Being in the creative field provides many outlets of expression. What I find to be lovely may appear ordinary to you & vice versa, it is all in the eye of inspiration. What works for me is details & graphics, as I am constantly in search of texture & textiles, for things that are different & inspired by the past & brought future forward, for beauty that touches my soul's core.
~Routine, Let's face it!~What's really great about the same o' same o'!
8:01 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeMy powder room, 5:45 a.m. 12/27/2010 |
It's funny how we get into a routine, and it automatically becomes second nature to us!
As I am preparing for my day, something clicked as I brushed my teeth!
My powder room has three floating shelves instead of a traditional medicine cabinet, so everything is rather exposed. As I brushed my teeth, I actually took noticed of all the things required to really keep a healthy glow! As an avid skincare user, my motto is 'good skin, very little makeup', and to achieve such one must keep a routine, the one I use has not deviated that much for years, well, unless a product was discontinued, but I still kept it solid.
What is your routine?
Are there certain products that you can not do without?
P.S. Let's not forget what we put inside too! I do not eat fried foods, and eat a lot of antioxidant foods.....I'm just saying....the inside shows on the outside too.....:)
To the following companies & spas below, my face & well-being thanks you!
Giorgio Armani Make Up {Saks Fifth Ave or giorgioarmanibeauty.com}
Origins {origins.com}
Aveda {aveda.com}
iwi fresh {iwifresh.com or Pampered Spa-Atlanta}
Amala {myimagejourney.com or Authentic Beauty-Atlanta }
Happy Day!!
Oscar De La Renta Spring 2011 Runway Show~A Look Forward!~
8:32 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeI have been fortunate enough through my travels to meet some pretty amazing people in my life; Estee` Lauder, Sam Walton, James Earl Jones, Patti LaBelle, and Oscar de la Renta to name a few! However, the latter is one of my most favorite designers, as well as one of the nicest, most humble people on the planet!
With cold weather bracing upon us, we must keep in thought a wish for a quick & mild Winter!
I feel the best way to get through Winter is planning the ultimate Spring wardrobe, or just dreaming about it works too!....the beauty of life is choice!
Enjoy!
Click Please!
How I love our spring –
The bold and sleeker feel I get,
An inner glow, a ring!
I’ve paid the winter’s chilly debt, so
Now, upon the wing!
Copyright © Excerpts Mark R Slaughter 2010
How I love our spring –
The bold and sleeker feel I get,
An inner glow, a ring!
I’ve paid the winter’s chilly debt, so
Now, upon the wing!
Copyright © Excerpts Mark R Slaughter 2010
The Return of the Stylish Palazzo Pant!
It was bound to happen!
The retaliation from your legs being squeezed into the Skinny jean!
Wide legs are back with a vengeance & honestly, they look more polished & up to date than a skinny leg, AND you can move & sit with such ease, giving your legs the sweet freedom they SO deserve!!
Super Chic from Saks Fifth Ave!
{physication.com}
Merry! Festive! Cheer!
All my favorite words for the holidays! So drop the thoughts of bills & chills, and get on with the thrills!
Love, Love Dah-lings!
~Melanie~
Fruit Stand
~Charlotte Olympia~ A Daily Dose of C....
7:43 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeOscar de la Renta ~Python Bow Clutch~ Holiday Party Perfect!
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Ava Maria Everybody
Give a Gift to Gab about! ~The Conran Shop~ For the witty sophisticate!
10:23 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeIt has been many years since I first graced the doors of The Conran Shop in Marylebone, London! However, every year around holiday time, I make it my duty to either grace the doors of the New York store, or enjoy the ease of avoiding the cold, sipping Matcha tea & scanning through the website whilst in bed!
The Conran Shop is the perfect place to find the gift for the person who really does have everything! From great hostess gifts to cheeky works of cleverness, something can be found for every age group!
I'm open to all possibilities! |
Obviously you can see that you are grating on my nerves! |
Oscar the Grouch moved next door to the Jeffersons! |
Little Liberace! |
Re-Use me! |
Move so I can breathe! The Conran Shop! click CLICK click! |
#Leifsdottir
CATCH SOME HEAT
~LEIFSDOTTIR IBERIA COAT~
3:40 PMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe
Honestly, the weather outside is not exactly frightful,
however, it is cold!
