24.4.10

snippets of shiny thoughts



Oh Friday, you ARE perfection.

I will be late for a string of plans today - it's GORGEOUS out - and I am so energized by yesterday's lunch with the 'girls.' The group of girls and women of all ages - as diverse as we are - is just, frankly, amazing. I couldn't stop thinking about it last night: it's what makes series like Friends or Sex & the City so popular: that fantasy, not about the perfect relationship, but about friendship with women without competition, agenda, or jealousy.. I mean, most, if not all, of us yesterday have great husbands or boyfriends, and yet what seems to bind us - besides our love of fashion, or being bloggers (or models) or, as we discovered, love of cooking and beautiful, good food - or we like the same tv shows - is this.. for lack of a better word: this generous spirit. Just a contagious joy to be alive, and excitement about the world. I get so energized from these amazing women.



Anyway, I'm typing this fast as I run out the door. Jen the Style Crusader has already done a wonderful post on the day - she's no slacker, she's uploaded her shots! - and I'm posting two she sent of me at the V&A (fair dues, I shot the ones of her & Hedvig, so it's like virtual posting: or, posting once removed).

Everything is borrowed today: I stole this title from the delightful Lucy's blog of the same name, borrowed the photos by Jen, dress from American Apparel.. and the thoughts, from everyone else. Well as the buddhists say (I"m paraphrasing) nothing is our own, nothing is permanent, let's just go out in the sunshine and have a party.

17 comments:

The Fashion Cloud said...

STUNNING!!!

love the turquoise :)

xx

Anonymous said...

yeah, it's so cool to hang out with a bunch of girls who have the same passion the you have... enjoy your wonderful weekend!

FashionJazz said...

Luv ur blog!!! xxx

adrielleroyale said...

Love the lace, you look beautiful!

georgia said...

yes! lace looks really nice on you! and i love the quote. LOL

ediot said...

great photos. and i love the outfit. such an enjoyable blog

xx ediot

Zoe Schlacter said...

Oh boy, I love those bright blue seed bead bracelets!

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daisychain said...

Have a fab weekend doll x

Rebecca said...

I love that little bit in the middle of the V&A :) It's perfect in weather like this!!

the style crusader said...

beautiful photos jill. haha... no seriously, i am officially your photographer. it really was a lovely day. and so fun to meet so many new wonderful bloggers. thanks for it! xx

Style Odyssey said...

This has to be one of my fav posts. Yes, I say that here a lot. But it really is!!
You are sunshine, J. Your warmth and generosity and kindness come through in these lovely photos by Jen of Style Crusader.
You look heavenly in that ivory lace thingy from American Apparel!
Is the nail color custom? I'm catching pops of color on your nails...turquoise, it appears!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

So great to finally meet you in person, as I felt like I already knew you through the crusader blog. Thank you for being so open, friendly, and lovely. Keep in touch xx

Style Slicker said...

You looked sooooooo cool!!

Anonymous said...

You look beautiful! White lace looks stunning in the sun.

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The Photodiarist said...

Lovely photos . . .

Leah said...

You are fabulous Jill... I really love that smile. And yes, it's great to bond with ladies with the same interests. I wish I can join you in London... who knows, maybe one day, I'll just surprise you.

PS... I love that lace dress!

Pearl Westwood said...

Hi Jill, First of all how gorgous are you in this cream lace! I know I am going to try and get down to London when I get back from Floria so around early June. Re gray marl it is the kind of grey that sweat pants usually come in you know the light grey with darker grey flecks if that makes sense! I cant belive you nver heard it before LOL xx