Translate Your Fashion Obsessions into Home Chic
Open the windows and crank the music – summer is here! Since you're already completely obsessed with fashion, let your wardrobe musts and lusts carry over to home decor, with the same bright hues, fun textures, and cool, crisp cottons.
Love the Loubie Catenita cork peep toe? Then you'll want to add a little extra style to your summer cocktails with Kim Seybert Cork Barware accessories; if nothing else, your boozing ways will be green...not only is cork highly renewable, but it's naturally mold-, mildew- and bacteria-resistant! Available at GraciousHome.com. (photos: shoe - Kaboodle)
Here are some more fun ways to bring your passion for fashion home:
This uber chic Paul & Joe Miette smock top is resort-ready. Give your bed the same vibe with Nautica's Shorebridge Bedding which is accented with summery but sophisticated madras piecing. Available at LNT.com
Who doesn't lust after the pristine white Chanel J12? Even if your actual watch is more of a dingy than a plush luxury liner, Nautica's stylish Yacht Club Collection Dinnerware has enough of the same understated sporty chic as the Chanel to help you pretend will you're summering on the French Riviera (in your J12). (images: watch - la petite princesse; dinnerware - pfaltzgraff.com )
Ole! This Christian Dior Spring 2008 Couture frock is a happenin' party on two legs. Your guests will appreciate the similarly festive vibe of Kim Seybert's Color Theory Collection...and the fact that they're not being forced to eat off paper plates. Purchasing info at KimSeybert.com. (runway photo: style.com)
Bright yellow handles add a jaunty pop of color to Uniform Studio's fabulous handmade pinstripe tote. Just clip on the teensy - and, of course, matching - $10 Solar Power Mosquito Guard from Gaiam which emits a high-frequency wave to repel the little pests, making it the perfect on-the-go summer accessory for your accessories. Available at Amazon.com. (image: spacechickins gadget world)
Sport an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny...bright emerald print ruffled bikini by Missoni while lounging on the deck, enjoying tunes on a matching emerald green solar-powered radio, and smug in the knowledge you needn't ever worry about batteries or annoying cords. Gaiam Solar Powered Radio available at Amazon.com. (photo: thedailygreen.com)
- Lesley Scott
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