Rachel Zoe for Neiman Marcus

I go bananas for Rachel Zoe.  I love her bohemian chic style that centers around 70's glam and lucky for us we can now buy her OWN LINE at Neiman Marcus!  Here are my top picks from her new collection:

Isn't the hardware system on these bags to die for?

Again, I. Die.

All the pieces shown are available for pre-order now at Neiman Marcus.

Can This Be Made Into A Room? Chloe Fall 2010

I still can't get all that camel off my brain from yesterday's post.  It must be a sign that I need to turn it into a room!



Chloe Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

 Of all the images from yesterday's post, I chose this one from Chloe because it was the most achromatic (no color).  What seems to be the easiest way to design a room, is actually the hardest.  I would much rather work with a room with a range of colors so I wouldn't run the risk of being stale.  When a room is as achromatic as this, one needs to rely on a variety of finishes and textures.

As with most bedrooms, I started with the bedding, which in this case is menswear inspired.  I would use the herringbone as the main fabric on the duvet and then add pillows in the hounds-tooth and waffle-weave diamond fabrics (Duralee).   I would then upholster a classic wing-back/camel-back bed in a camel suede (William Sonoma Home) and dress any windows in tan linen drapes (Pottery Barn).   The Chloe snakeskin bag I would interpret as a tone-on-tone cowhide (William Sonoma Home), for a little ruggedness and interest.

The real interest, though, lies in the hard surfaces.  The creme de la creme?  The vintage 1970's nightstands made with polished brass sheeting and finished with copper nailheads (1st Dibs).  Raarrrr....  Nothing beige about these babies.  To contrast against the high gloss finish, I would add a French key cabinet in a light lime finish (Global Views) at the foot of the bed and accessorize it exactly how they did in this image.  Why change perfection?  Add a gorgeous quatrefoil chandelier from Arteriors for a little more glam, and the room is complete!

So what do you think?  Stale and vanilla or serene and sophisticated?

Sophisticated 70's

Thank goodness the 80's are going by the wayside.  Don't get me wrong, I am a product of the 80's, and they will always have a special place in my heart.  As far as fashion goes, though, we could do better.  How about a look that's clean, sophisticated, flirty, glam and best of all figure flattering?   Look no further than the 70's! 

Chloe Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

Flirty silk blouses, wide-brimmed sun hats, menswear inspired overcoats, and blown-out Charlie's Angels hair all help achieve this seductive look.  And girls like me with a little extra junk in the trunk rejoice! No more low-rise jeans!!!  No more doing the hike-up-the-pants-because-I-don't-want-to-show-crack dance!! Hallelujah.  We bootylicious girls can pull off high-waisted wide legged trousers without the dreaded "mom butt."  Finally, a look for real women.

Chloe Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

Camel. Camel, camel, and more camel.  This neutral is great to transition from Fall into Winter back into Spring, and is universally flattering on all skin tones.  The trick to making this look non-static is mix in different textures.  Try pairing a chunky cable knit sweater with herringbone wool trousers. Or finish off a jersey dress with a caramel-y leather belt.  The juxtaposition makes it work!

Chloe Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

J Crew Spring 2011 via Habitually Chic

Koton Fall 2010 Ad Campaign.  This TOTALLY reminds me of my Grandma.  She is still one of the most chic women I know.

Koton Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

Koton Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

Koton Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

Koton Fall 2010 Ad Campaign.  I want to wear this. Now.

Vogue Russia August 2010.  A polished Russian spy, no?

Vogue Russia August 2010

Vogue Russia August 2010.  I believe my mom has a vintage maroon dress with a tie like this hiding in her closet.   I may just have to steal it and pair it with the vintage Harris Tweed blazer I bought this summer.  Shhh... don't tell.

Vogue Nippon August 2010.  If anyone finds a pendant necklace like this one, I have been looking for one for years.  Let me know where I can get one!

Vogue Nippon August 2010

Vogue Nippon August 2010