Monthly Archives: March 2011

Fun Trend: Brights

March 31st, 2011

Kinda hard to ignore, it’s bold, it’s bright…and here to stay?  I was working on website mockups for a client last week, and got sucked into a boldly jeweled palette for one concept that I couldn’t dismiss. Turns out, it ended up being … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 31st, 2011 6 Comments »
Categories: art & artists, bling, décor, DVF, fashion, lamps & lighting, pink & fuchsia, shoes & handbags, shopping, tech, yellow
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More 70s Fashion: Neutral Glam

March 30th, 2011

Because we (I) need more I realize I’m completely predictable at this point, but I can’t help myself. Sharing these images from Shopbop’s Robert Rodriguez lookbook is a MUST for me — and really, wouldn’t you be surprised if I didn’t?  Although, I … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 30th, 2011 2 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, art direction, fashion, gold & brass, photography, shoes & handbags, shopping
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Big-Hit Brunch Recipes

March 29th, 2011

Cranberry White Chocolate Scones & Orzo Salad with Dried Apricots, Pistachios and Ginger Dressing Made these for the baby shower this past weekend and got asked for the recipes, so here they are! CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES I was really … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 29th, 2011 4 Comments »
Categories: D.I.Y., entertaining, food & dining
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Gray Matters (To Me, If It’s A Big Couch)

March 28th, 2011

The great pillow debate [ Steven Volpe ] When we bought our house–and knowing we’d want to start a family at some point–we bought a comfy Room & Board sectional sofa in charcoal gray.  Smart buy, right?  Well I soon … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 28th, 2011 8 Comments »
Categories: blogger love, décor, Kelly Wearstler, L.A., living rooms, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, New York
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Baby Shower Invite/Nursery Decor

March 25th, 2011

My Saturday… I was going to do a new feature called “invite/outfit” for a baby shower that I’m co-hosting tomorrow, but I’ve had a sick toddler at home and too many deadlines! So instead, I leave you with the invitation** I designed … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 25th, 2011 8 Comments »
Categories: décor, entertaining, kids & baby, stationery
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Color Stories: Accessorizing With Books

March 24th, 2011

Judge these books by their covers I heart pretty books, lots and lots of pretty books – something about how the color, graphics and typography of a successful book jacket design enhance the actual subject matter really does it for me.  I love how … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 24th, 2011 11 Comments »
Categories: 1970's, 1980's, architecture, art & artists, art direction, black, books, celebrities, Chanel, cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., décor, Europe, fashion, gold & brass, Hermès, Kelly Wearstler, L.A., mid-century modern, Palm Springs, pink & fuchsia, shopping, TV & movies
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Rethink: Black & White Stripes

March 23rd, 2011

Moving past the zig zag & zebra I’m a big fan of sophisticated, high-contrast black & white, especially in its simplest form: stripes. And I’ve been so thrilled to see the black & white stripe reinvented with a twist — diagonal, calligraphic, banded, … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 23rd, 2011 9 Comments »
Categories: art & artists, black, bling, décor, DVF, Etsy & eBay, fashion, graphics & pattern, Missoni, shoes & handbags, shopping
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First Giveaway! Elie Tahari $100 Giftcard

March 22nd, 2011

A small token of my appreciation! Enter by posting a comment with your name, and why you read blogs. Winner will be announced next Friday. In the meantime, enjoy these sultry selections from Elie Tahari’s Spring 2011 ad campaign, and picture … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 22nd, 2011 27 Comments »
Categories: art direction, fashion, giveaways, models
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Still Loving: Lucite Coffee Tables

March 21st, 2011

It’s one trend that’s not going anywhere (thankfully) [ Modern 24/7's Elizabeth Sullivan's Bachelorette Pad ] I’ve been spotting this stunning lucite coffee table in magazines and blogs and friends’ houses, and found myself lusting (again) after a lucite coffee … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 21st, 2011 16 Comments »
Categories: blogger love, décor, living rooms, Lucite, Molly Luetkemeyer/m. design, shopping, talented women
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For Japan, With Love

March 18th, 2011
Posted by *that girl* on March 18th, 2011 No Comments »
Categories: charity & voluntarism
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