Stay cozy warm & smartly dressed with this super cute coat from Leifsdottir,
perfect to wear with a long wool skirt, cashmere sweater & over-the-knee boots!
The Iberia Coat for near Siberian temperatures!
{wool, cashmere, silky lined yumminess!}
Close your eyes & imagine a dress that offers so many possibilities with a price point that is absolutely reasonable ($89)! Has a cut that is edgy & classic, can be worn to dinner with a pretty brooch at the shoulder, or a smashing bold necklace, or to an easy weekend brunch with leggings, looks great with tights and an ankle boot, can be worn with skinny jeans, ballet flats, a chunky heel or barefoot beach front even!
This V-neck Over sized Dress from Rachel Rachel Roy is perfect for every shape, comes in XS-XL & has the infinite wear ability I love!!
Design Brilliance & Practicality for 89 bucks!
click love rachelroy.com love click
I DO not want your number
Fake it 'til you're taken! ~Ms. Taken~ Fake Engagement Rings! What awesome fun!!
7:44 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe Why do I find this ring hilariously fun?
Because so many people (mostly guys) think that not wearing a ring means being desperately single, therefore totally available to be harassed!
Especially guys who are pumped up on a mixture of testosterone, beer & another round of beers!
But flirting is all in good fun, and wearing a Ms. Taken ring is all in good humor!
Plus it's pretty!
Not only does it come with a key chain/compact jeweled case....
(most every girlie girl loves her sparkles!)....but you also get a set of Playaz cards to help spot, well, Players....like Unwanted Suitors "Mr. Billy Bob Nascar & Mr. Jamaall That! (I once dated him!) Click Here mstaken.com
Also, check out her blog, so funny brilliant!!
The Beautiful Life of Isabel and Ruben Toledo
Holy Toledo!
9:33 AMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeFrom Toledo's Fashion Almanac available at Nordstrom! |
Okay, so I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with Isabel & Ruben Toledo.
As an avid art lover, I soak up every vibrant, whimsical morsel of color from Ruben’s Illustrations!
Isabel’s chic, shy, high fashion & cool demeanor cannot be duplicated, it shows the exuberant, educated designing powerhouse she is!
Both beam with sophistication, enjoy a lovely & clever marriage so much that I am convinced they have created their own water colored orbit!
The recently released illustrated book titled; ‘Ruben Toledo’s Fashion Almanac’ {Nordstrom} is a visual wonderland!
If I can’t have this book for Christmas, I want for naught!
Happy Holidays!
Now that winter has set in, we need to think skin! How we treat our skin, er, well....shows on our faces & other places!
If you are not treating your skin with care, it will begin to lose its luster, breakouts will pop up, and fine wrinkles, no doubt, start to set in! So, we can take a small bit of advice from 'Silence of the Lambs' and put the lotion on it's skin, but that's creepy....however true, it's still creepy! :)
Hydrating plumps the skin, and is a MUST!
CdB shares a few ideas that will get you started on the right path to healthy, younger looking skin! See below!
Let's start with morning!
Cleanse with something light and refreshing, it's a good way to get rid of dead skin cells from the previous night....yes, we produce them constantly, during the night when our bodies are resting & rejuvenating, they are super busy! I suggest a nice tissue/rinse off cleanser, just make sure that it is for your skin type! Also, let's be realistic, if you drool or tears run down your face while you sleep, you really want to wash that off! Now, I have heard so many of you ask, "Why do I have to wash my face in the morning, if I washed it the night before?"....isn't it clean enough? Please re-read the above....Are you serious?!
Night!
Use a product that will remove the makeup, dirt & grime from the day. You would not believe the crap floating around....free radicals catching free rides on our face, sticking to our every being....OK, a wee bit dramatic, but you get the idea, right? Clean it off at night! No matter how much wine you drink, or how tired you are....off, off, off at night!!
