In The News | Weddings: Erica Pelosini & Louis Leeman

Often enjoy perusing through various blogs and collections for utterly romantic and undeniably whimsical wedding photographs, such as the most recent of Kim and Kanye, and have always dreamed of hosting similar...until The Coveteur's editorial style photo album from Erica Pelosini and Louis Leeman's destination wedding in Italy were released and am now entirely reconsidering traditional romance for something more upbeat, daring and edgy as illustrated in Pelosini and Leeman's recent extravaganza.



Pelosini, Italian stylist and street style extrovert, met Leeman, Dutch shoe designer, at fashion school in Florence, Italy nine years ago and have since married their opposite, yet highly compatible tastes together to form the line, Louis Leeman, a true collaboration of uptown and downtown vibes for the eponymous handmade penny loafers.




The resort style wedding was cast away in majestic Capri where an unfailing sun shed light all weekend long. Cocktails and dinner underneath fragrant lemon trees at Da Paolino, custom designed Mary Katrantzou dresses for the bridal party over a poolside brunch, a ceremony at Certosa di San Giacomo and white balloons that were released after the couple exchanged vows were among the itinerary plans.

There was, literally, a sea of bridesmaids in navy blue Pucci dresses, along with Pelosini, in a custom-made Peter Dundas wedding dress, a true combination of modern elegance and romantic boho which featured a lattice criss-cross neckline trimmed with pompoms and a sensational high-low skirt with a striking asymmetrical train. Pelosini paired her dress with white lace-up Aquazzura sandals and a simple daisy bouquet.

The weekend ended with a late lunch and boat ride at il Riccio Beach Club and no newly weds have ever looked so radiant and madly in love...



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In The News | Weddings: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West in Vogue

Although not necessarily new news, had wanted to share that despite much controversy over the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian feature on US Vogue cover of April 2014, am taking the time to admire this beautifully composed photo, taken by Annie Leibovitz, of Kim walking hand–in–hand with Kanye along the River Seine in Paris.

Plus, am finding it difficult to remove eyes from the breathtaking Alexander McQueen dress that Kim is ever so effortlessly parading in. Completely magnificent and utterly romantic photo...

Photo: US Vogue

Eternally,
Rosie

Fashion Musings | Editorial: Still Life by Claire Pettibone

First, it was SYNDICATE's fashion forward digital garden, and then, earlier, a look at Doloris Petunia's absolutely adorable flower girl dresses and now today, a preview of Claire Pettibone's Still Life collection and the love for anything and everything floral continues!

Set against abstract floral backdrops, each photograph, effortlessly captured by none other than Elizabeth Messina, captures a certain artistry behind Claire Pettibone's impeccable work.



Swooning over these terribly beautiful dresses and photographs, have long been mesmerized by Elizabeth Messina with the dreaminess, lightness of her work and have also always been captivated by Claire Pettibone's breathtaking collections.  Both have collaborated with one another previously and am always stunned by the measure of beauty in everything done together...

Am unsurprisingly whisked away into thoughts of gardens in full bloom, traipsing around in a little white dress against a summer breeze from looking at these photos.

“In the second half of the 17th century, the art of the floral still life reached the height of fashion. Dramatic arrangements of flora and fauna, insects and fruits, set against dramatic dark backgrounds exude a mysterious romanticism. The brilliance of nature’s beauty is highlighted to dramatic effect, just as the bride becomes the center of our attention. Painterly butterflies and floral details grade delicate silks and laces gilded in gold, glowing as if lit from within. Oh, the unexplainable mystery of love! Be still my heart…still in love…still life.” ~ Claire Pettibone

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In The Spotlight | Featured Shops: Doloris Petunia

Never seized an opportunity to be a flower girl for someone's ceremony, but these completely adorable flower girl dresses from Doloris Petunia make me wish so badly that there was a chance. All dresses are maximized for "twirl-a-bility" and there's French lilac and buttercream lace, layers upon layers of tulle, pearl buttons and velvet sashes...every girl would want to be a flower girl in such dresses!

Dreaming of an adult sized version of the Pamela dress, covered in thousands of hand dyed blush toned petals, with Swarovski crystals, a little reminiscent of the prettily placed floral appliqués from Elena Perminova in GiambattistaValli's embellished mini dress last year and how magnificently feminine and utterly cool that street-styled outfit was...

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Fashion Musings | Editorial: Glittering Nights & Flashing Lights

Could remember my love for all things sparkly since I was young, but could never find just the right amount of sparkle on a skirt or a blouse without bordering an '80s costume vibe. Just recently coveted a black sequin pencil skirt with the sexiest little side slit just before 2013 ended and in time for a little new year's eve rendezvous, and shortly after, a silver mermaid sequin skirt and it was then that I knew my sparkle madness had only just begun!

There's only one thing more perfect than exploring the city itself - and that's wearing something glitzy while exploring the city at night. The Lane's "Glittering Nights" bridal spread proves that the flashing lights and gritty streets of the city life is the perfect juxtaposing backdrop for such glorious, opulent dresses.

And there's something about the disheveled glamour and effortless prose of the wild-hearted LANE lady in these photos that takes me back to the night of New Year's Eve when M and I quietly spent time together nearby my apartment, all dressed up for the occasion of the holiday, but not for the occasion of a midnight movie viewing. Am now certain that a sequin skirt is a must for my next night out in the city...perhaps for M's birthday or our upcoming anniversary dinner?




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Inspired Style: Feathers et Blanc

When is there not a good time to don feathers? Be it a skirt, the main show on your best day ever or while lounging à la boudoir, feathers are always, always perfect.







Images: One + Two + Three + Four + Five

Eternally,
Rosie