conch

photo: camilla akrans

When I was younger I loved putting shells up to my ear. My parents would tell me it was the sound of the ocean and then I'd squint one eye and peek inside the shell trying to figure out how the big ocean could fit into that tiny shell. such bliss.

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coral made

source: unknown

how great is that chandelier?

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"Lady In the Water"

photo: shorpy

This is a photo by photographer Toni Frissell that I found in my "Resort Fashion: Style in Sun Drenched Climates" book.

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nothing to get between

source: tfs

These photos of Kate leave me absolutely speechless. They are stunning.

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sunshine on my back, feels so good

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teak+teal

photo: Veranda

pressed

photo: Vogue Paris April 2006

take flight

photo: Paris Vogue (February 2010)

whimsy

photo by Patrick Demarchelier

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veiled

source: Zoo Spring 2010

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Lusting after....

.... a new puppy. preferably a bichon. ahhh.

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Coco Avant Chanel

If you haven't seen 'Coco Avant Chanel' I highly suggest you do. The cinematography is breathtaking and, of course, the costuming is impeccable. Coco's story is also very touching. Here are some screen caps:

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