little lady series

spending the weekend working on little lady series
but taking a break to see santo gold in torino tonight, yipee!
what are you up to this weekend?

enough said

birkin and gainsbourg ooze a unique kind of love.

couples

2 of my favorite couples......

jane birkin and serge gainsbourg

johnny depp and vanessa paradis

unique, semi-french, quirky bohemian couples = hot
need i say more?
who are some of your favorites?

dance like claudia cardinale

the stunning claudia cardinale
show's off her dancing skills below

how stylish is this party scene from the film, "Il magnifico cornuto"

Claudia and Telly Savalas dancing in the film, "Escape to Athena". I think all men should dance with their ladies like this. it's just plain HOT. i've had the pleasure of witnessing the real thing on the little island we escape to during the summer, and let me tell you, it's kinda sexy to watch. Hot i tell you. just plain HOT.

to really see how it's done go here

(image source)

jennifer ouellette

vintage inspired headband by designer, jennifer ouellette.
i'm sure you've seen them around, say on GG's burnette vixen, blair?
um. yeah. i confess, i'm an xoxo watcher.
i know, i know but i had to see, what all the fuss was about and now i'm addicted.
my hub walks around saying"xoxo" making fun or just plain cute.
hey, i know there are some closet watchers out there. confess.

(source)

lace veils

bird cage veil: OUT

eye mask veil: IN

for more inspiration go here and here

(image source artist katie gabrielle)

dapper couple

check out this dapper little couple.
love their style.
And my favorite part, the venue.
the unique montauk club in park slope, brooklyn.
vintage perfect
makes me miss brooklyn.

(found via 100 layer cake photography from weddings by two)

fab vintage dress

does this bride rock her vintage dress or what? found via rock 'n roll bride
to see more of this wedding go here

(image source love me do photography)

fancy vintage tags

these vintage place cards could also be used as cards for bridal gifts.
They would certainly make any brown paper package look oh so fancy, don't you think?

Bicycle Film Festival

our friend marco's video for the bicycle film festival.
sweet.
you can see more of his work here

bejeweled

um..... took a break from working on a project, to well, procrastinate. It's too easy to click here and there and before you know your deep into the blogsphere, lost and pulled away from your daily responsibilities.

Does anyone else have this problem?
okay, my coffee break is almost up but I wanted to share some great little finds
1. Alex&Chloe "chill pill" i love it
2. bejeweled with leaves and gold from cursive design
3. Balenciaga Bling for the bride to be

Prism

if I wore glasses I would definitely purchase a pair of these stylish specs
maybe A. is up for a new pair of frames?

Giacomo and Paola Part 2

For Part 2, of Giacomo and Paola's wedding celebration, we all headed to the stunning
Villa Antona Traversi just outside of Milan (approx. 30 minutes outside the city)
The details were all in the location, who needs fresh flowers everywhere when you have beautiful fresco's practically on every wall through out the villa?
friends, family, fresco's and sum lurve is all one needs to created a memorable and enchanting evening

(photography by deirdre quinn)

Giacomo e Paola Part I

Our good friends, (also darling neighbors) Giacomo and Paola got hitched!

These two sweet souls, exchanged vows as the sky roared with thunder. They were married in this little church just down the street from Giacomo's childhood home. The church alone is quite breathtaking, so the couple kept it simple with fresh bouquets of baby's breath decorating the aisle and 2 full bouquets on opposite sides of the alter. Simple and perfect.

Paola, an artist here in Milan, has a beautiful and unique sense of style.

So it was no surprise, when she decided to forgo the dress shopping route (the bride also opted for wrist corsage instead of a traditional bridal bouquet) and instead collaborated with her designer friend from here creating a one of a kind dress. The wow factor was in full effect as she entered the church.

Her look is a mix of the follow famous styles and beauties:
A small hint of the classic Grace Kelly bridal turned modern day with edge by choosing black lace over the traditional white meets Mia Farrow look alike meets Twiggy, meets 1950's vintage bride, don't you think?
I'm digging the black lace.
I think I leaned over to my hubby and whispered that at least 10 times during the ceremony.

After the traditional catholic ceremony, the couple braved the rain and jumped into Paola's green panda that was filled to the max with fresh baby's breath!

Hilarious! and beautiful

I have a special fondness for this little green getaway. The panda, is Paola's signature wheels. It is also the indicator, whether my friend, Paola, is home or not.
As it is usually parked in front of our house.
I think it is my favorite getaway thus far........

and off they go.........

stop by tomorrow for Part 2 of Giacomo e Paola's wedding
an evening festivities at a beautiful villa


(photos by Didi Weddings)