Orange and Black Interiors

{images: metropolitan home, house beautiful, living etc., house to home}

Because it's Halloween weekend, I wanted to post an array of interiors that showcased the orange and black theme. I love these two colors together - how whimsical and fun! Have a safe and happy weekend, my whimsies. See you back here on Monday.

Crown & Crumpet....like a kid in a candy store

I first learned of the rainbow, candy color-coated tea shoppe, called Crown & Crumpet, while perusing one of my favorite decorating magazines, and ever since that first sighting I have been dreaming of taking a trip to San Francisco and visiting this colorful paradise. I think when I first walk into this whimsical store it will be like walking into a fairytale or a candy store {or both mixed into one} that has all my favorite goodies and then some! And, in that fairytale or candy store, I am allowed to have as many tea parties and as much candy as my heart desires! Tea anyone! These whimsical photos are courtesy of MadeByGirl.

Illustrative Whimsy

These dreamlike, whimsical illustrations make me smile, and were created by French illustrator, Lydia Lys Selimalhigazi, who in her works, utilizes drawings and writings with vintage photographs, collages and engravings. Love these! See more here.

El Principito {Little Prince}

Magazine: ZDM
Photographer: Paco Peregrin
Styling: Kattaca
Makeup, Hairstyling: Yurema Villa

I love these whimsical and fun images, from the male perspective. Aren't they darling! Enjoy!

Another Lovely Blog Award

Okay, I just found out that GirlWhimsy was honored with another lovely blog award, this time from Giovanna of the inspirational and creative fashion, art and design blog, Boho Market. This FAB-U-LOUS blog has become one of my daily reads. So, please check it out. It will become one of your daily reads, too! Thank you, Giovanna! Here are some rules to receiving this award: 1. Nominate three (3) blogs {Oh, boy!}; and 2. Answer some questions about myself.

Nominees {in no particular order}
1. Fashion Train
2. Bohemian Soul
3. Madeleine's Wunderkammer

Questions & Answers
1. What's your current obsession?
Over the knee boots. Pearls {chunky pearls}. Jeweled cross necklaces. Bomber jackets.
2. What's your zodiac sign?
Cancer. I don't get into astrology, but I do agree with these adjectives given to those born under the sign of Cancer - sensitive, creative, nurturing.
3. What am I wearing today?
Black rider pants. Black boots. Black ribbed sweater with a zipper front. Beaded {black} cross necklace with turquoise blue jewels. Black is my favorite color, by the way. Mini LV satchel.
4. What's your latest purchase?
Black wide leg trousers. White button down blouse with black beading on front.
5. What do you think of the girl who gave you this award?
Sweet. Lovely. Creative. Fashionable. Inspiring.
6. What do you have for dinner?
Chicken, rice, vegetables.
7. What's your favorite decade?
The 60's and 70's.
8. What are your must haves for Summer?
Floral dresses. Colorful peep toe platforms. Vintage clutch bags. Chunky jewelry.
9. What would you love to be able to do?
Own and run my own fashion boutique. Fashion consult and shop for others.
10. What is your favorite piece in your closet?
My shoes. My floral dresses. My clutch bags. Sorry, I couldn't narrow it down.
11. What's your dream job?
Own and run my own fashion boutique. Fashion consult and shop for others.
12. What's your favorite magazine?
I have several. Lucky. Vogue {French, Italian}. Romantic Home. Living etc. Marie Claire Maison.
13. What do you consider a fashion no-no?
White shoes {no matter what the season}.
14. Describe your personal style?
Modern with touches of vintage.
15. Who is your favorite Beatle?
John Lennon.
16. What are you proud of?
I don't have children, so I must say that I am proud of my sweet and loving nieces. They amaze me everyday. Also, I'm proud of the love and support that I receive from those that are close to me.

Okay, I think I have met all the requirements for receiving this award. Once again, thank you, Giovanna!

I just wanted to get lost today....

{images: oksana tocickaja}

Photographer: Oksana Tocickaja
Today was a crazy and hectic day for me at work, and by the time noon rolled around I wanted to drop everything where I stood and just walk out the door and get lost in world of beauty and calmness. Hello my whimsies, how was your Monday?

Friday Spotlight

{images: nymfea}

Photographer: Julia Pogodina
Happy Friday, my whimsies! How inspirational {and fantastically whimsical} are these photographs featured by renowned fashion photographer, Julia Pogodina. I hope these images will put you in a good mood as you head into your weekends, which I'm hoping will be full of fun and whimsy. Well, I'm going to wrap this post up now and let you enjoy these lovelies and get ready to respond to the sweet comments left for GirlWhimsy today - be kind, be happy, be you.

To my new followers of GirlWhimsy -
Welcome! I'm so excited you decided to join me on this journey. I hope following GirlWhimsy will not be a decision that you will regret. So, get ready for a whimsical good time and for some fabulous images as we come together to discover our inner vintage!

See you all back here on Monday.