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Fashion Friday: White Out

Chloe

Guess what, everyone? We had more snow yesterday! At this rate, spring will come in May and the kids won’t be out of school until July… With global warming come and gone, it’s the dawn of a new Ice Age. Who knows when we’ll be able to shed our winter wardrobe and wear something as light and airy as these frocks? White was a popular color on the Spring 2015 runways and we’ve rounded up some of favorite fashions in honor of warmer weather to come. White is wonderful when it’s not in the form of snow.

Valentino

Michael Kors

Christian Dior

Erdem

Oscar de la Renta

Happy Friday to all and don’t forget to spring ahead this weekend!

Photos: 1 – 6

March 6, 2015

The Latest Buzz

Spring/Summer 2015 Inspiration #1

Garden Glamourpuss

Let’s face it – gardening isn’t glamorous (unless you’re the late Oscar de la Renta) – but the end result can be! Our new Spring/Summer 2015 collection, Garden Glamour, is inspired by all the careful work that goes into making a garden grow and captures the botanical perfection of fresh picked flowers.

Purple/White Miltonia Orchid

ODLR in the Garden

From traditional garden blooms like luscious peonies, springtime tulips, and delicate dogwood blossoms, to the more whimsical clematis, wax flower and anemone, this collection’s palette of pinks, peaches, yellows and soft greens evokes the prettiest of landscapes on a sunny day.

Tulip and Clematis Bouquet

Garden Gathering

Peony, Rose and Tulip Bouquet

We’re in Atlanta putting the finishing touches on our booth at the Atlanta Gift Show (#308) in High Design (Building 2, Floor 1) and will be here until next Monday so if you’re in the area, please stop by!

Photos: garden cat, orchid, Oscar, bouquet, table setting and bouquet

January 7, 2015

The Latest Buzz

An Ode to Oscar

Oscar de la Renta, 1932 – 2014

“But what you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean. You’re also blindly unaware of the fact that in 2002, Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns.” ~ Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada

Lapis – Spring 2014

We’re feeling quite blue with the passing of an incredible style icon, a designer often described as the “sultan of suave”, an avid gardener, and a lover of all that is feminine and pretty. Oscar de la Renta was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and he created clothes that made women look and feel beautiful. His native Dominican sun shown through in his work which was always filled with light, color and luminosity… and the Caribbean waters were captured in his love of something blue.

Baby – Fall 2012

Wedgewood – Spring 2015

You will be missed by all, Mr. de la Renta.

Aqua – Spring 2014

Cerulean – Resort 2013

Photos: 1, 2 – 6

October 22, 2014

Fabulous Finds

Not Our Grandmother’s Lace!

Gold Lace Cuff

Our grandmother Ida loved lace and whenever she had the opportunity to visit us in Belgium, one of the lace capitals of the world, she would add pieces to her vast collection of handkerchiefs, tablecloths, placemats and napkins (thankfully, no doilies!) Lace has been around since the late 15th century and while Ida’s tastes tended more toward the traditional, we’re happy to see that this form of openwork fabric is trendy again and it’s being used in so many different, modern ways. Whether dipped in gold, stenciled on ceramics or imbedded in plastic, traditional lace patterns are popping up in fashion, accessories, tabletop and home decor. Grandmother Ida would not have invested in these pieces but we know we would!

Metallic Queen Anne’s Lace Vase

Floral Lace

Ambria Metallic Lace Sandal

Lace Tulip Clutch

Lace Sunglasses

Isn’t lace lovely? Happy Friday!

Photos: cuff, vase, iPhone case, sandal, clutch and sunnies

October 10, 2014

Inspirations, The Latest Buzz

Spring Bling

Baublebar – Blue Hibiscus Ring

Have you ever experienced what we like to call “analysis paralysis”? Here’s the scenario: Over the years, you’ve gathered all your favorite pictures for a home renovation, your binder, folders and Pinterest boards are brimming with ideas, but when the time comes to finally design your dream bath, kitchen, etc., you can’t make a decision or you second guess the decisions you’ve made!

Kate Spade – Ladybug Earrings

We’re not the kind of girls to wing home décor so we do spend an awful lot of time (perhaps too much?) thinking about our projects before jumping in.

Finn – Emerald Leaf Bracelet

Alex Monroe – Fine Gardner Charm Bracelet

Ever since we hired a contractor, he’s been cracking the whip and we’ve had to make quick decisions on the fly – tile, molding, carpet, and paint colors and now, hardware! Needless to say, we’d rather be shopping for hardware of a different kind to wear this spring…

Lanvin – Pearl and Crystal Necklace

Oscar de la Renta – Resin Rose Ring

Have you ever renovated your home and felt the same way? Can you wing the bling or do you get analysis paralysis?

Photos via Baublebar, Kate Spade, Barney’s, Alex Monroe, Lanvin, and Oscar de la Renta

April 19, 2013

The Latest Buzz

Just Can’t Get Enough…

of cork! We went bonkers for this bangle, which we received as a thank you gift from the very talented and fashionable Robyn Brooks…

Cork and 18K Gold Bangles

and immediately paired it with this pretty piece.

Kara Ross Cork Necklace

Out of the closet came these wonderful wedges…

Bandolino "Notice Me"

and this beautiful bag…

Nancy Gonzalez Cork and Croc

And we couldn’t resist this belt…

Oscar de le Renta Belt

when cyber-shopping on our iPads!

JAVO Edge Case

Are we truly coo-coo or are you crazy for cork, too?

Photos via Robyn Brooks, Net-A-Porter, Piperlime, Polyvore, Saks Fifth Avenue and JAVOedge

June 8, 2011

Fabulous Finds, Inspirations

Haute Couture for the Home

It’s been a decade (or almost three!) since we packed up all of our belongings for college and in the mix was brand new Ralph Lauren bedding. Back then, we thought it was so cool to have sheets bearing the name of a fabulous fashion designer.

Ralph Lauren Palm Harbor Bedding

Haute couture for the home has come a long way and it’s no surprise that fashion trends make the leap from the runway to your dining room, bedroom or living room within a season. The most recent introductions come from the lovely ladies of Marchesa for Lenox…

Marchesa - Fall 2010

Marchesa for Lenox - Floral Illustrations

the ever elegant Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa…

Oscar's Runaway Success

and the divine Diane von Furstenberg for Springs Global.

Diane von Furstenberg Dresses a Bed

We’re just waiting for the designers at Valentino to translate his iconic Petale pattern into something haute for the home!

Valentino Petale and Carla Tolomeo's Settee

P.S. For more fashion for the home beauty, visit the American Fashion Designers at Home Showhouse benefitting the CFDA starting September 21 in New York City. Read more about the event here!

Photos from Macy’s, Style.com, Bloomingdales, Elle Decor, WWD, Style Hive and Maison.com

September 1, 2010

Inspirations

Summer Party Dresses

The summer party season is underway and we have found the perfect floral dresses – fun and flirty, colorful and cool, these fancy frocks are sure to make an entrance!

Emanuel Ungaro

Badgley Mischka

Oscar de la Renta

Naeem Khan

Tracy Reese

Nanette Lepore

Photos from Style.com

July 5, 2009