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Want of the Day: Stripes & Nude Revisited

On my wish list at Anthropologie

Wedding Style: Romance in Mexico

 

When I started planning my own walk down the aisle this is one of the weddings that ended up in my inspiration binder. I fell in love with the the setting, an old stone hacienda built in the 16th century with blooming gardens.

I loved it so that I even searched for a similar backdrop in my fiance's hometown to no avail(I'm not bitter though. Promise. Pinky swear. Okay. Okay maybe a little).

 

Finding the perfect reception/ceremony spot can solve most of your wedding problems. There wasn't really much Dylan and Michelle had to do to their combined wedding/reception site, except add some romantic lighting and simple white covers for the chairs and tables.  

 

I absolutely love Michelle's something blue necklace, which added such a unique and personal note to her wedding dress.

Scanned by Moodboard from Elegant BrideWinter 2004/Photographed by Suzy Clement

Want of the Day: Michael Kors Gala Sandal

Tall, dark and handsome. Available at Bergdorf Goodman, $595

Home Profile: Amanda Harlech Part I

Since I don't have a camera right now I'm going to continue to inundate you with photographs from magazines and books. It is giving me a chance to try out my new scanner and hopefully my images are getting better. The biggest hurdle has been when they split the image up into two separate pages. You don't want to know how much time I spend trying to get the sides to match.

I have many tear sheets from Amanda Harlech's home saved in my inspiration notebooks, but my favorite has to be this one from her stay at the Ritz. This is where she stays when she comes to Paris, and also where she stores her couture wardrobe. 

I love how she makes the room hers by draping the bed with an antique pink shawl, and strewing the mantle with personal photographs, bits of tulle and vintage dresses.

(Click to enlarge. Scanned by Moodboard from Vogue Living Houses Gardens People/Photographed by Francois Halard)

Look of the Day: Alek Wek

 

I've always loved this look, a dressy skirt paired with a casual top. This may be my spring uniform.

Scanned by Moodboard from Vogue October 2000/Photographed by Steven Klein.  

Want of the Day: YSL Obi Platform Sandal

 

I love the 70's feel of this Yves Saint Laurent shoe. Available at Bergdorf Goodman, $895

Flashback: Carine Roitfeld at US Vogue

While browsing through an old issue of Vogue today this ensemble caught my eye. Model Rhea Durham looks like a modern day Roman soldier, with her fur resting on her shoulders, and leopard skirt slung over menswear trouser pants.

When I flipped back to find out more info on who styled it, Carine Roitfeld was listed as the fashion editor. Carine Roitfeld?!

So of course I had to google, to find out that she did indeed do work for US Vogue, collaborating with photographer Mario Testino. I'm not saying this as news, I'm sure all of you were already up on this, apparently I've been living in a cave. I'm just sad that Tom Ford stole her away before Vogue could keep her. 

Scanned by Moodboard from US Vogue October 2000/Photographed by Mario Testino

Home Profile: Silvia Fendi's Mediterranean Retreat

  

Silvia Fendi's holiday retreat on the island of Ponza. I would love to gather a group of my favorite friends and bloggers to sit around on this terrace and drink in the atmosphere. There would be lots of chat on design, eating of delicious food, and sipping of even more delicious drinks.

 

I love the spare yet feminine feel of her living area 

 

Like the world's biggest window seat, I would never come out

Antique tiles are used throughout the house

Detail shot of a mirrored panel in the living room:

(Click to Enlarge. Images scanned by Moodboard from Vogue June 2002/Photographed by Francois Halard)

Look of the Day: Giovanna Battaglia is for the Birds

I see I'm not the only one that loved Giovanna's look at NY Fashion Week Fall 2009.

*I know I'm behind on comments and emails. I promise I will get all responses out by tomorrow. Have a lovely weekend!

Images from Garance Dore, Jak and Jil,and The Sartorialist

Magazine Preview: Lula Magazine #8 Chanel Iman

Gah, I can't wait for Lula #8 to hit American shores. 

The requisite Grey Gardens editorial featuring Big and Little Edie aka Edith Bouvier Beale

I can't wait to see these illustrations in closer detail, Lula always showcases the best artists(Diana Vreeland and Mary-Kate Olsen)

Thank you to anna_dahling for letting me use her scans