bold + blue

I always gravitate towards turquoise-no matter what room or what I wear I try to incorporate it. It is bold, beautiful and bright...

(dannijo necklace, jonathon adler pillow and judy ross rug)

4:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

a lovely statement

There are always those pieces in a room or elements of an outfit that make a statement and create a look. I can guarantee this incredible plexiglass clutch, vintage loveseat and bold rug will all do just that..

They are all unique and in my mind quite lovely.

6:13 PM by beemagnet · 0

a golden touch

It is such a dreary day and I was just in the mood for a little golden sparkle and to lust after one amazing bar cart.

(via kara mann, tonic home, kelly wearstlerand judy ross)

7:10 PM by beemagnet · 0

summer of studs

...well, studded accessories! I keep gravitating towards any and all accessories that feature studding and have been amazingly surprised with how feminine studded pieces can be! Whether touches of gold...

(rebeacca minkoff tote and micheal kors ankle wrap sandals)
...silver...

(manolo blahnik heels and dvf tote)
...or in both small and large sizes..

(miu miu bag and maloles flats)
..I just can't get enough! Have you warmed up to studded embellishments?

5:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

packing list [cynthia vincent]

Well, I woke up this morning with a very sunburned face from a wonderful weekend of snow and sun. As much fun as I had I wish that my pink cheeks were from sitting on the beach in location where snow was not still on the ground. If I did go on a vacation to such a place I think that cynthia vincent's spring line would be all I needed in my suitcase (and to get me over my fear of flying), with a couple of accessories of course. For the daytime I would choose this coral and taupe number:

(marni bag and arturo chiang sandals)
And then transition to this fuchsia frock for early evening cocktails:

(pucci flats and felix rey clutch)
Perhaps, this glamorous and whimsical ensemble for the rest of the night:

(jessica jensen foldable clutch and musa swarovski-embellished sandals)
Happy Monday! Hope you had a lovely weekend.

8:11 AM by beemagnet · 0

thank you trina turk!

There was a day last summer when I was getting dressed for dinner in one of my trina turk ensembles and was thinking "how cool would it be to have a line of home accessories from her?" A few days later I realized that she had opened a home store but was bummed that the products weren't available online for those of us that don't live in Palm Springs. Ok, so long story short--she has a new line of pillow and rugs that is going to be available online "soon"! I for one am thrilled and love the images of them from the summer 2009 look book:





The styles totally appeal to my inner prep! And the icing on the cake is the beautiful new line of outdoor/indoor fabric she has designed for schumacher.





Ok, enough day dreaming about summer and lounging by the pool--back to work for me!

12:12 PM by beemagnet · 0

[woven] accessory refresh

I love keeping an eye on the new fashion trends for each season but can hardly afford an entire new wardrobe to indulge in them. So, I typically find myself buying a few fun accessories to update the same old outfits. At the moment I am pretty smitten with all pieces woven or featuring woven details.

(foldover clutch from michael kors, woven ribbon necklace from wear and tear, rope belt from alice temeperly, braided sandals from ciao bella, clutch from kate spade)

8:34 AM by beemagnet · 0

Is spring here yet?

I didn't think I could crave the coming of spring more than I did this morning waking up to sleet falling from the sky. But that was before I came across these beautifully colorful pieces from marimekko designed by mika pirainen. The pattern and colors are so uplifting, bold and vibrant. Wouldn't mind having any of these items to get me though the looming Jackson "mud season".




And the umbrella would at least be practical (not to mention pretty) investment, right?!

5:14 PM by beemagnet · 0

feeling cagey

..birdcages that it! I just keep seeing them everywhere and think they add such a nice air of whimsy and magic to a home or party. Whether used to display candles or to take up empty floor space I am a very big fan.

(via anna kern)

(via anna kern)

(via c star events)

(via tom leighton)

5:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

kate spade love

Two very stylish ways to show your love from Kate Spade.

8:24 AM by beemagnet · 0

unused frames?

I am sure many of you have some very pretty or ornate picture frames from your family that either just aren't quite the right size for anything or don't mesh with the style of your home. When I saw this image it made me realize that those frames could have a beautiful second life as a tray for your vanity.

(via Marcus Hay)
Just place colored paper or fabric of your choice behind the glass to hide the backing and voila--a beautiful tray! Really any type of frame would work for this.

11:33 AM by beemagnet · 0

coolest clutch

I would love to receive a letter in this beautiful envelope clutch from halston:

7:40 PM by beemagnet · 0

loving {pippa small rings}

I just came across these rings from pippa small and think that they are just beautiful and so unique. Something about them seems almost magical...

8:41 PM by beemagnet · 0

adding to the christmas list...

I just was browsing the style.com holiday shopping guide and would like to add everything on it to my list! But, if I had to choose just one thing it would be this belt from Sonia Rykel.

For the longest time I wouldn't buy any belts that were not ribbon (I had a VERY preppy stage). I love this one because it is sophisticated but still has a hint of fun.

8:21 AM by beemagnet · 0

fanciful quatrefoils

Ever since this shape was featured in the November issue of Domino I have been seeing it everywhere, from jewelry to interior accents. These are just a few of the pieces I have come across in the past two weeks that feature the fanciful pattern.
(screen and mirror from Julian Chichester, pierced cylinders from Pieces,
chair from Hickory Chair company by Suzanne Kasler)

What is your favorite shape or pattern in interior design? For the longest time I couldn't get enough of the Greek key pattern but I think quatrefoils may just take it's place!

12:27 PM by beemagnet · 0

j.crew for luggage?!

The only handbags I have ever purchased from J.Crew are madras beach totes. I was just looking for some new sweaters online and felt inclined to click on the handbags link and seriously thought I was transported to another store! Maybe I am really out of the loop ( living in Wyoming can do that to you!) but I was stunned at the selection of not only clutches and purses but the gorgeous classic leather luggage. These suitcases make me want to try to get over my fear of flying so I can rationalize the purchase of one!

6:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

Sitting here having some vino and wishing I could wrap myself up in one of these beautiful throws from Missoni Home.

6:00 PM by beemagnet · 0

Hoot!

I am not sure why but I have been drawn to owls the past few weeks and was very excited when I saw this cute and affordable little guy during my online shopping journey this morning:

(Ceramic owl pitcher from pieces)

9:26 AM by beemagnet · 0

There are not a lot of brands that I would consider more American than Ralph Lauren and these new wrap bracelets are no exception. The perfect accessory for an Election Day party! Now, the big question is are you going Red or Blue?

11:51 AM by beemagnet · 0

Olive Love

I am wearing an olive green vest today and wishing very much I had more of the color in my closet. So, of course I went hunting and found these fabulous olive items:

(Tank is vera wang, belt is roberto cavalli
and sunglasses are banana republic)

3:16 PM by beemagnet · 0