Born This Way.

We at Seychelles love vintage. After watching the Royal Wedding, one could say Kate Middleton had her sights set on princess icons from the past as well.

One in particular was Grace Kelly, the American-born, Hollywood starlet turned Princess of Monaco in the 1950's.  Do you see the similarities??

Regardless of her inspiration; Kate, Princess Catherine looked amazing, perfectly regal, and like she was born for this eventuality.

Congratulations Wills & Kate!!

 Source: thefrisky.com via Ashton on Pinterest

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handcrafted with love

Once again we are lusting after some gorgeous new handmade and vintage selections. Just the thing to add a light, airy feeling to these budding spring days.

1. vintage floral blouse from Three Feathers Vintage

2. Blake signature ring by Audrey To Love

3. vintage porcelain glove mold from Lackluster Co.

4. Je t'aime Banner Necklace by The Angry Weather

5. Feathers blank card set by Miles of Light

Music is...?

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What is music? This is an open-ended question that every person in the world would probably have a different answer to. Music gives us the opportunity to listen, feel and interpret sound. What a concept!

For me, it is everything really. A perfect addition to any space or time and a poetic reminder of life’s struggles and triumphs.

The photo below is so amazing because to us it represents what music would look like if we could actually see the notes and melodies go up into the air and land on everything in its circumference.

What does music mean to you?

What Would Kate Wear?

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We are really excited about the upcoming royal nuptials and figured if we were able to dress Kate in Seychelles on her big day, which ones would be appropriate??

Part of the draw of this union is it's a modern fairytale and Kate is an every day girl who definitely will bring a new perspective to the monarchy. 

Cheers to a great party on Friday. All hail Seychelles.

À la mode: Seychelles look of the week

Lace, chiffon and the perfect floppy hat! We love this simple spring look by Oliva L. in Point of No Return. Check out more looks on her fashion blog here.

Laura Veirs

If your not already a fan of the beautiful Laura Veirs, you may become one now...

For Your Love

Hannah at The Loved One never ceases to blow us away with her talent and vision. We were so excited when we heard she was making the very first video lookbook for The Loved One, and of course it is every bit as adorable as we expected it to be. (look for a special cameo by some amazing Seychelles spring shoes!)

The Loved One Slumber Party! from The Loved One on Vimeo.

Fridays featured blog: The Snail and the Cyclops

We just love The Snail and the Cyclops and her amazing vintage finds and adorable hat collection!  Just browsing her dreamy photos gets us excited for warm weather and springtime. Her etsy shop and tumblr are worth taking a looksie at too!

A Cut Above.

We discovered these amazing paper cut art pieces and felt compelled to share.

Who is Elsa Mora? She tells her story best on her personal blog Elsita. Her mantra is simple, let your imagination wander.

If you fall in love, (like we did) shop her Etsy store where she sells her wares and shows off not only these paper cut projects but also jewelry, drawings, paintings and ceramics.

la musique!

We were lucky enough to stumble upon local LA band He's My Brother She's My Sister at the Echo when they were opening for another band we love, Everest. Such amazing energy! Such flawless style! And a live tap dancer! This was definitely one of the most engaging and fun live shows we've seen in a long time. Highly recommend taking a listen and if you live in LA or are lucky enough to catch them live, don't miss it!

Color Theory.

Spring brings color to the world and we want to celebrate it. Join us and dress your feet up in a new pair of Seychelles for Spring. 

scenes from Mildred Pierce

We are totally captivated by HBO's mini-series remake of the 1945 Joan Crawford film Mildred Pierce. Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood are phenomenal. The melodrama, the costumes, the art direction, the 1940s glamour!

In the spirit of the era, strap on a pair of retro-inspired mid-heels and get into character. Are you the devoted and self-sufficient Mildred, or she-devil Veda?

Lovelies for your Monday.

Mondays are a bit difficult sometimes. To help turn that around, here are a couple of visual pick-me-ups we found on pinterest. 

The shoes are my favorite. (obviously) 

Start collecting

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Added sparkle

(Source: urbanoutfitters.com via Krista on Pinterest)

The perfect shade of Nude

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Our cup of tea

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Lovely Lace

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Sketchbook

Interested in how the magic happens over here at the Seychelles design studio? Our fabulous shoe designer Miranda let us snoop around her workspace, and we're happy to give you a special glimpse behind the scenes. Visit our website to see the full feature.

Introducing Dalaga Boutique

All the girls here just adore Dalaga Boutique! They always have the most amazing finds and we loved having them style these outfits around our shoes! You can shop all the items seen here at DalagaNYC.com

Seychelles Garden Party

We are so excited to announce an exclusive Pop-Up shop featuring Seychelles, The Loved One and Mor Cosmetics, hosted by famous fashion blogger Keiko Lynn. This one night event will be filled with amazing vintage clothes, good music, an open bar provided by Chopin vodka and showcasing Seychelles entire Spring collection. We couldn't be happier to partner with these wonderful brands and bring you a night of fun and shopping! The event is free and will be held in our New York showroom.  If you are in the area please join us! RSVP here.

See when Seychelles first fell in love with the ladies of The Loved One here. 

À la mode: Seychelles look of the week

This week's look is brought to you by the lovely stylist, Jess, over at Modcloth!  She styled up Point of No Return, and put together an outfit perfect for when you're feeling utlra-girly!  We agree with Jess and think, "that the sheerness of the top looks great when paired with the soft, almost chevron-style, stripe of the skirt."

See all the pieces from Jess' outfit over at Chictopia.com!

Sketches by Susan Suy from Spain.

Found yet another amazing illustrator in Susan Suy. She lives in Barcelona with her family and continues to hone her amazing talents on canvas. 

Her inspirations come from beautiful women, fashion and the art of drawing. You can own one or many of her amazing pieces by shopping her online Etsy shoppe.

I definitely see a couple of these prints in my future. LOVE.

(All paintings by Susan Suy)

Je T'aime la musique

We are absolutely adoring French songstress Keren Ann. Her angelic voice on this acoustic version of "All The Beautiful Girls" has us melancholy and nostalgic for the era of Beat poetry and Andy Warhol's Chelsea girls.

la femme du jour

Mia Farrow gave a stellar performance as femme fatale Daisy Buchanan in the 1974 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's jazz era classic The Great Gatsby. We'd love to channel her polished, romantic look for a weekend in the Hamptons this spring. A girl can dream, can't she?

1. Manor Estate Dress from Modcloth

2. Pearl Glam Necklace from Modcloth

3. Beaded Chandelier Earrings from Urban Outfitters

4. Gipsy Lace and Gold Spot tights from ASOS

5. Lacy Edge Floppy Straw Hat from Urban Outfitters

6. Retrograde Braid Bracelet from Modcloth

7. Seychelles Aquamarine Heels

Extra Fine Art.

(Logo and paintings by Michelle Armas)

Love these amazing paintings by Atlanta artist Michelle Armas. She definitely has a thing for color. 

I definitely was in a mood for a splash or two on this weird weather day in Los Angeles. Enjoy and shop her entire catalog of items here.

essential reads, beautifully designed

Wow. Take a gander at the beautiful cover designs for the new collection of Penguin Essentials. The folks at Penguin gathered what they consider the most important reads of the twentieth century. When they were published, they changed the way we thought about life and literature, and they still resonate today. We wouldn't mind having these beautifully designed books on our bookshelf.