back glamour: the art of dressing down
* table for two: katie quinn davies
* in daydreams: feather beds & rhinestone pins
* two lovely things: bits of green

{& new for the weekend:}
* summertime: breakfast in paris

{images: j.crew via the neo-traditionalist}

{lookbook: by malene birger ts2010}

. . . very much looking forward to a long, beautiful summer of little white dresses and strappy heels, ruffles and bows and soft cardigans and silk blouses in alluring shades of lavender and fading twilight, mink violet and always glamorous gold for those sexy and moon-drenched midsummer nights . . .

{p.s.} more malene birger:
* home in denmark
* accessories collection

{images: by malene birger collection ts2010 via beautiful things to share}