Apostrophe To The Ocean

"There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,

There is a rapture on the lonely shore,

There is society where none intrudes,

by the deep sea, and music in its roar.

I love not man the less, but Nature more,

From these our interviews, in which I steal

From all I may be, or have been before,

To mingle with the universe, and feel

What I can ne'er express, yet can not all conceal.

Roll on, thou deep and dark blue ocean, roll!

Ten thousand fleets sweep over thee in vain;

Man marks the earth with ruin, his control ..."

xo,

Christina

Photo by Mario Testino and found at the Doll Factory.
Poem "Apostrophe to the Ocean" by George Gordon Byron found from the book

The World's Best Loved Poems.

The First Collection From Polish Stylist Turned Fashion Designer Marta Sililol

When most of us think fashion and design we think of finding them in New York, Milan or Paris. Showcased is Polish stylist turned designer, Marta Sinilol, and her first collection.

Her designs, styling and photography are

incredibly creative, professional and inspiring.

I can't wait to see where she goes from here.
What do you think?

xo,

Christina

Photo credits: as'ter magazine

Lookbook: Marta Siniło Season: Fall Winter 2010.11 Designer/Stylist: Marta Siniło Stylist's assistant: Areta Szpura Hair: Emil Zed Make-up: Aneta Kostrzewa Photographer: Łukasz Ziętek Website: www.martasinilo.

Guess Who?

I know you are savvy.

So, I thought you might know this one.

Who photographed these?

xo,

Christina

Photo credits to follow... No hints!!

Back to School They Go... With MayaLee Photography

If I had a little girl, this is the desk

I would love to create for her school work.

Check out MayaLee Photography

for see her amazingly creative eye

in photograpy and her home for fun ideas.

What do you think? Fun?

xo,

Christina

Photos found on MayaLee's blog.

"My Hair" by Mencita Monoi Angel

"MY HAIR"

Don't you ever dare to cut my long hair
It would just not be fair
It does make me feel dressed
And seems like a fluid caress

Don’t you ever dare to steal my hair
Having long braids of a pair
Wavy cascades down the spine
Think of drinking some lovely vine

Don’t you ever dare to pull my hair
Only if lost in real despair
Using all your tender fingertips
On some sensual inviting hips

Don’t you ever dare to blow my hair
Even so you cant stop to stare
Snaky curls bustling around
Look at them but keep to the ground

Don’t you ever dare to touch my hair
If not being able to take care
Colors and strands of hazelnut
For sure it will never ever be cut

Don’t you ever dare to comb my hair
It’s as floating in the breezy air
Fluid like a woven golden lace
Lovely long and shiny embrace

My hair dresses me nicely
My hair is my jewellery
My hair belongs only to me

Poem by Mencita (Carmen) Monoi Angel

~~

How important is your hair to you?

What does it mean to you?

What lengths do you go to get your hair cut

or style just right?

xo,

Christina

Photo credits: All found on Photobucket.

Vegas Baby!! A Glamorous Trip With Photographer Giuliano Bekor and Quotes from the Movie 'The Hangover'

Favorite Quotes from The Movie 'The Hangover'

Sid (Jeffrey Tambor): "Remember what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except for herpes. That s***'ll come back with you."

Stu: "Am I missing a tooth?"

Phil: "Whose baby is that?"
Alan (Zach Galifianakis): "Check its collar or something."

Stu: "We're not going to leave a baby in the room. There's a f***ing tiger in the bathroom."

Stu: "She is wearing my grandmother's Holocaust ring."
Alan: "I didn't know they gave out rings at the Holocaust."


Tracy (Sasha Barrese): "We're getting married in five hours."
Phil: "Yeah ... that's not gonna happen."

Stu: "Why can't we remember a godd*** thing from last night?"
Phil: "Because we obviously had a great f***ing time."

Stu: "Everyone says Mike Tyson is such a badass, but I think he's kind of a sweetheart."
Alan: "I think he's mean."

Dr. Valsh (Matt Walsh): "It's on the corner of 'get a map' and 'f*** off.'"

Alan: "Next week's no good for me. The Jonas Brothers are in town."

Alan: "Tigers love pepper. They hate cinnamon."

~~

Ok, my favorite is "It's on the corner of 'get a map'

and 'f... off.'" I love that!

What is your favorite quote?

Or, if you haven't seen the movie what is your

favorite memory about Vegas

that you can share with us?

Ha.. Ha..

xo,

Christina

Credits: Photographer Giuliano Bekor

Stardust With Old Hollywood Star Power for Vogue by Steven Meisel

"Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss

and fifty cents for your soul."
Marilyn Monroe

"The average Hollywood film star's ambition is to be admired by an American, courted by an Italian, married to an Englishman and have a French boyfriend."
Katharine Hepburn


"Hollywood is like life, you face it with the sum total of your equipment."
Joan Crawford

" Hollywood always wanted me to be pretty, but I fought for realism."
Bette Davis


" In Hollywood, an equitable divorce settlement means
each party getting fifty percent of publicity."
Lauren Bacall


" If only those who dream about Hollywood knew how difficult it all is."
Greta Garbo

Well, the stars sure made it all look so glamorous.
What do you think?
Any words of wisdom here or from you?



xo,
Christina


Credits: Quotes from Brainy Quote and a beautiful classic Hollywood glamour inspired shoot for this “Stardust” Editorial with Viktoriya Sasonkina shot by Steven Meisel and styled by Andrew Richardson for Vogue Italia September 2008

Happy 1 Year Blog Birthday~ Celebrating In Style With Photographer Carl Bengtsson

Happy Birthday to Me ...

Happy Birthday to Me ...

Happy 1 Year Blog Anniversary,

Happy Birthday to Us,

My Dear Readers!

Because without YOU

there is NO ME here...

You listen and respond...

You help me set my path and focus...

You bring the most amazing beauty daily to the world...

You set the pace and the bar...

You make me want to create

and strive to push myself even more.

Every time I receive a comment or hit on my globe I am so grateful that you took the time to visit me.

It has been a true pleasure getting to know so many of you kind souls from all over the world these last 365 days and 199 posts later. I cherish the opportunity to learn and listen from so many talented people from all over the blogosphere. You all make it so worthwhile and bring me so much joy and inspiration.

~ ~

What would you like to see more of this year?

What inspires you?

Do you like old school glam, vintage clothing, today's fashion, fashion trends, interior design, my family snippets, gorgous editorials, insightful interviews, beautiful photography or fab finds of any flavor?

Please tell, as I am here to please.

~ ~

Thanks so much for stopping by and

helping me celebrate!

Cheers!

xo,

Christina


All photos taken by Carl Bengtsson and found on Flikr

To the person that loves to create mispellings in my posts, may I just say that I wish you the best of luck and hope you find something much more valuable to do for mankind.

Come With Me On A Sunny And Dreamy Retro Holiday In Palm Springs With The Photographer Bersa

As the rain pours down today in Orange County I dream of driving an hour and a half to old school Palm Springs for a sunny holiday.

Come with me to see the sights, my dear friend.

What better photographer than Bersa to capture our good times in the desert.

Let's take a little dip in the pool.


Then, let's get all dolled up.



How about taking in a little champagne brunch?

And, a little retail therapy afterwards. Why, of course!


I'd love to check out a home tour of Sinatra's cool cat pad.


Maybe we could find a bowling alley?

Or, just take a walk on the park.

Surely, we would find some amazing vintage finds here.

What would you like to do today, doll? What outfit calls to you?
Thanks for joining me on a dreamy and sunny Palm Springs retro holiday. It was a dream come true...

xo,
Christina

All photography by Bersa for Swedish Elle