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Fashion Friday: Painterly Inspiration

Friday, September 16th, 2011

This week I received a delightful surprise in the mail from Kelly Wearstler- one of her new scarves from her collection!  Between the divine packaging and GORGEOUS product (I’m wearing it right this second) I was so impressed and in LOVE! But really, what else do you expect from the goddess of design? But painterly patterns are showing up in many collections and areas of design!

Some more from her collection

A look from Kelly’s ready to wear line in which a painterly stripe top comes into play

Kelly painting her fabrics

A funky dress in a looser pattern (and displayed in a hella cool way!)

On the spring 2012 runway of Donna Karan this pattern was still prevalent! So we know it’s still be hot next year, which is great if you see a piece now on sale!

Looks from the retail world in dresses by Chico’s and Tibi

Like everything else in fashion, this translates into the home as well, especially in Jim Thompson’s No. 9 line.

And fabrics by Amanda Nisbet

Hot Stuff.

Monday, February 14th, 2011

I am totally feeling hot pink right now- especially today! Could there be a happier color more full of energy? Watch for it spring 2011!

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I had done this collection a few days ago and then Gwynnie went and supported my hot pink trend by rocking earrings and nail polish in the color last night at the Grammy’s ( and looked amazing, I might add)! Holler.

Preppy Interiors Through the Years

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Carrying on from yesterday’s post I was inspired to research the “preppy” aesthetic in interiors, both current and of yesteryear.  It’s fabulous to see the trends and items that weave themselves from the past into modern versions of rooms and homes.  Here are some great images of designers that specialize in this look, which has many trademarks such as a mix of antiques and newer items, bold prints, classic details, animal prints, rich color, gilded details and luxurious upholstery.

Dorothy Draper and her masterful  Greenbrier Hotel:

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Sister Parish, designer to Jackie O:

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Miles Redd, who does modern glam preppy like no one else!

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Bunny Williams:

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Charlotte Moss:

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Markham Roberts:

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Palmer Weiss:

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Kemble Interiors (Celerie Kemble and her mother, Palm Beach fixture Mimi McMakin):

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Aerin Lauder’s home is a fabulous example of the preppy look:

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Badgley Mischka’s country house is equestrian preppy chic:

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A fabulous dorm room (yes, dorm room) of a student a Drew University:

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Here are some of my picks for adding a little old school preppy flair to your home:

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1) Leopard carpet

2) Chesterfield Sofa

3) Pendelton Blanket

4)Chandelier

5)Trunk

6)Painting

7) Faux Bamboo Chair

8) Bullseye Mirror

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