Prints Charming

I love the beautiful prints and creative work of Carolyn Quartemaine, my all time favourite textile designer. We must be about the same age, both studying fashion and textiles at the same time. I feel like I have grown up with her work and evolving style. Her prints are pretty, delicate, enchanting and romantic. I love her use of colour and heavenly fabrics such as chiffon, silk and tulle. She is a truly original designer - setting trends that been copied over and over, standing the test of time. Thanks Carolyn for being so inspiring!

Melissah xox

Images via Carolyn Quartermaine

Paris When It Sizzles

Love this take on Bridgette Bardot, she's one of my all time favourite beauty icons. I just adore the tousled bedroom hair, the smokey cats eyes with the false lashes and the liquid eyeliner. I love the sexy, nude pout and the nautical sailor stripes are perfect for a trip to Paris or a weekend by the sea!

Melissah xox

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Vanilla Cream

Today I'm loving anything in vanilla cream. Soft, creamy tones provides warmth and comfort to any interior and it's always so timeless and classic. Think ivory silk, cream linens and damask, old fashioned lace and chalky paints. My favourite desserts are also based on my love affair with vanilla cream - my mouth waters when I think of vanilla bean ice-cream, creme anglaise, creme brulee, vanilla slices and pannacotta!

Melissah xox

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Fun Times

 

 

Today is the perfect beach day so that's where I'm heading with my rose coloured glasses, pink havaianas and stripey pink bikinis ....  sadly, I do not own a vintage VW or a cute little fiat to get me there is style. One day I have big plans for buying an old Kombi van or a Mini Moke to add a little extra fun to my beach days!

Melissah xox

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For some coastal inspiration or an escape to the beach check out my other blog  'Coastal Style'

Chic French Style

 

 

Today I am going to take inspiration from the French 

and spend a leisurely morning about town,

which will include starting the day with :-

good coffee and my favourite girlfriends

sweet treats of dainty macaroons

a little window shopping

fresh flowers from the market

and if I'm still feeling energetic

a bike ride along the river.

Enjoy your weekend!

Melissah xox

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Gelati Colours

Love these pretty soft sorbet colours for summer - they're almost good enough to eat!  I love mixing lots of white with pastel shades - perfect for a bright airy apartment. If I was a single girl again in my twenties this would be the colour palette I would pick. I would have tonnes of fresh flowers, French Champagne permanently on ice in the fridge, piles of Vogue magazines everywhere, fashion illustrations adorning the walls and a very large walk in robe with all of my clothes colour coordinated!

Melissah xox

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