13 July 2012

Notebook pages

Here are my latest finds and news from fashion, style, film, photography, design and beautiful living.

• Once again I relied on my Vogue archive (after I had searched in vain for the complete editorials online) to dig out photos from some of the most exotic Vogue photo shoot locations. They put me in the right mood for my up-coming summer escape. “An exotic backdrop only adds to the allure of a great fashion shot.”
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• Finally, an honest opinion about Raf Simons’ debut collection at Dior. There he said it, black on white: ‘Raf Simons has a strongly individual aesthetic. He has no need to lean on the past.’
• Has any of you read Alicia Drake’s The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris? I couldn’t find a thorough review on the book and I would very much like to hear your opinion on it.
• A short documentary analysing a sartorial icon: designing James Bond’s suits: Connery to Craig
• Such a chic look! I like the light blue paired with white, a simple look originally upgraded by the hat and beaded collar. The skirt is so Audrey-in-Roman-Holiday-like. And the smile, it can be our most precious accessory.
• Cutler and Gross’ guide of how to choose glasses for your face shape
• María of EclecChic has captured the beauty and colours of Ibiza
• Gar-Anat Hotel de Peregrinos: it would make such a charming summer holiday accommodation
• This is how I like to spend summer evenings

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

photos: (scanned by me) British Vogue December 2009 ‘Glamour in Vogue’ suppliment

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15 Responses to Notebook pages

  1. Christel wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Ada, your links are just great as usual. I loved the photo’s from Maria very much, she really has talent and Ibiza looks so beautiful! I would love to spent my Summer evenings like that. And I love the lightblue peter pan color top paired with the white skirt. Wishing you a wonderful weekend with lots of fun and good food 🙂

  2. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 1:03 pm

    You always choose perfect links, Ada. And I adore that effotless summery look from Caroline’s blog. That Jil Sander or very much like Jil Sander skirt is on my ultimate wish list.
    Enjoy your day, sweetie! xxx

  3. Helen @ TheStyleSchedule wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 2:21 pm

    How much do I love a fashion/clothing documentary – loved that insight into 007’s sartorial style! Yes, I have read that article about Raf’s Dior debut – very good. I loved the beaded collar in that streetstyle shot – and her hat too! its gorgeous… And I am still totally confused as to what type of shades I should be wearing – but I loved reading all the tips from Cutler & Gross. Thanks for the lovely links… hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your beautiful summery evenings :)xx

  4. Priscilla Joy wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Perfect, I am looking for the same….. any tips??

  5. Odessa wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 5:17 pm

    again, marvelous links! Have a great weekend xoxo

  6. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 5:47 pm

    As usual I so enjoyed your links. Finally, someone said something I can agree with about Raf’s collection. We need more critics like that! I needed that Cutler & Gross link to get ideas, thank you. María’s photos were wonderful and I love how she shows us Ibiza in such a different light. Let me know if you find out something about that book, you know how I love to read.

    Have a beautiful weekend!

  7. Rowena wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Great round-up of exotic Vogue shoot locations! Off to check out your links. We do tend to forget that a smile can often be our greatest accessory. Have a lovely weekend Ada!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  8. Angela Donava wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 9:04 pm

    J’aime beaucoup les photos! Super!
    Angela Donava
    https://www.lookbooks.fr

  9. mary jo wrote on
    --> 13 July 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I always love your links Ada and hope to go back more thoroughly through them this weekend. I’m excited for your upcoming trip. Would love to hear what you think of that book if you do decide to read it. I’m looking to compile my mid-summer reading list tout suite! Have a lovely weekend!

    xo Mary Jo

  10. Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely} wrote on
    --> 14 July 2012 at 4:09 am

    I love all of these exotic editorials Ada; where are you off to for your summer escape? Katerina’s outfit is every so lovely; the pale blue + white look beautiful together. I’m off explore the rest of your links! Have a wonderful weekend xx

  11. M wrote on
    --> 14 July 2012 at 7:07 pm

    every fashionista loves traveling the world <3 what great photos

    xox
    M

  12. Alexis Grace wrote on
    --> 14 July 2012 at 8:02 pm

    These photos have me craving an adventure… leave it to Vogue to make roughing it glamorous!

  13. Clara Turbay wrote on
    --> 14 July 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I always find the best ideas in your blog so i come often.

  14. maria wrote on
    --> 16 July 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Yes, I’m just turned back from my vacances but would like so much to live an adventure in an exotic place!
    I’m really curious about thebook. So interesting the post about sunglasses. Oh, thank you Ada, for mentioned me between your suggestions.
    Xxxxx

  15. Caterina @ Not Just A Pretty Dress wrote on
    --> 18 July 2012 at 10:37 pm

    I think your notebook pages are the posts I look forward to the most! You are always able to find amazing editorials, websites and inspirations! The Vogue locations special is amazing and I’m always surprised by the ability to create fashion sets in unsual country and I think Vogue UK and Vogue US are the best in class!