...The Lovely Vanity...

It seems every woman loves a makeup vanity; the concept of sitting down in front of a mirror with all your makeup and perfume before you evokes images of Marlyn and Audrey glamorously applying Chanel and Dior.

Surprisingly, makeup vanities are no longer considered a necessity for the modern woman.. Instead we find ourselves rushing through our morning beauty routine standing in front of the bathroom sink. Somehow we feel that sitting down to an organized table soley devouted to our beauty products and cosmetics will slow us down or is just unnecessary. In reality not only do makeup vanities provide an organized place for all your cosmetics but sitting down allows you to concentrate on a better makeup application.  

A little vanity inspiration courtesy of Dior..

Sophia Loren at Vanity Dresser

Vanity Essentials: An accent tray, Coco Mademoiselle power puff, Chanel no.5 & Nina Ricci Parfum

Rosamosario Mezza Luna Silk-Crepe and Lace Robe

 

Georgina Chapman breathtaking Mirror vanity photo credit

 

 
Suzanne Rogers Vanity photo credit
 
Basic yet striking Vanity Dresser: a white table with a gorgeous mirror. Mirror available here
 

The perfect vanity accessory: a gorgeous tray filled with bottles of perfume photo credit

 Exquisite Carved Antique Vanity Dresser

Jenny Packham Lace-appliqued Silk Chiffon Robe

A handheld mirror can help with delicate applications such as winged eyeliner.

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Anthropologie Winter's Peach Mirror

Mor Cosmetics

Jean Harlow

You don't need much to set up vanity dresser... Start by positioning a table and mirror in a brightly lit area, you can hang a large mirror on the wall above the table, and/or use smaller mirrors for close up detailed application like winged eyeliner. Use lovely accents such as trays to hold perfume bottles and palettes, and lone wine glasses to hold makeup brushes. If you don't own any, head to your local flea market for creative accents that double as makeup organizers.
Adding sweet details such as flowers and personal items like a crystal memento or souvenir can make a vanity dresser a beautiful and personal place to sit every morning.
I hope that this encourages you to consider a vanity dresser!

Have a lovely day everyone!!

...Waiting for Spring...

Counting down to the end of cold days we think we'll just wrap ourselves in wispy pastels, delicate florals and frothy dresses with lace and patiently wait for spring's return...

Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011 

Charlotte Cordes by Koray Birand for Vogue Hellas June 2011

Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011 

Linda Vojtova & Ruby Aldridge for Free People November 2011 Lookbook

Marloes Horst & Kendra Spears by Nicole Bentley for Vogue Australia February 2012 

Serenay Sarikaya by Eric Guillemain for Vogue Turkey January 2011 

Anja Konstantinova for Style Stalker by Darren McDonald

Annabella Barber by Matthew Priestley for Fashion Gone Rogue 

 Valentino Spring 2012 Campaign 

Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011 

Erika Labanauskaite by Nando Esparza

Natalia Vodianova Glen Luchford Vogue Italia

Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011 

Bianca Balti for Vanity Fair Italy March 2011 by Signe Vilstrup 

Keira Knightley for Vogue Italia January 2011 by Ellen von Unwerth 

Marion Cotillard by Matt Jones for Elle France August 2011 

Anthropolgie Lacuna Petals Blouse Jan 2012 Catalog - Behati Prinsloo

Lindsay Lullman & Louise Donegan by Natalia Alaverdian for Harper’s Bazaar Russia

Marion Cotillard by Matt Jones for Elle France August 2011 

Are you anxious for the return of Spring as much as we are? 

Have a lovely day everyone! :)

Sugar Plums and Winter Berries

It's no secret that we here at Ruby Mines love the color red and all its similar-hued friends, its the perfect way to make the holidays a little brighter and keep your winter wardrobe vibrant. 

Tanya Mityushina by Rony Shram for Hamptons Magazine

Coco Rocha for Elle Quebec May 2011 by Nelson Simoneau

Anouck Lepere by Asa Tallgard in Gucci for Elle Russia November 2011

Jacquelyn Jablonski  in J.Ccrew

Nina Ricci Fall 2011 RTW 

Mila Krasnoiarova by Louis Christopher for Elle Vietnam August 2011

L'wren Scott Fall 2011 RTW

Cold Play Lucky Magazine October 2011

Anna Jagodzinska for Le Château Fall 2011 Campaign by Max Abadian

Drew Barrymore for Neiman Marcus “Art of Fashion” Campaign by Norman Jean Roy 

Hailey Clauson Zara TRF Fall 2011 Campaign

Anthropologie Pleats Abounding Tank and Maxi w Paired with Starshine Bolero

Marc Jacobs Rose Guipure Lace Dress

Emilia Nawarecka by Marcin Tyszka for Glamour Poland October 2011 

Leticia Lamb by Jason Mickle for Elle Mexico

Ksenia v Zhang Elle Singapore July 2011

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 RTW 

Svetlana Kuznetsova by Frauke Fischer for Fashion Gone Rogue

Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 Campaign Isabeli Fontana by Robert Polidori

Antonio Marras Fall 2011 RTW 

Anthropologie Gracia Dress

Anja RubikVogue Paris May 2011

Irina Shayk by Santiago Esteban for Elle Spain December 2011

Red is of course, gorgeous head to toe, but what I love most about these looks is that many are layered separates which allow you to mix and match various shades of reds and plums and the colors they play well with like neutrals, teal, mauve, or black, while enjoying the extra warmth of layers!

My favorite look right now is layering berries and violets with each other for a super rich look. If that look is too strong for you you can break up the reds and plums with lighter tones such as pinks, rosey-tones, lilacs and mauves.

Another striking look I'm looking forward to trying is layering these rich berry shades with a similar-hued shoe and then balancing the look with a neutral piece like a cardigan or a faux fur vest like the first photo or a short trench similar to the mauve piece Coco Rocha is wearing in the second.

If you usually don't wear vibrant colors like red - layering is a great way to safely introduce color without stepping too far out your comfort zone with a head to toe red look.

Either way, you can't loose; red is scientifically proven to be the most head-turning color,
and you me- I never argue with science...
Have a wonderful wonderful holiday everyone!!