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Pink Room Design Ideas

2011-03-03T18:44:00.000+08:00

Sometimes I wonder: will I ever get tired of pink? While this lovely color provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth and love you have to be careful with pink when it comes to home decor. I adore these delicate pink details, especially the smart and pretty laundry room. What do you think? 

I hope your Thursday is fabulous.

All images via shelterness.com

Hello March

2011-03-02T20:10:00.001+08:00

I almost don't believe those cold winter days are finally over and the time of awakening is upon us. While it's still pretty cold here in China and I'm celebrating these first days of March with a little flue, I've found out Michelangelo, Frederik Chopin, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Strauss and Albert Einsten were all born in this wonderful month...

...along with these very talented and inspirational ladies such as Liza Minnelli,Chaka Khan,Aretha Franklin,Diana Ross,Celine Dion and Glenn Close. I love them all! Do you?

I hope your week is going smoothly...

Images: Samantha & Kristina by Amber Gray for Marie Claire China February 2011 via here

...weekend inspired...

2011-02-25T23:43:00.005+08:00

Thank you so much for stopping by on Absolutely Ladylike this week. It's been a great week for me and I enjoyed so much getting back to my regular blogging habits, visiting your pages and reading your kind comments. May your weekend be filled with love, tulle and macaroons and don't forget that weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless...

Happy Weekend and see you Monday.

WEEKEND LINKS:

Two beautiful bride inspired post: Vera Wang Bridal Collection, Backstage at Monique Lhuillier. A great DIY post for tea lovers: High Tea Inspiration. A chic post inspired by the 50s Fashion and a beautiful sketch from Danny Roberts.

All images via We♥It /1,2,3,4,5/.

...love...

2011-02-24T21:59:00.000+08:00

Badgley Mischka satin peep toe pumps discovered via The Cinderella Project

The First Jimmy Choo Fragrance

2011-02-23T13:57:00.000+08:00

Jimmy Choo has launched its first fragrance early this year, imagine femininity, luxury, and style...bottled. I had no chance to try this perfume yet but it contains Tiger Orchid, sweet Toffee and Indonesian Patchouli which sounds heavenly to me and so far I love the stylish bottle which has been inspired by the opulence of Murano glass. Any thoughts or experience on this one?

I hope your week is going smoothly dear ladies.

Jimmy Choo sale here

Louis Vuitton Cruise 2011

2011-02-22T11:26:00.000+08:00

Don't you just adore these pretty and feminine details from the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2011 catalogue? That dress on the first image is pure perfection and oh so ladylike...

Check out more images from this campaign here.

HANDBAG LOVE:

My favorites from Guess with lovely bow details: Guess - Signature Kisslock Clasp Frame Bag, Guess - Small Satchel Bag, Guess - Small Patent Tote. Two classy and fabulous choice: David & Scotti - Medium Leather and Suede Zip Top Tote Bag, Coccinelle - Pleated Patent Canvas Tote Bag. A unique and exciting one: David & Scotti - Knit Raffia and Nylon Shoulder Bag. A dramatic ruby red: L.A.P.A. - Ruby Red Patent Leather Tote Bag and a timelessly elegant one: Bric's - Tan & Cream Canvas and Leather Shoulder Bag.

Images: Anne Vyalitsyna by Mark Segal via here.

...back in China...

2011-02-21T15:32:00.000+08:00

I've arrived safely to China on Friday. My flight was nice and I just had a delightful weekend in Shanghai. Yesterday I reached my final destination Ningbo and now I can't wait to catching up with you. I hope you had a nice and relaxing weekend. Don't forget, the first days of spring is just a month away...

I hope you love this flowery editorial from Harper's Bazaar China. Much love: Evi

Images: Cecilia Cheung for Harper's Bazaar China February 2011 by Feng Hai via here

...beautiful details...

2011-02-17T21:38:00.002+08:00

I discovered this gorgeous pink lotus leaf collar wool coat via the lovely Lace & Tea. I'm happy winter is soon over but I wouldn't mind investing in a piece like this...

S I D E N O T E : Thank you so much for the nice Valentine's Day messages, I am traveling to China today and will catch up with you next week!

Discovered via Lace & Tea

Dream Dress

2011-02-15T03:11:00.001+08:00

Hello Angels. I hope you had/you're having a lovely Valentine's Day. Don't you just love this delicate dress on Olivia Palermo? Does anyone know the brand of the dress? I would say it's Lanvin but I'm not sure...and of course it's a Valentino dress...on Valentine's Day...I just couldn't plan this any more perfect.

