Classic Style

Back to blogging! On trend now are box clutches! I love how structured and chic these small purses look with evening wear, I have one from three years ago I purchased for only $9 and still love to this day, definitely a trend-worthy investment! {french connection} The shape is easy, focus on the fabric, pattern, and texture; enjoy! {1}   {2}   {3} {house of harlow} {1}   {2}   {3}   {4} Animal prints like crocodile and snakeskin are always relevant for handbags; I am only a f

So many shows, only so many posts! Roberto Cavalli really knocked out any possible fall drab, with this amazingly bright, textured and strong Fall 2012 Ready to Wear line…. This look (above) sounds ludicrous and perhaps cheap on paper; a bright, chunky, orange sweater, with cropped red patent leather pants and hints of animal print under fur…but leave it to eccentric european designer Cavalli to make this chic in real life…that and the gorgeous runway model… I am totally down

Color creativity at its’ best! I love mixing style, fashion, and art because one cannot function without the other, hope you enjoy and love pastels as much as I… {bathroom}   {circus by nicole asendorf}   {street style} Love these two colors together, especially with the maroon leather, so fashion forward and fun (above)…. {remnant by stephen wysocki}   {alexander mcqueen clutch}   {marguerita missoni}   {kelly wearstler pillow}   {image source} {bottega veneta spring 2012} B

{christian louboutin} {dress}   {red blazer}   {white lacquer necklace}   {gold metallic clutch} {nude suede wedge} {silver metallic heel pumps} {orange pedra coasters}   {glasses}   {raspberry murano glass compote}   {green lacquer side table}   {orange lacquer wine box}   {veuve clicquot brut yellow label champagne}   {tom ford hardcover} {tufted velvet ottoman} {clover gold necklace}   {forrest green ruffle blouse}   {house of harlow yellow mustard shades}   {cognac t-stra

The 2012 fall collections are here and although we are still in another season, some of the looks from Jill Sander’s ready to wear show are highly compatible with the femininity of spring… So romantic and pretty these dresses, jumpsuits, and coats are reminiscent of the 50’s and all the glamour that era bring to women’s wear…this neutral, color-block, jumpsuit (above) is modern, sweet, and simple and my favorite of the line…   An emphasis on the waist is what makes these look

The Tourist is one of my favorite films, not just because it takes place in my country of choice, Italy, but also because the costume design was  absolutely stunning, refreshing, and made the thriller absolutely irresistible! {the tourist} Of course lead Angelina Jolie has that quality in every film, she is undoubtably soft, sophisticated, and glamorous in this wonderfully feminine look… {the tourist} My favorite aspect is this awesome shall, designed exclusively by costume d

Beautiful prints are pivotal to Spring fashion! Here are some street style examples I love… Adding a fun blouse with a leather skirt, shorts, or pants amps it up notch (above), the thin stripy sandals are great too! Metallic footwear is quite flattering… {image credit} {image credit} A white blouse looks great with anything (above), but even better with a pretty print, the easiest and safest way to go! {image credit} A credit to wearing color with a pattern (above), this purp

Call me crazy, but I appreciate incorporating fashion into every outlet of life, including exercise…good style requires looking effortless, and what should look more effortless then what you wear to the gym? {lauren conrad}   {nicole richie} A few weeks ago I finally acted on my new years resolution and joined a local gym in Brentwood and therefore have been adding more leggings, hoodies, and tissue tees to my wardrobe; here is some noteworthy gym style from some in shape an

It may not yet be Spring, however, in fashion, it is time to look towards Fall… Browsing through the 2012 Pre-Fall designer collections I found much inspiration, one of my favorites this coming season is Matthew Williamson….with highly saturated colors, bold prints, and an overall look I like to call “fun sophistication,” Williamson’s line is relatable to me and my work style…each piece in this collection is equally as beautiful as one another, yet cohesive worn together…here

Today I am featuring the eclectic interior of a more then charming Vermont cottage I found on  House Beautiful …this is a perfect example of everything I love about classic architecture intertwined with eclectic/modern decor… The living room (pictured above) is fresh, inviting and luxe, a great juxtapose to the cozy vibe coming from the rest of the house…and I love the varying shades and textures of white; the linen couch, the cream leather chair, the patent leather, twin ott

