In The Spotlight | Featured Shops: Vivian Chan

You may have seen a photo feature in the first Le Weekend & Links to Love post and thought it'd be the perfect moment to introduce the brand, Vivian Chan, as today's featured shop.



Came across Vivian Chan through a local photographer and, admittedly, have been obsessing over each and every piece, from the initial collection to the recent summer 2014 release!

There's a clear resemblance of edginess and a strong pull towards femininity to each outfit (see Annie top) and this edgy and feminine look has always been a favorite, next to the soft and sexy, and laid back feminine.

Founded and made in Los Angeles, California, Vivian Chan provides that perfect ounce of playful pop in each design. Each piece is appropriately named by other people who've personally influenced the designer's life.

I consider each piece I make my prayers for women. - Vivian Chan

A few favorite pieces include the Rosie skirt (such a fitting name & pictured on right above), the appropriately feminine masculine Raymond dress, and the sexy slip Parker dress.

Photos: Vivian Chan

Quote source: The Lovely Daze

Eternally,
Rosie

Style Musings | Décor Desires: A Ballerina's Manhattan Paradise

Ballerinas have such grace, calmness and elegance to their bodily movements and personally have always been mesmerized by the dreamy costumes. Today, step inside a ballerina's (and pianist) Manhattan apartment, designed by 25 year old Sasha Bikoff. With travels and years spent in Paris and Miami, and now residing in New York City herself, it is no wonder she was able to inspirit her client's creative life to create a "closet de curiosities."
 
There is old world luxury drawn from 1970's glamour and 1950's nostalgia and don't you just love the way Bikoff crafted an artfully antique, yet elegantly modern space?
 
Bikoff's flawless mixing of patterns results is undeniable, as seen in the foyer and master bedroom, covered in hand-painted de Gournay wallpapers.

I am always incorporating foliage and leaves in my spaces because it creates a certain exoticism, as if you are entering another world. - Sasha Bikoff

Speaking of which, am personally captivated by the room above, the regal canopy bed composed with restful lavender makes this so grand!
 
Photos: Domaine

Eternally, 
Rosie

Style Musings | Lookbook: Salua S/S 2014

A love for white is quite obvious here, there and everywhere on this blog, so after running into the most perfect little white dress on a Sunday night at a little downtown festival across from home, felt it necessary to share the overflow of inspiration for something as lovely and delicate as Salua's 2014 spring-summer collection of intimates.

Have been known to fall for the soft and sexy look, a recent favorite being Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Vogue Germany of July 2014, and this photo shoot is nothing short of that.

Monarch Butterflies of Salua features classically feminine and romantic pieces, featuring stretch silk satin and soft eyelash lace trimmings (a personal favorite) on rompers and robes.  These unusual and striking pieces provoke such a desire for lounging around and about in pretty, sexy, little things...

More below.

Style Musings | Sexy Little Things: For Summer

This post has been in the making over a month ago, when coming home from vacation led to an online shopping frenzy that has recently come to a lull. It’s fitting to use such a word as “lull” for sometimes, such a moment and a mood is perfect for sexy little things...which encourages one to be relaxed, comforted and feeling wirelessly (especially during hazy summer days and when lounging on the weekends) wonderful.



For you, a round up of many lovely delicates to covet and draw inspiration from before summer's over.



Velvette | Else Lingerie | Gossard | Lonely Hearts | Stella McCartney | Elle Macpherson | Fleur of England | Lascivious | Only Hearts | La Perla Studio | Lonely Hearts | Elle Macpherson | Morgan Lane | Samantha Chang | Chantal Thomass

Photos: Journelle - One, Two | See Creatures - Three, Eight | Four | Five | Six | Seven

Eternally,
Rosie

Inspired Outfit: A Beach's Breeze

There are plans of a full day's visit to San Diego this Saturday, and hoping a certain favorite dessert spot is involved, but mostly looking forward to the Gaslamp Quarter and being closer to the bay...then there has been talk of a cruise trip for sometime next month (long overdue), and looking forward to travels on sea. 

Still craving for the hot sand between my toes and donning nautical stripes and so, an inspired outfit for all these summer days where the beach's breeze gives me windswept hair and cools down my sun kissed skin...

Scalloped Satin Chiffon Shorts, Kate Moss for Topshop | Tulle Striped Cotton Blouse, Red Valentino | Illuminator in Copacabana, Nars | Carmen Gold-Dipped Freshwater Pearl Finger Bracelet, Rosantica - sold out, similar here | Pink Wedges, Chloe

Eternally,
Rosie

In The Spotlight | Featured Shops: The White Ribbon

Couldn't imagine what a perfect pair of ballet flats aren't good for; long, long strolls in the garden, running errands out of the office, and weekends exploring new places in the city to name a few.



Designed and produced by Dori and Michele in London and Berlin, fell in love with The White Ribbon's impeccably simple design of classic ballet flats, made of responsibly sourced, upcycled leather. The soft round toes and abundance of neutral colors (and just recently, some bright ones and patterned ones) make it so hard to choose which one to covet!

Learn more about The White Ribbon. View more photos below, including my favorite, white with lacy straps!

Photos: The White Ribbon

Eternally,
Rosie

Inspired Outfit: Dashing On A Sunny Day

Some mornings it feels like it's nothing, but dashing, dashing out the door and yet, still manage to be a bit overdressed for the office! High heeled sandals with bows and sweatshirt dresses, a little bit of sparkle and a spritz of sea salt spray and nearly ready for a day of adventures this summer...

Vanesa stretch-lace demi bra, L'Agent by Agent Provocateur | Mai Tai Spritzer, drybar | Cotton sweatshirt dress, Theory 38| Safety pin diamond earrings, Anita Ko | High heeled sandals, Red Valentino

Eternally,
Rosie

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

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