Learn How to Conquer Your Fear of Color


Updated 03/22/12 5:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips for Decorating with Color

Even though you may admire colorful spaces, it's sometimes hard to muster up the courage to introduce non-neutrals into your own home. Deciding on a hue that you like enough to splash across a room is already anxiety inducing, but then there's the dilemma of figuring out how much of it to use, what other colors to use with it, and of course, where to put it. If this sounds like a fitting Read more

Designers Show Beautiful Winter White Ensembles at New York Fashion Week


Updated 02/17/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fall 2012 Trend: Winter White Outfits

At New York Fashion Week, we've seen a common thread throughout the collections: gorgeous Winter white outfits. It's a look we typically shy away from only because we're positive that wearing it out would cause coffee and city grime to attach to us like a magnet. Still, the look on the runway is dreamy, and we're thinking about giving it a try (we'll just drink water and eat tofu all day). Take a Read more

Color Theory: Soften Your Spring Wardrobe With Lilac Hues


Updated 02/08/12 2:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Purple Lilac Street Style Looks February 2012

Pastel hues are a regular favorite of Spring wardrobes, but this particular shade of light purple is soft enough to emphasize a sweet, feminine sensibility and cool enough to balance edgier add-ons for a surprise twist. We've been enamored with all things lilac-infused since spotting it float down the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Adam, Boy and Girl by Band of Outsiders, Jenni Kayne, and more. From Read more

11 On-Trend Orange Wallpapers That Reflect Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year


Updated 01/30/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Orange Wallpapers Close to Tangerine Tango

Back in December, I reported on Pantone's new color of the year. Pantone, the global authority on color, helps to determine the color direction for interior design, fashion, cosmetics, and graphic design every year with its choice of color. This year, the color is Tangerine Tango, a vibrant shade that will add energy to any space where it's introduced. I've rounded up 11 different wallpapers that Read more

Hue Knew? Shades of Blue and Green Work Magic Together


Updated 08/25/11 9:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fall 2011 Colors: Blue and Green

Turquoise, mint green, blue-green — these are the hues we're excited about right now. Whether it's a monochromatic look a la Rihanna in Antonio Berardi, or a tonal look a la Diane von Furstenburg Fall 2011 runway, it's high impact and we love boldness of it for Fall. To pull it off after Labor Day, try mixing it with neutrals: these hues look fabulous with shades of gray, camel, or rust. Avoid Read more

Make Your Friends Emerald With Envy


Updated 08/24/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Emerald Green Home Decor Shopping

The fashion world is abuzz about the gorgeous new emerald addition to the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection, the Regine T-Strap Sandals ($750). Unfortunately I won't be adding those haute heels to my wardrobe anytime soon, but it's got me thinking about bringing some emerald accessories into my interiors, instead. Read more

Celebrity Lookbook: The Blush Tones


Updated 08/19/11 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Blush Tones

Listen up: blush is not just for your cheeks. The soft, girly hue looks great in big or small doses, whether it's a floor-length gown, pleated blouse, or pair of heels. We've spotted stylish celebs wearing shades of the neutral color all season, and if the runways at Michael Kors, Joseph Altuzarra, and Valentino are any indication, we know it's a color we'll be seeing through Fall. It looks great Read more

Feeling Mint: The Season's Surprisingly Cool Color


Updated 08/16/11 8:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mint Green Clothes

We first saw a saturated version of mint green on the Chloé Fall 2011 runway; since then, subtle versions have been popping up, like on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's minty green skirt and Olivia Wilde's Chloé Resort 2012 dress. The color can seem a little like candy, but paired with the right colors we think it will provide a fresh, cool contrast to neutral tones like camel, charcoal, gray, and Read more

5 Perfect Pairings For Orange


Updated 08/16/11 10:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Orange Rooms and Decorating Ideas

August can be a tricky time in terms of decorating: we're trying to squeeze the last bits of inspiration out of the bright, warm days of Summer, but as September approaches, our thoughts can't help but turn to Fall colors. Orange is the perfect color to help bridge the gap between seasons; the vibrant, citrusy hue simultaneously evokes warm Summer days and crisp autumn afternoons. And it's Read more

7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Work Red Into Their Wardrobe


Updated 01/31/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Celebrities in Red August 2011

Wearing a sexy red dress is one thing: you're looking to make a statement. Working some red into everyday wear is a slightly more daunting task — how do you balance the boldness of the color in a way that isn't overwhelming? We've spotted the color in a variety of easy-to-wear outfits from some very chic stars and took some notes. What if we wore red every day? If we follow these looks, we Read more