Style Musings | Street Style: Lace for Summer

Though it has been hotter than usual, especially on the weekends, have been able to wear maxi dresses, even lace ones, just like Australian model Jessica Hart (in Valentino), at the office, where air conditioning makes wearing heavier fabrics on hazy summer days a bit more possible.



Love the way Jessica adds the scarf as an accessory, the perfect little layer for wind when at seaside or to keep cool as the sunsets.



Photos: Vanessa Jackman

Eternally,
Rosie

Style Musings | Shoes: A Positively Strappy Situation

Going back to Saint Laurent's Spring 2009 runway, where femininity met its crossroads between simplicity and audacity, cage and strappy heels have resurfaced into my wardrobe, not as a choice for a night-time outfit, but now as a cleverly edgy foundation for day-time wear.



Have recently realized that my mother is drawn to shoes with intricate straps and I, too, am on board, ever since taking these home on a well deserved whim one day at the shops.


No need to be afraid of how bold these are - the trick is to put them on first (maybe lingerie first, then shoes), then add on around them. Go chic in chambray and sexy skinny jeans, or add a feminine blouse to your favorite masculine jeans...one can only be positively daring and be only in a positively strappy situation with such shoes!


Rebecca Minkoff 'Moss' booties | Joie 'Cartel' top | Valentino bow-detail lace top | Loeffler Randall 'Agenda' bag | Marine Contessa necklace

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Inspired Outfit: Valentine's Vixen

Am certain that for Valentine's Day, maybe a little va-va-vixen will suit for tomorrow night's rendezvous -  in the form of a little black dress and red lips to make M's heart flutter.  If it hasn't been obvious now, beautiful lingerie is an absolute must to my outfits, the foundation of it all and simply just another layer of stunning to complete the whole look.   Wherever you are, whatever you may do for this weekend, whether celebrating a few days off (four days in the city with M for me) or going anti-holiday, hope you enjoy it all!




Ellery Black Zeplinette Dress | Flowerbomb Crystal Limited Edition | Valentino Lace D'Orsay Pump | Myla Eustacia Lingerie | Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain in Rouge Laque

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Eternally,
Rosie

Sexy Little Things: That's Amour

Starting this Monday off with a punch of passion in the classic color, red. Don't personally own any red accessories other than my MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo and a Yves Saint Laurent lip stain in No. 9 Rouge Laque, but this scarlet silk and French leavers lace has me passionately obsessed for all things red, like a pair of kitten heels with bows fastened in the front and just bitten lips, before the swoon of a first kiss. Now that's amour. Happy fiery Monday to you!



Fleur of England Amour | Valentino Couture Bow Pump | FRESH Sugar Passion

Eternally,
Rosie

Style Musings | Street Style: A Hint of Spring

Though here in southern California there's never a shortness of sun, it's still possible for one, such as myself, to be ever so anxious for the arrival of Spring, where soft dresses, an abundance of floral print and embellishments, and pastel is more than appropriate for days walking around downtown. While craving for the sign of a new season, this mix of Valentino Rockstud Slingback Sandals in a neon yellow, along with the prettiest full length dress covered in flowers, will be hanging on the inspiration wall until the time is just right.




Images: Vanessa Jackman

Eternally,
Rosie