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Extended Holiday

2010-02-25T19:18:00.000+08:00

My dear Friends! We extended our holiday with a couple of extra days. We will stay in Thailand (Koh Lanta) with our friends until Saturday. We enjoy here so much and I wish I can share some photos with you, but I'm not able to connect my camera with my computer cause I left some cables at home...so pictures will come later. 

Until then enjoy this gorgeous beach shots about Jessica Stam! To be honest I can hardly wait to catch up with you dears! Thanks a lot for the beautiful messages and comments, you truly are angels! See you on Monday!

Images: Jessica Stam by Solve Sundsbo from 2006 via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T20:00:00.020+08:00

Hope you're having a beautiful Valentine's Day my dear friend. I'm on a vacation in Thailand and spending a little time away from everything (including the blogosphere). I will return to my blog on the 25th of February. 

Thank you so much for the lovely comments, I will answer all of them after my vacation. Until then take care and have fun my dears. See you soon! 

Photography by Sharon Nayak, images via Behance.net.

Blumarine Dream

2010-02-09T15:23:00.001+08:00

I was head over heels when I first discovered the Blumarine Spring/Summer 2010 campaign with the super gorgeous Doutzen Kroes. I can easily imagine myself wearing these dresses and sipping cocktails in The Paradise. Do you? And take a guess who photographed it? Of course Monsieur Demarchelier!

Darlings, I'm traveling today and will share more details about it on Wednesday (by the way my plain is leaving in a couple of hours and I'm still sitting here and blogging. It's pure addiction!). I really don't had so much time to visit your blogs lately but promise I will do it as soon as possible. Thanks a lot for the sweet comments and thoughts, it's truly appreciated. And of course thanks for understanding my slowness...have a lovely day!

Photography by Patrick Demarchelier, images via Fashion Gone Rogue

Absolutely Ladylike

2010-02-07T20:30:00.003+08:00

Nina Ricci Spring 2010 Campaign, Jessica Stam.

Image via Fashion Gone Rogue

Valentine Heels

2010-02-06T19:20:00.001+08:00

Images: Martinez Valero: Orli Pump-Red, Martinez Valero: Orli Pump-Ivory.

Well, I think Valentine's Day is always a great reason to shop beautiful heels. Here are some I'm currently crazy for. Just discovered these gorgeous pumps from Martinez Valero (above).

Images: Badgley Mischka: Elia Pump-Champagne Satin , Badgley Mischka: Elia Pump-Black Silk .

Badgley Mischka heels always steel my heart. I just can't resist them...  

Images: Vince Camuto: Marcia - Pansy Purple, Steve Madden: Fiesstaa - Fuchsia Suede .

When it comes to heels I love exciting colors as well. Purple and pink are my favourites (what a surprise). Hope you having a great weekend dear friends, tell me which one has stolen your heart!

Images via Heels.com 

Early Valentine

2010-02-05T13:30:00.004+08:00

A little Valentine's Day inspiration. I think the eyemask itself can be a perfect (and very playful) outfit for the evening. What do you think?

Images: Ella Eyemask, Ella Corset

 Dramatizing my look I also like to wear sexy corsets, luxurious robes or ruffled dresses. Some of my latest favourites:

Images: Carine Gilson Silk-lace embellished robe, Diane von Furstenberg Pivette Ruffled Crepe Dress

What are you planning to wear on Valentine's Day? Do you have any special tradition?

First image and block via Myla.

Today's Quote

2010-02-04T14:35:00.000+08:00

Created this today, I hope you like it.

Quote by Sophia Loren  

Goodbye January

2010-02-01T10:55:00.001+08:00

Happy Monday Darlings! The good news is that January is over and there is only 28 days left until March! We had huge snow in the weekend over here in Budapest and I couldn't resist for these fabulous fur images (let me assure you: I do not have any real fur in my wardrobe!).

The other thing I like to share is this amazing Etsy shop called Rich in Craft. What do you think about these bags? What a great design, I love them! Thanks for the comments and love dear friends I'm on my way to your blogs!

First images: Photo by Lena Koller, stylist Eva Lindh via here. Second images via Rich in Craft. 

...hairy tale...

