Bridal Inspiration Board: “Natural and Neutral”
Sometimes families are created in the most natural way possible, sometimes they’re made through paperwork, sometimes through a promise, and sometimes by ceremony. So, why not make the ceremony feel natural too?
Interesting, Unique, Colorful Doors
As with all design, the artistry is in the lines, color, originality, utility, and texture. From fashion to automotive to the humble door, everything is designed by someone.
Bridal Inspiration Board: “Colorful Bride”
I wish we saw more weddings using warm and bright colors. It is, after all, a merry and bright event.
Fashion Forecast for Fall/Winter 2012-13 (Part 1)
You may still be thinking about winter 2012, or perhaps even looking to Spring and Summer of this year. But those trends you’ll be seeing a year from now have already been established. Didn’t you see The Devil Wears Prada? (“…You think that you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you’re wearing the sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room”). Oh snap, Miranda Priestly!
Here is the first of four trends created by CIFF (Copenhagen International Fashion Fair) for their February 2012 event: New Romantics.
Soft and sweet. Hope you don’t live in Chicago or look bad in pastels. Thoughts?
Bridal Inspiration Board: “Blushing Bride”
For our brides out there, here’s a little inspiration for an airy and romantic look to your event.
You can find our Baby’s Breath Earrings here, and see all our bridal inspiration boards here.
Featured Find: Maya Lin Earrings
Did you know that Maya Lin designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC? Not only did we not know this, but we were also surprised and ashamed that we didn’t know that the great monument was designed by a woman. Well now we all know!
The new Catherine’s Finds section of the store highlights pieces we’ve gleaned from here and there and named after strong, intelligent, or influential woman from history and literature. Here’s a look at Maya Lin and her namesake earrings.
Maya Lin is also the niece of Lin Huiyin, who’s credited as being the first female architect in China. Pretty impressive family, I’d say!
Men of Style
Ladies, we must give them credit. Men can definitely step it up when they want to, and it’s such a treat for us to see a sharp-dressed man. Suspenders, bowties, fedoras, and aviators are just irresistible on a man, and I love these classic little details. The stylish man isn’t a new trend either, as Paul Newman and Robert Redford have been showing us since the 70s. And with the impeccably fitted suits of Mad Men, and the sexy street style of our current men du jour, I am happy to say that there is no shortage of stylish men here!
Paul Newman From Por Homme
Paul Newman From Ralph Lauren
Robert Redford From Ask Men
Robert Redford From Details
Robert Redford From Women’s Wear Daily
Ryan Gosling From People Magazine
Brad Pitt from Dress Me
Ryan Gosling From People Magazine
David Beckam From DailyMail
Justin Timberlake From GQ
Johnny Depp from Kino Wear
Jude Law form Provocateuse
Clive Owen from Mathes
Orlando Bloom from People Magazine
Orlando Bloom from People Magazine
Bradley Cooper from Us Magazine
Anyone we’re forgetting?
It’s present time… again
.. And nothing says ‘I love you’ like jewelry. Really. Ask any girl. Get your orders in, fellas, because Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Start shoppin’!
Ladies, share this post to drop the hint. How else is he gonna know?
Style Icon, Iris Apfel
At 90 years old, Iris Apfel hasn’t let her style slow down. She takes chunky accessories to the max, is clearly a great lover of jewelry, and every outfit she wears is a carefully assembled show-stopper. This interior designer, textile expert, and White House design consultant is not only a style icon, but she’s original, a free spirit, and now has her own line of MAC cosmetics. Let’s take a look at Iris Apfel…
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Pretty fabulous, right?
Starting to think about Valentine’s Day
$170 - anthropologie.com
£175 - lkbennett.com
$175 - betseyjohnson.com
$78 - catherinenicole.com
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