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Stylish Girl: Anja Rubik & Abbey Lee

Loving Anja's 1950's style with capri pants paired with leopard ballet flats, an easy enough look to emulate for spring. Meanwhile, Abbey always dons the best lingerie as outerwear looks, which isn't so easy for mere mortals;)

Image: Altamira

Wishlist: T by Alexander Wang Silk Shirtdress

Sheer, floaty dress with a hi low hem. Saks, $210

Fashion + Interior: Glamorous Decadence

Domino Magazine's November 2008 issue remains one of my all time faves, and this spread is one of the reasons why. Stylist after my own heart Kim Ficaro and fashion director Lauren Goodman took the Turn this Outfit into a Room concept and ran with it. The result is an a gorgeous editorial along with Ariana Speyer's ability to convey the feeling of the pictures into words.

The Inspiration to take away:

1. Think refined yet effortless-not precious or "done"
2. Masculine and feminine mix
3. Lush Details-Accessorize your home
4. Combine Fancy with the informal

Images: Moodboard Magazine: Domino November 2008 Market Editor: Tori Mellott Photography: Mary Rozzi

 

Home Style: Moving and More of the Same

We are moving this weekend to a new apartment, but things have gotten a little complicated. We may have found a house to buy. To further complicate matters, the realization of putting a permanent hold in our current city has us questioning if we really want to live here. Words like Los Angeles and New York have been bandied around in the last 24 hours, but starting over in a new city in this economy is daunting. A lot to think about this weekend.

In the meantime here is another room I'm pinning to my virtual moodboard as inspiration. It is from O at Home, Oprah Winfrey's shelter magazine, which folded in 2008. What I'm taking away as inspiration from this room is the leather chair, black tables, wood stool, fur rug and print blanket. 

Below are some detail shots and another view of the room:

Images: Moodboard Magazine: O at Home Winter 2008 Photography: Annie Schlechter

 

Wish List: J.Crew February 2011

I wasn't going to post the new J.Crew items that I though were ridiculously overpriced, but than I wouldn't have much of a wish list. To add insult to injury the catalog made me sad and miss Los Angeles so very much this morning. 

This looks so loungy and easy, especially for a beach getaway. Amie Maxi Dress, $78

 

J.Crew skirts fit me all weird, yet like a moth to the flame I keep getting dragged back in. I love this shade of pink, so it might have to adapt to my body. Cotton Bell Skirt, $69.50

Ah, these ballet flats are adorable! And I could totally J.Crew it out and pair them with the pink skirt above. Oxford Ballet Flats, $138

Speaking of overpriced, but I do love the peekabo0 inserts on the side. Sequin Chevron Cami, $375

I was really surprised by the price on this item as well. They are saying it is handknit wool, but I think this is one of those trendy items that you'll be able to find at a better price point, especially if you are looking for cotton and unlined. Carrie Crochet Sweater, $188

I'm assuming this sweater is an ode to Isabel Marant, and I like it a lot. Like I want all of the colors a lot. But only if J.Crew has figured out their pilling issues. Cashmere Isabel Sweatshirt, $228

This sweater intrigues me, and not just because it looks like it is priced $200 too much. I like the idea of studded stripes, but it could be really good or really bad. Jacquette Sweater, $395

Bonus shot of the Isabel Cashmere Sweatshirt, and just because I like the whole outfit really:

In Her Closet: 1960's Butterfly Mini Dress

1960's Mini Dress-Antique Flea Market
Wool Tights-Falke
Tribal Feather Necklace-Forever 21
Chanel Mary Janes-Saks Fifth Ave
Rodarte Ring-Capitol 

I thought I had lost this vintage dress but found it this morning balled up behind my racks of clothing. I last wore it to a party during New York fashion week and it has a lot of good memories attached to it.

And look, I'm wearing a necklace! I don't buy a lot of new jewelry, but I loved the long length and bohemian feel of this piece.

Oh, and you'll probably be seeing more of my vintage hat collection sneaking into pics because I'm tired of lopping off my head.

 

Home Style: Rodarte in February Vogue Magazine

 

1. Florence Broadhurst Egrets Wallpaper 2. Novica Amber Drinking Glasses (set of 6), $44.95 3. Anthropologie Bird & Branch Decoupage Chandelier, $2,298 4. Portuguese Leather Chairs 5. Anthropologie Sushi Queen Flatware, $24 6. Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Mega Bowl, $256 7. One Minute Delft Blue Plate 8. Garnet Hill Diamond Rug, $134 9. West Elm Carroll Farm Dining Table, $499

How gorgeous is this editorial of Rodarte's Spring 2011 collection in Vogue magazine? If I thought I loved the collection before, I definitely do now.  

I'm also thinking that the rich textures and colors would be perfect for a dining room as well: tooled leather, Ming Dynasty blue, creamy mint green, accents of amber and faux bois pattern.

Images: Moodboard Magazine: Vogue February 2011 Photographer: Mario Testino

Wishlist: Anthropologie February 2011

This outfit is just the perfect creamy cool ensemble.

1.Downward Drape Cardigan, $118 2. Knotted Scarves Tank, $78 3. Maxie Ford Shorts, $288

I'm not normally a yellow person but this corset style top could change my mind.

Creased Swirls Corset Top, $88

The open weave love isn't going to stop, especially if it contains lace inserts.

Stitched Acres Pullover, $128

I'm not sure about the basket bottom, but I love the colors.

Fringed Basket Bag, $238

I'm such a sucker for a chevron pattern, especially if black has been tossed into the mix.

Scattered Chevrons Curtain, $108-$168

I received some plates for my wedding from Anthropologie that remind me of these planters. So of course this shared memory means I need them.

Perpetual Kew Pattern (Medium Size), $28

 

I love these elephant shaped handles so much! Wouldn't these be so sweet on a dresser in a baby's room?

Memory of Pachyderms Handle, $18

 

Stylish Girl: Kate Bosworth in Chloe Spring 2011

Kate Bosworth wearing my favorite piece in the Chloe Spring 2011 collection. Not sure about the sheer black hose but I definitely still have the hots for that dress.

1st Image: Just Jared 2nd Image: Vogue.com

Wish List: Jonathan Adler Eyelashes Canister

Jonathan Adler has a new tongue in cheek line called Candid Canisters. This one evokes images of old hollywood glamour and I think it would be so cute in a bathroom. Jonathan Adler, $120