Some of you may like an astringent or toner, I use one & love it! A great product to take away any extra residue or oils left over from your cleanser morning or night, or both!
Your call!
For day, I suggest a moisturizer with a sunscreen of at least SPF 15, this is important for EVERYONE!
It can prevent sun damage in fair, and with a darker skin. A fair skin can burn easily without it, but in darker skin not wearing a sunscreen can cause darker patches & uneven skin tone that is nearly impossible to get rid of! AND a darker skin can burn as well! I stress the importance of an SPF 15 or higher for everyone. Oily skin? Get an oil-free. Dryer skin? Get a hydrating cream. Important!!
As for me, I am a skincare fanatic! I love using eye cream, night cream, firming lotions & potions. If you are unsure of what works for you, make an appointment with someone who can help! Google search and find someone that you can trust. I suggest Authentic Beauty in Atlanta, because they offer a very exclusive & fun, tailored to you, "Image Journey"! For more information, click the link: myimagejourney.com
Youthful skin is easy to attain, all we have to do is make an extra effort by taking care of what we've got!
Enjoy!
~Melanie~
Now that winter has set in, we need to think skin! How we treat our skin, er, well....shows on our faces & other places!
If you are not treating your skin with care, it will begin to lose its luster, breakouts will pop up, and fine wrinkles, no doubt, start to set in! So, we can take a small bit of advice from 'Silence of the Lambs' and put the lotion on it's skin, but that's creepy....however true, it's still creepy! :)
Hydrating plumps the skin, and is a MUST!
CdB shares a few ideas that will get you started on the right path to healthy, younger looking skin! See below!
Let's start with morning!
Cleanse with something light and refreshing, it's a good way to get rid of dead skin cells from the previous night....yes, we produce them constantly, during the night when our bodies are resting & rejuvenating, they are super busy! I suggest a nice tissue/rinse off cleanser, just make sure that it is for your skin type! Also, let's be realistic, if you drool or tears run down your face while you sleep, you really want to wash that off! Now, I have heard so many of you ask, "Why do I have to wash my face in the morning, if I washed it the night before?"....isn't it clean enough? Please re-read the above....Are you serious?!
Night!
Use a product that will remove the makeup, dirt & grime from the day. You would not believe the crap floating around....free radicals catching free rides on our face, sticking to our every being....OK, a wee bit dramatic, but you get the idea, right? Clean it off at night! No matter how much wine you drink, or how tired you are....off, off, off at night!!
Some of you may like an astringent or toner, I use one & love it! A great product to take away any extra residue or oils left over from your cleanser morning or night, or both!
Your call!
For day, I suggest a moisturizer with a sunscreen of at least SPF 15, this is important for EVERYONE!
It can prevent sun damage in fair, and with a darker skin. A fair skin can burn easily without it, but in darker skin not wearing a sunscreen can cause darker patches & uneven skin tone that is nearly impossible to get rid of! AND a darker skin can burn as well! I stress the importance of an SPF 15 or higher for everyone. Oily skin? Get an oil-free. Dryer skin? Get a hydrating cream. Important!!
As for me, I am a skincare fanatic! I love using eye cream, night cream, firming lotions & potions. If you are unsure of what works for you, make an appointment with someone who can help! Google search and find someone that you can trust. I suggest Authentic Beauty in Atlanta, because they offer a very exclusive & fun, tailored to you, "Image Journey"! For more information, click the link: myimagejourney.com
Youthful skin is easy to attain, all we have to do is make an extra effort by taking care of what we've got!
Enjoy!
~Melanie~
Emerging Art Scene Gallery
Jessica Blinkhorn @ Emerging Art Scene Gallery
3:23 PMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe
Emerging Art Scene Gallery
Presents
Presents
Jessica Blinkhorn
Vicariously Blue Are the Remains of the Day
Vicariously Blue Are the Remains of the Day
I had the wonderful pleasure of spending an evening with Jessica Blinkhorn at Emerging Art Scene Gallery for the opening of her exhibit 'Vicariously Blue Are the Remains of the Day'.
