{backstage at elie saab & a few lovely links}

{backstage at elie saab & hello again}

Elie Saab released a few more backstage photos of the most recent collection just before the weekend, just as we were heading off for a few days, for had been meaning to publish them alongside a few lovely links, but did not have a chance, and so today, sequins and chignons, chiffon and enchantment and a few lovely links . . .

{backstage at elie saab & hello again}

a f e w  l o v e l y l i n k s

* décor inspiration : rustic modern [eclecchic.blogspot.com] * at the shops : this swiss-dot silk dressferragamo flats
* round-up : built-in bookcases [aperfectgray.com]
* travel : postcard from italy [79ideas.org]
* pattern : cowtan & tout [pinterest.com]
* places : at parsons, paris [mybougeotte.com]
* always glamorous gold : this desk & this étagère
* reading : 10 little-known apps that entrepreneurs can’t live without [fastcompany.com]
* perfect against carrara : this scalloped-edge metal tray [horchow.com]
* for office or weekend : this leopard print shift dress
* recipe : four days in the barossa [whatkatieate.com]

{backstage at elie saab & hello again}

{backstage at elie saab & hello again}

{as always, a few things you may have missed:}

* inspiration : art and architecture and other beautiful things
* table for two : the top five most delectable desserts of the moment
* two lovely things : pink silk curtains & gallery walls
* interior designer : nick olsen, new york
* fashion : ponytails & carousels and pretty looks for day & night
* at the shops : french label, sézane
* current events : a new prince & best royal baby photographs in history
* runway : jay ahr resort 2014, paris
* décor inspiration : atlanta symphony associates’ decorators’ show house
* hope you’ve had a beautiful weekend & a few lovely links

{backstage at elie saab & hello again}

{backstage at elie saab & hello again} [all images via elie saab]