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Showing posts with label colors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colors. Show all posts

10.19.2009

Anemic Chic.




My year has been crazy- and it only seems to be getting crazier.  I think that's why when I spied Darryl Carter's serene townhouse in November's Elle Decor I was so instantly attracted to it.  I typically love lots of bright colors, but right now I'm craving a home that is complete devoid of anything bold- cream, white, brown and black with color coming from art and flowers instead, allowing the beauty of a space and it's antiques to be the spotlight.


(the double tubs is pretty cool, however I can;t help but think of a Cialis ad....)

I was drawn to similar palettes in Candian House & Home as well-


Some more neutral spaces from PointClickHome.com and Orrick and Company. 
 

8.18.2009

What Color Are You?

House Beautiful had this great little quiz at the back of the magazine this month and I decided to take it- here are my answers! Appears my color is BLACK! :)

1) What's the first color you see in the morning?
The light blue-grey of my bedroom walls- specifically, Valspar/Laura Ashley Powder Blue 1.

2) What color are your eyes?
Green.

3) What color do you wear the most?
Probably black. I really wish I could wear this black Akris dress I've been obsessing over.

4) What color do you never wear?
I try them all!
5) What color do you wear when you want to feel sexy?
Animal print- I love it and am not afraid to rock it. Loving this Alice & Olivia dress! Red does the trick too.

6) What color gets you the most compliments?
No idea- maybe turquoise? Purple?
7) What color is your lipstick?
Don't wear lipstick- just any kind of nude/pink gloss will do! Chanel makes a great one.

8) What color was your living room growing up?
Beige. Dad approved beiges by Ben Moore: Monroe Bisque, Putnam Ivory, Manchester Tan.

9) What color was your room growing up?
It was a Laura Ashley blue and yellow floral explosion!
10) What color are your sheets?
White with monograms (someday from Leontine Linens and Matouk-for now PB)

11) What color was your favorite crayon as a child?
I cannot recall other than this strange infatuation with the name "burnt sienna" which was a great hair color for making Barbie look more like me in coloring books. Also liked the metallics a lot- gold and silver. Blingtastic, even at 4 years old.

12) What color is your car?
Black. But I really wish is was an orange Mini Cooper with navy top. SWOON.

13)What color was your prom dress?
Black. And no I'm not posting it. :)
14)What is your favorite gemstone?
Diamonds are a girl's best friend...other than that, sapphires!

15) What is your favorite flower?
Peonies.

16) What color makes you happiest?
Pink or coral!

17) What color depresses you?
Cranberry/maroon. Ugh, this room would be torture for me.

18) What color calms you?
Light blue grey. Anything ocean-ish.

19) What color makes you grind your teeth?
Neon colors. I can;t imagine living in a room this bright.

20) What color would you like to try but are scared to?
Black walls. Not scared, just need to move so I can find a space to do it! Out with chocolate, in with black!

Any secret colors in your arsenal we should all know about? If so, share!

6.19.2009

Fashion Friday: Hot Pink

One of the biggest trends I've noticed lately in fashion is hot pink. When I saw Bar Rafaeli in the hot pink one shouldered number below I thought it was stunning (but hate the shoes- the purple is too Barbie with this bold color). I have always associated hot pink with the 80's and the days when I would puffy paint everything within my grasp with hot pink hearts.... but it's looks so chic on all these fabulous women I think my next purchase may have to be something bold and pink!

Hot pink for a formal occasion:


Looks great paired with black (and easier to try wearing it in small doses if you are timid...)

Casual hot pink:

Runway hot pink:


The fashion world has even deemed hot pink hot for men- re-branding the color "man-genta", according to the friggin' Wall Street Journal! In my book, man-genta is NOT ok. I like a tan guy in a light pink shirt in the summer, heck yeah, but not HOT pink...

Give it a try for under $20 with this hot pink dress from Forever 21, go preppy in a J.Crew cardigan or dare to bare in this Urban Outfitters one shoulder dress:

Look drape-y and gorgeous in this Issa wrap top or maybe just a pop with a Lauren Merkin clutch?
How about adding a dose of hot pink to your house? I am loving this desk chair from Athena Says blog:



One of my favorite commercial spaces has to be Cambridge's Upstairs on the Square with it's Zebra Room (in hot pink and zebra!) and Soiree Room with pink and gold plaid painted walls! A preppy-luxe must see if you are in the area!

Happy Friday- I hope it's a hot pink kind of day for you!
xoxo
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