{style inspiration: sofia coppola + louis vuitton}

. . . have always been besotted with sofia coppola's collaboration with louis vuitton, especially the black velvet clutch with gold clasp, but love most the ad campaigns, that have an upscale, almost selby-esque quality to them, and best of all, include beautiful glimpses into sofia's new york apartment, featuring the elegant blue george smith sofa, framed photographs, busy workspaces and stacks of books . . .

{p.s.} sofia's paris apartment

{images: sofia coppola for louis vuitton via rdujour & habitually chic}

{happy weekend!}

. . . another whirlwind week has come and gone and this weekend is tall boots and fallen leaves, brisk afternoons and warm tartan blankets, and in the evenings, tulle dresses and moonlight . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo





{p.s.} more stacks of freshly chopped wood

{a few things you may have missed:}
* fashion: london + new york
* eco chic: emma loves retro
* at the shops: rose & grey
* video: a dreamy afternoon
* photographer: karen collins
* fun DIY: painted sea grass
* travel: luxe luggage
* autumn afternoons

{images: 1 -anta, first discovered via chelsea; 2 - sophia coppola for louis vuitton clutch via scanned by daisyinbloom from marie claire feb 09; 3 - photography alex sarginson for elle decoration september 2002, scanned by moodboard; 4 - adrian lima, vogue paris -- thanks, mimi!; 5 - dace; 6 - shelter}

{two lovely things: luxe luggage}

. . . while summer is weekend carry-alls and light-weight luggage, fall comes with deeply-hued and heavier pieces such as the always classic LV and stylishly cool Globe-Trotter in maroon, perfect for autumn adventures . . .

{via vogue paris}

{at home with: marc jacobs, paris}

. . . herringbone floors, juliet balconies and gilded mirrors -- vintage shots of marc jacobs' Parisian home are like a dream . . .



{see also:}
* at home with: jessica alba
* at home with: alexander wang

{images: scanned & created by Moodboard from House & Garden magazine November 2000, photography Fernando Bengoechea}

{live it up in a delicate dress}

. . . have had this editorial, oh so pretty: live it up in a delicate dress by georges antoni for aussie magazine grazia on the inspiration board for a while now, most especially for the little white lace dress by alex perry, but also because absolutely adore delicate dresses and dressing up, and every once in a while and especially on dusky and daydreamy afternoons at home . . .

{p.s.} happy, happy september! while shall always love summer best, september is a rather beautiful month, with the last magical afternoons of the summer, and the first brisk mornings of autumn, moments after the sun has risen and there's a feeling of change and adventure in the air . . .

{images: editorial - oh so pretty, nika lauraitis by georges antoni for grazia AU august 2010; styled by mark vassallo via dustjacket attic}

{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}

{in the bedroom: summer whites}

. . . the sultry days of summer have arrived and it has been hot, hot, hot and positively living in pretty summer dresses and upswept hair, and in the evenings, the duvet with its lovely lacy trim becoming far too heavy and we're dreaming, dreaming, of draping everything in romantic mosquito netting and saturating the bermuda teal walls in enchanting shades of crisp summer white . . .

{p.s.} don't you just adore the crochet bedcover?

{images: stylist susanna vento via the style files; 2 & 4 - cyrus, home hotel firenze via apartment therapy; 3 - shabby chic via decorology}

{happy monday!}

. . . after a beautiful weekend of organza dresses and perfect manicures, gold glitter and party preparations, running in heels and fashionable late, and always, always, a little romance -- it's back to business and a brand new week . . .

happy monday & first {long awaited} day of summer!
hope it's off to wonderful start,
xo

{image: a glamorous little side project}

{beaux détails: malene birger}

. . . gold slingbacks, chandelier earrings, coats in the front entry and leather-bound books -- everything in danish fashion designer malene birger's cophenhagen home is beautifully on display, with perfect attention to the smallest detail . . .

{photography by christian burmester for sköna hem via decor8}

{colour inspiration: mahogany + gold}

. . . always fresh whites in springtime, and after that, warm whites in winter, but lately and always at this time of year, drawn to deep and cozy hues of mocha and mahogany, especially when paired with gold and the golden flickers of candlelight and firelight . . .

{1 - four walls and a roof; 2 - ralph lauren home via a previous post; 3 - anson smart}