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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OBSESSED: EKATERINA

I haven't really had a second to think about dressing up for Halloween, but this collection from Ekaterina is inspiring me in the best possible way...

Crazy witchy hair and style influenced by "a mythological theme of Egypt and the ancient Queen Cleopatra"? Sounds like the perfect mix of soft and sexy to me...



Be gone tacky polyester getups. This Halloween is gonna be for grownups.

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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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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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