There's Something About Ruffles....

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous....there is something so feminine and pretty about ruffles....yet so sexy too....

What an incredible dress....once seen, never forgotten....

Cate Blanchett....

Christina Ricci....I love this dress....

Charlize Theron....

My dream dress....

The gorgeous Eva Mendes....

....and the fabulous Penelope Cruz....

{layers and layers of tulle}

. . . a stunning composition of crackling paint and fairytale gowns

{p.s.} more of this editorial at the side project {thank you, felicity!}

{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}

{runway inspiration: monique lhuillier, new york}

. . . a longstanding love affair with monique lhuillier for as long as can remember, and couldn't possibly choose between such a stunning array of beautiful things from the spring 2011 collection, and so, not one, but two glimpses, the first, strewn in magnolias on silk and chiffon and belted in gold . . .

{style.com}

{shoes, shoes, shoes}

. . . the most exquisite shade, {somewhere between champagne and shimmery blush}, and elegantly adorned with perfectly ruffled pleats, have fallen head over heels for these stunningly beautiful bruno frisoni sandals and have already planned entire august afternoons around them: a picnic at le jardin du luxembourg, monet and renoir at le musée d'orsay and, of course, a stroll under the stars, hand in hand, when night falls . . .

{p.s.} previously:
valentino | mugnai | chanel | lanvin | louboutin | sergio rossi

{a dreamy + languid light}

. . . caught up in the romance of the lace and ruffles, the layers and layers of tulle and delicately elegant polka dots -- and most of all, the hazy and languorous light . . .

{p.s.} more summer whites here & here

{image: photography by pia ulin via busy being fabulous}

{runway inspiration: marc jacobs, new york}

. . . had mentioned earlier that have been positively living in light and floaty dresses all summer long and have absolutely fallen for the polka dots, pretty pastels, iridescent paillettes, shiny lamé, and embroidered lace flowers of marc jacobs' resort 2011 collection, undeniably stylish and perfectly pretty, and as perfect for a trip to the shops as for stargazing on a midsummer's night . . .

{p.s.} a few things:
* more fashion inspiration: how to wear sequins
* three more days: for the eames chair give-away

{images: style.com}