when i close my eyes

breathtaking....

utterly....

InsPiraTiOn...

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ahhhhh
to be female

it looked like some type of temple

Haute Couture Complex

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two-toned tips.  ribboned vamp. wintry creme.

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velvet-y bodice. tulled veil. nouveau bodice & skirt

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 fingerless gloves.  asymmetry in blushing pink.  minnie mouse bow. 

Office as Jewelry....

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The above find is the reason that I just love blog-strolling.  Luv the eclectic mix of the casual chic of the 'ghost' chairs, the classic sophistication of the white patent leather chairs and the clean, modern lines of the pink tufted high-back sofa....ahhhhh

Skin Deep in Chanel

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How cool is this?  Nonpermanent Chanel ala Les Trompe L'Oeil. 

Only Fashionistas need apply...

Rock, Paper...

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No scissors....please

Swooning...

I am feverishly looking for an event that I can wear one of these fabu-luxe {luv}-lies!   What a wonderful time to be women!  I've fallen for the ultra feminine lines and detailing of the tailored bodice...

and, well, the full skirted bottom sends me falling head first in wonder-lust.  I can't imagine any article of clothing, at this time, that would turn my head....

except.......

THESE DAINTIES!!  .... well, every 'to die for' wrap, deserves a beautiful companion.  These body skimming , mouth dropping dresses have a subtle 'grown up' sexiness that says 'I am not your daughter's dress'.

wrap them, to go, please....

{O} Style...

Hot off of the presses, this book has been burning up the book stores all week. Mandi Norwood scores the proverbial homerun with this read dedicated to the first 100 days of Style of our first lady, Michelle Obama. Since I can't do a better write-up than the one that I've read, I'll let you read the full story...