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Net-A-Porter Wednesday’s Picks

Miu Miu – Raffia Cross Body Bag: What a great looking carry all. The shoulder sling is a great addition. I love the classic black and white chevron print.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/61408#

Isabel Marant- Turquoise multi-strand drop earrings:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/66936#

Stella McCartney- White raw silk blazer: Perfect to throw on over a spring/summer dress:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/79628#

Isabel Marant: Lapis lazuli chandelier earrings: I love these

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/66923#

Alice By Temperly- Striped jersey dress

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/62695#

Happy Shopping!

xo,

S

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Great Fashion Designers Homes

It’s Fashion Week her in NYC we have seen some amazing pieces for Fall 2010. In the midst of the fashion madness I have found myself turning to some of the great designers homes as well as the runways for inspiration. Below are a few of my favorites.

Carolina Herrera: Just as classic and chic as her designs on the runway. Lots of stripes and yummy velvet.

I had to throw in these images of Carolina Herrera Jr’s home– both mother and daughter love red, stripes, and bold classic statement pieces. I love all the suzani! This is one of my favorite apartments of all time.

YSL: A legend who surrounded himself with exquisite objects. His home is a jewel box. You want to pick up and examine everything. He had an exceptional collection of paintings and art including works by: Picasso, Mondrian, Matisse, Goya, Ingres; and furniture from the Renaissance period to Art Deco period.

There is barely any room on the cocktail table…this man was a collector.

I love the above library

Marc Jacobs: Below are images of his three-story garden apartment on the Champ de Mars. Beautiful traditional moldings and paneling coupled with modern furniture makes for a fabulous apartment!

Lanvin: “Lanvin Blue” a cornflower shade of blue was the designers favorite color. The below rooms have been recreated in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.

The bathroom below is very glamorous- I love the floor and the pedestal sink.

Coco Chanel: Her home was above her boutique in Paris. Her home is used for photo shoots and press interviews. She had many black lacquered chinoiserie screens. Her home is quite opulent with glistening chandeliers and gleaming mirrors and lacquer but still feels intimate and comfortable. Coco Chanel did not have a bedroom her…she slept across the street at The Ritz- of course!

The tan suede sofa was one of Coco’s favorites and would sit on it while interviewing. The color and fabric were some of her favorites.

Valentino’s Capri Home 1971: I love all of this blue and white. Crisp and cool with beautiful patterns.

Oscar De La Renta’s home in Kent, CT: Gardens are perfection and I love the living room. The reds, greens, and creams keep the grand scale feeling intimate.

Oscar De La Renta: table setting 1971: this is so much fun- one of my favorites.

Christian Louboutin: Would you expect the man who makes the most fabulous shoes to live in a lack-luster home? The vibrant orange walls with the classic molding and vibrant rug- Love it!

xo,

S

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3.1 Phillip Lim- Fall 2010

I have never been disappointed with Phillip Lim’s collections. Fall 2010 was another great one! He showed amazing outerwear staples mixed with some 70s disco glam.

Lim’s mood board:

Tough leather with soft fluffy fur and high waisted mustard yellow pants.

Collarless camel coat- staple

Keeping the sparkle alive for another season mixed with a soft lavender- yum. This is reminiscent of a room I just finished. Lavender grasscloth with lots of soft sparkly gold antique mirror.

Pow! Love this gold suit. The drape of the pants is fab as is the blazer. I would probably wear one piece at a time but love the impact.

The classic trench with warm rabbit lining.

xo,

S

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Michael Kors- Fall 2010

Simple (tans, golds, blacks, greys), yet sexy (furs, suede boots) was the look at Michael Kors. Each piece is easy to wear and he keeps his sporty American dream alive.

Kors’ mood board:


This coat is outstanding.

These boots and the Isabel Marant boots are killing me. Must….have.

The shimmering gold dress with the brown leather wrap around belt is so easy to wear and looks fabulous.

Love the camel blazer, trousers and white button down.

xo,

S

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Oscar de la Renta- Fall 2010

The Oscar show is always breathtakingly beautiful. He is a master of detail and he showed that once again this collection. The models showcased big 80s hair and make-up and the jewel toned pieces followed suit.

I love this little green jacket.

This long glimmering jacket is the perfect piece for fall – check out the tights!

Ruby red jacket with plum colored fur collar.

I love this whole outfit. Slinky black pants with the white wooly jacket with tight red sleeves poking through.

The staple trench again with furrrrrrrrr.

I love the proportions of this little red jacket- the tie collar and short wrist baring sleeves is so chic.

This dress is skewed towards the younger side- perfect party dress.

This could easily be an Oscar ( red carpet) dress. Totally timeless- would love to find this in my closet!

The beadwork on this dress is amazing. The light catches with the wearer’s every move.

I LOVE this dress. Simple in black but look in the photo below for the back….To Die For. Another Oscar ( red carpet) dress for sure!

The drape of this is gorgeous. Simple and stunning…and behind her you can see the back of my black dress.

xo,

S

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1st dibs- Wednesday’s Picks

It’s wednesday and the new listings are up on 1st dibs- my go to site for hard to find pieces. Below are my selections for this week. Enjoy!

Pair of 1940’s sconces by Maison Bagues

http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=383756

Double Flamingo lacquered desk- so much fun! Perfect for a Palm Beach bungalow I am working on.

http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=384103

French 1940’s rectangular mirror with beveled frame. This mirror is stunning. I love the details in the corners.

http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=380845

1950’s Shiaparelli sketch by Marcel Vertes- this is so great! I love all of Marcel Vertes works and this one is iconic.

http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=384725

1940’s James Mont cerused bookshelves with “button” pull. These would be perfect for a certain fashion designer I know…

http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=384786

USA 1960’s vintage gilt wheat cocktail table

http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=384174

Please contact me with inquiries.

xo,

S

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Carolina Herrera- Fall 2010

This collection has touches from the 40’s 50’s, and 70’s. Fierce clean lines with elegant embellishments. You can easily picture Katherine Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Faye Dunaway, Ingrid Bergman, or Lauren Bacall in one of these outfits ready for her close up. The colors ( crimson and camel) and textures ( sable) are evocative of autumn. Though, not many of us are rushing out to splurge on Carolina Herrera outfits at this time her collection is always one to drool over.

xo,

S

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Monique Lhuillier- Fall 2010

She had some show stoppers this season! Several of these are sure to be seen on the red carpet come Oscar’s

The beadwork is amazing on this little number- greens, blacks and sparking all over. I can see this on Emma Watson, Carey Mulligan, or Abbie Cornish

The color of this dress is amazing! Cate Blanchet or Sandra Bullock….

Black tulle – Amazing- perfect for a character out of “Nine” or Emily Blunt…

Penelope Cruz!!

xo,

S

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