Giorgio Armani’s Milan’15 fashion show introduced me to ‘the new scarf’.This necklace is a combination of my 3 favorite things….tassel, scarf and the fact that its a necklace. I have never seen anything like this accessory before. You could easily wear it with a dress or jeans and a button down chemise.
This random cluster of images are my current source of inspiration. The iconic style of Jane & Serge, laced alligator heels, ornately detailed ceilings, simple outfits, skirts with sneakers and especially the image of the water in motion.
I am always saving images. You never know when you may need to reference an image for color combination ideas, same goes for furniture arrangements, or when you ask yourself ‘Can I wear Nike high-tops with a Givenchy skirt’ kinda moment.
As VOGUE Australia’s, Fashion Director, it’s expected to have amazing style. Christine brings that expectation to another level! Her looks are simple yet make a statement. All of her outfits are rich in texture and quality, which are signs of a good basic’s filled closet. She looks comfortable in every look she wears, whether it be a structured dress, a large bow on her neck or sweats thrown on with some fur.
Check her out…
I am intrigued by Anouska Hempel’s landscapes. Her gardens are green and very structured. They seem like a modern take on what old British gardens used to be like.
Hempel has an interesting story…she was a James Bond vixen turned British socialite and has an internationally recognized firm specializing in interior designer and landscape architecture. Not too shabby……
Above is what the garden looks like by day. Below is what the garden can look like during an event with the use of a tent and lanterns. I would have loved to be the one to host a dinner like this one.
Below: Ms. Hempel
I discovered this barn on the internet yesterday and it took my breath away. It was an abandoned barn in Extremadura, Spain that someone bought and turned into a vacation home. With the help of Abaton, a Spanish architectural firm, they were able to turn a dilapidated barn into the perfect rustic getaway. The addition of the over-sized wooden shutters add a modern touch yet blend will the the aged stone. I like the minimal use of furniture in the home as to not deflect attention from the generous view. The mid-century furniture is a nice touch of simplistic style.
This is where I wish I was today. Waking up to a nice view, going for a hike, tanning by the pool…..how relaxing does that sound?!?
Imagine waking up to the view these rooms have to offer. Ultimate peace.
I like how denim on denim is as basic as black on black. It makes sense to pair denim together but it is not done, in my opinion, as often as black on black is. Denim varies in texture and color and when paired tastefully looks great.
Shane's Chic 