{hope you've had a beautiful spring weekend & a few lovely links}

“We are all mortal until the first kiss and the second glass of wine.”

— Eduardo Galeano

. . . and it has certainly been a weekend of kisses & wine, and bouquets of roses scattered about the place; there were pim's orange and banana bread, and a traditional sunday dinner with family from out of town; pretty pastel dresses and golden sandals, and that pervasive feeling, that has been hanging in the air for the past few months, of change and excitement for the next few days and weeks . . .

hope you've had an impossibly lovely spring weekend, and that it's beautiful where you are,
— roséline xo

[a few lovely links below] x

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{style inspiration | spring things : shoes & handbags}

. . . a few lovely springs things -- shoes & handbags -- in shades of blush, cloud and apricot, nude and champagne, with a touch of gold, [of course!] . . .

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{take me away № 19 | barcelona, spain}

The second largest city in Spain, Barcelona has a history that dates back long, long ago—2000 years ago, in fact, with a spellbinding vibe of light, passion, culture and character.



Here, somehow, the heavenly Mediterranean sunlight is seemingly more delicious when set against beguiling architecture, narrow alleyways, expansive waters, and in the gleam of each and every Barcelonian's eye.





Indeed, this seaside city calls visitors from near and far to walk alongside the works of great visionaries, of natural wonders, breathtaking points, and countless sights; to live as locals do, and to breath in the beautiful story of such an indescribably fascinating city . . .

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{fashion inspiration | runway : tory burch fall 2012 rtw, new york}

. . . and of all the new york fashion week invitations, may have regretted missing the tory burch fall 2012 collection most, for many reasons, but mostly for the insanely romantic palest pink organza rosettes perfectly paired with gilt metallic pencil skirts and golden hairbands, and the astonishingly lovely handbags strewn with cognac-coloured petals . . .

[as always, more lovely things below] x

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{give-away | spring things & the winner is . . .}

. . . as you know, recently, there was a spectacularly lovely give-away here at {this is glamorous}, for a gold amphora necklace [above]—white gold or yellow gold, scalloped or heart-shape . . . and there were heartrending tales of love and loss, of those fondly remembered, and never to be forgotten, and there were notes from all over the world, as far away as australia and singapore . . .





. . . and so, today, so very excited to announce that a winner has been selected . . .

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{holiday style inspiration : donna karan autumn/winter 2011-12}

. . . and while on the topic of old-world glamour and romance, of holiday chignons and opera gloves, an utterly stunning collection that encompasses all these, and in luxuriously lovely shades of petal pink and dusky lilac, moonstone, silver shadow, pearl . . .








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{at the office : perfectly tailored}

. . . despite all the holiday daydreaming, making it sometimes a little difficult to get things done, and between the festive plans and mid-week brunch dates, there are still a million and one things do, and so, a glittery manicure and a bite of a cupcake wrapped in gold, and it's out the door, perfectly tailored in elegant cashmere and leather accents, and of course, an always chic, yet practical doctor's bag in one hand, and a coffee in the other . . .



{images: one // two // three // four // five via & six, céline fall 2011 rtw // seaofbirds}

{favourite five: fashion designer tory burch}

above: tory burch's manhattan home, designed by architect & interior designer daniel romualdez, who also decorated the new flagship store


e d i t o r ' s n o t e : h e l l o f r o m r o s é l i n e

. . . as you know, a few weeks ago in the early morning light of late summer, stopped in for coffee & mimosas at the opening of tory burch's new flagship boutique on 797 madison avenue in new york, for a glimpse of the beautiful interiors spanning across five floors of a 19th century townhouse . . .



. . . and while browsing the new collection and in between a glass of champagne for me, and a freshly brewed coffee from a gilded service for laily, had the chance to catch up with tory and ask her a few questions . . .


from the fall 2011 collection

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. . . and so, without further ado, this week's favourite five . . .

à bientôt & hope you're having a wonderful week so far, roséline xo

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[click after the jump to read laily's interview with tory burch]

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{style inspiration: soft leather totes}

. . . the summer linen totes and wicker carrying cases have been all but stowed away for the season, and in their place, rich textures and soft leather -- like this wonderfully warm leather tote, perfect for bouquets from the flower markets, a half dozen custard tarts, a pair of glittery shoes, or anything else that the heart desires . . .


{la tropezienne leather tote by clare vivier in tan, available at bodie and fou}

{before sunrise & hello}

. . . and while we're on the topic of cases to pack, currently writing to you from an airport lounge, moments before boarding a plane that will jetting off to paris & lyon, but first, a quick hello, and by the time you read this message, shall be well off and away . . . and while the next days are yet unplanned, hope to have a few moments here and there to to share a few lovely things . . .

hope you're well & having a wonderful week so far, and à bientôt,
roséline xo


{images: one // two}

{colour inspiration: shades of denim}

. . . hello, again! it's lovely to see you -- currently writing from a cosy seat in front of the fire, in a spectacular lodge of warm, time-worn wood, elegant floor coverings and tartan sofas, and our beautiful two-day stay here has come to a close on this blustery, sunny friday, and after spending yesterday afternoon sipping champagne in a stunning handcrafted mahogany boat [a hacker craft, for those who know their boats] in a favourite pair of wide-legged jeans and trench, was reminded of how nautical inspiration moves perfectly from hazy summer mornings to crisp autumn days . . .

{p.s.} regular posting shall resume next week & there is so much to tell you! x





shown, clockwise from top: miu miu $1,595 | prada $995 | z spoke zac posen handbags $450 | rebecca taylor $295


{images: that kind of woman; nina rindt, wife of formula one lotus-ford team racer jochen rindt, keeping time in a pit stop at the silverstone circuit during the british grand prix, 1969 via blog do ico & tomboy style; that kind of woman; that kind of woman; sasha pivovarova by tbc for the reserved fall winter 11/12 campaign via a dustjacket attic; photography by aaron dyer for nylon magazine, scans via things i love}