High Designers, Roman Style

Here are some snap shots that I took while walking around Rome. We came across the designer strip, and I was amazed at the beautiful window displays, gorgeous people, and of course the breath taking merchandise. We walked in to a couple, but my favourite was Louis Vuitton, which had LED screen stairs. They flashed bright colours, intertwined with the famous LV signature. The store was flawless and enchanted. If it was up to me, I would have never left.

bella.

Yesterday afternoon I had the lovely experience of coming across a cute little cafe and flowershop in downtown Bowmanville. I was on a shopping stroll with my mom, and the cute window display lured us in for a chai latte and pink and white roses.

Chai Latte Sips.

While sitting down and enjoying the afternoon burst of chai infusion, my mom and I watched the tedious perfection inspecting process as rose stem after rose stem was placed in a huge silver ice bucket. At one point it started to overflow and I decided right then and there that I want to have a rose fountain in my front yard... where rose petals are always flowing through the water...

The Flower Shop portion of the cafe was heavily into creating gorgeous wedding floral arrangements. This one was my favourite.

Our table. Complete with cute, inspiring chalkboard quotes.

Le cafe.

We ventured to a cute antique shop down the street. The name Under the Toadstool definitely caught our eye.

With a lovely window display.

While rumaging through all the gems and jewels,  I found a display of beautiful vintage pearls. Audrey Hepburn kept popping up in my head afterwards..

If the pearls didn't excude elegance and luxury, these perfume bottles surely did. I miss the days where purchasing a perfume was a reflection on your personal image and style: everyone had to have a inticately designed perfume bottle to display in their powder room.

And of course, no vintage shop is complete without the vintage dresses. These were gorgeously hung from the ceiling, catching my eye as soon as I walked in. The patterns were possibly a tad over the top and did not suit the fashion of day to day dress styles, but they were pieces of artwork to be admired.

Yes, I wanted to try on white gloves. I found myself a pair... and a yellow hat.

Another display dripping with gemstones, pearls and jewels in exotic colours.

Jackpot: I have always had an obsession with Barbie, and now I can say that I have seen the original sewing instructions for Barbie's Seasons outfits. 

All the pearls, antiques, and retro related treasures I found today inspired me to style an elegant, vintage outfit, locating the photoshoot in the jacuzzi... it seemed elegant enough. 

My oufit consists of a black knee length vintage skirt transformed into a mini v-neck dress, paired with ripped black tights and POUNDS of pearls (literally). 

I attached two strings of pearls together, and knotted the ends to create a focal point within the necklaces.

A lady will never forget heels.

Kenneth Bell Presents His Fall Collection

Location:

20 Walton St and 12 King St. E

Port Hope, Cobourg

Phone:

905-885-4187 and 905-372-3721

Mon - Sat:

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun:

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For all of you loyal readers who have stuck with me thus far, I am featuring the beautiful jewelry store, Kenneth Bell in Port Hope, once again.
I recently visited its whimsical atmosphere and was delighted to finally meet Ken himself.
Standing in the store, looking through the window, when I saw Ken approach, there was no doubt in my mind he was the King of Glitz. He greeted me with a huge smile and told me he was enthused to finally put a familiar face to my blog. :)
Ken, Amy and I chatted for a while and swapped stories of goodness knows what (fashion and jewelry related no doubt).

He then mentioned his Fall jewelry line and sent me these gorgeous snapshots.
You'll be captivated by the beauty which exudes with each necklace, through breathtaking metallic curves and formations. The line resembles a collection of classy silver pieces of tribal art.
Here is a preview of the 30 necklaces in the Fall Collection:
Click Here to visit the Facebook Fan Page

IN ADDITION, I WOULD LIKE TO BROADCAST THIS EXCITING EMAIL FROM THE KING:

GREETINGS EVERYONE,

OUR JUNE PROMO IS A GREAT ONE!!!

PURCHASE ANY SPRING/SUMMER ITEM AND YOUR 2ND ITEM IS FREE. YES THAT'S RIGHT, FREE!!!!

NOT 50% OFF BUT FREE!!! GO BIG OR GO HOME, RIGHT!!!

STORE-WIDE, INCLUDING BAGS, JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SCARVES, EVERYTHING!!!

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY!!!

2ND ITEM IS SAME $ OR LESS THAN 1ST ITEM.

On a very interesting side note, one of Ken's original designs, called the 'Loon', was worn by Season 9 American Idol Finalist, Katie Stevens. This is an amazing feat, and MUST be congratulated. I personally love this design and have adored it from first sight. Simply and utterly gorg.

Be sure to make a trip to the store, it's absolutely wonderful.
If not, keep an eye out for an up and coming website, which will allow people to purchase these gorgeous items from anywhere, without a transportation hassle!! I will definitely keep you posted!
xox