LA DOLCE VITA: MORE RED + GREEN

Yes, I'm still obsessing over the color combo of red + green as we head in August and the sweetest part of summer...

Evoking some vintage nostalgia and a nod to Italian culture (I mean, could that Dolce & Gabbana dress say it any more perfectly?) this mod mix is the perfect style inspiration for the rest of summer... and right on into fall too!

*resources: red pendant light, coco cozy pillows, anthropologie leather bag, dolce & gabanna shift dress, vespa, louboutin gingham pumps, retro outdoor chair at crate & barrel

THE APRIL PALETTE

In case you're wondering..

I'm basing my next inspiration board in the office entirely around this palette from the latest Anthropologie catalog. Seriously - this one was so good. The colors were insane! Kinda reminds me of this palette - but  bolder and better!

VINTAGE VENETIAN GETS FIERCE

Soft time worn walls and shutters in Venice create an inspiring palette...

To be translated into something way more fierce! The pops of color (brought in by the flowers in the first photo and accessories and makeup in the second) are essential to keeping the combination of antique green and terra cotta peach feeling updated and fresh.

*images via cherry blossom girl, rihanna for interview mag by mikael jansson

WINTER BLUES

Every January I hit this post-holiday realization that winter is not even close to over...

... it's around this same time that I gravitate to bold hits of blue against warm creams and fresh whites...

Perhaps it's a craving for blue skies or tropical destinations?

Maybe it's a pull towards something strong as we try and push our way into Spring...

Or - most likely - it's the fact that this bold royal blue brings a surprising sense of calm at the end of a hectic season and a breath of fresh air with the revitalization of a new year at all once. Either way, I think I'll try adding some doses of it into my life, pronto.

*images via fabio bartelt, miles redd via nymag, david shields, and emily henderson

COLOR CUE

I'm adopting both these outfits and their color palettes for the rest of the winter...


Especially in those soft, gorgeous textures. Yum.

*photography via the sartorialist

A VINTAGE WINTER PALETTE

Nothing keeps me cozier in the winter than dressing my home in colors that exude a feeling of warmth - in this case a very vintage inspired palette of jewel toned ruby, sapphire and emerald accented by soft mauve and a punch of salmon pink...

It has a gypsy-bohemian flavour about it, wouldn't you agree? And the colors lend themselves so well to luxurious fabrics like velvet and satin, they're simply made to wrap yourself in! I could see this palette easily being infused into my little office for the next few months...

*images via unknown, domino mag, toast, and espacio vita

COLOUR + A DETACHER

Beautiful color palette inspiration from A Détacher's Spring 2011 line...

The contrast of the nude with lilac and garnet red is so so so stunning...

And I'm loving the strong color blocks in what are sure to be two of next season's hottest shades - a jade green that's almost teal and a rich mustard brown. As a side note, I've suddenly been drawn to this vivid blue again lately. Hmmmm....

*images via style.com

LOOKING FORWARD: J.CREW SPRING 2011

Forget the runways. If you want to know where color is really heading, look no further than the J.Crew Spring 2011 collection for some serious inspiration...

The palette is retro and the shapes simple and wearable as always.

I'm especially loving the bubblegum pinks, emerald greens, and every possible shade of denim blue. But my favorite combo might be that rich bronze with a pop of lilac. Yum.

*images via fashionologie