. . . busy and happy on this sunny wednesday afternoon and "it is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen"~frances hodgson burnett
{p.s.} a warm congratulations to carolina of argentina, winner of the smokey quartz faceted earrings give-away!
{congratulations, carolina!}
{image: valentino via merci new york, discovered via twitter from the book valentino: themes and variations; image courtesy les arts decoratifs -- thanks, felicity!}
{congratulations, carolina!}
{image: valentino via merci new york, discovered via twitter from the book valentino: themes and variations; image courtesy les arts decoratifs -- thanks, felicity!}
11 | pensées, des commentaires & des notes:
oh my goodness, R! I'm so happy, I can't believe it! I loved these earrings at first sight, and now I own them! how lucky I am? thanks! xoxo
The coat is gorgeous. Wish we could see the dress a bit more. I just love this photo.
Love the photo! So glamorous!!!
stunning image!!
congrats to Carolina:)
This is truly a gorgeous shot! Love the back of her dress!
Dear R, one of my all time favorite images from more info
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/hot-list/musee-de-la-mode-valentino-0708
and images here
http://fashionjournalistinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/11/valentino-themes-and-variations-book.html
hugs and smiles to you
FXOX
Oh and the "before "shot is in this link :-)
http://karlascloset.blogspot.com/2008/11/valentino-variations.html
hugs FXOX
Oooohh I just love this image:) So supremely beautiful.
Hey Beautiful lady< I wont comment on all the posts I get a mention on - but I am totally chuffed anyway & delghted that you liked them:-)
I love the ribbon hat too isnt it beautiful.
You are way the sweetest (saw comment in " usual place") hugs bug to you.
hugs bug and will write more soon - should be sleeping
Smiles and take care
FXOX
PS. G, just wanted to let you know theres one too many n's in the title (winnner) of this post.
Love FXOX
caroline -- a pleasure + so happy you won!
felicity -- lovely to hear from you + thanks again for the brilliant links and also for letting me know about the typo -- how that could have escaped without notice for so long is a wonder and must have been sleepy when it was written :)
xo
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