You made me forget myself.

source: fashionising

All the above looks -and the top image, below, on the right- are from Chloe's 2012 resort collection.

The looks are practical yet fashionable. I can't stand impractical fashionable looks particularly since it means the chances of finding a cheaper replica or substitution on the high street will be near impossible.

The street style looking image at the bottom on the left is of blogger, The Golden Diamonds; her look, which is similar to a look in Chloe's 2012 resort collection, is perfect - it should make you think: 'why do I put so much effort into looking good when it can be that simple?'

Inspire me

Every once in a while write down what it is you are doing to achieve that long term goal your striving to achieve. If you find that you are way off course - don't worry; just re-map a new route to that goal but never give up: persistence and perseverance should, if they aren't already, be your metaphorical best friends.

Life is short but the only way to manoeuvre around it without wasting what little time we have, is to always set challenging long term goals. That way you don't find yourself, years later, looking back at it all thinking how aimless it was or regretting how long you spent bumbling at the bottom.

Interesting blog post on the topic: Why not...Invest in your dreams?

Overpowered

source: Vanessa Jackman, Vogue, TFS.

I like all the above looks - I can't think of anything else to add to that.

Off-topic: I like the trailer for Café de Flore.

MEN

Lacoste's autumn/winter collection: not only are the models admirable so are the clothes!

I think women can and should steal ideas from menswear collections by adding a feminine twist. If not for that reason, then you could guide a man in your life, who has money to burn and is unacquainted to style, to a shop of your choice such as Lacoste - what could go wrong? :)

Fashion driven women.

source: Stockholm streetstyle

I think looking "en-vogue" is partly about: what you're wearing; who you're wearing; but most importantly, how you're wearing it which includes that air of confidence mixed with a sense of individuality.

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She wouldn't let go of either.

There's something intriguing about what women wear when saddled with power - the confidence with which they exude can make you question whether it's the power or their style. If you really think about that question you would obviously say it's the power and the journey taken to obtain it; but that doesn't stop thousands of women wanting to copy Michelle Obama's style or Kate Middleton's style.