SHADES OF WINTER...

The sun is barely shining today, but lately it's felt gray and frosty in the city, and I've been dressing accordingly...

Soft pastels, greys and whites with a punch of black. (Always.) I'm beginning to think I should have done pastels with my black tree to soften her up a bit. Photos of her gold, white and black splendor coming shortly!

*images via saipua, stockholm street style, domino, and chanel

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GETTIN' MY GLAM ON

It's funny - if you ask people to describe the aesthetic here on coco+kelley one of the words that comes up again and again is glamorous. A decidedly tricky word because (I think we can all agree) each of us defines glamour in our own way.

I've also realized that my own definition of glamour has evolved over the past few years. I seem to have a different threshold for how much of it I can handle in one space - something I'm realizing as I decorate my new place. One thing I do know is that there is definitely still room for it... in a relaxed-yet-fabulous kind of way...

Sort of like this ensemble. I may have gone with some more metallic accessories to mimic the look of the room above, but this sure is doing it for me. And yes, I'm obsessed with a bright orange+black palette for my fall transitional style. Adding bits of white, gold or grey helps tone down the contrast. (I think, however, I'll cut myself off from the overall look a few weeks before Halloween.)

Anyway - back to the original point. Glamour. We're going to get a big 'ol dose of it on the blog this week because I need to inject a little of it back into my home and my wardrobe. Let's get our glam on!


*room via elle decor, street style via streetstyle aesthetic

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PERFECT PALETTES:

Some palettes never die for me and this is one of them. I adore the combination of this rich green (with a hint of teal) and bronze together...



A kick of golden mustard or peach gives it a nice punch, and black adds a bit of drama. It's similar to this palette I put together last January - just a new evolution! Whenever I see color combinations reemerge in my life, I take note. I'm pretty sure it means they're ones I can live with for quite some time. What color combos are a constant in your life?


*images on pinterest via wearing the pants and flickr

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MY MILLION-DOLLAR OFFICE

I know many of you have been following along in the drama, decor, and dahlings that are the Million-Dollar Decorators on Bravo. Well, today - to celebrate the season finale - I was asked by Bravo to put together a million-dollar challenge: an inspiration board for my dream office space worthy of these fabulous designers. Lucky for them (and me!) it's one of my most favorite spaces to fantasize about... 

And here she is! Would miss Mary (and the rest of the gang) approve? I wanted the space to feel light, yet dramatic, and was inspired by the Schumacher Birds and Butterflies fabric, my obsession with malachite, and my all-time favorite desk by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair - completely customized of course. Needless to say... an unlimited budget comes in handy.

What do you think? Or better yet, what do you think they'd think?? Share your thoughts with us here or hop over to the Million Dollar Decorators fan page where they'll be posting it later today!

*resources top to bottom: desk lamp by arteriors, chandelier by tord boontje at moss,  bone inlay chair at well-appointed home, mgbw side table, asheworth campaign desk, bookcases at ballard designs, lyford diamond quadrille fabric, schumacher birds and butterflies fabric, pair of malachite lamps on 1st dibs, settee on 1st dibs, venetian screen at bellacor, rug by trina turk at layla grayce

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PASTELS + BLACK

When decorating (or dressing) with certain colors I think there are little rules that we somehow place on ourselves - one of them being the use of black with softer palettes. Most people tend to shy away from the dramatic neutral when using such quiet hues of lilac, pistachio, blushing pinks or buttery yellow. When, in fact, it's exactly what they need...



Wouldn't you agree? To me having a little black accent in a room is just as necessary as having that little black dress hanging in your closet.

*top photo, balenciaga via jak&jil, dishware available at gretel home, room via house & home

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ROOM OF THE WEEK 7.7

This week's room had me at hello with the extremely high-gloss black lacquered walls...

But, there's another reason I wanted to make it highlight it too: the layout. I've been hunting lately for an apartment large enough to also include a bit of office space. Trying to find just the right place and imagining how each empty room might possibly work as a living room, office and dining room has proven a challenge in creativity to say the least!

But this room! This could be the perfect solution! A cozy sectional sofa, a big 'ol table to work on and dine on. And, where that console is, a little desk to to stash the paperwork and office pieces. I'm picturing how that armchair could actually double as a desk chair too. While we're at it, I'll also take the huge windows (must have plenty of natural light!) the trellis-patterend rug, and drapes to separate the bedroom from the living space!

*via pinterest

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INTERIORS TO INSPIRE: PASTEL PALACE

Ok so it's not really a palace, but it might as well be. This Parisian apartment (belonging to a Baroness - and a gift no less!) is absolutely dripping in soft pastels. But - before you prepare yourself for a too-sweet  pied-à-terre - you'll be surprised to find a healthy dose of inky black for a little juxtaposition...

Lavender colored walls are a delight with dandelion trim, but the edgy stone table, dark floors and graphic carpeting are the perfect balance.

As we move to the living room the upholstery sings some sweet little blues (and violets!). Historical artwork, classical detailing, and an ocean colored accent wall keep the room sophisticated.

We won't forget the bedroom, because those walls are too good to keep a secret (the detail is even on the door!), the mood here is appropriately more serene, but pastels are still consistent in the lavender bedding.

To use this look to inspire a space, we'll use mostly solids (really the only large print is in the carpet), and mix in a healthy dose of black to a foundation of easy pastels.


Ohhhhh, how I love. I can see myself happily enjoying macaroons and the occasional glass of absinthe here, because it's half mystery and half sweet, don't you think?

Cheers!
-Julie

*Resources from top: Yellow abstract art, tiered chandelier, tufted sofa, velvet purple slipper chair, spotted bowl, yellow x-bench, octagon mirror, yellow ginger jar lamp, printed pillows, gilded antique console, curved bench, sky blue greek key rug. Images via AD Russia, sourced here

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TIE ONE ON

After spending hours last night on Pinterest and hopping through other inspirational sites, I rediscovered a few things... one being the fact that some of the best pocket change you'll ever spend is on a little length of black ribbon...


Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...

*images via fashezine and pinterest

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CHIC LITTLE ENTRYWAYS

Currently obsessing over fresh + fantastic entryways like these...

With tile like this you can hardly call it a 'mud room', but with plenty of storage for coats and shoes, this entry is the chicest definition of the term I've ever seen (plus, you know I'm loving the black + white stripes at the doorway!).

Love the depth a little black paint gives to this simple entryway, and the vintage accents give it great character. A vibrant orange door is so cheery and welcoming! I love how the collection of artwork in gold frames echoes the color against fresh white walls.

As a side note... I'm totally returning to black and white palettes these days. I realized that sometimes I'm too afraid to add a little black to a room, thinking that somehow it doesn't work with softer styles, but it really just adds a wonderful touch of drama! 


*images via cococozy, unknown and pure style home via creategirl

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