Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts

Wednesday, 22 April 2015

ANNIVERSARY FLOWERS FROM MY SWEETHEART


This past week my husband and I celebrated our four years of marriage! I can't believe it's already been that long but I can tell you it's been wonderful!

He took me out to dinner at a really nice French restaurant here in Wuhan and we had a nice meal.
We then took a walk along the Yangtze river with ice-cream in hand, and watched as people lit paper lanterns to ascend into the night sky. (Which coincidently we returned to do the very next night with good freinds). Wuhan is a magical place to be at night. The city is lit up beautifully and there is so much going on, you can't but be mesmerized by it all.

Oh and then there's the pretty flowers he got for me! He specifically asked for them to be wrapped in brown paper as opposed to the tacky patterned plastic they would normally have used. I love them. They looked so French and chic that I started taking photos in our sunny apartment. Which led to Louis taking photos of me holding them in my date dress.

Of course it makes me remember last years anniversary shoot with Stephan & Nakita Photography. They're my favourite pictures of us!


Tuesday, 24 March 2015

SAKURA CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES // AT WUHAN UNIVERSITY - CHINA


Spring has officially sprung in Wuhan, China and my husband and I took the opportunity to go on a special date to see the Japanese Sakura blossoms in full bloom at the Wuhan University. These splendid trees line an entire street near the traditional style buildings of the University grounds in an area which used to be occupied by the Japanese. They are a renowned attraction in China bringing thousands, if not millions of people to see them for the few short weeks they are in bloom. I was sure to wear my new blush & rose kimono style top that I recently bought on sale at H&M.

Seeing these cherry blossoms me makes me reminisce to one of my favourite photo shoots which you can see here.

Monday, 30 June 2014

LENA HOSCHEK // SS 2014

Hair :: Alex Moser & Christian Kleinhappel
Make-up :: Christopher Koller of L'OrĂ©al
Models :: Anna Kuen, Olga Datsenko, Marine Douchez, Camille Desbos

I just fell in love with this look book by Austrian Fashion Designer Lena Hoschek who also did the Art Direction and Styling for the shoot. Photographed by Lupi Spuma, this is a explosion of floral and pastel, 40's/50's style hair & make-up, pretty frocks and vintage inspired swimwear. I love the way it reminds me of The Notebook. Everything is so feminine and the style is modest, classy and flattering.

See the full look book here.

Thursday, 13 February 2014

ROMANTIC BLUSH FASHION SPREAD // VOGUE MEXICO SPRING 2013

Vogue Mexico March 2013
Photographer : Matthew Scrivens
Model : Morgane Warnier

I just love this fashion spread for Vogue Mexico 2013 featuring Morgane Warnier, photographed by by Matthew Scrivens. This delicate shade of peachy pink is my favourite colour to wear. It's just so feminine and pretty. I'm a little envious of Morgane's white blond hair. Mind you, platinum is not something I would ever do to my own hair, but I just love it on someone who really rocks it.

The romanticism of this shoot reminds me of high tea in the late 1800's where everyone would wear white or the softest of pastel tones. I'm thinking lace with frilly hats and parasols. I also imagine this blush & white snow palette would make for a pretty wedding style.

Saturday, 28 December 2013

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE DRESSES...

From the Wardrobe of Maree W-B

Here are some of my pretty summer frocks which I just adore. Nothing beats a dress in my opinion. They make you feel gorgeous and feminine, most of them are very comfortable, and they provide a whole outfit in one garment! I like things in soft pastel colours and delicate fabrics, which I know are a pain to hand wash, but it's well worth it!

Thursday, 19 December 2013

A SINGLE BLOOM FROM MY LOVE...

Rose Tinted Photography

Every year around November/December my darling husband brings me one of my favourite flowers; a peony. Just a single bloom, nothing too fancy or elaborate. As much as I adore flowers, I honestly do not need him to bring them to me all the time. Just once as an annual thing makes it all the more special.

A ritual, a tradition, a romantic gesture, something to treasure, a fleeting beauty.