Inspiration for an upcoming photo shoot…yes, it will be messy and fun!  Gina Tricot swimwear modeled by Shanina Shaik.  Photographer unknown.

And, now that I’ve watched the video, I’ll have the catchy tune, which is fresh, flirty, fun, and way too perfect for summer, in my head all day.   Yay!  The days of summer are here!  Woo Hoo!

source: selected images FGR; video You Tube

Marcus Ohlsson photographed Anna Selezneva for  Swedish retailer Hunkydory Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

source:  To view all images in campaign, click on mode.newslicious.net.

Simple yet smoldering…rembrandt lighting (image 2) steals my heart each and every time.   Selected Images from Armani Jeans Fall 2012 look book featuring model Sean O’Pry.  Click here to view all images.

source:  photographer unknown, Image Amplified

Line Cost photographed by Bryan Adams for a 2007 Guess advertising campaign.

source: scanned by CGS

I find seaside resorts indelibly romantic.  The Tory Burch Collection for Spring 2012 was inspired by Deauville in the 1920′s.  Photographed by Lachlan Bailey in Miami, the collection echoes vintage chic.  If you’d like to see all of the images in the campaign, click here.

source:  toryburch.com; lachlanbailey.com

A gorgeous example of Rembrandt lighting—notice the lovely triangle beneath Sasha’s eye.  It requires skill, patience, and a sense of humor to master this lighting technique in the photography studio.

Wishing everyone a visually inspiring, fun filled and fabulous weekend!!

source: model Sasha Pivovarova for Tiffany & Co.  photographer unknown. edited/scanned from tear sheets by CGS

No doubt, you’ll find this Bottega Veneta video sumptuously captivating!  The views of Venice are simply breathtaking.  Photographed by Robert Polidori in   the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, The Art of Collaboration  features models Isabeli Fontana and Nicolas Ripoll for Bottega Veneta’s Fall-Winter 2011/2012 advertising campaign.

Tomas Maier, Head of Creative Design at Bottega Veneta, says of Polidori’s work, “His attention to detail creates layers of meaning that extend beyond the formal beauty of his images.” 

source: video: You Tube;  photos www.bottegaveneta.com

source: Noir Facade

While reading C Magazine, I came across this ad for Trina Turk.  I find the pairing of  a Mod  inspired A-line  plaid  coat with cuffed  sleeves, a striped  sleeveless top, and  slim cropped red pants just perfect for a fashionable Fall date.

Have the loveliest of weeks!

source: scanned by CGS

Donna Karan’s Fall 2011 advertising campaign features Isabeli Fontana in a sophisticated urban palette of pearl, nougatine, and silvery moonstone.  Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.  Styled by Nicoletta Santoro.

source: Fashion Gone Rogue