Fashion Musings | Editorial: Devon Windsor For Numero #151

Remember the elegant, modern gypsy from Delpozo and the Thumbelina-like fairies of Georges Hobeika from earlier this spring? There's never a shortage of mystic and magic around here and today, Billy Kidd brings Devon Windsor to life as a Nymphe for Numèro's March 2014 edition (#151). This charming shoot is ethereal and dreamy, in Balmain, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana and Balenciaga and who wouldn't want to be a nymph as well? Photos: Cool Chic Style Fashion | Inspiration By Color

Eternally,
Rosie

Fashion Musings | Editorial: Jessica Alba for Cosmopolitan Turkey

The "Sin City: A Dame To Kill For" star channels her ladylike side while lounging and sun-soaking poolside for Cosmopolitan Turkey. Dressed in all white for summer, including a crop top and a sheer top with feather embellishments and hanging poolside with sexy tousled hair never looked so glamorous...



Photos: Jessica Alba for Cosmpolitan Turkey, by Ergin Turunc via Fashion Gone Rogue

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Rosie

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

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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

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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

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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.





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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: Nautical Nights

Though happy that spring is here at last, these photos of Jessica Gomes, photographed by Margaret Zhang for David Jones, makes me wish for the summer skies and sun-kissed skin!

What could be utterly sexier than wearing a faux fur coat and white pencil skirt, with a simple single gold bracelet for a night cruising along the sea in a yacht with the beau or donning a striped tank when leaving footsteps in the sand? Just might take a much more sensible, sophisticated approach to this year's beach and summer attire...




Photos: Jessica Gomes for David Jones, photographed by Margaret Zhang

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Rosie

Fashion Musings | From The Archives: Ina Balke In Palm Beach

Incredibly inspired by this photo of model, Ina Balke, taken in 1962 by famous French photographer, Jeanloup Sieff, so much so that I felt compelled to share immediately! Captivated by Ina's cool, calm composure, the pulled back hair bun, the lace trimming below the elbow length butterfly sleeves and the mounds of ruffles layered along the neckline and that tiny detail of a satin bow amidst it all...

Though uncertain of the actual color of this dress from the purposeful black and white photography, am certainly daydreaming of a dress exactly like this, would be perfect in white and perfect for a little getaway lounging at a beach house or strolling underneath a summer sun!

Photo: Pleasure Photo | Photographer: Jeanloup Sieff

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Rosie