{Glitter}

I would like to inform you that I have started a new blog {Glitter}. My new blog will reach farther than The Design Dish has in the worlds of fashion, design, art, photography and beauty. {Glitter} shall be like my own magazine, full of things that have peaked my interest and I hope yours too. Please visit my new blog and tell me what you think. At the moment it is very bare bones, we are working on design, so please bare with me. Merci!

{Carey Mulligan}

I really have nothing worth while to say about these beautiful images of Carey Mulligan in the october Vogue except that I love them. Styled by Grace Coddington.

Fleabags (they are anything but)..

On my wish-list this season...

(The Wonderful Fleabags)

Inspiration:

(Dress,Design,Decor)

Gosh have I been gone for a while! Well now I am back and I will try to stay consistent.

These photos feel so natural and beautiful and the golden-brown hues make them warm.

{OH}

Fashion's Night Out

...is anyone attending Fashion's Night Out? If so where do you plan on stopping at?

Isabel Marant

(Style.com)

Inspiration:

(Demarchelier)

{Jewels}

These gorgeous and glamorous shots of Christina Hendricks are so nice.

Her porcelain skin, precise winged eye-liner and cherry red lipstick , though daring, is simple enough to let the jewels shine.

{Image}

Carnivals and Fairs

As the end of summer approaches, carnivals and fairs are on their way. Cotton Candy, lollipops, Ferris Wheels and balloons are all images that come to mind at the thought of a fair. 

Most people get a little giddy when arriving at a carnival (even the adults recalling their childhood). Bright lights, lots of colors and the sound of games being played. Prizes are enevitable one way or another, whether it's a huge stuffed animal or some sort of tsotska.

Eating at the fair is always fun. Greasy hot dogs slathered in ketchup, mustard and relish or blue and pink cotton candy adhered to children's moist fingertips, the sugary goodness melting away in their mouths.

Ballons are always my highlight, especially when they are in pastel hues and oh, they are so photogenic. 

Overall carnivals are fun and harmless, except perhaps for your stomach which might feel a little funny after all the sugar, food and rides!

Amazingly easy and fun contest from Polyvore!

How much easier could it be to win $1000- create lots of fun sets with Polyvore! I call it the best contest around! Using any of the 100 items that I have picked out, create lots of sets that inspire you for fall style. The more sets you create the better your chance of winning the prize. Make sure you have a Polyvore account before you start, it is fun, easy and free!

Powered by Polyvore
For Bloggers interested in the Mini Editor: Go to the Install Mini Editor page and choose up to 100 items you love. Then ask and encourage your readers to create sets.
The blogger whose readers create the best sets will also win $1,000 dollars.

The official rules: One blogger and one reader will win. The criteria for selecting the best Mini Editor will be based 50% on how many sets readers submit and 50% on style and aesthetics. The winning blogger will select his or her favorite set created by a reader to also win $1,000. The winning blog and the winning set will also be featured on the Polyvore blog!

P.S Create lots of amazing sets!

J.Crew September Catalogue

Loving the jewel tones that play a huge role throughout the J.Crew September catalogue shots. Also think The Romantics photos are very cute.

These new M.A.C nail lacquers seems to go well.

(J.Crew)

Finally, I have been able to get some material for my Friday French Lessons! I have been so busy this summer I am just regrouping!

A fabulous house in France. What's not to love? Beautiful both outside and in with gorgeous hydrangeas in the garden and shelves of beautiful books behind glass in the library! I love the modern twist given to very traditional things. The glass walled dining room addition to the house is just what I mean.

(Photos via French Elle Decor scanned by me)

Thakoon's 2010 Fall Ready to Wear collection is a favorite of mine. I think that he did a great job of mixing short dresses with tights and cold-weather items. The greys and whites are elegant while the cut of the clothes are less so. I love the detail on the dresses and the fur around the ankles- transitioning warm to cold. I cannot help but say that I am not impressed with the makeup on the models; pale faces,  knotty hair and dark, half-asleep looking eyes never look nice. Anyway, overall I thought this collection to be a great one and that I would share it here.

(Style.com)