Site News | Personal Update: Taking Flight To Chicago

Have always found it to be romantic when two lovers part and reunite at airports, and after last night's dinner with M, being dropped off by and saying goodbye to him seems much too bittersweet now.

Of all the things packed, my laptop isn't one of them, so things will be quiet around here, but there are always daily adventures to be had on Instagram @soulcallove.

As mentioned previously, here's to all the joyous firsts for this trip and the grand adventures that lie ahead, involving new buildings against old ones, walks along the lake and streets that hum the sound of busy-ness.

Goodbye for now!

Eternally,
Rosie

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Inspired Outfit: A Summer Garden Afternoon

Le holiday weekend started with endless mimosas and margaritas, home cooked brunches and lunches that ultimately led to daring dinner choices and a new must visit cafe for the future and this morning, there was laughter and beautifully messy bed head shared with M, a charming mix of music on shuffle and, in a little bit, possibly one too many cups of iced coffee to enjoy while catching up on reading, writing cards and organizing.

Tomorrow, tomorrow there's an uncertainty of what to do, but today's inspired outfit may just lead to the very idea of visiting a summer garden in the afternoon to admire an abundance of floral beauty and to be beneath a cloudless summer sky...




A dainty and darling Petillante Demi Cup Bra by Lou to wear underneath a favorite white blouse, paired with embellished cady shorts (isn't the sequin trim just adorable?) by Miu Miu | Complement the essence of summer gardens with a dash of Roses De Chloé and a hint of shimmer on bare necks, shoulders and face with Maracuja Bronzing Serum by Tarte | A pair of Pasquel Pumps by Badgley Mischka

Eternally,
Rosie

Adventurous Getaway | Places To Visit: Chicago

Merely days away from taking flight to Chicago and nowhere near ready to pack for two weeks far from home and to be thousands of miles away from M. There are firsts for everything and this trip will be the beginning of its own kind, my first flight alone, but will be greeted with good company upon arrival.

And until my very own adventures can take place starting this upcoming Wednesday, here's a glimpse of Chicago via Instagram, from above, from the streets, from sea-level and more...




Follow me in my adventures in love, life and now, Chicago, on instagram @soulcallove.

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Welcome To The Week: Blossoming Peonies

This last month was filled with hope to find peonies at frequented markets to no avail, until this weekend when happened upon many beautiful types of flowers, but of course, quickly grabbed peony stems - after all, have been waiting since last year for them to be in season again.

Even above roses, peonies are my favorite; the grandiose petals exhibit a surreal quality of whimsical beauty and the blossoming of these flowers are quite enchanting and glamorous. There's also the subtle, sexy, musky smell produced from these beauties and can never get enough of it...

Have been completely enamored by this song in its acoustic version, which makes me think of M, and wishing that your week blooms in the magical way you've envision it.

Eternally,
Rosie

Photo: iPhone & Instagram photography by Rosie for soulcallove

Fashion Musings | From the Runway: Delpozo S/S 2014

First thoughts when thinking of gypsies include fluorescent-colored fabrics, millions of gold bangles and going barefoot, but after being inspired by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's Gypsy with a Tambourine painting and glass cathedral windows, Josep Font's spring collection reveals perhaps another kind of gypsy, in the form of sheer draping, delicate pleating, effortlessly crafted sweetheart necklines, voluminous skirts and suddenly swept off my feet by such an elegant and ladylike take on la bohème.



Can't quite get enough of the drama and the romance and the oozing easiness that moves in each piece. Another thing to love about this collection (as if there aren't enough reasons) - various options for the feminine and also for the tomboy - have been known to switch between the two like day and night! The sexiest sheer button down, carefully crafted high-waisted shorts and perfectly knit sweaters...so much to adore.





Much more below.

Le Weekend: Sun-Drenched Days & Dreamy Whites

Though exploring the city by night this Saturday, there's still two whole sun-drenched days to look forward to and plans include wondering around a very favorite, very quaint downtown spot full of vintage treasures, and searching for the perfect antique vanity tray for my mother's many perfume bottles.

Looking forward to spending time with loved ones and little ones, dressed in dreamy whites and smelling the roses at my parent's home and much, much more.

Here, an Instagram visual vignette of dreamy whites and hope your weekend will be as enchanting as you imagine it to be.







Photos: MuradOsmann | MarchesaFashion One & Two | Style Milk Shop | Wide Eyed Legless  | tashoakley

Eternally,
Rosie

Fashion Musings | From the Runway: Georges Hobeika S/S 2014

Had a habit of re-watching all favorite cartoon movies over and over again in younger years. Next to The Swan Princess, Thumbelina was a top favorite. There is something about Georges Hobeika's couture line this spring/summer that takes me back to Thumbelina...the possibility of fairies existing and wearing baby dolls with what seems like vines and leaves running down the fabric, the beauty of dreamy, light colors twinkling in cropped tops embellished with a thousand tiny pearls, and sheer elegant gowns...it could be true that even mythical creatures like fairies inspire us in our every day dreams.





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Fashion Musings | Editorial: Zoe Saldana for The Edit

Laser-cut lace, large white leather tote bags, crop tops and knitted camisoles in an abundance of ladylike white...Zoe Saldana's appearance in The Edit for NET-A-PORTER very much reminds me of a recent closet editing just prior to moving this April.



Tucking away all the heavy, knitted grey sweaters and wool coats in exchange for delicately appropriate whites and lace detailed blouses and of course, anything floral patterned, and all this spring cleaning signals days ahead full of cool, floral-laden air and romance blooming...



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Le Weekend: Fully Recovered And Forever Pink

After having been completely exhausted from a pool of overtime hours for event season at work, feeling somewhat fully recovered from the mayhem, the back-to-back event set ups and the lack of beauty sleep - all mixed up with dry Santa Ana winds and hazy, languid air these past couple of California days...



Though a little disappointed for lack of updates here, woke up today feeling re-energized and ready to continue on in the search for beautiful things, the sharing of inspirational thoughts and ideas and so it brings us to le weekend.

Friday, the starter of long nights filled with new dinner and dessert adventures and early mornings dedicated to fitness, prepping and brunches, above all...hope your weekend is filled with a contagious kind of energy and for today's inspiration, FOREVER PINK for days to come in dresses and plaid, cherry blossoms and other pretty, pretty flowers and best of all, shoes.



Instagram Photos: justperfectlove | designlovefest | tashoakley | sarah3llen | kitandnancy | tashoakley | parkncube

Eternally,
Rosie