Monthly Archives: September 2011

LET’S SHOP! Free People for Fall

September 30th, 2011

Ain’t nothing wrong with a little boho dressing for Fall (I say) Don’t you love Free People? Reasonable effortless hip, ”not trying too hard” fashion. Definitely a go-to for summer, and now for Fall. And if you read this blog, you KNOW I’m … Continue reading

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HIGH/LOW With Designer Kahi Lee

September 29th, 2011

Sophistication for budgets big and small I remember seeing the adorable Kahi Lee on HGTV’s Design on a Dime, but it wasn’t until I spotted the loft she designed for Nick Jonas in Dabble that I HAD to know more. … Continue reading

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AUTUMN LUXURY: Go Abroad With Vogue Hellas

September 28th, 2011

Want to be there, wearing that, non? One of my absolute favorite fashion photographers (besides Mario Testino, obvs) is Koray Birand. He has a knack for capturing a worldly glamour that makes me want to jet off and pour myself … Continue reading

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BLOGGER MEET-UP: Recap!

September 27th, 2011

Our little afternoon adventure… Some of you may have heard that Sabra of The Lonely Wife Project , Irene of designstILes and lil ol’ me met up on Saturday! It was truly a blogger encounter of the first kind for … Continue reading

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ACCESSIBLE HIGH-DESIGN: KellyWearstler.com

September 26th, 2011

Point, click, buy…own a piece of design genius for under $200 I have to admit I was initially scared to look at the new Kelly Wearstler eCommerce website…Would the prices and products be so outrageous I would leave depressed that … Continue reading

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FALL UNIFORM: Button-Down, Tucked In

September 23rd, 2011

My go-to look for Fall… I didn’t realize how big of an obsession I’ve had lately with this particular look, until I saw a post on Coco+Kelley by Cristina of Fuji Files. Only then it dawned on me that I’ve … Continue reading

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CLIENT LOVE: Finnian’s Moon Interiors

September 22nd, 2011

A logo, brand and website for an Alexandria-based interior decorator Today I am excited to share with you another client of mine, a talented decorator that specializes in nurseries and kids’ rooms. Nancy Twomey runs Finnian’s Moon Interiors, and came … Continue reading

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5 DIY PROJECTS: For The Weekend Warrior

September 21st, 2011

Well, for their husbands anyway… Came across this amazing DIY mirrored coffee table (that yes, I will be convincing the husband to make for me), plus a few other handy weekend projects: Ok this one looks kinda tough, actually, but how … Continue reading

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BOOTIE LOVE: Everyday Chic

September 20th, 2011

Decisions, decisions… I need your help today! I have been searching for the perfect casual chic bootie since last Fall — that pair you can wear it with anything, looks great with skinnies, a skirt, a dress or flairs? The … Continue reading

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BLACK ON WHITE: Bold Artsy Walls

September 19th, 2011

Beyond the beloved stripe… How was your weekend? Mine was busy fun — hosted a brunch for a few friends, and had a blast at an engagement party for my sister-in-law. I also finally got to sift through the new … Continue reading

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