Raoul’s pretty 60′s inspired collection is reminiscent of an exhilarating mid-afternoon summer breeze, with the brightest oranges, grass green, and navy, mixed with pretty neutrals, elegant camel and tans, metallics and leather, pretty mod dresses, necktie blouses and pleated mini skirts, lond-sleeved short dresses and maxis, and with an unusually warm first few days of february, already thinking and dreaming of the months ahead.

Have a lovely, lovely weekend, wherever you may be! xo

{images: raoul cruise lookbook}

Completely infatuated with the minimalist beauty of these wonderfully hand-crafted leather bags and accessories from hiddengem studio, in classic hues of camel, black and brown wallets, laptop sleeves, passport holders and satchels are beautifully elegant for the workday and perfectly practical for a long adventure.

{p.s} shop hidden gem studio’s range of accessories here.

{images: hiddengem studio}

An incredibly enchanting sea of lace, organza, filigree and pretty neutrals, a-line dresses and gowns and florals, valentino’s spring/summer ethereal haute couture collection is reminiscent of eighteenth century france’s age of enlightenment and inspired by the femininity and charm of marie antoinette.

{images: valentino haute couture s/s 2012, photography by alexis dahan via w mag}

A recent project to redesign a chair based on a historical figure’s childhood motivations, was happily assigned the legendary alexander mcqueen, who has created the most beautiful, thought-provoking artful collections unlike any other; and sarah burton’s grand pre-fall collection for mcqueen is filled with lavish museum-worthy gowns – full-sleeved victorian confections, floral embroidery and black mousseline, velvet and emerald, always lace and tulle in the purest couture, and less elaborate yet still glamorous, cropped pants and white poplin shirts, gentlemen-inspired jackets in perfectly feminine silhouettes.

{images: courtesy of alexander mcqueen via style.com}

Have fallen for the chic skirts and carefully fitted trench coats, pleated dresses and delicate lace details in no. 21′s perfectly wearable pre-fall collection, in fur jackets and capelets, lovely layers and sophisticated patterns, for a day at the office or just as lovely for cocktail hour with friends.

{images: courtesy of no.21 via style.com}