Love this Spring/Summer 2011 Marimekko fashion show at what looks to be a flower auction ...

My Outfits: Floral and Ruffles

Hello everyone. I hope you're having a wonderful week! We are moving house (again) an this is going to be a very busy week for us.  I will be back posting as soon as we get everything settled and my internet connection up!  I'm excited to redecorate the new house.  For the meantime, I'm sharing with you something I wore.  

I got this sweet pink knitted Anna Sui blouse from a thrift shop and it's one of my favorites to wear because it's oh so comfy.  Paired this top with a floral skirt which was a gift from my dear niece, black tights, and the necklace is from Simag.

Ruffled Knit Blouse: Anna Sui

Floral Skirt:  F & H

Necklace: Simag

Lovely Scenes of Summer

I am terribly sorry for the delays. I've been having migraines since Sunday but I will be posting the giveaway winners tomorrow.  Meanwhile, here are lovely photos of summer.

via: weheartit

It is amazing how simple joys in life undo small nuances! Leo is starting to talk, saying B words like baby, ba-ooon (balloon), boool (ball), and this evening while he was eating a banana, he screamed out b-nana!!! These moments overjoy me and become memories I will treasure ...

Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. {from the television show The Wonder Years}

Style Love: Free People March Catalog - Beach Bohemian

Free People is welcoming summer with its March catalog's beach bohemian theme!  Here are some of my favorite looks:

Style Love: Laden Showroom

Laden Showroom is a clothing store based in UK which features the works of independent fashion designers. These outfits are so cute and perfect for the summer!

via: Laden Showroom

Style Love: Beautifully Outrageous

Speaking of summer heat, Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2010 Collection has some very interesting pieces.  I'm loving all the whimsical details, the diversity of the fabric used and how creatively they have been put together. Here are my favorite looks:

via: Marc Jacobs

Feeling the Heat of Summer

Summer is almost over but we're only starting to feel the heat.  We are spending a week at my family's place and despite the hot weather, I'm so happy we're here.  How I wish we could go to the beach.  Found these sunkissed images that I'd like to share with you.  Hope you're having a beautiful day!

via: weheartit

(pls click on each photo to view source)

Style Love: Summer Outfits from UO

Obviously, I love UO! 

I love 

the vintage feel, 

the relaxed look, 

the fact that you can mix and match everything!

UO

Which outfit do you love?

Getting hammered...

Robert lee Morris Feather cuff

I adore silver jewelry in during the summer months. Every time it catches the light, I am reminded of the shimmer of sunlight hitting water. It conjures every image of a day foraging for seashells, grilling seaside, boating and everything translating into fun and relaxation.

These images are from Departures magazine, and hit every mark for chic, elegant, tasteful works by master silversmiths.

Krizia Spheres cuff, Gaffney Barnett bracelet, John Hardy Ten Coil bracelet, Hermes Tourbillion cuff, George Jensen Mobius bangle.

Jill Platner 'Smiles' necklace

Pat Arias ring, Stephen Webster Superstud strip ring, Patricia Von Musulin Bubble ring, David Yurman Cable ring, Pat Arias ring

Michelle Oka Doner for Christophle Palmaceae necklace

Vintage Jean Despres silver bracelet

A Pretty Boat House

Look at this pretty Boat House....so lovely and inviting. What a perfect spot for a Summer Holiday.


Image 1 & 2 - Mike Newling

It's Feeling Like Summer

Dana Cowie Artist


Photograph above by Robert Capa, Magnum Photos 1996 Estate of Robert Capa via Style Court

Francois Hallard

Hugh Stewart Photographer

Brooke Gianetti


Cap Ferrat - Anna Spiro

Grace Kelly Image source unknown

Tim Clarke

At the moment nothing excites me more than the thought of Summer. Our weather here in Brisbane this week has been crazy hot. I feel like it's those hot few weeks we experience just before Christmas but it's still Winter. It does scare me a little to think that we are probably in for an extremely hot Summer. All this heat has got me looking at Pool Houses, Outdoor Showers, Beach House images etc. etc. So, here are a few images I'm loving right now. There's probably a few pics we've all seen before but nothing like a few good oldies to come back and inspire us...

Last image via Desire to Inspire