Showing posts with label Purple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Purple. Show all posts

Monday, 6 August 2012

Purple Daze: Amethyst, Aubergine, Lavender, Mauve, Violet...

 images via Elle Uk edited by me

Hello lovelies! How was your weekend? Did you relax, get stuff done or do absolutely nada? Amazingly enough, I managed to clear out 3GB's of applications & files of my laptop, it's not as snappy, but it runs a little better now. If you own a mac like myself (and still running Tiger) check out this brilliant post via LifeHacker & Maclife that got me through a major clear-out on the weekend! Oh and please remember to back-up your stuff before deleting.

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Call it whatever shade you like, but purple is gonna be huge again for Fall 12/13... and I do love a good jewel tone for the colder months. It's one of my favourite winter colours to mix pops of other hues with, like lemon sorbet or even turquoise - as seen on "Amethyst & Turquoise Love"... hmmmm. 
Admittedly, I'm also reminded of a bar of Dairy Milk chocolate and quite possibly the hazelnut in caramel sweet wrapper from a box of Quality Streets but I love how deeply seductive and even sinister this shade can be when worn with black leather... 
Make your own style statement and play with different textures or hues in the home or in fashion, but if purple is a little too much, start with make up & experiment with a plum shade lippy or eye make up.

Love this vibrant concoction of purples, greens image with a hint of coral in the inner corners of the eye via PatMcGrath.tumblr.com
To see how this look is done click here.
Is this not the sexiest dress ever? via pinterest, is it Elie Saab?
Love me some matte sparkly nails via here Also going gaga over Deborah Lippmans new glittery polish in Let's Go Crazy
An apartment on the Upper East Side by Drake Design Associates via here

 This looks scrumptious, recipe via here & image via here
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It's a new week guys, make it your best week ever! 
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Friday, 4 June 2010

Amethyst & Turquoise love

When i saw this image of SJP in a amethyst waterfall dress in Marie Claire Greece (sorry couldn't find the original source for better quality) my heart skipped a beat. I absolutely adore deep aubergine and plum shades with a pop of turquoise.

I found a much better example of Purple hues teamed with gorgeous turquoise accessories, as seen here on super babe, Cameron Diaz at the Costume Institute 2007.
Doesn't she look amazing?


Sources:
  • Living Room via Domino Mag
  • Cameron Diaz image via Zimbio
  • Turquouise Waikiki necklace via here $42
  • Turquoise cluster drop earrings via here 47euros
  • Ring by Isharya via here 84euros
  • Herve Leger Bandage dress via Net-a-Porter 815 euros
  • Bionda Castana Strappy sandals via Browns 460pounds

Here are a few more bits 'n pieces i found online, which I also love

I probably wouldn't wear all the accessories together with the dress though - too matchy matchy but with one or two elements of turquoise

Source:
  • Aubergine dress via here 90euros
  • Turquoise stone earrings via here 30euros
  • Hadley Bag via Zappos 390euros
  • Poetic License thong sandals via here 49pounds
A bit of poolside chic

Source
  • Fringed Swimsuit via Zappos.com
  • Dior shades via here 160pounds
  • Lanvin snake necklace via Luisaviaroma.com 1766euros
  • BCBG Max Azria watch via Zappos.com 130euros
  • Clutch by Poltock & Walsh via here 165euros
Have a fabulous weekend!
P.S i'll be announcing the winner of my giveaway tomorrow!!! Have you entered yet??? It's not too late!

Ciao Bella
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