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Roundup: Gifts For the Dark and Elegant Decorator
I'm a huge fan of decorating with bright colors, but some of the most elegant women I know love to decorate with a more stark color scheme, including lots of black. It's an elegant and chic way to decorate, and as long as you add a few pops of color, it doesn't feel too dark and gloomy.
So, for all of you who have gal pals out there who love to decorate with lots of black, I've rounded up a few of the prettiest black accents that I could find online.
Dark Interiors For the Not-So-Dark Decorator
While many of us are reluctant to stray from the whites and neutrals that currently adorn our walls, there can be a big payoff when you go for bold color. Not sure whether to believe me? Then check out these dark wall colors and wallpapers to see what I mean.
Technicolor Toys: Black Gadgets and Accessories
Black may be basic and the expected color of PCs and cell phones, but it can be just as sleek and chic as white and silver. It hides stains and scratches and projects an air of seriousness. I mean, there's a reason offices filled with accountants and lawyers use black laptops and desktops and not cherry red minis, right?
Racial Preferences in Dating: Fetishism or Not a Big Deal?
We all have our physical preferences when it comes to finding a romantic partner. Some women want men to be tall, broad shouldered, and dark haired. Men may want a big-breasted blonde.
Coveted Crib: Simple, Sublime Family Home
There's something endlessly intriguing about a black house. It's automatically imbued with such personality. So, it's good that this house's big paint color covers a simple, minimalist, frame.
I Love Your ShopStyle: Killer Color Combo
Right when I saw ddtigreiss's creation, I said, "What a killer color combo." Think about it — on their own, black, orange, and silver are great, but put them together and BAM! In this pairing, black lends seriousness, silver shine, and orange vivaciousness.
Coveted Crib: Black and White and Modern All Over
I love too many colors and styles to ever go only black, white, and modern, but I applaud he who has the restraint (and the balls) to do it. I spotted this large Georgian house in Tetbury, a small town in — believe it or not — the Cotswolds, and was blown away. Short of a dab of yellow paint in some artwork and its plush green lawn, the house is all black, white, and gray, and each room is essentially either entirely black or white.
Inspired: Ginnifer Goodwin's Updated Black
Ginnifer Goodwin is one of my favorite characters on Big Love, and she doesn't disappoint off the set either. I love the way that her basic black skirt and sheer top, which she wore at the Dolce and Gabbana flagship boutique opening earlier this week, is given an updated twist, thanks to these unexpected tribal beads.
I was inspired to create a room that employed the same style strategy: basic black, with a tribal twist.
Biggest Headlines of 2008: Black Beauty Products
Black makeup products have made their way onto the scene, but this time instead of wearing a traditional black eyeliner, mascara or shadow in the crease, the products are dramatic, intense and oh yes — expensive! The idea is to create an updated, chic-goth look that screams sexy and sophisticated, yet edgy. Take a walk down memory lane and reminisce about some of this years, best deep, dark beauty products!
Desire/Acquire: Black Glass Chandeliers
If only my wallet were as big as my eyes, I could have everything I desire. Unfortunately, for many of us style fiends, abstaining from shopping is simply not in the cards. So, in these troubling economic times, perhaps the solution to our financial woes isn't to resist, but to acquire at a lower price.
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