Cannes 2013

Out of all of the events that magnificent gowns show up to, the Cannes Film Festival is one event that I look forward to viewing every year. Maybe it’s just the vision of the beautiful atmosphere that surrounds the French Riviera in my mind, the selection of style iconic people who have come and gone, or maybe it just gives off that irresistible feeling from another more elegant and glamorous time. The vibe of gowns and overall style aesthetic seem to always gravitate towards that classic polished silver screen nostalgia, and that never gets old. 

 There were so many beautiful frocks in the air that night, but the one that I couldn’t keep my eye off of was Cara Delevingne's. A stunning bias cut, lace Burberry number with a plunging neckline. It was a sure fit for a more glamorous place in time, especially captured in a beautiful black + white image.

photo via: who, what, wear

Who's gown had you at the edge of your seat?

xo~Syd

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Vera Neumann for Target

The iconic artist + designer known her her colorful, bright and cheery patterns and signature lady bug trademark, currently has a reproduction collaboration with Target. I am pretty over the moon about this, hence the fact that I have searched for and collected little vintage treasures with her signature on them for many years. 

xo~Syd

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Red

Red is the great clarifier-bright and revealing. I can’t imagine becoming bored with red, it would be like becoming bored with the person you love.

~Diana Vreeland

photos via: puspa lohmeyer

There is just something about the color red. When you put it on, you just feel something.

xo~Syd

hat: h&m | blouse:vintage | shoes: nordstroms | watch: coach

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So Very Gatsby.....

Carey Mulligan is every bit of picture perfect in the May issue of Vogue; she is the epitome of 1920s glamour and prosperity right down to her oxblood lips and charcoal eyes. Not to mention the beautiful collaboration of Tiffany & Co. deco era inspired jewels and a Miuccia Prada design. Throwing Leo in the mix is just the icing on the cake. I will be counting the days to see the Baz Luhrmann produced remake of The Great Gatsby, out next month. It looks like it's just the bee's knee's!

xo~Syd

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Spring Reading

These lovely books are on my reading wish list for spring. I anticipate the warmer days spent outdoors ahead….cozying up with a little inspiration and wonder in the garden sounds nice and relaxing.

Audrey In Rome
(I’ve been especially waiting for this one)

Paris Street Style

Zelda Fitzgerald

Balenciaga

What are you reading this spring?

xo~Syd

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Vintage Vegas

Last month we packed up the crew and headed out to Las Vegas Nevada, to shoot the first editorial of Spring 2013 for Black Cat Vintage. Spending time in Vegas, means 1960s Ginger McKenna style. There really is no other way.

Vegas craves the glamour of its vintage past, when extravagance and mystery made Sin City--and its women--notorious. White fringe, metallic brocade and electric colors made rooms stand still in a city that never stopped moving.

This is our love story to vintage Vegas.  And for our "Ginger," love costs money.

Viva Las Vegas.

~Sydney Ballesteros


credits:
creative director + stylist: sydney ballesteros | photography: stacia lugo | model: paige pacheco {ford/rba} | makeup: tangie duffey | hair: raul mendoza | wardrobe: black cat vintage| shot on location in las vegas, nevada.

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Janie Bryant’s Los Feliz Home

Since tonight is the Season 6 premiere of Mad Men (I can’t wait!). I thought this post was the most appropriate to share today! Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant’s home is just as lovely as her eye for style! Her impeccable taste for vintage clothing is a perfect match to what I would imagine her decorating style and eye for lovely vintage touches in her home and collections would be.

Elle Decor recently shot her Los Feliz home in Los Angeles, California. It is just divine.

photos via: elle decor

Cheers to the premiere of Mad Men, Season 6 tonight!

xo~Syd

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