FRESH INSPIRATION: COLOR

Months before the announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year, I had my eye on a new favorite color pairing: green and blue.  This fresh and sophisticated palette is great for any application.  Whether you are looking to add some green and blue throw pillows to a room in need of color or you are trying to update a forgotten powder room with an exciting new wallpaper, green and blue is my new favorite.   

Try soft gray blue and pale lime for a serene bedroom or mossy green and sapphire blue for a dramatic library.  You can also take this color pairing from coastal home to home in the suburbs.  Here are a few photos for inspiration: 

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HOLIDAY PARTY: EMBELLISHMENTS

The more sparkle, the better!  This is the best time of year to embellish all of your outfits with festive accessories.  Here are a few to make your holiday outfits memorable.  

1.) www.anthropologie.com
2.) www.katespade.com
3.) www.baublebar.com
4.) www.jcrew.com
5.) www.jcrew.com
6.) www.anthropologie.com
7.) sermonetagloves.com
8.) www.chanel.com

HOLIDAY PARTY: LBD

During a recent meeting with a client, we were discussing December holiday parties and what to wear.  This can be a very stressful month, filled with all sorts corporate and personal parties, atrocious crowds, and expanding shopping lists. Figuring out what to wear to events and parties may only add to this stress, and it should not.  I thought I would take this week to share some tips and inspiration for dressing for your next holiday party. 

I am a huge fan of bright red, green, or even a metallic dresses for this time of year, but I find that a little black dress is just as great, if not better!  This staple is a must for every closet, they can be dressed up or down, and can be worn during multiple months of the year.  If you select a simple black dress, accessorizing is key!  I will share a few suggestions later this week.  If a shimmering sequin black dress can be found, I suggest toning down the accessories and allowing the dress to do the work. 

If you are shopping your closet and can not seem to find the right little black dress, here are a few suggestions.  These are also priced from $27.00 to $270.00, because you may still have a long holiday shopping list awaiting your last minute trip to the stores.  

Happy Holidays!

1.) www.jcrew.com 2.) www.clubmonaco.com 3.) www.forever21.com 4.) www.jmclaughlin.com

5.) www.target.com 6.) www.lordandtaylor.com

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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SHIP SHAPE

I think of Memorial Day as the kick off to Summer.  Patriotic parades, cook outs, warmer days, and time by the water are what come to mind on this holiday.  This weekend also marks one of the east coast's largest sailing events, Figawi.  Many flock to the Cape and Nantucket to watch boats race from Hyannis Port Jetty to the entrance of Nantucket Harbor.  The entire weekend is filled with parades, celebrations, and races.  In honor of Memorial Day weekend and the 44th Annual Figawi Race, I have decided to share some "ship shape and bristol fashion" inspiration.  

If you are looking for more information about the 44th Annual Figawi Race check out www.figawi.com

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BEACON HILL: HOLIDAY INSPIRATION

For me, the holiday season is not complete, without a walk through Beacon Hill. This is where I get into the holiday spirit.  I could spend hours wandering up and down the hill, looking at various arrangements and decorations. Gas lamps are wrapped with laurel and topped with festive red bows.  Doorways are adorned with spectacular wreaths and garlands.  And window boxes are bursting with various pairings of berries, leaves, and greenery.  Beacon Hill is charming at any time of the year, but especially during the holiday season.  I recently took my annual holiday walk through Beacon Hill and I thought I would share some of my favorite photos.  Happy Holidays! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images by AGA