Classic Beauty

Marion Cotillard on the July 2010 cover of Vogue epitomizes classic beauty. Her stained matte lips warm her skin and the ashy plum brown eyeshadow make her baby blues jump off the page. To get the look try Clinique 'Black Honey' Almost Lipstick and Bobbi Brown 'Cocoa' Eyeshadow.  Marion's soft waves and exposed clavicle coupled with these neutral plum brown tones is breathtaking, and I'm going try my darnedest to copy it!

J xx

Truffles & Roses

Images: This is Glamorous (shoes, chocolate, flowers)

Lately I'm all about warm, rose-tone neutrals. When I'm shopping I gravitate toward them like a cruise missile and of course, as any girly girl would do, I imagine how my wedding would look styled in rose, truffle, and shimmery gold tones.  My inspiration for this post is threefold: The Denby® Truffle Collection, Valentino's Bow Couture Peep Toe Pumps, and The Sunglass Hut ad campaign featuring Style Director, Rachel Bilson wearing a pink bridesmaid-worthy dress. I suppose you think I should find a suitor before I start ranting about 'my wedding'. Bah! Minor detail!

J xx

Stealing Beauty

I adore this woman. I loved her in Empire Records and she stole my heart in Stealing Beauty. And I intend on stealing her style. Every morning before I dress I ask myself, "what would Liv wear"? Well, ok that's not true, but when I see her looking this lovely it's probably not a bad idea. I loved this ensemble so much I was inspired to put together a similar outfit. Those Stella McCartney geometric shades add just the right amount of drama to her feminine outfit and her studded black bag follows suit to balance out the look. Bravo Liv!

J xx
Clockwise: (1) Uttam, Red Floral Dress (2) BC, Colorblock Hero Sandal (3) Olivia Harris, Studded Ball Hobo (4) Stella McCartney, STM 4011 Pearl Black/Grey

Dip-Dye Brights

My lovely mom gave me her vintage Gucci watch with interchangeable colored bezels, and it occurred to me that this watch is a great way to incorporate a little bit of 80s into my summer wardrobe. There's no denying the best part of 80s fashion is the uninhibited use of bright colors, and there's no better place to flaunt these colors than under the summer sun.  By the same token, dip-dye items like this Alice + Olivia Ombré Maxi Dress and these Anthropologie Dip-Dyed Journals are fun ways to embrace color.  Add my Gucci watch and you simply couldn't look more sun-sational! Thanks for the watch mom!

J xx

Glass, Tin, Silver

You know what's boring? Traditional vases. I am inspired by the new trends in flower vases: glass bottles, tea tins, and silver pitchers or jars. Especially if the said trends are antique! The contrast between the plushness and vitality of flowers against the sleekness of glass and metal is striking and interesting. Popular for garden and country weddings, and perfect for cottage living - these arrangements are easy to create, can cost little, and really don't require much creative effort. Just grab an old bottle, empty tea tin, or that silver jar you never use and fill with flowers. I'm charmed! 

J xx