{gauzy party dresses + the winner is . . .}

. . . one last thing -- a little {fashionably} late to announce the winner of the lovely, lovely champagne satin clutch by emma gordon london -- and the winner is: kirsten from idaho!

{congratulations, kirsten!}

{stunning dresses by roberta furlanetto via lace & tea}

{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}

{happy weekend!}

. . . this weekend is satin ribbons and french wine, late mornings and misty afternoons, blustery october breezes and candle-lit nights . . .

have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone!
xo


{as always, a few things you may have missed:}
* soft + smokey: pale autumn blue
* photography: tim walker + polka dots
* inspiration: a change in seasons
* runway: karl lagerfeld + milan
* two lovely things: lonny + tartan
* give-away: champagne satin clutch

{a few lovely links:}
* martha: throughout the years
* give-aways: nyc shoot, boyfriend jeans and champagne satin clutch
* creative inspiration: little green notebook
* hearts: here + here
* pretty, pretty: elva fields

{images: editorial - 'poupée couture'; photography - harri peccinotti, model - lindsay ellingson, stylist - martine de menthon via the fashion spot; twig hutchinson; previous post; flickr}

{mostly london + a little new york}

. . . ending London Fashion Week with softly falling metallic confetti, Burberry Prorsum's reinvention of the trench coat in shades of camel and nude was luxurious, short, and draped loveliness . . .



. . . and for a last look at New York, more draping at Reem Acra, mixed with soft, floaty silks and satins and handfuls of princess jewels . . .

{images: style.com}

{pear martinis + summer's end}

. . . every thursday, a late lunch with my sister, and yesterday was not unlike any other, with the exception of the discovery of a magical and secret garden terrace for drinks and laughter, and while catching up over pear martinis to the sultry sound of late-august leaves rustling in the golden afternoon light, had wished that summer could last forever . . . on the way home, however, a reminder in all the shop windows that the crispness and energy of autumn has its own romance and must confess that the fall lookbooks in late summer are nearly as exciting as the spring books in the last of the winter days, which can only mean one thing: le changement est bon / change is good . . .

{images: warehouse via katie armour}

{runway inspiration: roland mouret}

. . . return again and again to the flowing, shimmering satin and champagne and silvery hues of these stunning roland mouret dresses, perfect for a late lunch in early spring . . .

{roland mouret fall 2010 ready-to-wear via style.com}

{runway inspiration: alberta ferretti}

. . . sensuous satin and fluttery chiffon, glittering necklines and pure romance at alberta ferretti . . .

{via a glamorous little side project}

{holiday inspiration: warm slate + evergreen}

. . . quietly floating snowflakes and prettily wrapped packages, napkins tied with mistletoe and candles wrapped in satin, and most of all, happy anticipation in this, the most magical time of the year

hope you're having a wonderful holiday season,
xo

{images:1 & 4 - veranda via delight by design; 2 - polly wreford; 3 - martha stewart}

{stylist: faye toogood}

always fun & interesting to come across the same photograph in two different portfolios, such as the beautiful image of the luxurious satin sheets {below}, originally discovered in the portfolio of photographer emma lee, only to discover it again -- nearly a year later, in the wonderful portfolio of stylist faye toogood . . .



{images: studio toogood via busy being fabulous}

{holiday inspiration: pink after dark}

. . . have been wearing quite a bit of black since the early mornings have become a little chilly and the early evenings have turned dark, but after coming across this perfect party dress once again, now considering pink after dark and for all those upcoming glamorous holiday parties . . .

{p.s.} more holiday inspiration

{image: viviane orth by steven gomillion & dennis leupold for l'officiel brazil october 2009 via tfs}