Elizabeth's Jewels

It’s no secret that Ms. Taylor had an impeccable eye for beautiful jewelry. Among her carefully curated collection rested a 64.9 carat diamond gifted to her by her lover Richard Burton. She was full of opulence and glamour, and so exhibiting pieces from her Bulgari collection at this years Cannes Film Festival, was perfectly fitting for the woman who once walked the classic red carpet herself, don't you think? In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1963 film Cleopatra, the movie was recently digitally re-mastered and first screened at none other then the legendary French Riviera event this week. I can’t think of a better place to capture the iconic style, glamour and silver screen history that surrounds the couple who once made headlines.

 

Lucky the lady who gets to wear her legacy. Jessica Chastain was a vision, in an elegant all white gown by Versace Collection. I'm telling you....there really couldn’t have been a more beautiful backdrop of a dress, that showcased the Bulgari Sapphire necklace Richard gave to Elizabeth on her 40th birthday. 

photos via: huffpost | instyle.com 

xo~Syd

An affair with the French...

Or rather the French Riviera to be specific....

This post is way overdue! Sooo... after I have my studio some-what back in order and I have come out from under the piles of clothing (21 pieces to be exact), that I styled for this particular show. I have to share with you what I had been working on the last couple months....

The summer runway show took place in late May and was called "Passport." A travel inspired show.  Each Designer or Fashion Stylist, was given the opportunity to create a collection that was inspired by a destination of their choice.

Of course being the nautical and french style nut that I am, my choice was the French Riviera-without hesitation!

There were definitely some amazing pieces in this show! Timeless color palettes of red, white, black & blue, sunny yellow, and stripes were on the brain for days.......Here are some photos from the actual runway.

After all was said and done, I decided these clothes were too much fun to be put away in the archives of runway. Why not pull a few looks to put in an editorial? So here are some beautiful pictures from my nautical fashion spread and some tips on how to pull off this style in chic fashion every summer! You can read "Sail into Summer" here!

*photo: puspa lohmeyer photo assistant: jill lewis fashion styling/ creative director: sydney ballesteros hair/mua: sydney ballesteros location: The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court *Featured in June 2011 Zocalo Magazine

wardrobe: black cat vintage, desert vintage, sydney ballesteros special thanks to kevin lectura, ed smith and jennifer & justin luria

xoxo~Syd