2010-01-28T22:00:00.016+08:00

I'm struggling with my hair cause I want to wear it straight so badly but it's impossible. My hair is curly. And you know what? I think it's more than just a hair issue. Do you remember that Sex and the City episode where Carrie and Big reenact the Way We Were scene and Carrie realizes she is too complicated for Big just like curly hair? 

"Ladies, I'm having an epiphany. The world is made up of two types of women. The simple girls and the Katie girls. I'm a Katie girl."

I must say it's time for me to accept the fact that I'm a Katie girl as well and instead of dreaming about straight hair I have to start enjoying my waves. 

Tell me darling: deep inside your heart are you the straight "haired" girl or the curly "haired" girl?

Image: Siri Tollerod and I'm dying to know who is the photographer :-)

...something beautiful...

2010-01-26T18:20:00.005+08:00

Hope you having a lovely week my dear friends. I like to share this beautiful photography by the very talented Joanna Kustra over from Poland. She's 25 years old and living in Krakow & London. What do you think?

Sorry for the slow updates lately, I guess I'm just a little bit lazy(?). Many thanks for the comments I'm on my way returning the love.

Images via Behance.net/The Joanna Kustra Portfolio.

...adding a little fun...

2010-01-21T14:53:00.000+08:00

I think without humor we all would go crazy. I'm grateful for everyone who's adding a little fun to life...

No words need to describe these...how talented right? Are you smiling? Good...

First illustration by Blake Wright, the other 2 illustrations by Anthony Geoffroy.

...the art of tea...

2010-01-20T14:18:00.002+08:00

One of my harmless addiction is tea. My all time favourite is black tea with lots of lemon. But I'm such a big fan of green teas, white teas and oolong teas as well. There is so much history in a cup of tea...it's irresistible. Are you a tea person? Which teas are you into?

Book: The Patisseries of Paris: Chocolatiers, Tea Salons, Ice Cream Parlors, and more

If you want to take your tea-sessions to an ultimate chic level, I'm sure you going to enjoy this book. It's my favourite lately... 

First image via Tea Forte.com

...get cozy...

2010-01-17T09:24:00.001+08:00

When it's cold outside I love the cozy time at home. Browsing on Layla Grayce.com with a cup of hot chocolate is one of my favourite things to do on cold evenings lately. I have redecorated our entire home (in my head of course) with all the gorgeous things they have...I just love everything.

...so beautiful, dreamy, soft and ladylike... 

At that point when I first checked out their stuff for babies, I was about to cry (I will share that as well in another post). Hope you have a wonderful weekend darlings!

Images via Layla Grayce.com

...my new love...

2010-01-15T13:11:00.004+08:00

Falling in love with shoes is lovely and safe. Much safer than fall in love with the opposite sex. Even when a new shoe is hurting my feet, I can be sure those scars will be cured one day. With a broken heart...well the story is a little different.

They are coming in many colors...and I'm madly in love with all of them.

Happy Friday Dears!

Images: Badgley Mischka Randee - Pink Satin Sandals

Don't you just love this?

2010-01-12T21:59:00.002+08:00

"Sure God created man before woman. But then you always make a rough draft before the final masterpiece."

Author Unknown

On image: Morgane Dubled
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...tell me...

2010-01-08T12:15:00.004+08:00

Do you believe in fairy tales...or dreams...or magic...or miracles? I have to admit that I do...I know it's childish, but to be a grown up is so boring sometimes :-)

Image: help me out please :-)

...and we are still glam...

2010-01-06T09:30:00.004+08:00

The holidays are over and January-February are definitely last on my favourite month's list. However, I love the big sales what different shops are having this time of the year. It's a great time to get something quality for a good price. Some of my favourite picks:

Coats: HALSTON Brushed wool-blend cape, STELLA McCARTNEY Tufted wool coat, DONNA KARAN Belted wool-blend coat.

Dresses: CHLOE Strapless pleated silk-blend dress, By MALENE BIRGER Pleated bubble dress, JIL SANDER Techno scuba jersey dress.
Dress: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL Satin corset dress

I'm dramatically in love with this Vivienne Westwood dress. I love these colors and I think it's simply magnificent!

What do you think?

First image via Fashion Gone Rogue.

...inspiration...

2010-01-05T20:30:00.002+08:00

"Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life...drawing attention to her beauty and specialness...her moods and movements...her dreams and fantasies."

