Sunday, November 30, 2008
Top Room Picks
Britney is back
Mai putin laudabil este faptul ca i-a copiat Madonnei tinuta de scena pana in cele mai mici detalii.
Cover girl pentru Glamour, ianuarie 2009
Britney in Glamour intr-o superba rochie Gianfranco Ferre
Pe coperta numarului de decembrie al revistei Rolling Stone
Alaturi de Karl Lagerfeld la Bambi Awards
Britney la Bambi Awards in Germania. Tinuta ei este aproape identica cu a Madonnei
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Celebritatile aprind luminile de Craciun
Onoarea aprinderii luminilor festive a revenit celebritatilor care s-au remarcat in acest an: Marion Cotillard, castigatoare a Premiului Oscar, cuplului Nicole Richie-Joel Madden, proaspat numit ambasador al Bunavointei pentru UNICEF, formatiei Sugababes, care a implinit 10 ani de activitate. Stella a organizat traditionala petrecere la boutique-ul ei din Londra, iar Karl Lagerfeld a inaugurat sezonul oficial de cumpărături de Crăciun.
Designerul de la Chanel a creat o papusa, "La Marionnette Coco", care este expusa in vitrinele magazinului Printemps de pe bulevardul Hausmann. Acestea evoca o gradina onirica populata cu plante si flori neobisnuite si care invita la visare si evadare din cotidian. Karl Lagerfeld a inaugurat vitrinele "Visul cosmic" si a deshis oficial sezonul de shopping pentru sarbatori.
Aprinderea luminitelor decorative la magazinul Stella McCartney este in fiecare an o sarbatoare la care sunt invitati prietenii si clientii fideli. Nu au lipsit Kate Moss si fiica ei Lila Grace, tatal Stellei, sir Paul McCartney, comedianul Peter Kay si un Mos Craciun orchestra care canta la mai multe instrumente.
Cuplul Nicole Richie si Joel Madden au aprins uriasul fulg de zapada UNICEF si 20 de candelabre de Baccarat pe Rodeo Drive, bulevard supranumit Mecca al impatimitilor dupa cumparaturi.
Nicole a ales o rochie din satin albastru, vintage Yves Saint Laurent, pantofi peep toe Christian Louboutin si colier din colectia ei de bijuterii in colaborare cu Mouawad care se va lansa luna viitoare si pe care a numit-o House of Harlow 1960.
Traditia aprinderii decoratiunilor luminoase pe celebrul bulevard Champs-Elysées dateaza din 1981. Acestea de intind pe o distanta de vreo 2 kilometri si impodobesc 415 arbori. Actrita Marion Cotillard a apasat butonul care a iluminat Parisul. Poate mai putin placut este faptul ca sunt aceleasi ca in 2007.
Coincidenta sau nu, Marion a purtat un mantou Chanel asa cum a facut si Vanessa Paradis anul trecut.
Englezii stiu ca nu mai este mult pana la venirea Craciunului cand se aprind luminitele pe Oxford street. Anul acesta fetele de la Sugababes au "pushed the button". Cele trei fete au ales sa-si sublinieza talia - Heidi a pus o curea neagra peste trenciul albastru in stil military, Amelle a optat pentru o curea cu o catarama mare si aurie, ca sa adauge putina culoare outfitului all black, iar Keisha pentru una simpla peste mantoul clasic.
credit foto: nicolerichiefashion.blogspot.com, people.plurielles.fr, cityzens.fr, asos.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Erin Wasson style
Din 2002 este imaginea Maybelline.
Erin a aparut in campanii publicitare pentru H&M, Levi's, Gap, Rolex, Tiffany & Co.
A prezentat si pentru Victoria's Secret, dar colaborarea a fost foarte scurta pentru ca nu era la fel de voluptoasa ca ceilalti VS Angels.
Erin asorteaza piese simple cu elemente de inspiratie punk, ii plac tricourile largi, pantalonii scurti, camasile masculine, sacourile, fustele mini si botinele.
In doua cuvinte stilul ei poate fi numit tomboy chic.
Erin in Balmain cu o coafura a la Alice Dellal
Vesta aurie in stil military este Alexander McQueen
Erin cu vesta Alexander Wang
Erin este noua imagine William Rast
Erin poarta camasa Kiki de Montparnasse, pantaloni scurti vintage Levi's, tocuri Alexander McQueen si poseta Balenciaga
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
ROMANIAN FASHION BLOGGERS
Membri fondatori sunt Alex Conu, Diana Bobar, Claudiu de la mauVErt si Roxana Radu
Pana acum RFB are 25 de membri:
1. DIANA BOBAR
2. MAUVERT
3. CONU
4. R.R
5. GRI URBAN
6. DADA
7 TALKOWSKI
8. ALEX BURUNTIA
9. CAROLA’S MUSINGS
10. DAIANA
11. JOSEPHINE
12. MONDEN INFO
13. CELEBRITY FASHION
14. FASHION IN MY EYES
15. COSMO BOUTIQUE
16. SOMETHING WITH A TWIST
17. ALINA ENE
18. MILAS FASHION
19. GINA BULINA
20. THE F WORD
21. CALEIDOSCOP
22. ADINA NECULA
23. 10TH MUSE
24. GLAM BOUTIQUE
25. ANAIS
Over the River and Through the Wood...
