Tag Archives: design inspiration
Design Meets Fashion: Lace & Die Cuts
White lace and die cutting are two trends that have been going strong for a couple years now, and in the 2013 collections Valentino meshed them together with beautiful floral die cut dresses. His intricate work reminded me of the NYU Philosophy Department by SHA. Both works are incredibly charming in their detail and whimsical [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Caramel & Black
Two colors I’m loving together right now are caramel and black. Even though these classics pair seamlessly together, the contrast between the light rich brown and black is a bit unexpected. (Images via The Design Files & Jeffrey Campbell.)
Design Meets Fashion: Military Chic
Military chic is not limited to fashion; designers are pulling details and silhouettes from hundreds of years of military-style and reinventing it into unique pieces for the home. Take this military-style mahogany chest, which perfectly blends with contemporary pieces yet has a decidedly ‘I Dream of Genie’ style to it which is masculine yet chic. [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Indian Style
One style I have a serious soft spot for is anything Indian (as in true Asian Indian). My grandparents are from Kashmir, so I grew up wearing and seeing these beautiful silk textiles with incredible bead-work, mirrors and texture. Chanel’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is so intensely gorgeous and unique to recent trends, that I have [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Clear View
One of my favorite features of a lot of modern architecture & design is the use of glass & lucite. There’s nothing like living in a home with floor to ceiling windows, where light can flow in generously and the indoors and outdoors seem to blend together. This London home is a step further, with [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Bohemian Summer
It’s hard not to be a Californian and love the Bohemian style of the late 60s, especially in the summertime. The musical scene, beaches and constant sunshine frequently make me want to buy shag carpeting and wear crochet. But instead of going out head to toe, floor to ceiling, you can mix these pieces with [...]
Design Meets Fashion: White Dipped Accessories
Color blocking has moved beyond fabrics and can now be seen in serveware and metal jewelry. Like a white chocolate dipped fudgesicle, the contrast of colors and textures is simultaneously refreshing and soothing, and I love the way companies like Anthropologie and Core Bamboo are creating these intriguing contrasts by using two tones. (Images via [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Black Modernism
Like most New Yorkers, when I lived in New York I became accustomed to wearing all black. Sleek, timeless and easy, it took over my wardrobe. I never let it infiltrate my home, always imagining that an entirely black room would look too Gothic and dreary, but after seeing this indoor/outdoor kitchen and dining space, [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Color Blocking
Whether color blocking is wearing a solid orange blouse with solid pink pants or a multi-colored dress, it is a trend that is flourishing right now (and also one that keeps coming back in style). When I saw this yellow wall on Côté Maison, I saw how well color blocking can translate into home design. [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Modern Elegance
It’s a rainy week in California which has left me dreaming of sunshine, vacations and the Mediterranean sea. This beautiful image of a poolside lounge, citrus tree and all reminded me of this wonderful little vintage-inspired bikini. Both are modern mixed with mid-century touches, a perfect pairing especially in white and gold/beige! (Images via Löngrenn [...]
