Stylin' Summer

Oh how I miss summer and all things summer. Sun tanning, summer clothes, ice-cold drinks in the summer heat, bronzed skin & sea-salt hair. 

Sigh. 

How much fun are these retro pics for Steve Maddens Summer 2012 Trendbook? I just love every single thing about them.

Via FashionGoneRogue

Bloomin' Beautys

 Via pinterest

I have decided I'd like to have more flowers in my house. There is nothing better than some fresh flowers dotted around the house to give it that happy homey feel. Here is some inspiration I collected from good ol' pinterest.  

Uncle's Getting Famous

Via christopher jenner

This is my uncle in the Elle Decor South Africa. Isn't he cool? His designs are taking off all over the world and he is getting super famous. If any one of my aunty's or uncle's were to be famous, it would definitely be Christopher. Go take a look at his website here and be inspired!

Lovely Lana

I really find Lana Del Ray so incredibly beautiful. Perhaps the fact that she has totally recreated herself adds that mysterious, slightly sad beauty she portrays. She fascinates me. 

Via fashiongonerogue

I love how doll-like she looks in these beautiful shots for VOGUE Japan. Her hair is ultra cool and her lovely cat-eye make-up highlights the mystery in her eyes. I am quite a fan of her music too; it will be interesting to see how far this glam gal will go.

Pretty Proteas In A Row

Via ink & spindle

I'd like these for my house please!

Free Falling

 Via Dancinphotos

These photographs by Ed Flores are lovely. My inspiration for the day. I really like the way they have been edited, and the dancers' positions in the shots are great. Makes me want to do some shots for my portfolio.

Dazzling Diva

Via thunderinourhearts

Isn't this just fabulous? That hair. Those eyebrows. That dress. I want to be her today. Just for a day.

Fantasy for a Friday

 Via FashionGoneRogue

Isn't this just FABULOUS? I absolutely love it. Those dresses are my favourite. The collage work is so brilliant. The whole look and feel of this latest offering by PRADA for Spring 2012 reminds me a bit of Grease and also of the Mad Men TV Series. Think I am just slightly obsessed with the fifties at the moment. L.o.v.e. 

Simply dancing

Via Modern Hepburn (one of my favourite tumblr's)

Sometimes this industry I'm in can get so depressing... this picture makes me happy because this couple are sharing a beautiful moment dancing merrily together along the rivers edge. It reminds me of something too - of how much joy dance brings people; and especially me. I do love what I do very very much. Smiles.

See a Penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck

 Via WhereTheLovelyThingsAre

 I am in love with this lookbook for Pretty Penny Spring 2012. That orange/rust colour is divine, especially teamed with the blue and white. I am a huge fan of the 'pile-all-your-hair-on-top-of-your-head-do' and also a lover of bright lippy, and I think that it goes so well with these laid-back, beautiful clothes.

Note to self : Must add each of these items to my wardrobe ASAP. 

You are my sunshine

Via etsy.com

I have had my beloved Johnny Cash CD on repeat lately and am loving all things Johnny. So you can imagine my delight when stumbling upon this lovely print which I simply must have for my house.

Dress For Success

Via HoneyKennedy

There is nothing better than a great dress to make you feel fabulous and ready for anything life throws your way. These two are my top picks from the ThomDolan S/S 2012 collection. Just love the simplicity and elegance of them both. The big, bold buttons on the denim dress are just great. I would kill for that hot pink silk dress with the classy neck tie - isn't it wild? Love love love it. 

As a matte-er of fact

Via LeFashion

STILL obsessed with the S/S 2011 bright, matte lips and full eyebrows look. 

So pretty.

Bambi

 Remix Magazine Holiday 2011

Via Studded Hearts 

I am in love with Bambi. Bambi Northwood-Blyth. What I would call 'a typical model name'. Interesting and different, slightly strange and uncommon, but definitely one that sticks in your head. And those eyebrows are pretty unforgettable too. She is just so beautiful in a different kind of way.  I like the fun, tom-boyish styling in this shoot by Derek Henderson for Remix Magazine. I really like this Alice McCall floral dress - especially teamed with the converse. Lovely.