"An ancient legend claims that the origins of lace lie in the so-called “trina delle sirene” – mermaid’s lace – an aquatic plant given by a sailor to a beautiful Venetian girl. She was so struck by its beauty that she wished to recreate it, thus giving rise to the art of lace-making."
Though the art of creating fine lace has nearly vanished, we may still hold onto those who treasure their craft, and continue to help create and shape an incredible and beautiful part of history. Lace can be found in many different forms, whether a sweet vintage handkerchief, a stunning gown from the runway, beautiful bed linens that have been passed down for generations, lacy undergarments, or a custom wedding gown, each stitch drawn in love.
And so, today we celebrate a history delicately woven of lace, as seen so beautifully in tales, memories, signs of love and life, embedded lovingly into each and every thread; we will discover secrets of lace making, intriguing moments in history, and close with a few lovely places around the world to find the perfect lace pieces . . .
. . . and if there were enough hours in the day, would spend so much more time enveloped in letters & emails, but happily, there happened to be a few moments when parisian rime adrodaky's lovely note & portfolio landed in the inbox, filled with the most startlingly lovely gowns; the one-time designer for sonia rykiel's designs are an enchanting mix of sexy and modern, with plunging backs, silk bodices, layers of tulle, and beribboned lace . . .
[{p.s.} wouldn't the little lace jacket at the end be stunning with jeans?] x
"I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick."
~ Audrey Hepburn
Perhaps every girl's first makeup memory is trying on lipstick as a child, in an attempt to rush into the world of grown-ups: a whirlwind of galas and coffee dates and afternoons spent shopping -- all while donning a stunning crimson rouge à lèvres . . .
. . . have yet to see melancholia, directed by lars von trier and starring kirsten dunst, charlotte gainsbourg and kiefer sutherland, but have become completely mesmerised and madly enchanted by the wedding dress kirsten dunst's character, justine, wears at the beginning of the film -- strapless and corseted, and layers upon magical layers of tulle, and most of all, a stunningly romantic circlet of silk roses dancing about bare shoulders . . .