Betsey Johnson

Ps: I'm officially in a post-holiday coma...How are you?

Image via Fashion Gone Rogue,quote via Betsey Johnson.com.

Happy New Year

2010-01-02T20:00:00.002+08:00

This is my new motto for 2010. I wish you a Wonderful New Year dear friend and I look so much forward to have more fun with you in this year as well. Thank you for being a part of my life...

I thought it would be funny to share my TweetCloud with you, which has been created from the words I mostly used on Twitter in 2009. It would be a lie if I would say that I'm not even a little bit proud of that, the word I used the most was: LOVE.

Ps: I'm travelling to Budapest tomorrow and I will spend the entire afternoon responding to your comments which you left under my 2 recent posts, as I had no time to do that during the holiday. Sorry and I will come to you soon!

Image: Me in a FAKE fur jacket (and strongly Photoshopped :-), photo taken by Gabor Klinszky in 2008.

Hairess

2009-12-30T20:35:00.006+08:00

As New Year is coming we always feel that we want to change something. Playing around with different hairstyles and hair colors is definitely fun and harmless. Even if you make a crazy haircut don't panic, I promise you it will grow back. I found these images beautifully inspiring.

I have to tell you when it comes to my hair, size absolutely matters. My hair is somewhere between curly and straight having a happy life and living independently (or should I say careless) from my own will. I need to have a certain lenght to be able to shape it.

I'm in love with the different shades of red when it comes to hair colors and I love making beautiful curls with hot rolls! I swear to sassy and effortless hairstyles. I'm still collecting the courage to wear bows in my hair, until I collected enough I just adore this fancy solution.

Which photo has taken you the most?

Images: first image Jessica Stam for Numero Korea, second block images via Fashion Gone Rogue, third block images via MODELS.COM.

Clutch love + New Year's Eve sparkling

2009-12-29T22:04:00.026+08:00

I like to share my favourite dream clutches over from NET-A-PORTER.COM. I'm madly in love with the MARNI Fabric frame clutch and the Roberto Cavalli one (which is unfortunately sold out).

How much I adore these vibrant colors in the winter time! Love the MARNI Ruched suede pochette and of course I can hardly resist to this sexy JIMMY CHOO Candy acrylic shoulder clutch. I'm sure we can easily be the center of the attention on New Year's Eve with these gorgeous clutches.

Which one would you choose?

Loving Norway

2009-12-27T20:00:00.001+08:00

I hope your Christmas was wonderful. We had a beautiful Christmas here in Norway, white and dreamy just like in a fairytale. I will stay another week here before I go to Budapest and will enjoy the outdoor fun in the snow (as I don't remember when was the last time I built a snowman...:-)

Thanks to our Norwegian family and friends for making my stay very pleasant. And many thanks to You for the nice Christmas messages and love. I see new followers on Absolutely Ladylike, believe me my dears it's like the best Christmas gift...thanks and welcome on board!

I love how the world stops for a moment around this time of the year...isn't it fantastic? Enjoy this calm and beautiful Sunday evening...

Photos: Lena Koller, stylist Eva Lindh, source here.

All I want for Christmas is...

2009-12-24T20:42:00.002+08:00

Wishing you Merry Christmas darlings filled with love and joy. Thank you so much for being such wonderful friends, without your support this page wouldn't exist. Enjoy the holidays and see you in a couple of days.

Christmas chic

2009-12-23T20:04:00.006+08:00

I decided my Christmas Eve outfit will be very simple this year. I will wear black trousers/or skirt with a white cardigan, light make up and Carrie Bradshaw hair (sassy and effortless). Lately I find so much joy in simplicity (do you think it's ageing?). What will you wear on Christmas Eve?

Breathtakingly gorgeous photos by Kambiz, stylist Eva Lindh, images from here.

...just calm down...

2009-12-21T17:04:00.007+08:00

"A Christmas candle is a lovely thing. It makes no noise at all, but softly gives itself away."

Eva Logue

Ps: I'm shocked by the fact, after Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and the gorgeous Daul Kim, that Brittany Murphy also left us...it makes me feel, this world is a killer of talents. And I'm sorry but I still can't get over on that, people these days are sending out their deepest condolences on Twitter. What a world...