Stike a Pose

I am always on the look out for fab poses that I could use as inspirations for photo/video shoots for Stella Jewelry.  So of course I love the whole concept of Pinterest & making collages in Photoshop.  However, today for the first time in months I picked up a copy Vogue & realized there is nothing like taring pages to save when your creativity is lacking.  

When I combed the pages I was inspired in a whole different way than I am online.  I felt more emotion & connection to the pieces & marketing.  I wanted to rip out all the pages I love & make a scrap book.  Just like when I was a child collecting designer ads & proclaiming I will wear that dress when I am older.  I obsessed over a Escada gown in 1998, I still remember the ad.  It was champagne with a square neckline, very Princess Diana & way to mature for my 16 yr old style.  The model was stunning with glamorous hair standing in front of a bronze wall.  Its funny the things that speak to you & how long your remember them.  I still have a love for square necklines. 

Here's a couple of my fav. shots from the April Vogue (I took pictures of the pages just so I could play with my new Frame Magic App lol).  

Chanel is always a classic, yet this ad combines edge with such timeless pieces, a perfect way to grab my attention!!

How beautiful does Kate Moss look? Shes like a gorgeous statue on the mantle. I am normally not a fan of her but she looks stunning in this spread. Kate Spade also added some edge to her ad's with pink hair with pearls & a trench!

Then there is Victoria, to me she is always perfection!!

Does anyone else still love getting inspiration the old fashioned way?

catching up

I am so behind on blogging so here's a little random post!

How cute is this little Cheeky Monkey?

I need Adele's flawless skin!

Someone wore the Elie Saab gown!  Katie looks stunning! Not into the blue hair & roots though!

Is that Posh Spice Smiling?  I am obsessed with her A/W12 Collection, especially this perfect black dress!

Whitney, thank you for the memories!! Your music will always remind me of dancing as a child!

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Mr. Beckham

I mean how can this not be every woman's favorite Super Bowl Commercial??  That cheeky little smile at the end is perfect!!  Sigh Victoria is so lucky!!

Of course there were lots of other great & funny commercials!  Which was your favorite?

Friday Fancies

 

I find myself overbooked often in life, so many obligations personally and professionally.  With the holidays fast approaching my calendar is always full.

For this weeks Friday Fancies I pulled together a look to carry me through the holiday parties.  What I would give for this gorgeous Victorica Beckham dress, its only $3200, bargin right? With the high neckline of the dress I wanted to concentrate on the earrings and ring being focal points & those Fendi Shoes, I NEED.   

Now I need to get it together and buy some gifts, reading about all the bloggers who are done & have everything wrapped is making me feel a little insecure.  Are you done yet?

My new style icon....

I think my obsession of Catherine Middleton's style is bordering on being like my infatuation of Victoria Beckham.

The Duchess is always perfect and classic. I know she will have aides and stylists helping her but I have to believe she is the one ultimately picking her clothing.  Today she wore a stunning gown to a Gala in London and I am having a "moment" as Rachel Zoe would say.  I am dying over the look.

and the shoes......ahmazing!!!

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Don't you love her and what better accessory is there other than a Prince?  David Beckham of course, so Posh still wins the Style Icon Award :)

How lucky is this girl?

Imagine being invited to a party in Malibu, sounds amazing right?  The sun, sand, gorgeous people, gorgeous homes.  What more could you want?  How about job offer from Victoria Beckham?  I would pass out just seeing her and her husband at the same party of me. I am sure that will never happen to me lol. 

For a little known actress Alice Greczyn it did. Crazy right? According to reports while she was a barbecue in Malibu, Victoria offered her a position as the face of Victoria Beckham Denim.

She seems like a great fit to Beckham's, brand the jeans seem to be effortlessly chic, lots of skinny jeans that look amazing with stilettos and of course over sized Posh sunglasses.  I think Alice looks adorable in the sunglasses and I love that they didn't photo shop her freckles out.  It gives a relatable connection to the model that she is like lots of other girls

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Fashion Friday

Fashion Friday by Roxy1021 on Polyvore.com

While I was writing the below blog I began think about the direction I want go in with A Spot of Tea.  True to the idea of having a good catch up and "a spot of tea" with friends, I want my blog to be fun and random but feel a few consistent topics will improve the site.

I know I want to document my successes and failures as I work to make Stella Jewelry a thriving business, providing beautiful handmade jewelry to women all over. I know I want to document my travels but seen as I won’t be doing much traveling other than to weddings until my big trip to England (more to come) I need find other things to talk about. So to relate to my love of fashion I declare a new little project ~ Fashion Friday. I will use sites such as Polyvore.com to create style an outfit and maybe pick my best dressed of the week from the gossip columns, give make up advice and hopefully much. I would love for others to participate too; I believe this is called a link up in the blogging world!

I hope you enjoy Fashion Friday and decide to join in.

A little about the outfit: You all know I am huge fan of Victoria Beckham and her style. I decided my first Fashion Friday would be a tribute to her with a gorgeous dress from her line, an adorable British Flag Clutch and the hottest shoe trend for this year, Rose Gold Brian Atwoods! I dream of being able to wear an outfit like this :) What do you guys think of the look?

Happy International Womens Day.

So its a little after midnight but March 08, 2011 was International Women's Day.  I will admit I don't know much about the organization but basically they celebrate and bring awareness to women's equality and rights.

So while I read up a little bit about the organization, which you can do here, I thought about a women who inspires me! 

I know some of you are going to read this and think, wow she inspires you? shes always moody and is stuck up, and from the way she looks sometimes in tabloids I don't blame you for thinking that.  However, there is so much more to this women, I know cause we are friends!

www.allure.com

Ok we aren't friends, I can dream of meeting my living idol right? 

For better or worse I have always loved Victoria Beckham's style, clothes, hair, shoes, make up and honestly that has not changed in the last decade as she grew up and changed my taste did too, and thank god! lol  .............Although I still love glitter lol  However not only is she one of the most fashionable people.  I admire her for lots of other reasons, some superficially and some a little deeper:

* She is an amazing business women, she has branded herself and her husband over the years, much like style, her brands evolved.
* She is funny, don't let the pout fool you, you would look like that with a hundred people taking your picture every time you get out of the car. 
* Shes British :)
* She seems to be a great mother and a great wife and stands by her husband. Who of course is hot! How could not admire her taste in men when shes married to David Beckham.
* She has overcome a lot of issues from death threats, tabloid gossip and hatred just for being who she is. I admire the strength she must have to continue to deal with these things.
* She was a Spice Girl ~ girl power!
* She doesn't take herself to seriously.
* She goes for what she wants and doesn't seem to give up until she gets it.
* She really has become an amazing designer, I love her structured dresses and now has a gorgeous bag line.
* She really is Posh and always has perfect hair.