Stella Tennant In Couture For WSJ

I’m always amazed by some people’s timeless quality. Be it through their work or their features, they ignore the passing of time, defying numerous changes of fashions and seasons and keeping strong, just being who they are. Stella Tennant, I think, is one of those above – time people.

Her couture pictorial for The Wall Street Journal is unquestionably modern and contemporary, but there’s something about those images, something that seems from times passed. Photographed by Daniel Jackson and styled by Tina Laakkonen, Stella is wearing amazing Haute Couture pieces. I loved the details provided within the pictorial – for instance, the Givenchy Haute Couture dress totals thirty – eight yards of satin and was made in 480 hours. (click through to discover more)

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Few days ago, our dear friend Ellington, sent me this crazy beautiful pair of clogs in one of her lovely emails. Instant crush! These are, officially, on my favorite summer sandals list! I have a thing for clogs! They’re so comfy, so wearable, timeless, effortless statement pieces.

Plus, John Fluevog is a legendary label, so double the pleasure! The Halfmoon clogs come with either black leather or floral patterned Argentinian leather and a wooden, hand – carved 2.5” platform. Dreaming. Wanting! (thank you, Ellington; available here)

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Talking about natural beauty, about Beyonce’s People honorary title earlier, reminded me about this great photo of the ever – so – lovely Corinne Bailey Rae I’d like you to see! It was taken while she was gracing the Paris Fashion Week (Fall Winter 2012), after the Louis Vuitton FW 2012 Fashion Show (she’s actually wearing Louis Vuitton leather, Resort 2012). I love everything about this pose: the grace, the modesty and the sweet natural beauty she is! {Vanessa Jackman}

I love effortless, fresh beauty. Being natural and graceful is beauty to me. Olivia Palermo’s ad campaign for Rochas’ new perfume Les Cascades: Eclat D’Agrumes is very inviting and really catchy for me. It does the trick it was supposed to: I think I’ll visit the perfume counter next time we’ll hit the mall (if the perfume will be made available globally, biensur). Just to see what a perfume inspired by a Parisian fountain and Sicily can be like!

Olivia Palermo’s smile and the color palette of this ad print campaign makes Rochas’ new perfume tagline a reality: Fracheur and Joie de Vivre (Freshness and Joy of Living). Reportedly launching in France’s Marionnaud in May and in July in other European countries, the new Rochas fragrance sells for 49 euros / app. $64 for 50ml eau de toilette. What a lovely ad print!

Say you were one of the most fervent admirers of Victoria Beckham’s fashion sense / house (what? Haven’t you seen the Red Carpet is packed with her designs? She’s a respected and respectable designer! I’m sure she has many, many fash – fans). Would you be motivated enough as to spend nearly $130,000 for a car “designed” by her?

Range Rover Evoque Special Edition With Victoria Beckham counts 200 cars and was just launched at the Beijing Auto Show. Globally available from October 2012. Those who’ll buy this special edition vehicle will also receive a special black leather luggage set (4 pcs, and a hand – sewn leather walled for the car’s owner manual carrying Victoria Beckham’s signature). (hit the jump to see the rest of the images and a video)

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Hello my dahlings! How is April’s last weekend treating you? I’m voting for peace and harmony! So let’s keep it in and close to our hearts with this soulful song from King. Hey.

I tried to find a decent video, unfortunately, there is none I can include here and keep the serene feeling flowing. So here’s an audio only of the brilliantly talented King girls! (they were the opening act for Prince, so if you’re into this kind of groove, keep them in your playlist! here their website, so you can connect and support if you like the King girls! I’m definitely under their spell.) Have a great Sunday, keep true to your heart!

Why not? A girl can dream, can’t she? So, before I get to l’ordre du jour, a little bit about my jewelry habits. Which are close to none.

I wear a single pair of earrings. Small silver studs. I dream of replacing them with pearls studs one day. One day. Until that day, I enjoy wearing hoops for special days / nights out. Hoops are my favorite fun – earrings. Especially during the summer. Now – back to why I started this in the first place – I had this crazy idea of going to Louis Vuitton’s jewelry site and see what they’re showing. And when I chose the “earrings” filter, the fourth pair was this amazingly beautiful Monogram Skin hoops in yellow gold with diamonds! (more details after the jump)

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As if he wouldn’t have been iconic enough, Christian Louboutin is interpreting the absolute fairy tale shoes: Cinderella’s Glass Slippers! The red – sole shoes designer teamed up with Disney for a special occasion: Disney’s release on Blu – ray and DVD of the classic Cinderella animation movie this fall.

We won’t have to wait that long to see the magic Glass Slippers, though. Louboutin’s Cinderella shoes are said to be revealed this very summer. Young ladies of the world rejoice thinking that their sweet Cinderella was a Louboutins – wearing fashionistas!