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Wednesday night’s house party of epic proportions! Love how my brother manages to hog the limelight for most of the video even though it wasn’t his birthday.
To toast Ferragamo’s Fashion’s Night Out affair and to celebrate the success of Massimiliano Giornetti’s Russian-inspired collection, The Coveteur spent the day with the evening soirée’s three co-hosts – Miroslava Duma, Anya Ziourova and Elena Perminova.
Full of dark crushed velvets, exquisite brocade lace and gilded gold, this collection is part Russian military mixed with a little bit of Doctor Zhivago, and captures the strength and sexiness of the Russian woman.
One of my favourite Coveteur shoots to date. View the full spread here.
All photos taken from The Coveteur.
P/S If you’ve not already done so, you should definitely follow Miroslava on Instagram @miraduma
Exploring the different table themes on BHLDN makes me want to throw a different themed party every weekend!
(Or maybe just ATTEND a different themed party every weekend since I doubt I have the time, money, energy or creative sass to organise such splendid do’s)
It also makes me want to buy these little pretties to use during my Big Day next Summer
Browse the full collection of goodies here!
“Science vs. Delirium” a series of illustrations by graphic designer Simon Bent, was created to re-popularize some of the greatest scientific figures from history, ranging from Marie Curie to Sigmund Freud.
The designs focus heavily on the hair and grooming of each individual, playfully mixing in psychedelic patterns reminiscent of the 60′s.
See more trippy scientists at volume2a.com.
Anyone who knows me will know that I am obsessed with large, statement type necklaces and arm pieces – especially those that are ornamental in nature and heavy on neon/bling.
So imagine the state of my heart rate when I was browsing Moda Operandi (again) last week and I came across the amazing designs of Parisian jewelery designer, Shourouk.
Inspired by Jacques demy films and the art and legacy of Frida Kahlo, Shourouk established her eponymous company in 2007. since then, her work has shifted from romantic designs to an edgy assortment of contemporary accessories featuring bold splashes of color and ornate details.
Her hybrid of maharajah sportive designs create an ethereal combination using contrasting materials from Swarovski crystals, metal sequins and silk to industrial elements. Her pieces of couture are sold in some of the world’s leading retail boutiques in Paris, New York, London, Milan, Hong Kong and Dubai.
A true Parisian from Tunisian descent, Shourouk graduated from Studio Berçot before honing her techniques within prestigious fashion houses like Chloé and Galiano in Paris and Roberto Cavalli in Florence. Her collections incorporate influences from her atelier’s close proximity to Le Centre Pompidou with its artistic modernity as well as her propensity for the grandeur of classic luxury joaillerie. She daringly plays with progressive embellishments and shakes up the code of haute couture with her technicolor world.
In recognition of her funky fashion philosophy, she was chosen to accessorize Hollywood heroines of Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture Fall 2009 fashion show. in 2010, Shourouk was Swarovski’s designer of choice in interpreting their five trends for the season.
Her innovative collection has been worn by the likes of Blake Lively and Kelly Rutherford in Gossip Girl, while fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker wore the B. Carrie necklace in Sex and the City 2. The brand also has a list of celebrity fans that include Lady Gaga and recently, Jennifer Lopez was seen wearing the Yildiz Emerald Cuff on her arm during a trip to Paris.
Shourouk’s designs have even caught the eye of Michelle Obama, who hand selected the designer to create a custom piece which she wore as a belt during her official visit to the UK with husband Barack Obama.
Spring Summer 2012 has some of Shourouk’s best pieces yet: a triple band claw ring combines three statement rings into one and her “Shabanou” fringe necklace with emerald and gold crystals is the perfect pair for a white tee.
Fans of the current arm-party trend can even stock up on the neon braided bracelets with retro crystals–even just one of these bold pieces is a partaye all on its’ own!
For more information on/how to purchase Shourouk, check out her Website, Blog & Facebook page.
I now leave you with a funky Alice in Wonderland house mix by Pogo that I found on above said blog
x.
MaharajaMama
Beautiful ads for Mercedes Benz illustrating the difference between the Left & Right Brain
(Click to enlarge images)
I am the right brain.
I am creativity. A free spirit. I am passion. Yearning.
Sensuality.
I am the sound of roaring laughter. I am taste.
The feeling of sand beneath bare feat.
I am movement. Vivid colors. I am the urge to paint on an empty canvas.
I am boundless imagination. Art. Poetry.
I sense.
I feel.
I am everything I wanted to be.
My mother got me the best birthday cupcakes ever last night.
From the looks of it, she must still think I’m her 8 year old baby girl instead of her 28 year old daughter, but I’m not complaining one bit – these are the cutest things ever!
The only thing that could possibly be cuter was the look on her face when she presented them to me, and how excited she was for me to see these babies she’d so carefully chosen.
Love you Mom.
x.
your babygirl, always.
Underneath, we’re all the same.
x.
theeyeofthebeholder
Thirteen Observations made by Lemony Snicket while watching Occupy Wall Street from a Discreet Distance
1. If you work hard, and become successful, it does not necessarily mean you are successful because you worked hard, just as if you are tall with long hair it doesn’t mean you would be a midget if you were bald.
2. “Fortune” is a word for having a lot of money and for having a lot of luck, but that does not mean the word has two definitions.
3. Money is like a child—rarely unaccompanied. When it disappears, look to those who were supposed to be keeping an eye on it while you were at the grocery store. You might also look for someone who has a lot of extra children sitting around, with long, suspicious explanations for how they got there.
4. People who say money doesn’t matter are like people who say cake doesn’t matter—it’s probably because they’ve already had a few slices.
5. There may not be a reason to share your cake. It is, after all, yours. You probably baked it yourself, in an oven of your own construction with ingredients you harvested yourself. It may be possible to keep your entire cake while explaining to any nearby hungry people just how reasonable you are.
6. Nobody wants to fall into a safety net, because it means the structure in which they’ve been living is in a state of collapse and they have no choice but to tumble downwards. However, it beats the alternative.
7. Someone feeling wronged is like someone feeling thirsty. Don’t tell them they aren’t. Sit with them and have a drink.
8. Don’t ask yourself if something is fair. Ask someone else—a stranger in the street, for example.
9. People gathering in the streets feeling wronged tend to be loud, as it is difficult to make oneself heard on the other side of an impressive edifice.
10. It is not always the job of people shouting outside impressive buildings to solve problems. It is often the job of the people inside, who have paper, pens, desks, and an impressive view.
11. Historically, a story about people inside impressive buildings ignoring or even taunting people standing outside shouting at them turns out to be a story with an unhappy ending.
12. If you have a large crowd shouting outside your building, there might not be room for a safety net if you’re the one tumbling down when it collapses.
13. 99 percent is a very large percentage. For instance, easily 99 percent of people want a roof over their heads, food on their tables, and the occasional slice of cake for dessert. Surely an arrangement can be made with that niggling 1 percent who disagree.
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