ERDEM: A MISHMASH OF THOUGHTS, MUSINGS & DAYDREAMS

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*All images from Erdem

RIGHT NOW, WOULD RATHER BE NOWHERE ELSE. . .

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PONYTAIL PERFECT

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LANVIN

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I couldn't help but  giggle as I watched this charming video. . .

MONDAY, MONDAY

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ILLUMINATE

 

 -- A beauty bag must have for every girl? Highlighter -- whether accentuating a pout or aiming for sky high cheek-bones, this not so well kept beauty secret is a miracle worker! For the luminous, dewy complexion of these Louis Vuitton beauties, a liquid version is perfect -- here are a few favourites:

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1. YSL's Touche Éclat -- it's promise: 'Capture eight hours of sleep with the click of a pen'

2. Benefit's High Beam -- perfect for all complexions & all skin tones

3. Chanel's ÉCLAT-LUMIÈRE -- a concealer, brightener & highlighter all in one

4. MAC Strobe Cream -- Brightens and clarifies with iridescent particles and antioxidants

5. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector -- creates instant radiance and vitality and reduces imperfections

-- Cleverly reflecting light out, when placed under your eyes dark circles will disappear

-- Applied to the bridge of your nose, more light will be brought to the center of your face

-- Your cheeks will subtly catch the light as you move, creating wonderfully high cheek bones

-- For a perfectly plump pout, apply a small amount to your cupids bow -- instantly fuller lips

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SMILE; FOR SUNDAY

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A PERFECTLY GIRLY WEEKEND ♥

 

-- This weekend, I am in the girliest of moods -- wearing blush florals & a ponytail, I cannot stop thinking about bows & ribbons & pretty peplums & little french phrases. . . I feel like sitting at my dresser & playing with perfectly pretty lipsticks & painting my nails & flicking through the glossy pages of the new Harper's Bazaar. . . 

I hope you Saturday is as pretty as mine! xx

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“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and.... I believe in miracles.”

Audrey Hepburn

 

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THE WEEKEND

 

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After rising quite early every day this week, I've come to appreciate how fresh the morning air is at this beautiful time of year. . . Cool & crisp --  the sunlight is golden as the sun comes up & sets the tone for the day ahead. . . Yes, it is quite lovely. . .  But, truth be told, I'm looking forward to nothing more than a sleep in tomorrow -- because the weekend is finally here!  

Have an absolutely darling weekend, 

Joey xx

-- Beautiful image via here & edited by Amour-Love. . .

Embellished : /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ, ɛm-/ verb

Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features

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-- Image from Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 with editing by Amour-Love

DE-clash-LIGHTFUL

Clashing prints & colours is so much fun! 

For the longest time I've lived in a palette of neutralness -- with pale skin & fair hair I found comfort in pinks & nudes & beiges. . . But seemingly from thin air I've developed an absolute LOVE for bright colours & prints & wearing one or two or more in the same outfit! Embellished necklines, jacquard & jewel hues are always balanced with a comfortable, neutral mediator -- but there really are no other rules!

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[ sunglasses -- jacket -- dress -- earrings --  shoes -- clutch ]

Floral Dreams

After a weekend spent mostly outside & a house filled with sweet scented pink roses -- it's understandable that I am experiencing a slight obsession with all things floral at the moment. . . No, it's not spring here -- but with the days growing shorter & becoming remarkably cooler, I find myself craving flowers & anything that reminds me of the outdoors. . . And so, to keep my dream alive, I may have to invest in a few more perfectly floral dresses. . . & pants. . . & blazers. . .

Have a lovely week,

Joey xx



*Original image from here & edited by Amour-love

HAPPY WEEKEND

 

After the most wonderful week & weekend with visitors & birthday dinners & much coffee & beautiful long walks along the river, as well as still feeling the after-effects of an Easter long weekend (& an almost chocolate overdose!) -- I seem to be finding it hard to do anything but be outside with the absolutely beautiful  weather at the moment. . . 

So, I'm sorry the blogging has been a little scarce lately -- I will try my very best to find a happy medium between the outdoors & my computer & will be back soon with some absolutely charming posts!

I definitely hope your weekend has been as lovely as mine, 

Joey    xx

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I'm finding it a little hard to 'get back to reality' after a perfect Easter long weekend. . .  With a romantic trip up the coast to a little seaside holiday town, brunches & cocktail evenings, days spent in the garden & beautiful dinners with family (& a constant state of chocolate-bliss) -- the weekend just whirled by like a dream & before I knew what was happening it was Tuesday again! But a long weekend was precisely what was needed & now there are a few little plans starting to take shape & soon there will be some changes around the blog. . . So stay tuned!

I hope your Easter weekend was perfectly lovely --

Joey xx

 

-- Images from here,  here, & here

HAPPY EASTER

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Have a charming day 

♥Image found here 

HELLO APRIL

Dear April,

Some things I adore about you:

 

1. The light -- golden & glowing & perfectly magical. The sun coming up later & setting a little earlier & giving everything it touches an enchanting dreamlike quality. . . 

 

2. Easter -- decorating eggs, Easter Sunday brunches, hunting through gardens & giving little chocolate gifts to our very favourite people. 

 

3. Wearing orange & gold & tan -- are there any colours more autumnal? 

 

4. The landscape changing -- the leaves changing colour & beginning to fall & the paddocks near my house becoming a perfect 'faun' colour

5. Wearing shorts & sandals -- for as long as possible before the cold rules that out completely. . .


♥ -- Joey

*Pictures from: here , here, here, here & here

 

 

A PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL DIY

Where would we be without serving trays? -- used day after day for delivering cocktails to guests at evening soirees & Sunday morning breakfasts in bed & carrying pots of tea & cups & biscuits for an afternoon tea -- but they need not be boring or plain, especially with a darling DIY such as this one, found at Lovely Indeed . . . 

This DIY began with a wooden wine box with the ends shaped into handles -- but with so many plain & affordable trays available, would be much simpler to start with that. . .

1.  Cover the base with white contact & trim the edges with a craft knife

2. Use gold metallic tape  (this one was suggested in the DIY) & begin applying to the board at random angles, but always with equal space between each strip.

3. Again, trim edges as needed with a craft knife & the tray is complete!

The task is so simple & the result is positively stunning! -- A beyond perfect project for the Easter long weekend. . .



* Tutorial & all images from Lovely Indeed