Visual Vignette: Cozy Pinks For Summer

Have often advocated for spring and summer to be a time for easter pastels and tropical hues, but lately, the inspiration board features a muted rose color in the form of ladylike handhelds, pearl embellished booties, mohair sweaters and more just perfect for a cozy day perusing around in the summer sun...have a lovely Sunday.



Photos: One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven

Eternally,
Rosie

Site News | Personal Update: Home From Chicago

Had to head straight to the city upon arrival in California, so that M and I could finally celebrate our anniversary together, and although things didn't go as planned, still found a way to make the most of the moment and discover new things, such as a provocative, unfinished Rodin sculpture and still dreaming of going back to take a glance...

Luckily, had a few days to recuperate before returning to the office, which involved endless hours of lounging to slow down the pace of things and lots of beauty rest to rid of the jet lag. Also had the opportunity to do a little cleaning and organizing with photos and am looking forward to share all the splendid happenings from the Chicago trip. Until then, there's also instagram @soulcallove to look back on.

And it's already Saturday...have a splendid weekend!

Photo: One

Eternally,
Rosie

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

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

Fashion Musings | Editorial: La Vie En Rose

Pink isn't typically the go-to when exploring the city, outfits for my urban excursions typically consist of black and grey, but this editorial only proves that pink belongs in the city as it does during picnics at the park and tea parties.



Feeling more than encouraged to pair the pinkest dresses, or, a pink cocoon coat with white trousers, with metallic pumps for a night out in town and live la vie en rose come spring.




More below.

Visual Vignette: In The Mood For Golden Mustard & Easter Pink

Came across these playful sandals from Teresa Helbig's 2014 fall runway and have since been seeing the combination of a bit of gold, a bit of yellow mustard and lots of Easter pink here and there. Crazy about these sandals, I've a thing for sky-high, thick wooden heels, such a nod to the 1970s and an obvious hint of my love for vintage aesthetics.

Quite a coincidence, seeing that I'm planning on dyeing this skirt (I have two) into a pink and a grey color for an update.

 



More below.

Welcome To The Week: Post-Valentine's Blues

Though the last four months have been very rocky and uncertain, new adventures this past weekend and a new attitude has been helping shape the future into something more optimistic and bright.



Despite having been saturated with love and love from a four-day stay in the city with M, following the unpacking and the settling into the apartment is a little bit of post-Valentine's blues as I'm missing M very much!

Whether in love with another wonderful being or in love with a fun-filled life, or both, hoping that you'll welcome this week with two very important ways to keep your happiness present: start each day with a grateful heart and don't go to sleep with a heavy heart.

And a few little things reminiscent of this past Valentine's weekend:

• A limited edition pink bud vase for your vanity
• One of my favorite love mantras, in the cutest design, for the desk or art wall
• Lots and lots more tea to drink and many thanks to M for the very thoughtful gift (as usual) - a purple infuser mug and tins of loose leaf tea

Images: One

Eternally,

Rosie

Style Musings: Super Sweet or Super Sexy?

Can be so unsure, sometimes, of how to approach the very foundation of my outfits. There are days when blush is suitable for that nearly naked, but immediately romantic prose, but then sometimes, my deeper, darker desire resides in black French leavers lace. So the question is, super sweet...or super sexy? The intended result, ultimately, is heart palpitations. 





Super Sweet: Fleur of England Blush Guipure Set | FRESH Sugar Rose | Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin | Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil



Super Sexy: Samantha Chang French Leavers Lace Set | Benefit Pin Up Lashes | Diorshow Mascara | MAC Cosmetics Brave Lipstick

Eternally,
Rosie

Visual Vignette | Holiday: Serendipity Via Pink

Have had the color pink in the back of my mind for weeks now, (secretly planning for Valentine's Day) only to have pink, pink and pink pop up everywhere I look and go!





 Just for you, without making the effort to search for it, just like I've stumbled upon it through serendipity, here are a few pink things to inspire you for today, tomorrow, for Valentine's Day and any other occasions requiring pink this year!

Perfectly Possible in Pink

Couldn't quite think of a better way to start the new year than in these perfectly pink, possibly perfect pumps with bows. Cheers to this new year!



Images: Style Me Pretty

Eternally,
Rosie

Inspired Outfit: Mint & Leopard Print

Would like to play it cool in black with modern feminine silhouettes, but when you let a pair of d'Orsay pumps with leopard print do the talking, more than a sliver of sexiness is the residual outcome.

3.1 Phillip Lim Ponte Peplum Top | Loeffler Randall Charlotte d'Orsay Pump | Pansy Bag Oversized Black Leather Fold Clutch | Estée Lauder Pure Color Lip Shine in Plexi Pink | Kat Von D True Romance Eye Shadow Palette - Saint | TOCCA Cleopatra Candela | Bauble Bar Onyx Stargazer Drops

Eternally,
Rosie