with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair ♫

photography via tumblr (first photo), vmagazine , fashiongonerogue

Valentino backstage photography by Schohaja

Solange by Daniel Gurton for Vs. Magazine July 2011

Kate Moss' bridesmaids resembled garden fairies with their tossled locks + flowers (seen in this post)! The ethereal hairstyle seen at the Valentino Fall 2011 Couture collection -- along with the editorial in Vs. Magazine (last 2 photos) -- provide even more inspiration for a summery & effortless look. 

Oliviannes swag*

photos 2 & 3courtesy of zimbio

Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2011 in Paris

Yes, I just combined Olivia's & Johannes' names for the title--guilty. As if Olivia Palermo's tip-top style wasn't enough to digest from fashion blogs, the stylish socialite compliments it with her best accessory-- Johannes Hueble. For any straight guy who wants to boost their style status (and do us ladies a deed) take notes. Take long, descriptive notes-- or better yet, google "Johannes Hueble" ;)

Valentino: State of Grace*

courtesy of Interview & noirfacade

Freja Beha Erichsen by Mikael Jansson for Interview May 2011

Valentino was amongst my favorites this season (as always) & of course, I covet the dress from the first photo. xo

style crush

courtesy of vogue

Vogue's Director of Special Events, Sylvana Ward Durrett,  is wearing a few of my most covetted items -- Valentino studded clutch (since the day I spotted them on the runway photos) ,  Hermès cuff, & Cartier Love bracelet -- to compliment her very clean and chic style. The fact that the cuff and Love bracelet pairing is tasteful, makes me want those accessories even more now.

*insert typical blogger-tears*

xo Maria

Valentino Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Show

romance is not dead...atleast at Valentino

via vogue

If clothes could compensate for a Valentine, Valentino's fall/winter collection would be mine.

Oscars Red Carpet

via celebrity-gossip

Mila Kunis - Eli Saab

Natalie Portman - Rodarte

Michelle Williams - Chanel Haute Couture

Anne Hathaway - Valentino

Scarlett Johansson - Dolce & Gabbana

Jennifer Hudson - Versace

Hillary Swank - Gucci

Halle Berry - Marchesa

just some of my favorites*

ramblings

Excuse the lack of blogging; Although I am in the midst of finals week--packed with projects, papers, & deadlines, I couldn't sustain from posting. If my To Do list could talk, it would be telling me to sign off blogger, immediately.  Having to avoid blogging, & scavenging through my daily-reads & fashion sites for a few days just doesn't cut it for me. So here's a cluster of photos I caught up with via bloglovin' --where you can follow my blog, here*

1. a glimpse at Tom Ford's new line in Harper's Bazaar January 2011

2.  Doutzen Kroes by Mario Testino for Allure October 2008 via noirfacade

3. Dree Hemingway by Dusan Reljin for Vogue Russia December 2010 via noirfacade

4. Breakfast at Tiffany's via  frenchfrosting

I love those Valentino shoes in the second photo--feminine with studded details !

p.s. I also updated my tumblr blog, here*

xo Maria

Valentino

via vogue

studded knuckle handle on a handbag? This bag is made for me.