Fabulous Room Friday 02.26.10

<p><img height="348" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/gente/decorador/violan/1_1g.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="488" /></p> <p align="center">{Violán and his dog, Bosco share a moment on a chair of his own design.The gorgeous turquoise anemone lamps from Holland are to die for! The chandeliers are by Paco Rabanne.}</p> <p align="center">Today’s fabulous room is the amazing living room (part of a larger studio space) of the visionary Spanish designer, <a href="http://www.lazarorosaviolan.com/">Lázaro Rosa Violán</a> of Barcelona. In keeping with Violán’s design aesthetic, the space is eclectic, filled with vintage finds and striking modern touches. The live/work building was once a cotton factory and now serves as Violán’s home and studio for his design business. As if the amazing architecture weren’t enough, Violán makes the space all the more fabulous with an eclectic mix of furniture and accessories. I love the touches of turquoise and coral as well as the touch of glamour provided by gold accents.</p> <p><img height="480" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/gente/decorador/violan/1_2g.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="457" /></p> <p align="center">{The white leather Chesterfield sofa was designed by Violán and is produced by his company, Contemporain Studio. The fabulous armchair was originally created for one of his projects, the Hotel Pulitzer in Rome.}</p> <p><img height="480" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/gente/decorador/violan/1_4g.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="471" /></p> <p align="center">{ Black Lacquered Table and Lamp by Contemporain Studio, Sculpture by Henry Moore, Drawing by S. Lewitt}</p> <p><img height="480" src="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/gente/decorador/violan/1_5g.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="412" /></p> <p align="center">{A 19th Century French Fireplace is Flanked by Industrial-style sculptures by Timor and Turquoise-Glazed Porcelain Stools}</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">We are beyond excited to stay at the Violán-designed <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/search?q=sweet+temptation">Hotel Pulitzer</a> in Barcelona this summer. It will be such a treat to see this amazing designer’s work in person.</p> <p align="left">Image Credit: <a href="http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/gente/decorador/violan/1_1.shtml">Nuevo Estilo</a></p>

Fabulous Room Friday 02.26.10

{Violán and his dog, Bosco share a moment on a chair of his own design.The gorgeous turquoise anemone lamps from Holland are to die for! T...

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Perfect Match: Elle Décor meets Amanda Wakeley Fall 2010