OTHER DREAM DRESSES:

A dramatic white silk-satin gown by Rachel Gilbert and a fun and feminine dress with an oversized bow by Sonia Rykiel. I'm absolutely in love with this beautiful sheer cream lace dress from Leaves of Grass and with this elegant black dress from Notte by Marchesa. Check out this fun feather silk - faille dress from Jason Wu and this gorgeous silk dress with an exciting open back from Alberta Ferretti.

Image: Olivia Palermo for Vanidad via The Vogue Diaries

and thanks to Little Rus for fill me in with the details about the dress.

...Valentine's Day inspired...

2011-02-13T17:18:00.000+08:00

Instead of a juicy quote about love I wishing you Happy Valentine's Weekend with this beautiful editorial from 2004 featuring Natalia Vodianova. I will celebrate Valentine's Day next weekend when I'm back in China and I'm planning to seduce myself & Him with this stunning raspberry cream cheese pan crepes - thanks to Martina.

Any romantic plans for tomorrow?

Images: Natalia Vodianova by Glen Luchford via here

Happy Weekend

2011-01-29T17:39:00.000+08:00

May your weekend be filled with little pink bows, lots of love and hot chocolates /do you think pink chocolate will ever be invented?/. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such nice thoughts on this page, you are truly sweetening my days dear friends.

Be happy, be safe and think pretty. See you next week.

LADYLIKE WEEKEND LINKS:

Check out Angelina Jolie's exquisite wardrobe in The Tourist. A beautiful Paris Wedding Inspiration & a lovely Think Pink post. Don't miss out on the prettiest and most delicious Raspberry Hearts ever & a glamorous ad campaign with Scarlett Johansson.

First image David Oldham via Lisa Eldridge.com other images via We ♥ It

...love...

2011-01-28T06:33:00.002+08:00

I adore this ad campaign with the beautiful Natalie Portman, she look so innocent and cute. Have you seen her in Black Swan? What an intoxicatingly beautiful story, it's definitely a must see. I hope your week was going smoothly my dears, the weekend is almost here and I miss you greatly!

Image: Natalie Portman by Tim Walker via here

...sweet reminder...

2011-01-23T15:04:00.000+08:00

Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.

B I L L W A T T E R S O N

Happy Weekend Darlings!

Images via The Alternative Wife.

White Angel

2011-01-22T06:19:00.000+08:00

White lace...hmmm...can you go wrong with it? Yes, you absolutely can but obviously it's not the situation in this case. When I first discovered this beautiful editorial with Constance Jablonski "I couldn't help but wonder": exactly how many days we have left until spring is officially here? Cause I just can't wait...

...and thank God there is only 58 days to go...

Images: Constance Jablonski for Vogue Spain, February 2011 via here

...Bardot Inspired...

2011-01-21T02:04:00.003+08:00

"What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing wise with age? Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it. " B R I G I T T E B A R D O T

S I D E N O T E S : I'm sorry for the lack of posts. I'm so busy, but this period will be over in a couple of weeks and then I'll update Absolutely Ladylike more often. Until then I'll try my best with the updates, thanks for understanding it and thanks for the sweet comments. I miss you greatly and I can't wait to catching up with you. Much love: Evi

Images via here

Wedding by Makany Marta

2011-01-13T19:50:00.000+08:00

My favorite Hungarian designer Makany Marta recently released a book called: Eskuvo /Wedding/ and I just attended on its press conference yesterday. The beautiful book is a wonderful guide for every bride, contains great advices from the designer about how to pick the perfect wedding dress. The event was stylish and lovely just like Marta's creations /and Marta herself/ and I've got my precious copy signed by the designer. I'm happy to announce that Makany Marta and Absolutely Ladylike will have several collaboration in the future and we have some fabulous surprises for you - including a giveaway.

Check out my other posts about Makany Marta here & here. I hope you're having a great week, I'm busy and excited and I can't wait to catch up with you.

Images: Photography by Peter Lang images courtesy of Makany Marta

...little blue dream...

2011-01-09T05:06:00.000+08:00

...bubble bath, a good book, cozy fire place, these are the things I'm currently dreaming of...and this weekend I painted my dreams blue. Thank you so much for stopping by and warm welcome to new readers. You left some seriously nice messages and I just want you to know that I'm incredibly grateful and happy for those.

