Archive for the ‘design’ Category
1. A long sequin tank is downtown chic when layered with skinny jeans and a cropped blazer. When night falls, layer it over black leggings and high heels and it’s ready to party! Tank from Express, $19.99.
2. The soft details of this cardigan add a ladylike feel to any ensemble. Cardigan from Loft, $59.50.
3. A long sleeved lace top is the perfect way to add texture to your fall wardrobe. Try layering it over different colored camis, or throw a drapey knit vest over top. Top by Free People, $48.
4. Pile on this trio of skinny belts over your favorite cardigans, blouses, and jackets. Belts from Charlotte Russe, $9.50.
5. A stack of pretty bangles is a great way to add interest to any outfit. Set of 9 bracelets by Bullfinch & Barbury, $175.
6. These leather panel leggings are the ultimate cool girl staple. Wear them with everything from oversized t-shirts to girly dresses. Leggings by Leilanni Land, $59.
xoxo,
Just wanted to remind anyone who is interested that there are only two days left to submit your shop for the autumn papernstitch exhibition. This exhibition will run from September 27th through October 24th. And all the details can be found here. You can read over our testimonials and press mentions to help you decide. Please note there is a small fee to participate and not all shops who submit are chosen.
Sound good? Submit now (must be logged in to submit).
Already been an exhibitor on papernstitch before? No need to fill out the form again. Just email me at brittni(at)papernstitch(dot)com and we will go from there.
Submission deadline is this Friday, September 24th.
When the clock strikes 3:09 am tonight (or tomorrow morning depending on how you look at), Summer will officially come to an end marking the beginning of Fall. I thought what better way to celebrate the start of my favorite season by style swapping a perfect fall accessory, the sweater jacket.
Today’s Staple, Jacket C by Zarina, is a few steps up in warmth from the spring and summer cardigans you’ve been layering but not quite a coat, making it the perfect transition piece for the months ahead. When the days are still warm but the evening air starts to chill, this piece can be layered over a casual T and capri cords or your favorite sundress, extending the life of your summer wardrobe while keeping you feeling cozy and looking stylish.
Style Staple: Jacket C 1. Toothpick Cords 2. Gillian Hat 3. Kindle Oxfords
Style Staple: Jacket C 1. Easy Peasy Dress 2. Baby Ruche Bag 3. Toscow Flats
Happy Fall! ~ nicole | lillyella
1. The houndstooth pattern and tailored shape are super sophisticated, but the silver chain trim adds a bit of an edge to this classic design. From White House Black Market, $158.
2. I love the chic, Parisian feel of this bateau-neck jacket. From Newport News, $39.
3. The perfect trench in a bold color will literally never go out of style. By MICHAEL Michael Kors, $160.
4. A lace military blazer is an unexpected twist on the trend. From Forever 21, $36.
5. This gorgeous ruffled suede jacket is an investment piece that you’ll cherish for years to come. From Anthropologie, $228.
6. A chunky, hand-knit cardigan is the perfect jacket alternative for early autumn. By Oveja Negra, $120.
xoxo,
This week, Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks takes a look at a strong iconic piece, the Panton Cone table.
As part of a line of furniture designed by Verner Panton, including the Cone Chair and Heart Cone Chair, the Cone Table was introduced in 1958 as a companion occasional table. Currently available from Vitra in either white or black laminate with a stainless steel satin finish base, the table was originally made with a wood top and base cone option. Although meant to reside with Panton’s Cone chairs, I would suggest a very simple chair as an accompaniment, letting this strong piece take center stage. Although its lines are strong and forceful, pairing it with simple pieces allows both of them to shine.
Color combined with simple form and authentic materials can create an environment that feels personal and warm, even when furniture is angular and a little more severe. A painting in acrylics creates a good balance of cool tones with a pop of warm color for some excitement. And old wool sweater has a second life in a set of felt coasters, while a mix of hardwoods are joined to create a wall-hung timepiece. Fabric is pleated to create a textural pillow, and combined and cut-out to form a bin to store odds and ends.
Next week I will choose a new iconic piece and give you my picks for accessorizing your modern home.
Celebrate the final days of summer with rich colors and bold, textural prints… when cooler weather starts to roll in, these pieces will make the transition to autumn a cinch.
1. Wild patterns and bright colors make this LBD anything but ordinary. Dress by Tibi, $103.20 from Pink Mascara.
2. Heat things up in a breezy embroidered blouse in a fiery hue. Top from Old Navy, $24.50.
3. A stack of leather and textile rings lends an exotic flair. Rings by kjoo, $50.
4. This stunning silk scarf is custom dyed just for you. Scarf by Chelsea of the Sea, $50.
5. Scalloped trim and loopy embroidery lighten up this jewel-hued taffeta skirt. Skirt from eShakti, $44.95.
6. While the weather’s still warm, show off your pedicure in these colorful beaded wedge sandals. Sandals by N.Y.L.A., $27.63 from Endless.
xoxo,
This week, Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks takes a look at a gorgeous chair that I came upon only recently, the Scimitar Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm.
The swooping lines of the Scimitar Chair were conceived by the team of Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius in 1963. Kastholm, a furniture designer working in Lebanon in the 60s, teamed up with Fabricius, an architect to design this piece that was a difficult piece to fabricate, as the base required the casting of three separate metal pieces that had to then be welded together. It was first shown to the public in an exhibition at the Copenhagen Museum of Industrial Arts. After being out of production since 1984, bo-ex furniture aps has restarted production of this stunning chair. The leather upholstery remains sleek, and the cutout portion of the seat keeps the look light, while the swooping curve of the base is at once slim and sturdy.
Muted fuchsia color, black and white imagery and a strong line was the basis for today’s accessory picks. A leather-framed mirror matches the chair and plays off the roundness of the base. A flounder sculpture is strong, yet steps back in the scene, and a round chalkboard with shelf anchors another wall. Knots and smocking create and intricate texture on a solid color fabric pillow, while feather graphics on a vase are both strong and light.
Next week I will choose a new iconic piece and give you my picks for accessorizing your modern home.