Her works are a refreshing perspective of her life ethereally surrounded by beautiful hues of blue. Such as the blue chair she inherited from her Grandmother, in which she has never been able to sit in, however, living vicariously through such of the sitter.
Jessica has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a degenerative disease that confines her to a motorized chair. She is truly more mobile than most of us, who tend to take moving for granted & chose to sit through life with very little achieved.
'Vicariously Blue Are The Remains of the Day' is a series of meticulous watercolors with abstract partners, beautifully illustrated with hints of blue. The abstracts are painted with the remaining colors from the previous piece, creating a distinctive contrast to it's partner.
Emerging Art Scene Gallery owner, Denise Jackson has an innate eye for talent, her choices of pieces exhibited in her gallery prove that she chooses wisely. Not based on haste, nor trend, she has represented some of the most intriguing and thought provoking artist in Atlanta.
Emerging Art Scene Gallery is located at 321 Nelson Street SW in Atlanta and in the heart of the Castleberry Hill district.
Visit: emergingartscene.com
~November 10, 2010~
Home Studio Interiors Open House!
What a beautifully designed space snuggled off of
East Paces Ferry Road & the corner of East Shadowlawn Ave NE!
Not only the perfect place for customized help with sprucing up your nest, they also carry lovely, unique gift items for the Holidays!
Tis the Season!
{photo compliments of Home Studio Interiors} |
~Warm & Inviting~ Home Studio Interiors provides a relaxing atmosphere for clients! |
Coco & Nilla Cupcakes with custom picks from SugarBonen! |
Home Studio Interiors Open House! |
As designers, we understand that creating an interior space is a personal process. With your input, guided by our creativity, we believe that together we can execute a lovely interior space just for you, designed by us.
Full service design including:
Fabrics, Window Treatments, Bedding, Case Goods, Upholstered Furniture, Carpeting, Rugs, Lighting, Accessories, Art, Gifts
Location!
Home Studio Interiors is located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia on the corner of East Paces Ferry Road and East Shadowlawn Ave NE.
414 East Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
studio hours
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 11am-4pm
Monday (by appointment only)
Closed Sunday
Contact us!
Thank you for your interest in Home Studio Interiors! Please email or call us to discuss your interior design needs.
jessica@homestudiointeriors.com
404.812.1507 p
404.812.6942 f
{Write up compliments of homestudiointeriors.com click link to visit our website!}
Access Granted Indeed
ACCESS GRANTED NOVEMBER LUXURY SEMINAR "BATHROOM LUXURIES
12:03 PMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie Woodroffe
~November 9, 2010~
Ann Sacks Showroom~ADAC |
The gorgeous & talented ACCESS GRANTED Creator~Darcy Harris! |
Love of Fare Creator~Jeffrey Jones! |
THE VIP ROOM DESIGN STUDIO
"What can I say, it was such a beautiful and relaxing evening for ALL who attended my ACCESS GRANTED event tonight! I feel like the entire evening went flawless for my guest and for my fabulous panelist who gave very insightful information. It was such a fun filled night with learning about different looks for your bath...room, beautiful tiles, luxurious bathtowels and great skin & spa products! If you missed this one, you really missed a GREAT one, thank you to all who made it a FABULOUS evening! ADAC, ANN SACKS, ENTEBELLO SPA, GRAMERCY FINE LINENS, LOVE OF FARE CATERING, JO MALONE LONDON, TOUCH OF SERENITY AND KHEESKAKES BY KELLI!"
THANK YOU ALL TO MY VERY SUPPORTIVE GUEST! ~Darcy Harris
Save The Date for the next ACCESS GRANTED event on December 20th, 2010, the final one of the year, a MUST Atttend! ~Melanie
Feathers and Diamonds are a girl's best friend
Dear Jon! You keep me so abreast of the best!! 3 days of 'WU'-ing at Jeffrey-Phipps Plaza!
3:54 PMCapitol de Beaute Blog by Melanie WoodroffeNovember 4th-November 6th, 2010, Jason Wu Spring Trunk Show at Jeffrey-Phipps Plaza, Atlanta!
A must see, go buy event!! Ask for Jon!
Manuel Vason