Pure Confection

Decorating with pieces that remind me of sugar coated everything makes me so happy!  I'm loving these sherbert colors on the wall and gold, silver and crystal accents that make it drip with sugar.  Mixing these colors into your wardrobe is pure confection heaven. 

 Loving these Luxe Lavendar Heels

 The lavendar walls mixed with gold frames and sketches are dreamy

 Victorian Confection Bliss

 Loving these sugar white walls; the warm glow from the lamps and pink flowers are luxe! 

 The bust and dark plum velvet headboard is heavenly.

 This Shabby Chic bedset is like a puffy cloud and you know you'll be sleeping like a little cherub.

 Perfect little glammed up office space

 I love some Miu Miu and this is like a little cotton candy love on your arm.

 The sparkle from vintage brooches and jewelry is so unique.....it hums of all the history they've been through and this just cant be duplicated in new jewelry. 

 One of my favorite pieces done by my artist/writer Mother...she's awesome!  She did this portrait of me when I was in high school...we wont say how long ago that was!  But I love this because it reminds me, of all things...of Toga Day Senior Year...it was a happy time! She framed it in an exquisite vintage thin gold carved frame...its total confection purfection!  So happy to have it on my wall.

 This is just adorable....I love Poodles and I love Pink so... pretttyyy!

 This is like spun sugar hanging from the ceiling! LOVE

Beautiful shell bowl

Love decorating with art and these colors are so scrumptious!  LUXE on the wall!

This lovely painting is for sale.  Contact Paula's Paint Studio

 Dreamy bed

 This gate is so lovely....and does its job so well!  After all, these days privacy is luxury

All things are better with coffee.

images via: Belisima Bed Linens, Rachel Ashwell, Thai Cong, This is Glamorous, Neiman Marcus, The Haunt

Fall Fashion Hits



Fall Fashions to Fall For!  I'm loving this years return to elegance...

 Whats more fun than one of these luxe hats!

 So Hip and Chic

 Stack on the bracelets ...and loving the new ring finger trend

 Proenza's messenger bag in a sweet bordeaux.

 Lovin the Mustard Yellow fur and some bling from Gucci!

Happy Fall!

Bookcases and Barcarts

LOVE this print!  The colors are dreamy.

This barcart is too awesome for words!  Craving this Industrial Chic look.

Expertly organized and decorated bookcase.  I'm so loving this!

Perfect combo...drinks whether some wine or a latte by these wonderful old bookcases is divine.

Perfection in Confection colors ...this barcart is delicious.

Loving this oh so elegant bookcase designed by Thai Cong.

Via Melanie at The Iconic Blog and Luxury Monograms.  She's a true Diva and you can believe anything that passes her inspection is true Luxe!  She's also developing The Entrepreneuress Academy where I hope to learn some business and organization skills! 

http://www.theiconicblog.com/about/

This turquoise beauty is a gorgeous backdrop for the fine china and gold accents.

So Elegant!  Via The Iconic Blog and her friends at Society Social.

http://shopsocietysocial.com/

This post just wouldnt be complete without sharing a cocktail recipe.

The French

1 part gin

1 part simple syrup

.75 parts fresh lemon juice

3 parts Champagne or other sparkling wine

Enjoy!

Photo by Danielle Moss via The Glitter Guide.  The quote: George Bernard Shaw

photots via: The Iconic Blog, The Glitter Guide, This is Glamorous, Danielle Moss, Ballard Design, Society Social, Thai Cong

Saturdays GlamFest.... Focus on the house of Gucci!

Saturdays are the perfect day for Glam and nothing speaks to Glam more than Gucci.  They are an Icon in the fashion world and I wanted to call attention the the woman behind the creative wheel...Frida Giannini, the Creative Director of Gucci.  Here's an article all about her....she's more than fabulous....she's a total powerhouse of awesomeness!! 

Frida Giannini, Creative Director of Gucci

{Frida Giannini’s unique talent and modern vision have fueled her rise as the leading creative force behind one of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses.

Born in Rome in 1972 to an architect father and art history professor mother, Giannini studied fashion design at Rome’s Fashion Academy before apprenticing in a small ready-to-wear house. In 1997, she went to Fendi where she worked as a ready-to-wear designer for three seasons before being named designer for Fendi leathergoods.

In September 2002 she joined Gucci as Handbag Design Director. Two years later she was appointed to a newly created post, Creative Director of Accessories, where she assumed unprecedented control of bags, shoes, luggage, small leathergoods, silks, fine jewelry, gifts, watches as well as eyewear. Giannini flourished in this.

Using the Gucci archives as a starting point, she transformed house classics such as the Flora scarf pattern and equestrian iconography into novel and hugely successful designs.

In 2005, she was named Creative Director of Gucci Women’s ready-to-wear, in addition to her responsibility for all accessories. In 2006, she took over menswear, thus rising to sole Creative Director of the label. Giannini accepted this significant responsibility with aplomb, quickly establishing her individual stamp on the house. Her design approach and focused management style are informed by sharp confidence and decisiveness, as well as her uniquely feminine and distinctly Italian point of view.

The combination has proven to be powerful, as witnessed by her consistent ability to design collections, which not only influence global fashion trends but that are also directional at retail.

Under Giannini, a new design oeuvre for Gucci has emerged, one which celebrates the house’s inimitable past and its expertise in luxury craftsmanship, all the while adding youth, color and a playful extravagance.

Giannini has also assumed an expanded creative authority beyond just design. She personally developed the architectural and interior design environments for Gucci’s new store concept that has rolled out in major cities around the world. Additionally, she is responsible for the creative direction of all advertising campaigns and has worked with such illustrious directors as David Lynch, Frank Miller, and Chris Cunningham. Giannini has also been instrumental in bringing major celebrities to the brand, selecting James Franco, Evan Rachel Wood, and Chris Evans for fragrance, and working closely with Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna on initiatives for Raising Malawi and UNICEF, respectively.  
Her broadening profile has allowed for increased social responsibility as well. She is deeply dedicated to and instrumental in Gucci’s continued partnership with UNICEF, and in February 2011, the US Fund for UNICEF recognized her with the inaugural Woman of Compassion award. In addition, Giannini is also on the Board of Directors of PPR’s Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights, an organization which fights violence against women and promotes their empowerment.

Giannini’s tenacity and unwavering vision have steered Gucci successfully into its 21st century guise. She is a new voice in fashion, one that champions a lighter luxury for modern times. Her innovative designs are a very personal interpretation of this venerable House: not only does she extract the very best of Gucci, but she has kept its privileged heritage firmly intact. Giannini’s strength of character and creative direction have earned her the Lupa Capitolina, awarded by the Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno, and a Design Star Honor from Fashion Group International. }

Eye candy to follow! .....Fall fashion spread from Gucci is LUXE LOVE!

images and article via: www.gucci.com