{Guest Post} A sparkling New Year!

Hey friends, just popping in to say have a wonderful New Year's Eve! Today's gorgeous guest post is from the talented Renee of RR Designs...

First of all, I’m so excited and honored to be a guest blogger for the very fabulous Lanalou Style – Thank you Lana!

When I think of the New Year, I think of all the sparkling new possibilities that are in store for us – our hopes, dreams and ideas all seem to be renewed and recharged. What better way to toast such an auspicious occasion than to pull out all the stops! Now, in all honesty I will be sitting at home, snuggled up by the fire, drinking champagne with my husband and watching the ball drop in Times Square – since my babysitters somehow ignore my pleading phone calls & texts this time of year.

However, what if I had a Fairy Godmother and she decided to make an appearance on New Year’s Eve? Well, this is how I see it; she would wave her magic wand to transform me from a mommy in polka dot sweat pants and fuzzy socks to a shimmering vision of glamour and style. Of course, she would be happy to baby-sit for the remainder of the evening. Then my husband would wave goodbye and enjoy an evening of celebration until the clock strikes – midnight? Maybe she will work with me on the curfew.

Here is to a sparkling and magical New Year, may yours be filled with health, happiness, love and beautiful shoes!
Renee

Image credits: 1. Giselle Sequin Gown - 2. Champagne Saucers - 3. Quartz Earrings - 4. Chloe Perfume - 5. Judith Leiber Clutch - 6. Miu Miu Crystal Heels - 7. Handmade French Diamond Ring - 8. Champagne Nail Polish - 9. Chantecalle Powder - 10. Laura Mercier “Sequins Lip Gloss”

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My Stuff Series

As I'm holiday and not online all day long, I completely forgot that Helena was going to feature me in her "My Stuff Series"! It was up yesterday, so go take a look here! Thanks Helena for including me in this fun series!

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{Guest Post} Alice's Adventures in wonderland

Today we have a lovely guest post from the sweet and talented Gaia all the way from Italy...

Thanks Lana for having me here today!

I'm Gaia from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. As soon as Lana asked me to help her while she's in vacation I immediately accepted. When a friend ask for help I always say "yes, here I am". 

What is it Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? It's my world, it's my store, it's my life.

I've decided to open it almost 2 years ago (in January it will be my second birthday) and since then fantastic things happened to me. I met amazing person, some of them are now real friends that I love, I've opened my online store, starting collaborating with an e-mag Belle Inpiration and many other project are in the air!

I love photography and I'm working on it. I always have my camera in my bag. You never know what you can see when you are outside.

I love to bake and make sweetness for my Mr B and my friends...

For Christmas I've made a bottle of cookies for my blogger friends...

I like to do DIY projects

Paper rosette,

paper pom poms

decorations

I love to collect old jars, domes, vases...

I love to create my own things

Bracelets, headbands, restyling of old ballerinas is my passion!

I love to take care to my store...

I have my on line catalogue and if you are interested  I can send you the link

write me here gaia.borzicchi@gmail.com

that's it!

Those are just few things I love...if you want to see more 

stop by at my enchanted world!

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 

Thank you Lana 

Enjoy your holiday!

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Simply chic

Hello friends! Aren't you happy it's Friday? I definitely am even though I still have loads of work to do before I can relax. I'm taking next week off work so I have a lot of things to get done before then. I'm so looking forward to having a bit of a break and doing some exploring and photo taking. I'll still be blogging though as I can't stay away from all of you! I also have a great new giveaway that will be up on Monday.

Today's post is a short one, inspired by Nicole of Gary Pepper Vintage. She is one talented girl! Nicole has a gorgeous blog and an online boutique specialising in exquisite vintage pieces. The photos below are of her in some of her vintage clothing, sigh, it makes me want to disappear right back to the countryside! I can't remember when I last saw a maxi skirt looking so pretty. Her look is just so simple and yet perfectly elegant...

Image credits: fashion pics via Gary Pepper Vintage,  Sheer top, Michael Kors maxi skirt, Marrakech earrings, Chloé sandals, Stella McCartney scarf

Image credit: Chris Court

Today you can also find me over at From the right bank where I'm doing a guest post while Ally's away, if you love ikat fabrics then this one's for you! I'm also featured over at Jessie's blog, Submersive whimsies, where she's asked me a few questions as part of her Fridays with Bloggers series. And I'm also over at lovely Monika's blog, Splendid Willow while she's on holiday. Three guest posts in one day, it's definitely a busy day for me! Pop over and visit to find out some more about me! Hope you all have a great weekend, I've got to rush and get some more work done now!

Image credits: first two photos by me, ikat credits: 3. tessera 4. Luxist 5. Epitome of Chic 6. Material Recovery 7. 2modern, last photo by me

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West Coast here we come

It's Friday, it's almost time for the World Cup soccer final and I have the day off, what a perfect start to the weekend! We are heading up the West Coast to a small seaside village to celebrate my godfather's birthday. I'm looking forward to lots of sea air, beach walks and birthday cake... which I still have to make by the way! What are your plans? Are you planning on getting outdoors too? Enjoy it!

