ms. pomeranzev.

what kills me more than how adorable these frocks from moscow/london-based designer dasha pomeranzev are is that i didn't even know about ms. pomeranzev's shop until today.

she has adapted her own designs from 1950s styles and paired them with liberty prints, italian cottons and scottish tweeds. and the best part? oh, probably the CUSTOM-MADE bit:

We have adapted 50s models to reflect how women’s figures have changed in the following decades. Not all vintage dresses suit today’s women- they can be too full in the chest and too thin at the waist. Our dresses fit perfectly: the full dress slims the figure exactly where it needs to, the length makes your legs look longer.

yes, please, sign me up. special birthday dress for me? sounds perfect, i think.

getaway girl: positano, italy.

do you remember joanna's honeymoon in positano? since then, that dreamy seaside town has been very far at the top of my to-go list.

and, today, i'm really feeling the need to get away. so, inspired by positano (and these vintage beach shots — positano included), these finds are on my mind:

+ top from aubin & wills
+ paper bag trousers from topshop
+ sunhat from calypso st. barth
+ cuff by judith haas
+ clutch from lori's shoes
+ scarf by missoni, of course
+ shoes from see by chloe
+ swimsuit by diane von furstenberg

and, of course, when in rome — i mean, positano — pick up a vogue italia.

stay tuned next week for an alt-inspired getaway to salt lake city. sadly, i won't be there this year, but i hope to live vicariously through my favorite blog friends.

have a wonderful weekend, friends. ciao.

jonathan saunders.

told you i was in the mood for spring...

i'm counting down the months until some bold, poppy prints like these make their way back into my wardrobe cycle.

gillian tennant.

wonderfully easy looks from australian designer gillian tennant. wouldn't you love to make it all your summer uniform?

briar made.

ok, it's the fifth of january, and i've finally committed to a calendar.

i also think this dog bless print is the cutest.

(via mrs. pencil shavings' pin. are you on pinterest? come pin with me.)

cynthia rowley.

i'm back! i really apologize for the extra-long absence. i took advantage of the holidays and eeked just a couple extra days out of my blogging break... and i loved it. despite all that, i suppose i am pretty glad to be back.

now that the holidays are behind us, i've got spring on my mind. specifically these flowy looks from cynthia rowley. love the contrast of the soft chiffon with the blocked color and asymmetrical cuts in the dresses. (also shown: gorgeous blouse with a really great necklace and dress-up bandaids.)

i hope everyone had a great holiday and got to take a break for the computer, as well. it's definitely something i plan to do more of in 2011. speaking of, my resolutions also include: dressing like a grown-up. this essentially means being more polished and actually putting thought into my appearance.

i could go on and on about resolutions 1 through 94, but i'm more curious to hear yours. what's in store for you in this new year?