This year was graced with many bridal affairs to remember, but three in particular caught my eye….Kate Moss had an intimate, free-spirited, English wedding in the countryside, her dress was made specially for her by designer John Galliano, how absolutely lovely… Also in the countryside, one on another continent, a charming fairytale best described as a western romance deserving of a spot in a Ralph Lauren catalog campaign…beautiful bride Lauren Bush wed her handsome and well

One of the most coveted fabrics, LACE, remains forever in style for it’s feminine detail and can be worn simply, sexy, or sweet…holding a sophisticated allure that will forever be appreciated in the fashion world…Here are some GISELE CHIC-WORTHY, lace dresses and gowns…enjoy ! [olivia palermo via fine women beauty] Olivia Palermo (pictured above) is one of my favorite style icons, partially for her ability to wear her classic style in a modern, fresh, way…this dress is innoce

Usually I use clutches for the evening however this one (pictured below) is a game changer…props for the color as well! [image via house of rising sun] [charlotte olympia] [asos] [image via reason to breathe] It’s all about the flap! And this leather looks so smooth! Heaven in blue…. [bottega veneta] [anya hindmarch] [image via pinterest] This is the perfect place for a sequin clutch… with a classic cut blazer, sophisticated watch, and a bold color… [diane von furstenberg] [a

A staple to any well dressed wardrobe will always include STRIPES… as simple as 1, 2, 3… Stripes go best with color..loving the burnt orange [via sugar snap] [A.L.C. via style] [olivia palermo via shop n chomp blog] Leave it to my style icon Olivia Palermo to modernize a classic by pairing stripes and a statement necklace, absolutely stunning, just like Palermo herself…   [kirsten dunst vi pink lemonade blog] What a wonderful shirt dress! I would glam it up with black tights

Some inspiration for a simpler spring style from the Spring 2012 ready-to-wear collections of A.L.C, Steven Alan, J.Crew, Wes Gordon and 10 Crosby Derek Lam, here are my highlights… [10 Crosby Derek Lam] Mellow in yellow, the dress looks easy and sweet, maxi’s are here to stay…   [Steven Alan] Mellow in yellow, the dress looks easy and sweet, maxi’s are here to stay… I have a dress quite similar to this (above) one, orange is so bold and goes with every season in my book, I l

Since moving to Los Angeles and having to leave behind my old wonderful writing desk and chair in Chicago, I had to find a replacement, after all I am a student…this is the desk I chose in the black below second picture. [image via sparkling glitter tumblr] [via world market] Finding it was not too difficult, my last one was quite similar, a rich all black wood without the details on the sides, but the chair took quite a while…FINALLY, after three months of going back and for

The books on your table say a lot about who you are, where you come from, and where you want to be…here are some eye catching adds on my list…. [image via le petite blog] I LOVE and admire Kelly Wearstler, she is my favorite interior decorator and this book exemplifies her technique with color, patterns, and textures…all making clear one thing: she is the only decorator I would ever consult with… [image via the society events] YSL was an amazing designer and after seeing the

Perhaps…after being in a dark room for two hours, mesmerized by the devastating beauty of Melancholia, eloquently described as “a beautiful film about the end of the world,” the line between real and surreal was too skewed for me to shake without a heightened sense of awareness, this was a film that moved me, in a wonderful and yet enchantingly distressful way…. “What a beautiful mess.. this is,”-Jason Mraz  M. Gisele {imagesvia  melancholiathemovie.com ,  mubi.com ,  skars

The TEXTURE of these dresses caught my eye and hopefully yours as well…I am loving the fabric, style and overall presentation of these six stunning looks…it gives a whole new meaning to RICH TEXT… [selena gomez via people style watch] This Marchesa frock is simply stunning…I adore anything lace, as long as it is not overly matronly, and this one balances sophistication with a playful youthfulness by adding tool and a shorter hemline… [jennifer hudson via people style watch] I

Two elements of decor I really love are 1. great use of color, of course, and 2. lacquer painted walls…even better when combined….Here are some of my favorite inspirations for a colorful use of lacquered walls in the home… [Image via architectural digest] This room is really the essence of my style. Even though I love almost every single color in the rainbow, blue has been my secret favorite, I could decorate an entire house with blue walls in every room, in varying shades b