Ruby Mines: Christian Dior

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

...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!!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Purples, Plums, Violets and Lilacs...

Whenever I want to wear color in the spring I find myself always reaching for purple. Purple is one of those colors where nearly every shade is wearable; rich plums and violets look rich and romantic while lavenders and lilacs look sweet and feminine. So here are some of my favorite purples this season.

Anna de Rijk & Sara Blomqvist by Jean-François Campos for L’Express Styles

Anais Pouliot for Vogue Nippon February 2011 by Daniel Jackson

Missy Rayder by Santiago Esteban for Elle Spain February 2011

Dior Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Tanya Dziahileva by Koray Birand for Beymen Spring 2011 Campaign

Left: Versace Pleated Cotton Stretch Dress
Right: Delias Nadine Eyelet Dusty Violet Dress

D&G Lilac Floral Print Romantic Silk Dress

Isabel Marant Spring 2011 RTW

Dannijo Ora Necklace

Issa Spring 2011 RTW Runway Emily Smith

Love the Green Jewelry against rich purple. Debra Messing- Instyle May 2010

Sasha Luss by Zhang Jingna for Elle Singapore December 2010

Megan Fox in Donna Karan at the Transformers 2 premiere- I love this color on her

The styling in these purple looks are incredible, from simple lines of gowns, to sweet and more detailed cuts for florals and eyelets. I love how even a dark shade of dark purple make you look colorful, and how purple doesn't require so many accessories.

Have a lovely spring day everyone

Friday, March 18, 2011

And It Was All Yellow..

There really is no color quite like yellow. Wearing yellow is like saying to the world, "Today, I am happy." And since today is making out to be a sunny, happy day from where I sit, here are some lovely sunny yellow pieces that are sure to make your day a little happier!