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Heeled Loafer Inspiration

Just a little more heeled loafer inspiration, as spotted at Shopbop.com and Street Peeper at Teen Vogue.

Madewell Sisters in Style: Marlien & Coliena Rentmeester

Ah! Adorable twins Marlien and Coliena Reentmeester are on Madewell.com in a Sisters in Style feature. I've kept track of their style for the last couple of years, as seen in these posts about The Lucky Shopping Manual and Lonny Magazine. 

Thanks to Marlien, I might have to give the Madewell Widelegger jeans in Amarillo Wash another glance. Though if the temps this weekend are any indication of what is to come—going over 90 degrees–I will only want to wear the tiniest of breathable fabrics for the next couple of months.

The Kentucky Derby

We are heading to the Kentucky Derby, where the fun isn't limited to just one day. Since we have a lot to juggle the blog might not get updated until Monday. I'll be checking in on Twitter and hopefully will have some fun things to report!

I know these images of Kate Bosworth have been flying around the internet, but I thought she looked Derby perfect with her darling hats.

 

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House: Amanda Nisbet

To be honest, the aesthetic at most decorator showcases doesn't usually jibe with mine. They tend to decorate every inch of space in a traditional/preppy style. So I was happy to see decorator Amanda Nisbet's fresh take at The Kips Bay Decorator Show House.

Granted the room doesn't leave much room for excess, which I think worked in her favor. Love the Marilyn Minter, modern pink wallpaper (that she designed herself), and fur throws that add dimension and femininity to the room.

From what I can see on NYTimes.com, all of the decorators did an excellent job of incorporating modern design into a traditional home.

Photography: Trevor Tondro 

Photography: Brie Williams

 

A lovely email dropped in my mailbox from photographer Brie Williams, and I wanted to share some of her portfolio with you. There's a wide range of interiors, from airy spaces glowing with light to more structured rooms with attention to detail.

How dreamy are the green walls in that first picture? Can someone schedule me a vacation to an exotic locale effective immediately?

 

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: 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

Inspiration: Long Dresses & Coats

Another look I'm loving right now-Longish wool coats layered over even longer gauzy dresses.

Images TFS

Inspiration: Taylor Tomasi Hill in Celine

Our seasons here seem to go straight from steam bath heat to freezing, buttoned up to your nose cold. That glorious stretch of crisp yet sunny fall air filled with dazzling colors of gold and red squeezes in the middle for only a short time. This means taking a chance on pairing leather with bare arms and legs.

1. Street Peeper 2. Wayne Tippets

Inspiration: Neutrals

 

 

 

Photography: Vanessa Jackman, Streetfsn, Hanneli, Stockholm-Streetstyle