On My Coffee Table: Beyond Chic

Books
February 25, 2014

If you follow me on Pinterest, and I wish you would(!) you will notice I’ve been pinning into the “Style” and “Closet Cravings” boards lately. Spring has sprung, and I’m ready for a wardrobe change. That is why this book, Beyond Chic, is so well, chic. It is a book of photographs of the home’s of some of the world’s most famous fashion designers. Looking through this book, one can satisfy their appetite for historic preservation, architecture, interiors, and fashion. Below is just a teaser of some of the interiors in the book, but I highly recommend you go out and purchase a copy for yourself. Beyond Chic: Great Fashion Designers at home is available at Barnes and Noble here, and Amazon here.
Stefano Pilati, ParisManolo Blahnik, BathKevin Carrigan, BellportLaudomia Pucci, FlorenceAzzedine Alaia, ParisNicole Farhi, LondonReed Krakoff, New York

Beyond Chic: Great Fashion Designers at home is available at Barnes and Noble here, and Amazon here.

Farewell My Queen

Architecture
January 24, 2014

I recently had the pleasure of watching Farewell My Queen, a french film about Marie Antoinette and her last days at Versailles. If you like watching foreign films, I highly recommend this one. Diane Kruger plays Marie Antoinette and she is absolutely stunning. I am not sure what gets top billing in the film, the costumes as worn by Diane Kruger and Virginie Ledoyen, or the interior of Versailles. This last dress was my absolute favorite. (Blue and white, not surprising). It is the last dress that you see Marie Antoinette wear, and while it is obviously a beautiful gown there is also something so accessible about the sailor styling. How about that zig zag edging?! Despite the gorgeous costumes, I think it is without doubt that the Palace of Versailles steals the show. Honestly, how could it not? Built in the 17th century under the reign of Louis XIV, it remained the seat of the King of France until 1789 when Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette were beheaded during the Revolution.

Jack, Wills you come to Charleston?

Designers
June 5, 2013

Jack Wills. A store I discovered in Chatham last weekend, that I am now obsessed with. Of course they have locations up north in resort-ish destinations: Chatham, Edgartown on the Vineyard, Nantucket, Newport, and Southampton … but their only southern location is Charlottesville. Come to Charleston! Below are some of my fave pics from the shop, and I’m seeing a striped theme …

These are just a few of my favorites! I definitely purchased that red and white striped bathing suit while I was there. How cute is that? I think that since Mr. Lauren has closed Rugby, this UK brand will definitely be filling the void left behind. Check them out at JackWills.com, or click on any of the photos above to be linked directly to the items. With a tag line of “Fabulously British,” this brand is sure to do fabulously well. Please, come to Charleston!

Photos courtesy of Jack Wills