Timeless Trends–Ten Looks That Won’t Go Out Of Style

October 6, 2015

Remember when this look was in style…..

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As a designer, I’m often asked by clients and friends about whether a particular color, fabric or materials is in or out of style. On the surface that might be a hard question to answer because everything that’s in style will eventually go out of style and then most likely come back in style again. The image above is from the early 70’s and the fabric and styling of that sofa are in demand today. And the image below, also from the 70’s, is the tulip table and chairs are just as popular today as they were back then.

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While styles and trends come and go, there are some design elements that I think fall into the timeless category and will always provide a classic look when decorating.

Want to know what those timeless trends are?

Well, here’s a look at Ten Trends That Won’t Go Out Of Style…

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Let’s Get Crafty: No-Sew Stripes and Leather Cosmetic Bag

April 21, 2015

The other day I was switching handbags from a leather piece to something with more spring style. As I was doing that I realized how unorganized the contents of my handbag were. I had items floating around in the bottom of my bag and stuff jammed in the pockets. Time for a fix and a quick diy.

Over the years I’ve found that the best way to keep my handbag organized is to have several cosmetic bags or pouches to hold all the little things. Since my current ~~stash~~ hoard of cosmetic bags wasn’t moving me, I decided to get crafting and make a couple of new pieces.

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The ‘It’ Accessories for Spring

March 24, 2014

Good morning and happy Monday. I hope you weekend was great.

We had some fantastic weather here in Atlanta over the weekend but unfortunately I only had a little time to get out and enjoy it. Saturday I made myself stay in and tackle the stack of magazines that have grown since December. OUT.OF.CONTROL! I got through most of the stack, found lots of inspiration, have a stack of project pages to file away and feel much more relaxed now that all of magazines are out-of-the-way.

In addition to all the magazines I read, I got caught up on my blog reading. So many great blogs and so little time!

One of the things I try to pay particular attention to when I’m going through magazines or reading blogs are the design elements and the accessories that appear over and over. While there are companies that forecast design trends, seeing what items people are actually using in their homes is the best gauge of whether a trend or item is really hot or not. Magazine after magazine and blog after blog I began to see several items show up over and over which is an obvious sign that they are the

‘IT’ Accessories of the Moment!

The Moroccan Shag Rug

I’ve seen this rug in photos and on blogs before but in the last several weeks I’ve seen it show up in so many rooms that designers and bloggers are styling. It’s soft, it’s chic and the classic design mixes well with just about any décor.

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Kristin from Bliss at Home recently added the rug to her gorgeous living room.

You can find the Moroccan Shag Rug at RugsUSA.com and if you hurry you’ll get it on sale too! RugsUSA is one of my favorite sources for rugs and you can read more about why here .

Ikea Black and White Striped Pillow

First it was the rug

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then came the throw

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and then fabric by the yard

and now Ikea has introduced the black and white striped pillow cover. This pillow ( Vargyllen) doesn’t seem to be available on the website yet but I did see it in the store here in Atlanta for around $9.

Just like all the other black and white items that Ikea sells, this one is sure to be a hot commodity and is sure to appear on many blogs in the coming months.

Watercolor Floral Pillows

Flowers are a hallmark of spring so it’s only natural that watercolor floral pillows are so popular now. I love the artistic feel of watercolor designs and pillows are a great way to refresh your look for the season so this is a winning combination.

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If you love this look you can find similar styles at HomeGoods and Etsy has a great selection like the pillow above.

Since spring is officially here and if you’re anything like me you want to refresh your home for the season so my question to you is, will that refresh include any of these IT accessories?

p.s. The four ‘it’ accessories I wrote about last year are still a hot trend too!

Fall Fashion Trend: The Outer Layer

September 5, 2013

I know coats and outerwear are the last thing on your mind given that it’s probably 85 degrees where you are right now, but whether we want it to happen or not, fall and winter are coming and we all need to be fashionably ready.

So I thought I’d pop in today and share one of the hottest fall fashion trends of with you, OUTERWEAR. Fall and winter outerwear often gets the short end of the style stick with function trumping fashion but for 2013 coats are making a major fashion statement. The trend is boxy, slouchy, plaid and stripes, with just about every color on the color wheel being popular. So grab a glass of ice tea and take a look at what you’ll be seeing in the coming months in magazines, store windows and on the street!

Grey, black and white have always been top colors used in outerwear but when combined into a stripe they take on a fresh appeal. The classic double-breasted car coat silhouette is one you’ll see a lot of as always.

Here’s the slouchy approach to that classic car coat style. This is a tricky silhouette to pull off and if not done right you could look like a balloon. The key is to keep your top and pant slim and close cut.

This plaid coat is awesome! The kimono style is really fun in this red and white plaid and the black piping helps to give the coat structure. {fyi– I’m pretty sure if you found this coat in a store it would come with a finished hem}

Classic black and white tweed in a raglan sleeve coat. Stripes mixed with tweed are one of my favorite pattern combos.

Even long coat styles are more relaxed for fall!

The color camel is also a hot trend for fall and works great as a stripe paired with black. You’ll be seeing wide and narrow stripes so you’ll have options.

I love anything in red so this coat really appeals to me. The fur collar is fab and the bell sleeves and oversized pockets give this coat some playfulness.

If pastels are your thing you’ll find outerwear in those colors too.

This look is so beautiful. I’ve always been drawn to a head-to-toe color palette and the ice blue is so chic in my book. And the tapered silhouette really helps with the shape of this coat.

Hum? At first glance I really liked this coat but the more I look at it the more I see “fire fighter”. The orange however is fab and will be a big color for fall and winter so keep your eye open for less industrial looks in that color.

There you have it, your first look at fall fashion trends. Since I’m a fashion fiend, I’ll be sharing some more fall looks with you over the next few weeks so getting your shopping list ready. Until then enjoy your glass of ice tea and the last bits of summer!