Celebrating diamond jubilee with Union Jack fashion editorials

Photo source: Vogue China November 2008, Elle Brazil April 2012, Harper’s Bazaar UK August 2011, Kate Moss April 1998, Vogue UK October 2008, L’Officiel Paris June/July 2012, Vogue UK December 2007, Vogue UK October 2009, Vogue UK January 2002

Love is…

“Love is not some kind of pie that one can cut into pieces, it’s more like a balloon filled with air.”

Ines de la Fressange

interview for Elle Ukraine December 2011

Photo source: Tatler UK June 2010, Brides December 2010, Harpers Bazaar January2003, Elle Norway March 2010, Elle UK March 2002, Material Girl 2011, W September 2006, Vogue Paris 2008, Vogue 2006, Numero February 2009, Hermes Spring 2006 Campaign, Vogue ????, Marie Claire ????, Elle Italy 2009, Vogue China June 2008, V magazine 2007, ????, Vogue US February 2009, Vogue China April 2009, Vogue US October 2008, Flare Canada April 2010, Vogue Italia ????, Vogue Italia June 2007, Vogue Nippon August 2008

Merry Christmas to You!

Are you ready for Christmas? It’s almost here. All the presents are wrapped and the house looks beautiful and feels peaceful.

I don’t believe in a Christmas rush. We like it quiet. No crowds, just the three of us. Oscar gets his presents in the morning, then – a special long walk, a wash and blow-dry. And then we just relax. I cook a special dinner, of course – there’s no Christmas without delicious food and warm mince pies.

For the first time this year I won’t be blogging tomorrow – it’s time to take a break and be with my little family. Blogging will resume on Boxing day and continue as usual, with a beautiful editorial and a stylish quote to inspire and a few other posts to tease and tempt and entertain you.

I hope tomorrow you will get your dream gifts (and if you get an extra Chanel 2.55 that you just don’t need – please think of me, I’ll gladly adopt it), a kiss from somebody special and hugs from the loved ones. I hope your home will be filled with love, warmth, joy and smiles.

I hope it will be just the way you like and want it to be.

Thank you for stopping by Fashioned by Love today. Enjoy this very special Christmas song in a company of Jon Bon Jovi and Cindy C. and have a wonderful holiday!

Photo source: Vogue UK December 2007

New book on my Wish list

"When you're a fashion photographer, you must inspire a dream. With Dior Haute Couture, the dream is already there."

Patrick Demarchelier

Over 100 couture gowns created by Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and John Galliano, exquisite photography by incredible Patrick Demarchelier, most beautiful editorials from Vogue, Elle, Harper’s and Glamour and 240 pages of pure visual fashion ecstasy.

All I want for Christmas is… Dior Couture by Demarchelier.

The book published by Rizzoli will be released on 6 December 2011, but can be pre-ordered on amazon right now. Today I’m celebrating the release with a few beautiful images and wondering which ones I will find in the book when I get my hands on this treasure.

Photo source: amazon (as featured in Vogue Russia May 2011), Harper’s Bazaar February 1993, Vogue US October 2008, Pirelli 2008, Harper’s Bazaar October 1997, Vogue Russia June 2011

Autumn inspirations

Whether it’s the cut, colour, shape or texture, the autumn is about beautiful comforts that feel like a warm hug and make me feel feminine. It’s just a mood board, a bit of fun, a few ideas that help me create a few new looks with clothes I’ve already got, although I’ll need to get a new lipstick and continue my search for that special dress or top in a rich shade of burgundy.

Photo source: Grazia Germany September 2011 (1&2), InStyle US November 1999, Elle Russia November 2010, L’Officiel Belgium March 2010, Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010, Vogue China August 2010, Madison Australia May 2011, Reserved Campaign Fall/Winter 2011, Massimo Dutti Fall/Winter 2010, Vogue UK August 2010, ???, Vogue Paris October 2005, Marie Claire UK September 2009