Catwalk: Rebecca Minkoff
Having a Rebecca Minkoff handbag these days is a necessity. Pieces from her spring/summer 2015 ready-to-wear collection will become a must-have. Check out this sneak peak. Fun and flirty.
Home Essentials
Clockwise from top left: Mid-Century Table Lamp/West Elm; You Can Print/West Elm; Tufted Wingback Chair/Anthropologie; Sea Scribble Coaster/LEIF
After recently moving into Andy's one-bedroom apartment and placing most of my belonging into storage it got me thinking about essentials for the home. What is really necessary? Over the past 13 months I've really downsized and learned how to make small spaces feel cozy and not cluttered. Trust me it can be a challenge. There are four items that are key to making a small space (or any space) feel unique and styled. 1) A Lamp that is colorful, has a great big shade or made from wacky material can really transform a room. You can also use the lamp as a starting point for decorating a space. 2) Art speaks of ones personality helping to give the space character and feeling like your own. With artwork you can go in so many directions and should not be limited to just a painting or photo hanging on the wall. Get creative and play with size and shape. 3) A Chair is one of those pieces of furniture that can last for decades and can always look different in a new room. If the chair is simple or fancy you can restyle it with the touch of printed pillows. The chair too can be a starting point for decorating a space and can be statement piece. 4) Coasters are maybe not essential, but they can a little flair to a table or nightstand. Best to get coasters that are not your typical solid coaster, the ones above also act as decoration. Not too mention helps keep those water rings off our furniture. I'm loving the items above for their colors, materials, prints and shapes. They would also work in various rooms making them all keepers. #TGIF
School Bags
These double handled; zip-fastening totes from Burberry Prorsum Menswear Autumn/Winter 2014 collection are a must have. Men's bags are becoming more and more popular, working with more colors, prints and textures. The St Ives bag (inspired by the St Ives School) is available in hand-painted leather and suede and British-woven blankets and authentic rugs.
Coexisting
Extremely successful and visually stunning. I get giddy when multiple patterns and textures coexist and still look beautiful. I've been doing a lot of research on redecorating and adding new textures throughout the house. These images are the perfect inspiration to just go ahead and have fun. This is the perfect post for a Friday afternoon. Have an amazing weekend. Check out the rest of the article here.
Photographer: Olga Volkova Tuponogova, Stylist: Natalia Obukhov, Model: Keshia Asiedu
Artist Spotlight: Gray Malin
I am so excited about today's artist spotlight. Feel a little embarrassed it has taken me this long to post about photographer Gray Malin. Malin's work is fantastic, fun and colorful even when black and white. I greatly appreciate his attention to detail and the way his fills the frame. The work above is from A Timeless Pursuit that was photographed in 2008-2011. Working with an Oscar de la Renta dress from the 60's Malin traveled the streets of Los Angeles, New York City, and Paris. The use of black and white for this series sets the tone and notice you are never able to see her face. In La Dolce Vita, I can hear the people pictured on the beach, the waves crashing. A successful piece of art is one that allows you to be transported to a location, era or whatever it maybe. Gray Malin is a success!
Red Bottoms
Golfito
Bruno Orlato Men's Flat
Louis Men's Flat
Mr. Louboutin has now given men a chance to pop their feet and shoes those red bottoms. Christian Louboutin's mens collection is fun, sexy and bold. These are my favorites. Personally, these sneakers are so fantastic because of all the material and texture Louboutin works with. Do yourself a favor and have a look at the website. It will surely put on smile on your face. TGIF!