mes dames

i am REALLY loving this series of editorial photos shot by Swedish photographer Anna Malmberg in Paris for Mes Dames' S/S 2012 collection. they're all so soft & dreamy, with a subtle touch of the "mystery and loneliness" with which Anna characterizes her work, i couldn't resist sharing them here. with so much winter around here lately, i cannot help but feel the sweet lure of spring and summer, of secret gardens and lush forests.... 

a selection of the photos were recently featured in the latest issue of welikewelove, where they first captured my heart. you can also view the photographer's portfolio here and a gorgeous series of behind-the-scenes photos here. the full Mes Dames Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook is available here.

oui, je suis amoureuse. et vous?

CREDITS

Photography: Anna Malmberg

Styling & Design: Lisa Wikander / Mes Dames

Make-up: Mie Nakazato

Models: Marie-Clotilde Ramos-Ibanez & Nadine Clayton

54 - friday favourites: soft & feminine Etsy notes

for this week's friday favourites, i am essentially recycling an Etsy treasury i recently curated featuring a number of my favourite Etsyians and independent designers (a handful of which are also local & Canadian!). i have been so focused on my studies this week that i have not spent much time browsing the interweb, although i always manage to find time to participate in the Etsy community (while it obviously serves as a distraction in ways that are both productive and unproductive, i also think it helps to ground me). i can't seem to stop looking at this collection of lovelies, i think because it plays to the girl in me, which often emerges in surprising and unpredictable ways. while i have traditionally been drawn to earthy, warm, and neutral tones, i am opening myself up more and more to a range of pastels that i find to be a certain kind of feminine, mostly nudes and roses and blushes with soft undertones. they seem to strike a chord deep inside me that i am unable to resist! so instead, i have been embracing these softer notes...

top row: softer notes dress from fashion loft / small feather globe necklace by Another Feather / satin and power mesh Greta bra by Fortnight Lingerie / porcelain necklace by Lila Ruby King

second row: "Kristina" print of an original illustration by Montreal artist Paule T.B. / Blusher bridal veil from Twigs & Honey / "Iceland Morning Mist" photographic print by Carol Fletcher / Simone feather garter by Noemiah

third row: endless summer tote from Fieldguided / Wheel thrown stoneware votive by Sara Paloma / "Pas Si Simple" photo by Mariam Sitchinava / vintage cream leather moccasins from Marie's Vintage

bottom row: lace and linen zipper pouch from Hello Violeta / Irma Vep wrap dress by Alexandra Grecco / "Cliffs" circular photo by Marco Suarez / vintage pink ironstone dishes from xoUda

and as always, have a lovely weekend! i'm taking a break from studying to spend mine with andrew.

xo