Monday, February 22, 2010

Fancy Hair Accessories

  Leaf Hair Pin set by Tamar
Leaf Hair Pin Set
Yes Please! these will make perfect gifts.
Leaf Hair Pin Set
{Here}

Starry Night by Emily E Jewelry
Starry Night Headband
There is an ongoing trend with overdecorated headbands, this is a move towards the right direction. These simple designs are just right; modern, chic and fun
Venus Headband as Seen in InStyle and Newsday
Venus Headband as Seen in InStyle and Newsday
{here}

Have a happy Monday!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Ultimate City Girls V

Holly Golightly
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The chic and glamorous character from Breakfast at Tiffany's made timeless by Audrey Hepburn, is definitely worthy of the 'ultimate city girl' title. I love how she uses bold but classic accessories to jazz up a simple but by no means basic wardrobe. For the rest of us girls who are nothing like this character, we have all at some point dreamed about having a more glamorous and carefree life.
She is naturally charming, quirky, and vulnerable. Her presence is
felt as she becomes the center of attention upon entering any room.
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'You could always tell what kind of a person a man
thinks you are by the earrings he gives you. I must say, the
mind reels.'-Holly Golightly

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" © Courtesy of Everett Collection
Holly looks to land a handsome wealthy man, to end her money woes, even if it means putting aside real love here

Her Style
The basics (and others) to obtain her look
Always fun and sophisticated, focused on main classic pieces while adding her individual flair. {All clothing and accessories can be found at shopstyle.com/ photos here and here}
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Holly Golightly: I'll tell you one thing, Fred, darling... I'd marry you for your money in a minute. Would you marry me for my money?
Paul Varjak: In a minute.
Holly Golightly: I guess it's pretty lucky neither of us is rich, huh?
Paul Varjak: Yeah..


Her Interior design style
Her apartment looked as if someone had just moved in or they were moving out, as it mirrored what she was feeling; an empty place with just the necessities. 'If I could find a real-life place that made me feel like Tiffany's, then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name.' Holly Golightly
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Regardless of the empty shelves and bare walls the accessories add splash of color and glamour in each of the rooms via; pink pillows, zebra print rug, gold accents, and the flowers next to her bed.
'Would you reach in the drawer there and give me my purse. A girl doesn't read this sort of thing without her lipstick.' Holly Golightly {Above images from here}
Real life Inspirations
Living etc pink bathroom
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Decorology

Pink and purple inspired bedroom here
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Living etc pink bathroom
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The inspiration rooms above kept things simple and light. The items below are a mix of simple furniture pieces and chic detailed items, the basics to live like Holly. {Image here}

Zebra print rug from John Lewis
Zebra print rug here


I love the shape and details of this table lamp from Oly here

Keeping with gold details and curved lines here

Etagere here
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Gilded mirror here
Empire Iron Bed
Iron bed {here}
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Love these Suitcases
Scalloped Top Slipcovered Sofa ($100)
More comfortable than a tub and it maintains the clean lines and curves of the Golightly sofa here
Silk & Linen Cushions
Add this silk taffeta pillow as a pop of color
'I'm very scared, Buster. Yes, at last. Because it could go on forever. Not knowing what's yours until you've thrown it away.'-Holly Golightly
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Holly is one of my all time favorite characters, my best friend and I never get tired of watching this film. On Valentine's day we dragged both our dates to the Screening room in Tribeca (back when it was a restaurant and movie theatre), because they were showing Breakfast at Tiffany's.
This movie is a beautiful look at love, life, and happiness. Holly turned the little black dress into an iconic symbol of everything sophisticated, classic, and chic. She has the ultimate single girl lifestyle in NYC. What's not to love dah-ling! {Image here}
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'Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?'-Holly Golightly


{Explore more}
Guide to Holly Golightly by {chicandcharming}
Books here, here

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Pink Interiors

Pink curtain chic
"Curtains can go places other than windows. We love portieres, which dress up a doorway, and there's no use doing it unless you do it in stripes. The outer layer is Ralph Lauren's Centerville ticking stripe, and the inner, like the walls and curtains, is Norbar's Tobay in sky. Opposite..."
Bedrooms
I love how the pinks are used to create a chic and sophisticated space, with a girly scent.
Pink Kitchens
Never an expectation for a kitchen!!
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Images from top
{Hacienda: old magazine clippings}
{old magazine clippings}
{marilyn}
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{Living etc} {pink bathroom}