  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVaqwX7tI/AAAAAAAAJ_o/Zi5_6oDqArI/s1600-h/elletitle5.png"><img alt="elle title" border="0" height="105" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVa-wF0DI/AAAAAAAAJ_s/FRYn1oDwupI/elletitle_thumb5.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle title" width="335" /></a> <p align="center"><img alt="elle1" border="0" height="298" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVcqojeLI/AAAAAAAAJ_w/KmI976s7ifI/elle1_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle1" width="471" /> {<strong>Left:</strong>Tufted Sofa and Cowhide Rug from Anne Coyle. How fabulous is the 1960s lucite and brass coffee table? I love that various styles of chairs were chosen for this room. <strong>Right:</strong> A Gorgeous Goddess Gown by Wakely in a Stunning Color}</p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/London-Fashion-Week-Amanda-Wakeley-Fall-2010-7515280">Amanda Wakeley’s</a> Fall 2010 collection was among my favorites from London Fashion Week. I love the flowy, metallic fabrics, feminine silhouettes, and minimal color palette. The collection is completely luxurious and glamorous while maintaining a somewhat understated elegant quality. <a href="http://www.amandawakeley.com/">Wakeley’s collection</a> evoked the same feelings in me as the amazing Chicago home of Oprah Producer, Elle Rakieten which was designed by BOTH Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle (she and Elle are BFFs) and is featured in the March issue of <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/decoration_inspiration/articles/all_star_makeover?page=0,1">ELLE DECOR</a>. Can you say dream team? Both this gorgeous apartment which is housed in a 1920s Beaux-Arts building and Wakeley’s glamorous collection speak to the modern woman. They are elegant, chic, and modern all at once.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVdIBrFWI/AAAAAAAAJ_0/xA6P3F3ONj8/s1600-h/elledescription4.png"><img alt="elle description" border="0" height="167" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVdRiOX1I/AAAAAAAAJ_4/uT2ZcF3Qy4s/elledescription_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle description" width="422" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVgK3S6_I/AAAAAAAAJ_8/cYbL9_TCaCY/s1600-h/elle29.png"><img alt="elle2" border="0" height="350" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVhj73MVI/AAAAAAAAKAA/oeJURxhdHOU/elle2_thumb9.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle2" width="494" /></a> {<strong>Left:</strong> A Chic Little Number by Wakeley <strong>Right:</strong> The living room is filled with beautiful European antiques and vintage pieces such as the Louis Philippe Mirror circa 1840 and the vintage white Italian armchair.}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVkz1Z9iI/AAAAAAAAKAE/b6CxaIkhNgA/s1600-h/elle34.png"><img alt="elle3" border="0" height="382" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVn4YGz8I/AAAAAAAAKAI/t9598-4LpxY/elle3_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle3" width="512" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{<strong>Left:</strong> Rakieten’s library might just be my favorite room at the moment! I love the dark walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Off Black and the colorful accents like the Madeline Weinrib ikat pillow. The collection of artwork is fabulous! <strong>Right:</strong> I could picture myself wearing this dress for so many things. I love the fit, the gorgeous, shimmery quality of the fabric, and how great it looks paired with tights and an edgy shoe. }</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVqFvV51I/AAAAAAAAKAM/l59sIdtTz7g/s1600-h/elle43.png"><img alt="elle4" border="0" height="382" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVr_uN2TI/AAAAAAAAKAQ/mQ14LJN-jNI/elle4_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle4" width="522" /></a></p> <p align="center">{<strong>Left:</strong> This head-to-toe black outfit works would transition beautifully from day to night. Love it!  <strong>Right:</strong> I can’t think of a single woman who wouldn’t love to have this swoon-worthy dressing room. It is INSANE! I adore the vintage ostrich egg lamps. The vintage Bagues chandelier and Poillerat-style table from JF Chen are pretty darn beautiful, too.}</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVugrq42I/AAAAAAAAKAU/1icAW37Ub9Q/s1600-h/elle63.png"><img alt="elle6" border="0" height="375" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4aVyDy6VsI/AAAAAAAAKAY/WvVIs4o5hUU/elle6_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="elle6" width="532" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{<strong>Left:</strong> I would love to have this work space! I can picture myself constantly changing up the huge inspiration board. The lighting fixture is gorgeous and of course, I love the vintage Chippendale chairs. <strong>Right:</strong> The all-over use of this shimmery, metallic fabric isn’t for the faint at heart, but looks fierce if you can pull off the look. The cape lends some sophistication to the ensemble.}</p> <p> </p> <p>Image Credits: <a href="http://www.coutorture.com/London-Fashion-Week-Amanda-Wakeley-Fall-2010-7515280">Coutorture</a> and William Waldron for <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/decoration_inspiration/articles/all_star_makeover?page=0,1">ELLE DECOR</a></p>

Perfect Match: Elle Décor meets Amanda Wakeley Fall 2010

  { Left: Tufted Sofa and Cowhide Rug from Anne Coyle. How fabulous is the 1960s lucite and brass coffee table? I love that various style...

