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Inspired by The Graduate

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

This week I watched The Graduate for the first time. I know, I am like several decades late to the party, but for some reason I never thought it would be a movie I’d like. I was WRONG! I loved the film and I worship Anne Bancroft in this movie- in both attitude and appearance! So fierce! So sexy! So borderline crazy! My kinda woman! Her style is so sleek and chic in this film (and of course I adore her penchant for animal prints.)

Some items that remind me of Mrs. Robinson’s style. I happen to think she would have loved graphic DVF wrap dresses :) Keys to this look: smokey eye and nude lip, lots of animal prints, sleek simple silhouettes and basic colors (black, white red, tan).  And of course some lovely underthings!

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Graduate by elementsofstyleblog featuring a cowl neck dress


I was taking note of the interiors and accents in the movie- like that fabulous black and white stripe awning at the Robinson’s house.  I had to try to create a retro chic patio based on it!

Graduate Patio

Graduate Patio by elementsofstyleblog featuring a bikini swimwear


I also think that Katharine Ross who played Elaine int he movie is one of the most beautiful women ever to exist! I love her bohemian beauty (nd I love the top of that wedding dress!)

A Bright Sunshiney Day

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

In two weeks I am headed to St. Maarten (with a trip over to St. Barth’s scheduled) with my husband’s family and I CANNOT WAIT. You do not know how badly I need a vacation! While I ponder warm sun on my face and the sound of waves crashing in my ears, I put together a fabulously glam patio look to dress up any outdoor space (cannot get enough of those Z.Gallerie pavilions!)

Beach Glam

Beach Glam by elementsofstyleblog featuring j crew bathing suits

J Crew bikini bathing suit
40 GBP - net-a-porter.com

J crew bathing suit
40 GBP - net-a-porter.com

Arcadia 42 Round Pedestal Table
$999 - crateandbarrel.com

Regatta Mesh Chaise Lounge
$899 - crateandbarrel.com

IKEA PS SANDSKÄR
$35 - ikea.com

Set of 4 Stacking Blue Acrylic Wine Glasses
$9.95 - crateandbarrel.com

Garden, Patio | Crate&Barrel
crateandbarrel.com

Box Planter – Grandin Road
$99 - grandinroad.com

How Does Your Garden Grow

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

I saw this awesomely creative garden/potting room from the Shippan Designer Showhouse on Stacy Kustel’s blog and had to share. Designer Victoria Lyon and Robin Horton of Urban Gardens crafted such a  charming, relaxed space for those with a green thumb.  From the greenery wall to the birds on the wall it makes me wish I had a garden to tend to!

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This room reminds me that I am still dying to see the new Anthropologie gardening outpost Terrain in PA!

Hello killer signage….

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These zinc tags remind me of the room above! They would actually be great as gift tags too this holiday season!

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They also sell vertical garden wall containers to create a green wall like the one at the showhouse!

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I love these various terrariums! I want some in my house!

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How about these gorgeous lights?

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And there is no more perfect post than this with which to wish my mom, the ultimate gardener (remember her gardens I showed you here?) a very, very happy 60th birthday! Love you!!!

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