Over the river, and through the wood, to Grandfather's house we go;
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow.
Over the river, and through the wood -Oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes and bites the nose as over the ground we go.
Over the river, and through the wood,To have a first-rate play.
Hear the bells ring, "Ting-a-ling-ding",Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!
Over the river, and through the wood Trot fast, my dapple-gray!
Spring over the ground like a hunting-hound,For this is Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river, and through the wood -And straight through the barnyard gate,We seem to go extremely slow,It is so hard to wait!
Over the river, and through the wood -Now Grandmother's cap I spy!
Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done? Hurrah for the pumpkin pie
Thank you to all my teachers from Owasco Elementary School in Auburn, NY who faithfully every year had our whole class sing this song right before Thanksgiving break! Thank you Mrs. Northrup, Mrs. Chapin, Mrs. Burgette, and Mrs. VanArsdale for all the wonderful memories. You were the best! Michele, your grateful student from the 1970's.
Happy Thanksgiving!
(This Thanksgiving song originally appeared as a poem written by Lydia Maria Child in Flowers for Children, volume 2, in 1844. The painting is by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, "Over the River to Grandma's house", 1947)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Still in: leggings
Colantii din latex sau cei luciosi sunt foarte potriviti pentru un stil rock, glam rock sau sexy.
Dezavantaj: nu complimenteaza siluetele plinute, asortati necorespunzator arata vulgar, ieftin.
Paris si ex-boyfriend-ul ei, Benji Madden
Erin Wasson
Rihanna
Beyonce
AnnaLynne McCord
Jessica Szohr
Kim Kardashian
Lady GaGa
Daisy Lowe
Monday, November 24, 2008
Cozy up to a Sweater Pillow
are past their wearing days but they still have some life left in them, you can make your own sweater pillow. For instructions visit Digs Magazine here
(image on left from West Elm)
Two cream sweater pillows above by White Butterfly Studio on etsy - $55 for the set
From West Elm, Lutz & Patmos cable pillow cover above and zigzag pillow cover below, $39
Irish wool sweater from JMBrecht on etsy - $18.
From Heart Felt Fun at etsy - recycled angora sweater for $18. How adorable!! The green one below is equally cute. And, for the remainder of 2008, all the profits from her etsy listings (sales less listing fees, CoMS, and mailing supplies) are going to the building of a new Youth Center in the Greater Knoxville area. How good is that!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Hitting A Brick Wall
There are a few things that I’m absolutely in love with. Hosta plants, tea, chocolate, griege, beautiful bergères and a gorgeously made bed to name of few. But none of these are as striking to me as a brick wall in the interior of a home. I just LOVE the look. And, as the pictures below will testify, brick works just about anywhere from the most formal of homes, to the urban loft.
Check out these beautiful brick walls I found….
Though this house is in Houston, its inspiration is a neoclassical villa. Designer J. Randall Powers brings in classical design elements but balances them with this fantastic wall with its arches into the adjoining room. That, accompanied with the stone fireplace with pass-through makes this room a winner for me.
In the same home, a breakfast room with banquette and upholstered armless chairs are situated along another brick wall, complete with a beautiful lantern and ceiling beams. Everything a girl could ask for! The lantern is by my favorite designer, Michael Smith (Design for Jasper). Designer J. Randall Powers.
Finally, in the same home, an open porch is outfitted with various pieces of indoor and outdoor furniture, all surrounded by the brick again. It gives the space more of a formality I think. House Beautiful. Designer J. Randall Powers.
The Bryan School Lofts in Washington, D.C. Brick is a background that suits almost any furniture style or color palette.
Another Bryan School Loft. I love the industrial look of the iron stairs along the brick wall.
Lofts in Boston. I like the exposed beams above, that add to the spare minimalist feel. I believe this room is just staged for sale purposes. It needs a bit more furniture I think.
Loft Eleven in New York, NY. I believe this is a social gathering place. Check out all those prop TVs in the room. How fun. The elegant chandeliers are an interesting juxtaposition with the brick wall.
Loft Twelve, New York, NY. Fun art showcased on the brick.
Loft Twelve, New York, NY. Another staged space. Another elegant chandelier! Love the views.
Loft Twelve. Maybe the same space? Different furniture?
In an abandoned artillery shed near Lake Michigan designer Suzanne Lovell renovated the above home (exterior and interior photo). She drew from the brick facade and brought it inside to frame out the fabulous arched windows.
Another arched entrance from a covered patio. I love the bougainvillea next to the brick.
The mosaic tiles all over this bathroom are fabulous, but the blue bricks on the outer wall really add a beautiful balance and texture to the room. I love it. Architecture and Interior Design by Frederick Biehle Erika Hinrichs.
Enjoy your week…
Remember…. No matter how wonderful our dreams, how noble our ideals, or how high our hopes, ultimately we need courage to make them a reality. Without action, it's as if they never existed.