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Moroccan Moment

<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOe1pXktI/AAAAAAAAJ88/ZvhxvPRdHDk/s1600-h/image4.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOghGmWWI/AAAAAAAAJ9A/tlcXjEWIIS4/image_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="349" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Image Credit: JuBella}</p> <p align="center">It seems like Moroccan style has been having a major moment in the spotlight lately. From dominating the runways a few seasons ago to being a hugely popular inspiration for home interiors, Moroccan style doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. It’s even making an appearance in the Sex and the City sequel!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOi3RunVI/AAAAAAAAJ9I/Hy5wyu20ATk/s1600-h/image9.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="575" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOlQI26UI/AAAAAAAAJ9M/Xw6S-7raTZw/image_thumb5.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="326" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Carrie can make anything look chic! Her outfit totally has a vintage Halston vibe.}</p> <p><img alt="image" border="0" height="356" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOoQL38LI/AAAAAAAAJ9Q/Ba9IaZVTZsU/image_thumb8.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="558" /></p> <p></p> <p align="center">{SATC images courtesy of Warner Brothers}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOqhapBfI/AAAAAAAAJ9U/ke79JO-foGw/s1600-h/image18.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOtEFv2dI/AAAAAAAAJ9Y/VN2nlP3TNmM/image_thumb10.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="416" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Image Credit: National Geographic}</p> <p align="center">Perhaps the appeal stems from the fact that Morocco is a place of great beauty and mystery. Everything that comes from there is considered exotic and novel to most of us. It is a place filled with color and inspiring architecture.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOvntPNwI/AAAAAAAAJ9c/aY9OliT2J9Q/s1600-h/image44.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VOyvegyXI/AAAAAAAAJ9g/R-tfnuSaPrE/image_thumb26.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="364" /></a> {Source Unknown}</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VO18LwjbI/AAAAAAAAJ9k/a34bvK_k3rI/s1600-h/image23.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VO40TRHLI/AAAAAAAAJ9o/IPiTPsDnMlc/image_thumb13.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="522" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Spice Market}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VO7bCLlnI/AAAAAAAAJ9s/S1JNJtbXvAw/s1600-h/image33.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="506" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VO-fAhW7I/AAAAAAAAJ9w/g7TsA7qPy7M/image_thumb19.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="381" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">{Vibrant Colors Fill a Shoe Vendor’s Booth at a Riad}</p> <p><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPAR-vPtI/AAAAAAAAJ94/frQ0WvDZbgE/image_thumb15.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="388" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via i suwanee}</p> <p align="center">Whether you prefer the tranquility of white-washed buildings… <img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPC7nz08I/AAAAAAAAJ98/ygpvZwPxAuY/image_thumb24.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="476" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via Oliveaux}</p> <p align="center">or you prefer intricate architecture and bold colors and patterns…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPE8pJChI/AAAAAAAAJ-A/3jYgsXGAxcs/s1600-h/image49.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="360" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPIJXH5mI/AAAAAAAAJ-E/awQ0Mpvxd1o/image_thumb29.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="536" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{La Mamounia Hotel}</p> <p align="center">…gorgeous buildings abound!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPKc9KaKI/AAAAAAAAJ-I/6RAEbm1_l9w/s1600-h/image53.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPNaTEA3I/AAAAAAAAJ-M/U88NBj_Vfec/image_thumb31.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="423" /></a>The glamourous and tony La Mamounia hotel just celebrated its grand re-opening last year which celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Salma Hayek, Orlando Bloom, and Miranda Kerr attended.  </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPPJksOcI/AAAAAAAAJ-Q/kejkS_gukeg/s1600-h/image57.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPRmcmQzI/AAAAAAAAJ-U/9SmGsvOW4aY/image_thumb33.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="463" /></a> {La Mamounia}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPUGcdNrI/AAAAAAAAJ-Y/-fytCzK5Ols/s1600-h/image65.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPVlfFgzI/AAAAAAAAJ-c/f9wD77hyuIo/image_thumb37.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="256" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{How gorgeous does Gwyneth look?}</p> <p align="center">Gwyneth Paltrow was also present at the reopening event and recently dedicated an issue of her <a href="http://www.goop.com/newsletter/61/en/">GOOP newsletter</a> to Marakkesh.</p> <p align="center">There are many ways to incorporate a Moroccan influence into your life. There are many touches that you use to add a Moroccan influence to your home. Moroccan lanterns, vintage brass coffee/ smoking tables, antique tea services, and lavish textiles are a great place to start.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPYalwJtI/AAAAAAAAJ-g/Kc-ghW8pfqw/s1600-h/image69.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPbUa3fhI/AAAAAAAAJ-k/PMz0zRbHKXE/image_thumb39.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="477" /></a>{Image Credit: Alberto Pinto} </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPdy98fsI/AAAAAAAAJ-s/WJrrsMh_vpM/s1600-h/image73.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPgUqYAGI/AAAAAAAAJ-w/tMScDinBA5c/image_thumb41.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="385" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Image Credit: Katie Sellers}</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPiCIe23I/AAAAAAAAJ-0/xaRF2wWYAhM/s1600-h/image78.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="369" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPkJMjFmI/AAAAAAAAJ-4/n646DcSCZwU/image_thumb44.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="551" /></a></p> <p><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPnQt4y1I/AAAAAAAAJ-8/NzNIxt8wUpM/image_thumb46.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="541" /></p> <p align="center">{Image Credit: Vogue Living Australia}</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Or if you prefer, you can always take your style cues from the runway…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPqIY5B3I/AAAAAAAAJ_A/ZnyAA_4Sdjw/s1600-h/morocco13.png"><img alt="morocco1" border="0" height="396" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPs-5T7hI/AAAAAAAAJ_E/HmyNGi8ANR4/morocco1_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="morocco1" width="514" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Aquilano Rimondi & Etro}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPvCbE8CI/AAAAAAAAJ_I/gMzczsM9LrE/s1600-h/morocco23.png"><img alt="morocco2" border="0" height="397" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VPxWl3fQI/AAAAAAAAJ_M/L4FO9g3JIBk/morocco2_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="morocco2" width="527" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Ralph Lauren & Max Azria}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VP0Q1aKBI/AAAAAAAAJ_Q/6HsUwnnAEbo/s1600-h/morocco33.png"><img alt="morocco3" border="0" height="405" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VP2-21J2I/AAAAAAAAJ_U/rQa_A8qbN5A/morocco3_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="morocco3" width="533" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Reem Acra & Gucci}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VP5gedYAI/AAAAAAAAJ_c/TP1Dz2lEAGk/s1600-h/morocco43.png"><img alt="morocco4" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4VP74iqQiI/AAAAAAAAJ_g/tn2OC4piCqs/morocco4_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="morocco4" width="538" /></a>{Ungaro & Chloé} </p>

