The latest design trend for summer is here and I have zero qualms about it. Coastal Grandmother is more than just a decor fad though, and has saturated all facets of lifestyle. Aspirational yet still attainable, it's the perfect inspiration for a relaxed, effortless, and chic summer. "You know the Coastal Grandmother. She wakes up early in her white linen-covered bed, seaside sunlight streaming in. “Siri, play ‘The Big Chill’ soundtrack,” she commands, listening to it in her marble bathroom while applying Vintner’s Daughter face oil. Eager to get to the farmer’s market—it’s peony season, after all—she puts on a crisp light-blue button-up shirt, white jeans and a straw hat. Oversized, the shirt qualifies as a “shent,” the portmanteau of “shirt” and “tent” adopted by the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten to describe her own relaxed tops. With a Provençal market basket, Coastal Grandmother is good to go. She hops into her vintage Range Rover and heads out to begin her satisfying, Sancerre-punctuated day. Embrace the style with white linen for everything from slipcovers to button ups. Al fresco dining utilizing your nicest stemware and shades of blue everywhere bring a touch of the Hamptons home. Hydrangeas are a key floral element, a quick tip to refresh wilted hydrangeas: submerge the flower under room temperature water. The blooms will soak up the hydration and revitalize.
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It's cold. It's dark. There's nothing to do except stay at home and binge watch Netflix's The Crown. And if you have been watching the latest season of the show then you will have been as excited I was the season is the introduction of Diana Spencer and all the glorious 80's fashion. The 1980's often gets lambasted as an era of crispy hair and acid wash, but beyond that it was a glamorous time when people seemed to have FUN with fashion. It was playful and so much less affected than what came next in the 90's. The "too cool" to care attitude of grunge wasn't around yet. So in that vein, let's dive in to all the wonderfully fun and cozy sweaters that the Peoples' Princess wore and get inspired for winter looks plus where to get them.
The American girl-next-door is all about contrasts. She’s as easily able to wear a slinky cocktail dress as she can jeans and a T-shirt, and make both look effortless and stylish. Lauren Hutton is the master of these dichotomies. Originally coming to prominence as The It-Girl of the seventies, Hutton’s hold as the master of casual elegance has never wained. From pairing a Yankees cap with a tuxedo to wrestling alligators in couture, she is the kind of fearless, unpretentious style icon I admire most. Completely authentic and raw all at the same time. Read on to see more of her best looks.
If you follow French girl style then it’s impossible to not be aware of Jeanne Damas. The model, actress, and designer gained a following from her photodiary of Parisian style and culture. Now she is the founder of the fashion brand rouje and shares her style on her instagram. I think Jeanne embodies the main tenants of the covetable French girl style, it’s effortless, stylish, undone but still elegant. It’s a hard mixture to master, so let’s see how she does it...
Today is a two-for one (plus a video after the break!). The UK model and actress could be content being another beautiful face, but her effortlessly polished style and perfectly done/undone face are secrets she’s willing to share with the masses. Her website, Rose Inc., features in depth tutorials demonstrating how to achieve her signature looks with insights from some of beauty’s most prestigious talents. And while she is generous with her knowledge, I also admire her ability to take a minimalist approach to fashion that is never dull.
The Regency era, with its Jane Austen heroines, elaborate bonnets, and even more elaborate manners, is often portrayed as a frivolous, pastel-hued time. But the Regency was only a brief period of the Georgian era. Stretching from 1714 to 1830, the name of this period was derived from the rule of King George IV, and it was much bleaker than the country dances at Netherfield would make it seem. In fact, I like to call the Georgians the proto-goths. Premature death was a common factor of life for the Georgian citizen, and their mourning traditions were totally metal. To commemorate lost ones and express their grief the Georgians would commision beautiful articles of jewelry. These objects told the story of the departed and the wearer’s relationship through intricate symbolism. Snakes, particularly the ouroboros, represented eternal love. Skulls, willows, urns, and anchors were common visual themes. Sounds like good inspiration for a tattoo sleeve.
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