A Few of My Favorite Things: This is glamorous

Hello everyone and happy weekend to you! I’m Roséline from the blog {this is glamorous}, visiting while Holly is in the middle of beginning a new life in Germany. It’s lovely to be here and to share a few of my favourite things which just may get you in the mood for the weekend…

{mirrored storage boxes} Open plan living means the need for storage — favourites are glittering and etched venetian glass boxes to hide clutter and hold pretty little things.

{the perfect handbag} I am rarely without my blackberry, ipod, a camera, a variety of lip balms and glosses, a compact, a daybook and many other things, so a great handbag is necessary — this sandy suede Phillip Lim is perfect and a Summer favourite.

{heavenly scents} There is always a scented candle burning somewhere and never leave the house without wearing a beautiful scent – current favourite is Tom Ford’s Black Orchid, which is warm and heady and really quite sexy.

{shoes, shoes, shoes} Current favourites — from the UK, the softest suede and go with nearly everything.

{little luxuries} Perfectly chilled champagne, pretty pastries and bouquets of roses are a few of the little things that add a little elegance to the end of a busy week.

{inspiration} Always so many beautiful things to be inspired by, but the things I always return to are: bright summer afternoons, dinners for two, crème brûlée, being on the water, late-night conversations, morning coffee, discovering new things, and traveling, which is the best inspiration of all.

{good advice} Spent one summer in a beautiful art gallery where the very wise and talented gallery owner once told me to think about where I wanted to be in ten years and to do one thing every day that would take me a step closer to that goal — it was such a novel idea — tend to live in the moment and ten years seemed like an eternity away, but it reminds me to take a moment every once in a while to look at the big picture…

Also love this quote: “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are for.” Thanks so much, Holly, for inviting me to be a part of this lovely series — warm wishes + best of luck in your new adventure! Have a beautiful week everyone, ~ Roséline

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26 Responses to “This is glamorous: Favorite Things”

1 valerie commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

thank you for the lovely post. can you tell me where I can find the Phillip Lim handbag? thanks you!
2 Jennifer commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

Mmm, we share two loves, suede and Miss Dior Cherie, the loveliest scent ever in my opinion!

Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful things!

xoxo
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..The OC Fashion Haul =-.
3 Jane commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 4:17 pm

Oh that Philip Lim bag is beautiful. What an inspiring start to the weekend. xox
.-= Jane´s last blog ..Food Memories – Toast by Nigel Slater =-.
4 Shiriously commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 4:53 pm

Where are those shoes from? They are fantastic!!!
5 Laura Gaskill commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 6:19 pm

I love that quote – I am writing it down right now, and taping it up above my desk :)
.-= Laura Gaskill´s last blog ..A Corner Of Summer =-.
6 Aspirations of a Southern Housewife commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

very lovely post. Perfect favorite things!
7 kim commented:
August 28th, 2009 at 11:14 pm

where are the shoes from??!!
8 Amber commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 12:06 am

I love your blog. It is serene, lovely, and yes, glamorous. Do you have a source for the shoes. The day will come when I will only wear perfect shoes.
9 sar. commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 2:27 am

Thanks for this inspiring post – the phrase with the ship and the story about the gallery owner are what I will take with me..I’m as you quite a moment person and even though I create daydreams of the future I don’t think I ever draw it out quite as detailed or realistic so this is sth. I will try after reading the good advice – thanks so much. Oh and those shoes … they are fabulous :) enjoy your weekend.
.-= sar.´s last blog ..a fairy tale. in jewellery. =-.
10 Ana Carolina commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 8:57 am

Love it all!
11 Ana Carolina commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 8:58 am

Love it all! :-)
.-= Ana Carolina´s last blog ..Bloglovin =-.
12 Megan commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 9:09 am

Yes, please tell us who designed those shoes. So tantalizing and no details!
13 shay commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 10:57 am

My favorite “favorite things” to date…I have been loving this series.
They have all been inspiring.
Shay
14 {this is glamorous} commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 11:31 am

Hello everyone! Stopping in to say hello – thanks so much for such lovely comments!

Valerie – the Phillip Lim handbag was from Barneys in NYC

Jennifer – Miss Dior Cherie really is lovely – so light and fresh + adore suede, except when it rains!

Shiriously + Kim – the shoes are British and a very, very beautiful gift

Amber – thanks so much! A charming idea to wear only perfect shoes . . . as for mine – so sorry not to have a source! Were a lovely gift . . .

Hope everyone is having a beautiful weekend!
xo
.-= {this is glamorous}´s last blog ..{happy weekend!} =-.
15 {this is glamorous} commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 11:42 am

Sar. – isn’t the quote about the ship lovely? Reminds me to be daring and take more risks – and as for the advice, it has been such a great inspiration – wonderful that it has inspired you as well – best of luck with turning your goals and future plans into reality!

xo
.-= {this is glamorous}´s last blog ..{happy weekend!} =-.
16 Karen commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Sigh, I love everything, especially that bag! My goodness!
.-= Karen´s last blog ..ABC Love Print =-.
17 kristina commented:
August 29th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

I love the ten-year plan…as a SAHM I feel like if I’m not accomplishing something right here, right now, I am failing…but if I can have a bigger picture, and do a little each day towards that goal…now that is a plan!
18 Cookie Cutter commented:
August 30th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

Your images live up to your blog’s name– all glamourous! I’m seriously in love with the shoes!
.-= Cookie Cutter´s last blog ..Twitter =-.
19 Easy and Elegant Life commented:
August 31st, 2009 at 9:39 am

Nicely done TIG. Brilliant {inspiration} and who can deny the joy that a good, chilled bottle of bubble brings to the moment. I had a friend who would pipe up “JOY!” or “Happiness!” whenever she heard the pop of the cork.
.-= Easy and Elegant Life´s last blog ..Grime Waves =-.
20 Patrice commented:
August 31st, 2009 at 11:07 am

mmm…. I love everything in this post!
.-= Patrice´s last blog ..060. Inspiration Board: Emily =-.
21 Lecia commented:
August 31st, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Lovely images. And thank you sharing the story about the advice you were given – wise words.
22 monica from hola!design commented:
August 31st, 2009 at 7:27 pm

Thanks you for sharing all your favourites! Your blog is an inspiration:I feel glamorous just by reading it!
.-= monica from hola!design´s last blog ..Is that a vase? =-.
23 britt commented:
September 1st, 2009 at 4:03 pm

can you share with us who the designer is of those adorable shoes…even if they were a gift?!
24 Erin commented:
September 4th, 2009 at 10:30 am

Simply the greatest of lists. That Phillip Lim bag and shoes have me in a little puddle on the floor.
25 Penny Patten commented:
September 4th, 2009 at 11:17 am

Love the idea of the glass boxes to store things in. (I have a thing for little jars for beads etc.) Love the shoes, even though I could never wear that high of a heel! hmmmm-champagne and cup cakes, looks like a fun combination. Thank You for sharing, your things a long with your thoughts and advice!
.-= Penny Patten´s last blog ..That’s What She Said… =-.
26 Kathy commented:
September 12th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Those shoes are sublime!

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