Moroccan Moment

{Image Credit: JuBella} It seems like Moroccan style has been having a major moment in the spotlight lately. From dominating the runway...

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Plutocracy

<object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2yBysLO_BhM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2yBysLO_BhM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> <p align="center">I am loving the 1940’s inspired looks and strong, no holds barred attitude in this promotional video for the new <a href="http://www.beplutocracy.com/">Plutocracy</a> line by designer Anitra Michelle. “Inspired by the woman's empowerment movement during the 1940's when war forced housewives to hang up their aprons and enter the male dominated workforce, Rising Revolt represents the modern Corporate Rebel. The woman who knows she can look sexy and professional at the same time. The woman who refuses to blend in with the suits she is surrounded by. The woman who won't take no for an answer and wears the clothes that show she means it.” Rock on, ladies!</p>

Plutocracy

I am loving the 1940’s inspired looks and strong, no holds barred attitude in this promotional video for the new Plutocracy line by desig...

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Raising the Bar

<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3210565&id=500309792"><img height="412" src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs144.snc3/17173_296908279792_500309792_3210596_6605739_n.jpg" width="545" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Sally used the nightstands in her office at home.}</p> <p align="center">Fabian and I recently bought a regency dresser along with two matching nightstands from the fabulous, Sally Wheat! They totally have that <a href="http://piecesinc.com/">Pieces</a> look, don’t they? Fabian is currently working on them in the garage, but once we get the console inside, I am planning to use it as a buffet. I’d like to use part of the space on top for a  little bar set-up and have collected images of chic bars for years. I keep getting deterred from doing a bar post because so many others have done it, but oh well. I could use the inspiration right now for my gorgeous new buffet!</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3210565&id=500309792"><img height="410" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs244.ash1/17173_296906159792_500309792_3210565_5927853_n.jpg" width="543" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7i6CHh1I/AAAAAAAAJ6w/tNIot6n-xwM/s1600-h/cheers3.png"><img alt="cheers" border="0" height="116" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7jVysa-I/AAAAAAAAJ60/M3DNs_GTBIY/cheers_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="cheers" width="521" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7j3tZIuI/AAAAAAAAJ64/pSatQkTnO-c/s1600-h/barjulieshelter3.jpg"><img alt="bar julie shelter" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7kG925TI/AAAAAAAAJ68/x8vB0UXGtg8/barjulieshelter_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar julie shelter" width="323" /></a> Last week, the talented Julie of Shelter posted pictures of her amazing, swoon-worthy house <a href="http://shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2010/02/sneak-peek-snapshots-of-my-home.html">on her blog</a>. It is seriously gorgeous and I think I might be in love with her office. However, I thought this little vignette in her dining room was pretty darn fabulous, too!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7lKSZd5I/AAAAAAAAJ7A/Oj40auBbkeg/s1600-h/barjulieshelter25.jpg"><img alt="bar julie shelter2" border="0" height="353" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7l7QouuI/AAAAAAAAJ7E/BfjPnBK4gzs/barjulieshelter2_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar julie shelter2" width="522" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7oRGWrJI/AAAAAAAAJ7I/jALuKYgzRns/s1600-h/barlonny1.png"><img alt="bar lonny" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7rB8YdtI/AAAAAAAAJ7M/qxAQUginaMI/barlonny_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar lonny" width="374" /></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/">Lonny</a>}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7s9wl0VI/AAAAAAAAJ7Q/h2yACFCfpiM/s1600-h/barlonny31.png"><img alt="bar lonny3" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7ui4-NPI/AAAAAAAAJ7Y/7WxjTN1W9PA/barlonny3_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar lonny3" width="365" /></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/">Lonny</a>}</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7wrcP3QI/AAAAAAAAJ7c/bQGGoOtEDAg/s1600-h/barlonny41.png"><img alt="bar