the little things in life...

I've often said, if money were no object, I would spoil myself with brand new sheets on my bed EVERY day, I'd have fresh cut peonies all over my house ALL year 'round...and I would have a HUGE walk-in closet full of Dries Van Noten. No one does pattern play better than Dries and lots of designers have taken a page or two right out of his playbook. His spring 2013 collection is full of flowy, billowy, beautifully tailored clothes -- a colorful mixi of plaids and florals, both edgy and feminine. There is an art to these clothes. They are versatile and all look supremely comfy -- the pajama pants would be perfect for a cocktail party or a night at home with popcorn and a rented movie. Come to think of it, these clothes actually make me want to have a cocktail party! I'll take one of each...

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Follow the yellow...

Awards shows have become notoriously uninteresting as far as fashion is concerned (I'm being nice). The jewelry is usually a snooze. Tonight's Emmy Awards weren't much of a surprise, but the big star of the show was the color yellow. I love it on all three of these ladies.  Left to right: Julianne Moore, Dior; Clare Danes, Lanvin; Leslie Mann, Naeem Khan. While the Naeem Khan dress is more yellow-squash than yellow, I still love the look. Leslie Mann looks so chic and comfortable. The turquoise jewelry is a nice touch.

And...I also love January Jones in this Zac Posen dress. It's not a safe choice - she'll probably take some criticism for the poufy skirt. But I like the vibe. She is Betty Draper, after all! 

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Profile in Jewels

Hillary Thomas & Clara Moore Hendon

My Profile in Jewels feature shines a light on the stylish women (and perhaps, a few men...) who wear my jewelry. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to two super-stylish tastemakers, my friends, Hillary Thomas & Clara Moore Hendon of Chic Shop in Los Angeles.

Clara & Hillary wearing their very own Stephanie Albertson earrings

Friends since college, Hillary and Clara share a passion for design and have taken the concept of "vintage chic" to new heights. With an aesthetic that is equal parts traditional and twenty-first century, their style is an eclectic mix of old and new, with a nod to Slim Aarons-era cool. Think California meets Cape Cod meets Cap d'Antibes. So chic, indeed. Hillary has made a name for herself in the interior design world and together, she and Clara have launched several products, including my favorite -- a genius gemstone finial collection. Jewelry for your lamps! I love their energy and how the design world has embraced them. One definitely gets the sense that the best is yet to come for this designing duo. 

Don't miss Hillary & Clara's Tastemaker Tag Sale today on One Kings Lane!

Get Hillary & Clara's look here....

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And, if you're in the market for a finial...you can find them here...

Happy Weekend!!

Color Inspiration: Green

I grew up in a house with a dark, dramatic green dining room. The room had three green walls and one floor to ceiling wall of glass with a view of our yard. You had the feeling, sitting out our table, that you were eating al fresco. The green just carried you right out the window. I've always been a big fan of green in all aspects of design. From lacquer walls to upholstered furniture to a great piece of statement jewelry...I just love the elegance of a stunning green accent. Have a look...

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