{a hazy tuesday in september}

"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts."

~Eleanor Roosevelt

. . . hello! a new week and the unofficial end to all things summer, sun-kissed faces and bare shoulders, lunches on terraces and leisurely midnight swims . . . but with every end there is always a beginning, and always beautiful things to look forward to -- skinny jeans and tall leather boots, camel coats and nights by the fire . . .

hope your week is off to a perfect start,
xo

{p.s.} first evening of the season by the fire at the country house this past weekend -- so romantic!

{also:} how wonderful: {sexy & updated} beehives are back {via}

{and:} if you've only just arrived, new & wonderful things:
* colour inspiration: shades of hèrmes
* two lovely things: black & white
* happy september: live it up in a delicate dress
* at the shops: satomi kawakita, new york
* a fond farewell to summer

{images: editorial - diva; laetitia casta by marcin tyszka for harper's bazaar russia, september 2010 via fashionising}

{photographer: craig mcdean}

. . . have long admired the work of british photographer craig mcdean, and with september's arrival, have been especially taken with this recent editorial for w magazine, featuring georgia may jagger and a beautiful mix of sequined gowns and leopard print, luxe hair and smokey eyes, opulent ornamentation and an elegantly blasé and decadent moodiness . . .

{p.s.} this shot of jessica stam is another favourite

{images: editorial: georgia on our mind, georgia may jagger by craig mcdean for w september 2010, styled by alex white via smile}

{fashion inspiration: the art of dressing down}

. . . nearly always in heels, summer wedges, a messy topknot and oversized sunglasses to walk the dog, lipgloss to the gym, maintaining that when in doubt, always better to be overdressed than under, and rarely, if ever, wear sweats, save for the gym, of course, but when happening upon this cool & laid-back sweat suit, discovered that sexy hair and the perfect accessories can dress up just about anything . . .

{images: a glamorous little side project}

{fashion inspiration: hair + sunglasses}

. . . adore everything about this editorial -- the high-waisted trousers and skirts, the shorts paired with boots, the secretary's blouses, and most of all, the wonderfully fun & stylish 70's vibe . . .

{p.s.} very much like this collection

{images: editorial - the untold crime, freja beha erichsen by terry richardson for vogue nippon august 2010, styling by george cortina; via smile}

{runway inspiration: modern marilyn}

. . . quite adore the big hair and palest pink eyes, cheeks and lips inspired by marilyn monroe at the tuleh spring show -- perfect with shorts and heels for long lunches on languid may afternoons . . .

{p.s.} a few things:
* a short & sweet little guest post from earlier this week
* in the city & at the beach

{image: makeup artist polly osmond for the tuleh spring 2010 rtw show via elle}

{happy weekend!}

. . . nearly mid-december and time really does fly while having fun, and amidst festive toasts and pretty party dresses, looking forward to slowing things down a little, even if only for a few moments . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake...”

~ Francis Bacon, Sr.

{a few lovely links:}
* download: iphone wallpapers
* photography: snow in manhattan
* before & after: autumn's office {via design*sponge}
* scout-holiday's wish lists: one & two
* holiday decorating: wreaths
* cozy nights: plaid blankets & throws

{as always, some things you may have missed:}
* cerise + gold on frosty mornings
* winter wonderland
* newsy bits: media & press
* photographer: gabriella imperatori-penn
* currently reading: the latest issue
* home inspiration: shoes on display
* holiday inspiration: glamorous soirées

{faux fur via a glamorous little side project}

{holiday inspiration: upswept hair}

. . . aside from lovely party dresses during the holidays, also looking forward to glamorous chignons and pretty upswept hair. . .

{via a glamorous little side project}