Have a lovely weekend and see you soon. Cheers: Evi

ENJOY LINKS:

I love the Top Newcomers Spring 2011 Series from Danny Roberts and I adore this beautiful maternity shot from Hajni Nagy photographer. At last a gorgeous editorial from Yuval Hen photographer. Enjoy.

Images: First image by Robert Erdmann via Lisa Eldridge. Second image via Layla Grayce. Third image via We ♥ It. Fourth and last image via The Alternative Wife.

...outfit inspiration...

2011-01-07T01:48:00.000+08:00

Who would think that this is an editorial from 2003? Both look is timelessly elegant and perfectly ladylike...and having a butler...how amazing that would be?

Images: Jessica Miller by Carter Smith via here

Sophia

2011-01-05T18:26:00.003+08:00

"Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." S O P H I A L O R E N

...and now let's have a carbonara...

Image via here

Happy New Year Beautiful

2011-01-03T03:36:00.000+08:00

I'm not sure what 2011 may bring to us but I can promise you one thing: being a lady will not go out of style. I hope you had the most wonderful holiday season and I wish you all the best for 2011. Million thanks for stopping by and being a part of my virtual boudoir, and of course I can't wait to share more ladylike inspirations with you in this -hopefully fabulous- year...

...be happy, be safe and think pretty...much love...Eve

Images: Kira Mazura photographed by Ayten Alpun via here

Happy Holidays

2010-12-26T00:09:00.000+08:00

Thank you so much for daydreaming together with me this year and become a part of Absolutely Ladylike. I hope my posts has sweetened your days just like a spoon of honey - or a bunch of grapes - and I hope we can continue dreaming together in next year. I wish you a Merry Christmas and sending you much love: Eve

Photography by Suresh Natarajan via here & here

...thoughtfully...

2010-12-22T20:20:00.000+08:00

"Gift wrapping shows that you have taken time...and giving of your time is the most generous and thoughtful present of all. Taking time and making time is a true mark of friendship."

VICKI ARCHER v i a A GIFT WRAPPED LIFE

SIDE NOTES: I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season my dear friends. It's still not my "Merry Christmas" post but I just couldn't resist to these beautiful images. To enhance the joy and magic of Christmas check out this beautifully decorated home...

Images: First and third image via The Alternative Wife second and last image via The Cherry Blossom Girl

Holiday Schedule

2010-12-17T17:09:00.000+08:00

Hello dear friends. I just flown back from China to Budapest on Wednesday to spend the holiday season with my family. My schedule is beyond crazy and I'll work on several very exciting photography projects during the holidays /of course everything will be shared with You when the time is right/. I just want you to know that Absolutely Ladylike will be updated only once before Christmas and a couple of times before New Year. Regular posts will be back sometime in January.

My dear angels, thank you so much for your love and support and I wishing you a wonderful holiday season. I'll save my Christmas wishes to you in my next post...much love: Evi

Ps: Enter this fabulous giveaway on Paris in Pink and win a lovely Laduree Keychain /as shown on the second image/.

Images via We ♥ It

Wildfox Couture Lookbook 2011 Spring

2010-12-13T15:27:00.000+08:00

I hope your weekend was wonderful my dear friend, mine was filled with bubble bath and hot chocolate while I discovered my fabulous new Mac mini. I adore the 2011 spring lookbook of Wildfox Couture - "The Untold Story of Miss Antoinette and Her Sister". Because we jus can't have enough about Marie Antoinette...see more pretty images here.

Wishing you happy Monday and a great start for the week. Have you finished with your Christmas shopping?

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS

Check out the fun shirts from Wildfox Couture here and this beautiful book about Marie Antoinette. Beyond gorgeous colorful bandanas and a stylish tableware collection from Rosanna Bowles. Love this large hand-painted ornament the white leather satchel and this casual cowhide two ways bag. A cute long sleeve open cardigan for stripe lovers and a fun door hanger. If you are planning a vacation on a hot place during the holiday season take a look at the fabulous Beach Beauty Collection on net-a-porter.com.

Images: photography by Emir Eralp via Wildfox Couture

Hairstyle Inspirations

2010-12-09T12:49:00.000+08:00

I just adore the "neo" Marie Antoinette hairstyle on the first image but I also like the big fluffy waves and the brave ponytail. What do you think?

Images: Colored photography by Liz Ham via here, black and white photography by Corrie Bond via here