Off the Runway: Fall Fashion is in the Air

New York: Proenza Schouler

Behind the scenes shots from the Fall 2011 show were found on the incredibly awesome fashion blog Jak & Jil

Fall 2011 fashion shows have wrapped up all around the world and over the next few weeks we will be sharing some of our favorites that showed in some of our favorite places!

Home Decor: Craig Fellows!!

Craig Fellows pieces are carefully designed and hand-made by him, this UK fashion and print designer offers amazing products to add to your home! He is one innovative up coming designer demonstrating his interest in nature in his latest collection, he has also been considered "one to watch" by vogue.com!! -Keep an eye on him!-

Beautiful Spaces: Jenny Lewis' Sweet New Space

Singer Jenny Lewis, from Rilo Kiley and many more wonderful musical ventures, recently moved into a new home in Southern California. Here's a peak into her new digs. We just love the clean lines mixed with lovely vintage finds.

Design Inspiration: The World of Menagerie

Etsy

Charlie Harper

I recently received a Charlie Harper book of menagerie as a gift, and I thought it was perfect to showcase, his and other's takes on the animal kingdom. We derive most of our inspiration for our prints from good ol' mother nature. What can you find in nature? Why all sorts of amazing creatures, that's what. Here is our tribute to the animal kingdom, where the most vibrant colors and patterns exist.

What's Trending: Quirky Color Combos

Sonia Rykiel

DVF

Marni

Weird Friends

We recently posted on "Feeling Kooky" about dressing outside the box, and this, our "Quirky Colors" post is an extension of that. Not only is it trendy to mix and match prints, vintage with modern, feminine and masculine, it is totally in to do all that in unexpected color combinations. We are loving the combos of mints and corals with rich chocolate. Yum!

Off the Runway: Topshop Unique Collection

We just love that Topshop let's their "top" designers run wild for their Unique Collection. This collection fits right in with the fashion elite and hits all our check points for our favorite Spring trends. Fanciful floral prints with an edge. You can even buy these runway looks on the Topshop site. Happy shopping!

For the Home: Diane Von Furstenberg

 Diane Von Furstenberg created the body-hugging wrap dress in the 1970's, she has proofed to be one talented business woman and now she is pursuing house ware!  Off the catwalk and into your home, this summer DVF collection is vibrant, bold and fun!
Wake up to big abstract floral shapes and strong energizing color palettes!

Beautiful Spaces: Fabulous Hotel Lobbies

The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs

Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Barcelona

Viceroy Hotel in Miami

Hotel Des Academies in Paris

Hotel Michelberger in Berlin

In our second installation of our new weekly segment, "Beautiful Spaces", we thought we would do a tribute to traveling and showcase some fabulous hotel lobbies from all over the world. All with a bit of an unconventional, modern look, with their own personalities thrown in. If only we could afford to stay in these places!

Design Inspiration: Sunny San Diego!

1. Chictopia 2. Kate Spade 3. Jeffrey Campbell 4. CB2 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs 6. Essi Sophia's Pinterest

I am off to San Diego for a quick trip, and what a place for design inspiration. The bright colors and Mexican influence is right on point with the trends of Spring. Check out some fashion and home decor pieces that we feel embodies the rich culture of sunny San Diego.