Image credits: From left to right, row by row: 1) skona hem via follow studio, 2, 5, 8, 9) Martha Stewart, 3, 6 & 11) Alexandra Grablewski, 4) Coastal Living, 7) Inside Home Page via follow studio, 10) Coastal Living, 12) my home ideas   

And in keeping with the seaside inspiration, be sure to pop over to Walking around Where the sidewalk begins to see Sarah's fun 'Beach Style' series. She's asked a few lovely bloggers to share their beach style and mine was up yesterday! These are some of the great storyboards so far...

All images via Walking around Where the sidewalk begins

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Weekend inspiration

Some more gorgeous florals to start the weekend off on a cheerful note, whether it be a bunch of fresh flowers, a pretty teacup or a cushion, be sure to add some floral notes to your home, it's bound to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face! Yes, I may be a bit old fashioned at heart but I firmly believe in the power of nature! Don't you agree?

{Image credits:1) Sloane, 2) Kate French at Sarah Kaye Management, 3) Harlequin, 4 &5) Lucas Allen @ khm, 6) Lonny, 7) Jen Huang}

And last but not least, head over to the lovely Magnolia Rouge to see my guest post for Kate, a little glimpse into my ideal wedding, which would be a little like this photo... happy, carefree and relaxed! Hope your weekend is just as lovely, enjoy the soccer if you're watching and have fun!

Image credit: Tec Petaja

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Guest at one sydney road

If you're loving this colour palette, pop over to one sydney road where I did a guest post for Piper while she's away on holiday, lucky lady!

Image credits: Lonny, Olaf Szczepaniak

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{Guest Post} Young Love by DJ

Hi there, this is DJ from Dustjacket Attic in Australia. It's so great to be invited over to Lanalou Style to do a guest post for Lana while she is enjoying her Christmas holidays ... Thank you Lana.

This sweet little editorial I've chosen for you is just a little bit retro, glam and casual all at the same time! Hope you like it. The photographer is Alasdair McLellan, styled by Kate Phelan and features models Georgia May Jagger and Henry Hopper for UK Vogue.

Wishing you all a really beautiful and happy 2011.

xxx DJ

All images via sassisam 

Thanks DJ for sharing this gorgeous editorial with us, I love the retro feel and adorable outfits! Have a fabulous weekend friends!

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{Guest Post} Industrial cool by Helena

Hello all! I'm Helena from A Diary of Lovely and I'm very excited to be here today guest posting while Lana is taking a much earned break. I know Lana likes to share about the fab places she visits in South Africa so I thought it would be proper to tell you all about a great pizza restaurant in East London. Pizza East! Industrial interior in an equally industrial building from the same people that have the Soho House group. The pizza is yummy, and the place hip (oops I said it yes!) and cool. If you are in London make sure you pay a visit.

Thank you Lana for having me over, Happy Holidays! xo

Thanks so much Helena for sharing some of your side of the world, this place looks absolutely amazing, you've got me wanting to take a trip there right away! Happy Monday to you all!

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{Guest Post} Winter lovelies by Rachel

Hello Lovely readers of Lanalou Style! My name is Rachel and I blog over at Lovely Clusters. Today I want to share with you some beautiful winter photography along with some pretty blue and gray items.

Photography from Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer

I was so inspired by these photos that I decided to make a collage of handmade items from my gallery Lovely Clusters and I have also made a treasury.

Row 1: sweetblue.etsy.com, ShopMarigold.etsy.com, hulagypsyvintage.etsy.com

Row 2: isamocrochet.etsy.com, NatureMandalas.etsy.com, Minxshop.etsy.com

Row 3: sweetblue.etsy.com, Minxshop.etsy.com, betsy3.etsy.com

I hope you enjoyed my guest post and thank you Lana for having me. I hope you are having a wonderful vacation!

Thanks so much Rachel, I always love seeing your beautiful collages on your blog and it's great to have one featured on my blog today! Happy weekend to you all!

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{Guest Post} Postcards and Pretties

Hello everyone! I'm Chris from Postcards and Pretties and I'm so excited to be a guest blogger on Lanalou Style.  I wanted to share with you my prediction for 2011 weddings and it's all about shimmer. Whether it's light and luminous or dark and dramatic, glitter and sequins will make it's way in decor, wardrobe and even desserts.  

1.{sunday suppers |  2. {color-collective} 3. {j. crew} | 4.  {jill thomas} |  5. {purl bee} 

6. {confetti system} | 7. {pinterest} | 8. {this is glamorous} 

Thanks so much Chris, this would make a great moodboard for a wedding, I'm loving all this shimmer and shine!

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