“There is no formula to Glamour. It combines shimmer and charisma. It’s elusive but you know it when you see it” ~ Mary McDonald.

Model Georgina Stojiljkovic photographed by Giulia Noni for Vogue Russia, June 2011. {Source}

Hope you are having an astonishingly glamorous weekend!

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And finally a pleasure to announce the lucky winner of the much coveted Love Of Dresses giveaway – RT Fashionista (chosen via random.org). Congratulations! Thank you everyone for participating. Drop by tomorrow for yet another fabulous giveaway contest.

Longing to feel the wind in my hair and the sun on my face after spending the entire morning looking at this dreamy photo shoot.

Dree Hemingway for Vogue UK, June 2011. Styling by Bay Garnett. Photography by Tom Craig. {Source}

 I hope you have a carefree and relaxing weekend.

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^{p.s. {these are also perfect for bright sunny days: 1,2}}

^{p.p.s. {Just extended the Love of Dresses Giveaway contest up till 29th May. Don’t miss out on winning this stylish dress!}}

Although not much of an outdoor person, after seeing stylist Eva Lindh’s latest shoot I suddenly developed this strange urge to get my hands dirty and “potter” about in the garden this afternoon.

Someday when I have more time on my hands I shall keep myself a beautiful garden and be known as Ms. Green Fingers… until then I am content just looking at these inspiring pictures. Click here to see more.

What about you, do you enjoy gardening?

p.s.{don’t miss out on this fabulous Love Of Dresses Giveaway}

p.p.s.{See more pretty blossoms here: 1,2}

Love dresses?… Even more, if they are vintage? Well, you and I shall get along just fine then!

Love of Dresses is a web boutique and a one stop solution for dress lovers like us. It carries new as well as vintage dresses and also has a guide to help you pick outfits for your specific body type.

Here are some pretties from their Spring ‘11 Lookbook.

And if these dresses haven’t got you twirling around like a little girl already then this surely will…

…Love Of Dresses is giving away this gorgeous Plunge Into Style dress to one lucky reader of Miles of Style!

This fluttery beige dress with pink undertones is not only sexy but also seems to be light as air. Normally it would set you back $55 but you could get one totally free here!

To enter this giveaway contest you must:

This give away is now closed.

1. Follow Miles of Style via GFC.

2. Visit Love of Dresses website and come back and tell me which dress you liked best from their collection.

3. “Like” Love of Dresses FB page.

For 5 extra entries you can:

1. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back here.

The fine print: Contest is open to US residents only. Contest ends on 26th May 2011 29 May 2011. A random winner will be picked via random.org

Buena suerte / Good luck!

Hello Monday morning… how are you?

Love, Loans + Linens is an old favourite that I love browsing through time and again. They have some of the most simple yet charming decorations for parties and events. Here are some of my favourites from their online store.

Clear bottles for table display

Sugar pearls to decorate cakes and cupcakes

Hand printed ‘to and love’ tags

Decorative ribbons on vintage spools

Screen printed bunting flags

Click here to see more.

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p.s. Very pleased to announce the lucky winner for last week’s beautiful Mademoiselle Mermaid’s giveaway contest…

…It’s Amber Blue Bird! Congratulations Amber and thanks everyone for participating.

Be sure to come by tomorrow for yet another lovely giveaway contest!!

“Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvellous” ~ B. Moyers.

Hope you are having an extraordinary weekend!

p.s.{also marvellous are these: 1,2}

p.p.s.{last chance to enter this lovely giveaway}

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Summer is on it’s way… And while I’m going nowhere special, these chic yet very wearable numbers from Anthropologie’s April 2011 Lookbook are a must consider if you are flying away to foreign lands.

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p.s.{also summery are these: 1,2}

p.p.s. {don’t miss out of this cute giveaway}

Hello, hello! I’m finally back after a scandalously long and leisurely holiday. Spent much of my time going on long drives, reading, taking impromptu afternoon siestas and basking in some well deserved me time!

It’s nice to put your feet up every once in a while, isn’t it?

A million thank yous for your regular visits and love. It is so lovely to be back and reconnect with all you beautiful people!

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