{vintage valentino + the winner . . .}
Wednesday 18th November, 2009
by Roséline
. . . busy and happy on this sunny wednesday afternoon and “it is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen“
~frances hodgson burnett
{p.s.} a warm congratulations to carolina of argentina, winner of the smokey quartz faceted earrings give-away!
{congratulations, carolina!}
{image: valentino via merci new york, discovered via twitter from the book valentino: themes and variations; image courtesy les arts decoratifs — thanks, felicity!}
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caroline — a pleasure + so happy you won!
felicity — lovely to hear from you + thanks again for the brilliant links and also for letting me know about the typo — how that could have escaped without notice for so long is a wonder and must have been sleepy when it was written :)
xo
PS. G, just wanted to let you know theres one too many n’s in the title (winnner) of this post.
Love FXOX
Hey Beautiful lady< I wont comment on all the posts I get a mention on – but I am totally chuffed anyway & delghted that you liked them:-)
I love the ribbon hat too isnt it beautiful.
You are way the sweetest (saw comment in ” usual place”) hugs bug to you.
hugs bug and will write more soon – should be sleeping
Smiles and take care
FXOX
Oooohh I just love this image:) So supremely beautiful.
Oh and the “before “shot is in this link :-)
http://karlascloset.blogspot.com/2008/11/valentino-variations.html
hugs FXOX
Dear R, one of my all time favorite images from more info
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/hot-list/musee-de-la-mode-valentino-0708
and images here
http://fashionjournalistinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/11/valentino-themes-and-variations-book.html
hugs and smiles to you
FXOX
This is truly a gorgeous shot! Love the back of her dress!
stunning image!!
congrats to Carolina:)
Love the photo! So glamorous!!!
The coat is gorgeous. Wish we could see the dress a bit more. I just love this photo.
oh my goodness, R! I’m so happy, I can’t believe it! I loved these earrings at first sight, and now I own them! how lucky I am? thanks! xoxo