Bohemian Style Crush: Stephanie Von Watzdorf

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I’m a huge fan of Chic Comfort and I’m loving the former Tory Burch Designer, Stephanie Von Watzdorf. The world traveler launched her new Figue collection last fall, inspired by the fig fruit she so often ate throughout her childhood in Italy. While her designs and style are definitely luxe and made for a champagne wallet, her edge is timeless. Although a native New Yorker, as a daughter of a Russian Ballerina mother and German/French father, she has been surrounded by a worldly view and desire to travel her entire life. Her cultural influence has left her collection with an independent imagination and rich, bohemian style.

So often our clothes wear us or are determined by the NOW factor. Von Watzdorf’s pieces are in essence, an extension of her lifestyle. She owns the look and incorporates the beauty of her experiences in her tunics and military coats.  From Marrakech to Manhattan, the design translates to all walks of life.

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Some photos from her travels.

What’s trending now: direct links

I like to keep the trends in the back of my mind, so here are a few I thought I’d share with you.

pieces range from $15.00- $350.00

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Leifsdottir: In the trenches

BCBG knit sweater // BCBG coral v-neck

leifsdottir options clockwise: Harlow fur coat // reeta colorblocked coat // yellow eyelet trench  // Berta Brocade Jacket

Seeing the world through works

King of the Mountain by Carol Jackman 

Here’s how I’m feeling this Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and some of you are enjoying the holiday today. Here are a few lovely works to share.

Wall mounted glass pebbles  by Christopher Jeffries 

These pebbles are a calm start to the day. I love the creative way to display glass works.

 

Guidecca by Murray Dessner,  2007, acrylic on canvas 

One of my passions is huge abstract works. They give me peace and evoke challenges simultaneously.

Tall Cake on Pedestal by Tina Ingraham 2012, oil on linen mounted on wood

Would really love to eat this entire cake for breakfast/brunch.

Winter Weather Staples: Leopard & Burberry

 

When I tell people what my wardrobe staples are, I get many looks and sanity is not one of them. My staples are not a nude skirt and a pop of color. Change up your staples, take a piece with a little flare and incorporate it for more than just a special occasion.

Shop Secrects: Baublebar & Neiman Marcus

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Play the game and receive baublebar discounts. I just played and received %15 off my next purchase. Honestly takes 2 seconds.  Click below to play. 

Baublebar is celebrating their 2nd anniversary and kicking off their 3rd year with a pave collection which opens today.

Some of my favorite bracelets in a the pave line.

 

Neiman Marcus midday dash starts a little over two hours.  I love these flash sales. They’re so exciting!

 

Style Crush: Jessica Craig-Martin Photography

images via Greenberg Van Doren Gallery

Everyday version of modern miami chic style.

wearing: mustard sweater, Goddess racer back maxi dress, Leopard jacket, Kendra Scott ring, Asos Backpack

drinking out of: ticker tape mug

riding on: Alice and Oliva bike

Just in case it rains: No Brand umbrella

reading in: ipad case

sitting on: cow print upholstered ottoman

dropping my stuff in: vintage wood bin

My Nook: Good Visuals & Recommended reads

The rush of holidays is finally over and with all the parties, family, friends and fun, it’s time to slow down and look through the books I have long been coveting. Here are some of the reads I’ve added to my collection this season.

Books: Evidence  Architects// The Color Revolution // Dazzling Design // The Iconic Interior // Kelly Wearstler Rhapsody

I also updated my nook with a mix of pieces vintage and mod.  It’s easy to change small spaces with simple updates. If you get overwhelmed tackle a corner or hall way. It will give you a fresh start for the new year. 

Where I got this look: Table from To Bee Seated // Chair – Vintage find // Pillow -mod find from vintage shop // Icelandic viking sheepskin rug -found from a Artisan in the Blue Ridge Mountains // Stella Floor Lamp – Urban Outfitters

No Brand  70’s throwback//  Jonathan Adler Multi color Bargello // Jonathan Adler Jamaica Lane // @ pillow //Trina Turk Geo Yellow and Gray // Blissliving Jack multi pillow // Natori Lotus Temple

2012 Snapshot

AFF has been M.I.A. because the holidays brought me one of my fave chics, My Sis and I wasn’t going to waste a second. 

Here’s a snapshot review of a few of this years favorite looks.                    

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