Weekend Inspiration - Shopping with Ines de la Fressange

Today we are visiting the heart of Paris on a shopping trip in Le Marais with legendary style queen, Ines de la Fressange! Wishing you a weekend that is both good and beautiful.

Soft Map

Coming soon: Haptic Lab's DIY city map quilt kits! 

Which city to make first? Portland, Seattle, DC, San Fran or LA?

The Julia Morgan

The Julia Morgan by inclovervintage

Fashion Tweets - Emmy Style

“@rachsyme: Who designed Nicole Kidman's dress because I want to call them to do the tile work on the bottom of my swimming pool.”

"@LukeRussert: Is Costner rocking the Pensacola tuxedo?"

"@DerekBlasberg: I've heard of a smoky eye before, but January Jones' makeup looks like a forest fire #Emmys"

Mr. Blasberg, you are so funny!

a little Kenny Powers

1x1 metallic tiles from the azule series

photos via huffingtonpost

DVF's Essentials

Gwyneth asks, "what are the 5-10 key pieces every woman should have in her wardrobe?"

Diane von Furstenberg answers here - 

a day coat

an evening coat

a pair of really high heels

a black cocktail dress that travels well

hiking boots

a cozy sweater and leggings

a sophisticated handbag

a wrap dress (of course)

a clutch for evening...

DVF Fall 2012

image via goop

Transition to Autumn - Summer Lovers

Black prints and citron for NY fashion week abovie via The Sartorialist and 

OP in London via Shrimpton Couture.

Chris Benz and Grimes

my fashion fave and my house singer producer chicky togethas

Dannijo - Compliments

images via polyvore

Hand made in NYC - sisters, Danielle and Jodie Snyder have turned their craft into a full-fledged empire with DANNIJO - more gorgeous accessories rocking your vintage look!

Hobbs - We have a Winner

A shawl lapel shape is a a gorgeous continuous curve of beauty - welcome autumn!

hobbs camel valence coat

Transition to Autum

Agyness Deyn in Los Angeles wearing vintage YSL and Louboutin booties

photo by Amanda Friedman via Telegraph UK

See Through You

modern, glamourous jewelry is best friend to your vintage!

earrings, ring and pendant by Kelly Wearstler

The Deep Deep Sea

images via In Clover Vintage

Western Standard

so flowery, great grandmother -
the inscription of her teen autograph book.

Mozza - Amarone

For the weekend that now begins on Thursday afternoon - Amarone Veneto 

Miu Miu - It's Getting Late

via hanneli mustaparta

so fashion me

Tory Burch - The Leader

photos by Fillipo Flor via Style.com

Fringe embellishments, contrasting trim and stunning accessories together with these relaxed colors and shapes are perfection, Tory Burch!

Looking Ahead - Dressing Up Ladies

photos by Filippo Flor via Style.com

Carolina Herrera - sweetened up sophisticated looks for next spring. I keep trying to avoid pleats, buttons up to "there" and sweet little collars - can't help myself, I LOVE them! 

Weekend Inspiration - The South of France

inside the lemon scented world.

American Girl

free people girls

When I need inspiration for what to buy Solveig and Sena for school, I always check out Free People - love the clothes! Last visit I found the WHICH GIRL ARE YOU? feature on their website amusing because it reminded me of my girl's brief and intense interest in American Girl dolls when they were young. The dolls are inspired by some version of history and beg the child to choose WHICH GIRL ARE YOU? Brilliant marketing as these young women have grown up making retail decisions based on the pairing of the consumer's identity with one of the "dolls".

The Sart's Dinner for Dapper Dudes

video via sartorialistofficial youtube

These gents are good looking and relaxed together. This is the life!

Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950

A look at a the stunning exhibition through 19 May, 2013 at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Your Moment of Zen

 the burning sun and wildfires didn't keep us away from the peacefully breathtaking japanese garden of the huntington library this labor day weekend.