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Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts

October 5, 2011

Defining Decor: Erin Fetherston's NY Apartment








Via | Vogue
“I see it as a reflection of my creative universe, It’s romantic and chic, but clean and modern," says fashion designer Erin Fetherston about her Tribeca apartment that overlooks the Hudson River. It has an undeniable old-world charm with personal touches that add a whimsical eclectic feel to her spacious yet cozy home.  
I love her home style, it's effortlessly  chic in a down-to-earth way. Understated elegance could describe it. After living in France for 5 years she was able to capture the European style she loved so much by shipping over her antique furniture once she moved to the States. The subtle blue color of the walls in her living area bring a welcoming and calming sense to the space don't you think? Those antique nesting tables are gorgeous! The clean simplicity of her bedroom and office space speak volumes for "less is more".

 Chinoiserie  touches like the lamps and silk screen in the bedroom add refined grace and sophistication in an otherwise plain room. Meanwhile, there's a structured kind of mess to her closet and dressing table. Venetian mirrors and fresh flowers on a vanity are a weakness for me.  I appreciate the mixture of textures and details within her home, the small details capture personality and add to the ambiance. You can read the full interview here, at Vogue. 




May 5, 2011

Color Palette: Bubblegum+Tangerine







I love all the pastels for the season but like the contrast when paired with bold colors. This fire-y tangerine with pastel bubblegum combo has been on my mind lately, I just love the combination.  It's bold and light. This color palette is all around flattering for the home, wardrobe and even beauty. Pair a bold tangerine lip with a soft pink blush for a sweet Summer beauty look. A soft pink cardigan flatters a coral skirt or shorts. And if you're looking for a bold new color of paint for an accent wall, this shade of orange with pink accents would be perfect.

April 18, 2011

Life is a Circus: Circus-Inspired Everyday Wear

Clockwise from top: MAC Lipstick in Russian Red/ Striped Sequin Top: Alice + Olivia/ Striped Bikini: TopShop/ Leopard Print Wallet: Kate Spade/ Party Animal Necklace: Anthropologie/ Cotton Candy Charm: Juicy Couture/ Reusable Grocery Bag by Natalie Thakur/ Red Classic Canvas Shoes: Toms/ B&W Striped Skirt with belt: Forever21/ Sequined Skirt: J Crew/ Vintage 'Flying Horses' dress: Mod Cloth/ Circo de Bang Ring: Old Gold Boutique/ Scalloped Suede Clutch: TopShop/ Sequined heart shoe clips: Ban.do.

Hope everyone's week has gotten off to a good start. 
Still putting together some circus inspiration, more to come!

March 31, 2011

Mad about Mid Century Modern

Okay so I'm way behind with catching on to how amazing Mad Men is. But only because I don't have cable. If not, I do believe I would've been hooked on it a lot sooner. Not only is the show great because of it's characters and story but the design and styling is to die for. It's a feast for a creative's eyes! All of that lovely mid century goodness with fantastic wardrobe is reason alone to start watching the show. Mid century modern is really making a comeback, especially through design blogs filled with before and after furniture renovations and vintage lovers collecting their favorite pieces {like milk glass, vintage Pyrex & retro lamps} through Etsy. The style is classic, all-American, sleek and stylish, yet cozy. These interiors are as inviting as they are effortlessly styled to perfection. Expect to see some more Mad Men-inspired posts until I get it all out of my system. If you're in the market for some great mid century furniture check out Room Service in LA, your local flea markets and even Craigslist.
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{Red Glasses via Design*Sponge}
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March 8, 2011

Design Style: Old Hollywood Retro Glamour

{Images via: Swing Fashionista| Hooked on Houses| Mod Vintage Life| An Industrious Love}
The home of burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese, featured in Instyle's February 2011 issue, is "an homage to the Golden Age of Hollywood" in every possible way. I bought this issue  specifically for this lovely article. It oozes style just the way she does. Every room has a theme, from her Hollywood Regency boudoir, chinoserie shoe room {that's right a whole room just for shoes and another for her costumes and hats}, art deco library to the 1950's pastel pink kitchen. I could so live here! She moved into this Los Feliz home that was built in the 40's, appropriately, and added that special Dita touch to it with the help of designer Stacia Dunnam. How inspiring to live in a home surrounded with vintage glamour nostalgia. My two biggest style inspirations are Gwen Stefani & Dita Von Teese, just a little tid-bit about me.
{Top & Bottom Images via: sfgirlbybay| Middle: no source}
I wanted to focus on the wallpaper through out the home; there are at least 5, if not more, different kinds. Wallpaper is making a comeback, specifically vintage wallpaper.  It's pretty for an entire room, one accent wall or to line drawers and cabinets with. In the bedroom there's a very feminine light grey paper with calligraphy flourishes, a vintage floral print in the dining room and red damask in the hat room. But the red animal silhouette paper in the kitchen is my favorite. Then there's the fantastic flocked velvet damask wallpaper in the living room, that oddly I think goes perfectly with her taxidermy collection. It may seem busy to some but I like the playful eclectic, almost kitschy style mix through out. It keeps things interesting and like Dita describes, "I feel like I'm in a dollhouse". What girl wouldn't love to play dress up for a living?

March 2, 2011

Defining Decor: Gold accents in the Office


[Images via Rue}
Two very different offices with fabulous gold accents in common. These two rooms have the idea of placing a gold decor object behind the desk to bring focus and tie in the room. I love the simplicity and inviting feel of the first one with clean lines, neutral colors and warm lighting from those gold lamps. I like the touch of milk glass and fresh flowers too. The second one is dramatic and full of contrast, I like the filigree mirror, striped curtains and the roughness of the exposed brick wall. The lamps with hanging crystal accents flow well with the statement baroque chandelier. And how could your clients not feel like royalty sitting in those chairs?

February 21, 2011

Baby Love

It seems as though everyone lately has been in baby-mode. Well, girls at least. There are just so many cute things for babies lately that I guess our maternal instincts er, should I say shopping instincts are taking over. Baby blogs, perfectly styled baby showers, adorable baby clothes, and not to mention nursery re-designs, have become the "it" thing. I've stumbled upon some myself that I can't help but follow. So what if a girl's not pregnant, that's why there's a nesting phase. Here is one of my favorites blogs of the moment. This is most likely going to turn in to a series, there are so many lovely things, so stay tuned.

{Images via Lay Baby Lay}
Lay Baby Lay is a new blog where the author styles rooms based off of readers requests and color palettes. She has fantastic taste and a great eye for color and design. The middle nursery is her own, so lovely.

December 13, 2010

Darling Etsy: Handmade Marie Antoinette Shoes





This shop is just too darling! I stumbled upon it via Tumblr and fell in love. These girly creations designed after the glamorous Marie Antoinette are creatively handmade and affordable! {$20-$40} My fave are those royal blue shoes with fuschia accents and rhinestones♥ This Etsy shop makes these lovelies from new and vintage shoes. Check them out at her shop or her Flickr for lots of inspiration if you want to make your own!

September 23, 2010

Forever Marie Antoinette

Image courtesy of 100 Layer Cake


Image via Wedding Chicks
Image via Cake Coquette


Just thought I'd add some ridiculously delicious Marie Antoinette pastry inspiration to this day. I will never get tired of these screen shots! I'd be pretty much the happiest girl ever if I could spend the rest of my life styling amazing dessert tables like these...
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