A rainy Saturday afternoon led me to pad barefoot in the rug towards my archived collection of Fashion magazines. Missing the cool, crisp air that December often brings with it, my fingertips landed on an issue of Elle ― appropriately a December (2008) issue. Once I began flipping through the ostentatious volume, my attention was instantly captured by this very editorial.
Decadent dressing, spiderweb netting, vibrant red lipstick, metal clasp clutches, jewel encrusted cocktail frocks, freshly polished fingernails, shiny, long locks, over-the-top-yet-equally-extraordinary baubles; all leading to an air of mystery; a scene set up to allow a small peek into this "anonymous" woman's extravagant and lavish lifestyle.
Although it might be Monday, why not settle back into that oversize chair, to daydream . . . just a little more?
***Decadent dressing, spiderweb netting, vibrant red lipstick, metal clasp clutches, jewel encrusted cocktail frocks, freshly polished fingernails, shiny, long locks, over-the-top-yet-equally-extraordinary baubles; all leading to an air of mystery; a scene set up to allow a small peek into this "anonymous" woman's extravagant and lavish lifestyle.
Although it might be Monday, why not settle back into that oversize chair, to daydream . . . just a little more?
Scans taken by me from Elle December 2008.
Editorial "City of Lights"
Styled by Kate Lanphear
Photographed by Stephen Shore
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Click HERE to read my interview over at Chic Intuition. Thanks, guys!!
47 COMMENTS POSTED:
i am drooling over all of these gorgeous pieces of jewelry!
i wouldn't mind wearing any of them (;
especially the dragon bracelet! my favorite.
thank you for sharing these photos...they definitely inspired me(:
hope you have a good week!
*dani
^ the red nails and dragon bracelet did it for me too :)
cool weather? lol... can it be any more humid today?
how are u?
great pix. :)
xx chauss
Wow, do I wish I could wear lavish jewels like that all day everyday! Just like a few comments above, the dragon bracelet is my favorite piece of the bunch and it's such a show stopper! I also love the animal print jewel encrusted clutch as well (last image below).
P.S. Read the Chic Intuition interview! Congrats!
xoxo,
Victoria
http://thestylistadiaries.blogspot.com
This is certainly a very decadent and luxurious editorial! I can't help but imgaine what it would be like to be that woman! Hope you have a dreamy wonderful day! :-) xxoxoxo
OMG I remember this editorial. So perfect for winter, all that ice reminds me of mountains of sparking snow, twinkling holiday lights, etcetc. I would sell a kidney for that Cartier dragon bracelet... but it still probably wouldn't be enough. They'd probably want several internal organs for that wrist candy. This is turning out to be a stranger comment than I meant it to be haha...
Great interview!! Congrats girl :)
x.katie
hi ericka these are some great scans thanks for taking the time to do so! I like 2,3 and 5 best and good music to company the post.
I like your writing sounds like a storybook and a daydream all together :) with the photos
FABULOUS!!
iyam
www.styleandbeyond.blogspot.com
stunning editorial/accessories! they remind me of that awesome McQueen clutch that us bloggers are recently lusting after ;)
xx
i like those jewel pieces. totally yummy!
Oh to dream of cooler nights and ice cold diamonds grazing your wrists and fingers....Someday!
Great fantasy post, Erika!
Diamonds... sigh. I wish. Love the dragon bracelet!
http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com
it IS VERY Kate isn't it?!!! :)
Those are amazing pieces! I loved the pictures and the red nails added a pretty cool touch!
xx
Fabulous editorial! It could very well have been you!
I'm terrible at keeping magazines. I had to let go when it was time to move and hubs grimaced at the boxes I filled. I vowed to keep just the last 12 issues...good thing he's not checking :)
Really enjoyed reading your interview! xx
Oh dear, shiny jewelry and red lips, just what I'm totally craving now.
i luv this editorial and btw your sense of style never ceases to amaze me :)
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Gah, I absolutely love the images; I have these same ones pasted into my inspiration book.
xoxox
Thanks for the comment on my blog ;)
Although the model in the images does look very similar to Daria, she is actually the Italian model Maria Carla Boscono. And yes, the girl in my profile picture is very much me =)
xoxox
congrats on the interview...
no i dont have a sister who blogs... lol why you asks?
XX
Vi from Cali
very stylissssh !
nice blog! it's great
love the pictures
:) chek out my blog
Michelle
the perfect mixture of luxury and nightlife badassness!
if only I could afford them...
long time no speak lol, thought i'd drop by and get inspired :)
ah daydreaming......
my mind needs it.
red polish never ceases to amaze me.
loves to you
xxxx
Everything here is so glamorous!LOVE it.
Be sure and pop by and leave a note!
-Laila
www.randomweavings.blogspot.com
i really like ur blog! you have a great sense of style!
lovesssssss it :D
This style is amazing. I love the bags!
sexyyyyyy look
A girl needs a little razzle dazzle every once in a while :)
http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com
It reminds me an episode of "Sex and the City", when Big gives a clutch to Carrie, and she does not know how to wear it, as she is invited to a big uptown party... funny, I'm pretty sure she would love this bag today.... as I do.
Nice blog, it's always a pleasure to read you!
This editorial is amazing love the red nail polish the mutant sized cocktail rings and those clutches! It is all so lush! Love it!
:)
This looks stunning!
The jewelry is too amazing. They handle animal inspiration with class.
^ so true all done with complete class :) with makes it all the more luxurious!!
xo
AH those snake bracelets are sick! i love i want!
x
www.tittees.blogspot.com
thanks for sharing the inspiration darling!
these shots are gorgeous, loving them!
-cma
check out my blog @
cosmicaroline.blogspot.com
oh my gosh.. kill me NOW
That snake bracelet in the last picture is purely awesome!
Love these images! Makes me want to go out and buy more jewellery!
http://ladauphinestyle.blogspot.com
mm.. so beautiful.
loove this editorial! the jewelry is awesome:)
Olivia
This is an amazing editorial! I'm just drooling over all those pieces! Your interview was fab btw!
xoxo
Love this ahiny atmosphere, very party like:) And the clutchs are to die for!!!
Have a nice week!
looove!
way cute blog. :)
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