lonny4" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7zrYPcCI/AAAAAAAAJ7g/8X7d3XLeA_0/barlonny4_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar lonny4" width="373" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Lonny} </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q72f66bhI/AAAAAAAAJ7o/heNZ9hFTWAA/s1600-h/barplushpalate3.png"><img alt="bar plush palate" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q75Wc9ZjI/AAAAAAAAJ7s/zAeYZsgJ3mw/barplushpalate_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar plush palate" width="456" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://plushpalate.blogspot.com/">Plush Palate</a>}</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q76LsRBaI/AAAAAAAAJ7w/3dwDK71caD8/s1600-h/barstevengambrellowerfifth3.jpg"><img alt="bar steven gambrel lower fifth" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q77Sdp3MI/AAAAAAAAJ70/UG66-vIKPmM/barstevengambrellowerfifth_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar steven gambrel lower fifth" width="352" /></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://www.srgambrel.com/">Steven Gambrel</a>}</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q771Zh6LI/AAAAAAAAJ74/KzbCmWvcDqM/s1600-h/barpatrickcline3.jpg"><img alt="bar patrick cline" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q78dZZchI/AAAAAAAAJ78/eRA_VTBF0Z0/barpatrickcline_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar patrick cline" width="380" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Image Credit: Patrick Cline}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q788jy0NI/AAAAAAAAJ8A/ZAdAEUadBzQ/s1600-h/barofficedesigner3.jpg"><img alt="bar office designer" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q79uPVT7I/AAAAAAAAJ8E/IAUXj4_aUpI/barofficedesigner_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar office designer" width="360" /></a> {Domino}</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7-OOX0wI/AAAAAAAAJ8I/cSD5oVtFek4/s1600-h/barcartpatrickcline3.jpg"><img alt="bar cart patrick cline" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7-n5AVAI/AAAAAAAAJ8M/L-6OW5AJxuc/barcartpatrickcline_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar cart patrick cline" width="457" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Image Photographed by Patrick Cline for <a href="http://www.thomfilicia.com/home">Thom Filicia</a>}</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7_R8c8-I/AAAAAAAAJ8Q/iSHDB1v-VKM/s1600-h/bardavidhicks3.jpg"><img alt="bar david hicks" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q7__n-IYI/AAAAAAAAJ8U/dOG3dY4NMtg/bardavidhicks_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar david hicks" width="501" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://www.dh1970.com/">David Hicks</a>}</p> <p align="center">That is a one well-stocked bar! Let’s hope it was for a party!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8AfDkgNI/AAAAAAAAJ8Y/TiwP3K9f9XY/s1600-h/bardomino23.jpg"><img alt="bar domino2" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8BDAZACI/AAAAAAAAJ8c/nWMsgdrqXCg/bardomino2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar domino2" width="457" /></a> {Domino}</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8BoMKamI/AAAAAAAAJ8g/jyoxyumb0mw/s1600-h/bareddierossdomino4.jpg"><img alt="bar eddie ross domino" border="0" height="416" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8CGF2lmI/AAAAAAAAJ8k/xIkUs6j1HpQ/bareddierossdomino_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar eddie ross domino" width="524" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://www.eddieross.com/">Eddie Ross</a>}</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8CUIcnGI/AAAAAAAAJ8o/wOfhQeO-hLI/s1600-h/barmikethompson3.jpg"><img alt="bar mike thompson" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8C-Ota1I/AAAAAAAAJ8s/aQfpEt1P8VE/barmikethompson_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar mike thompson" width="328" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Mike Thompson}</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8FvaStNI/AAAAAAAAJ8w/hsJDech5Bwc/s1600-h/barstyleredux3.png"><img alt="bar style redux" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FfZMBBaCF8w/S4Q8JBe_DxI/AAAAAAAAJ80/F7miN8d47qg/barstyleredux_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bar style redux" width="457" /></a> </p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://styleredux.blogspot.com/">Style Redux</a>}</p>

Raising the Bar

{Sally used the nightstands in her office at home.} Fabian and I recently bought a regency dresser along with two matching nightstands f...

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