{style inspiration | spring things : light & exquisitely lovely lace}

. . . a collection of stunningly lovely lacy things has been quietly forming for some time now, even before its enchanting history was even a breath on lips, here, and so, on sleeves and gowns and gloves and shoes, the delicate whispers of white lace on a late spring afternoon . . .

[a myriad of beautiful things, below] x

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IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

(Oscar De La Renta bracelet & earrings, Elie Saab ribbin dress & wool coat, Kotur snakeskin clutch, Paul & Joe Twist Frint Heels, Linda Farrow Jackie O Sunglasses - all from boutique1.com)

Completely smitten by the structure, color and intricate detailing on this Elie Saab dress, a few colorful accessories, like this Kotur clutch in turquoise, complete my perfect Valentine's Day outfit.  A romantic at heart, I love to dress up for Valentine's Day. Although this year, making plans for Valentine's Day is a bit more challenging since Emil and I are going to be in New York. In LA we have a special place we go to every year, sort of like our own little tradition. But I suppose traditions can be broken for Fashion Week:) How about you guys, any special plans?

In other news, I just received my invitation to the Bloglovin Awards. I am completely ecstatic, humbled and honored to take part in celebrating the best and the brightest of 2012!

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Hope you all have a lovely weekend,

Keep on smiling,

Annabelle

{a new week | so much beauty & hello}

. . . more backstage photographs at elie saab have surfaced, and they are, to be certain, as exquisitely lovely as the last, and as such, impossible to resist -- the enchanting glimpses of little moments and astonishingly beautiful details are spectacularly lovely . . . and this week has already begun much busier than the last, and so, things may be a little sporadic here & there, but there are a million new and beautiful things to get lost in and to share, and so it goes . . .

hope you had a wonderful weekend, and that your week is off to a perfect start, —roséline xo

{p.s.} if you're new or only just arriving : this week's stunning give-away

[as always, so much more below] x

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{places : backstage at elie saab}

. . . and of course, a glimpse behind the scenes, moments before the show -- elegantly wrapped ponytails and soft pinkish lips, fluttery eyelashes and a swirl to tulle and sequins . . .

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{runway inspiration | elie saab haute couture spring 2012}

. . . perhaps it is the utter romance of it all, or the intoxicating concoction paillettes, lace and ruffles, but whatever the reason may be, am always awaiting, with wild anticipation, for the next elie saab collection, which never fails to enchant with its day dresses made for dreaming and evening gowns made for dancing in the moonlight, and never, ever fails to completely take one's breath away . . .



[as always, so much more below] x

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{runway inspiration: elie saab, paris}

. . . if you have been reading for a while, you undoubtedly know about about a longstanding love affair with elie saab, and especially, for said designer's penchant for sequins by daylight, dramatic draping, billowy fabrics, pleats and perfectly pretty party dresses, and while previous collections my have been about pale & pretty neutrals, the spring 2012 collection, while still awash in beautiful sequins and filled with glamour, is all about colour . . .

[more of this collection after the jump] x

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