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Fashion Week: Cobalt and Black

In honor of a fall/winter 2010 fashion trend, cobalt and black, I’ve changed my header. Like it? The pink was annoying me. So cloying. I really only put it up for Valentine’s Day.

Here are some cobalt & black looks off the runway. For cobalt home décor on eBay, and other runway trends that we’ll see translated into interior looks this year, have a peek at my trend articles for The Inside Source: “New York Fashion Week Goes Home” (Part 1 and Part 2).

Designers
1st Row:  Anna Sui; Burberry; Calvin Klein; Proenza Schouler
2nd Row: Marchesa; Catherine Malandrino; Diane von Furstenberg; Lela Rose

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Fashion Week: Peacock Colors

Forgive me for not posting since last week. I’ve been consumed by New York Fashion Week. Unfortunately I didn’t get to actually go to the shows, but I held down the fort from my laptop. The fort being “The Thread” NBC New York’s fashion blog. I spent the week looking at every collection online, creating photo galleries, curating trend pics, and editing text. Totally fun.

One of my favorite collections was Peter Som’s. I totally adore the colors, and the mix of texture and pattern. While it’s unlikely I’ll ever dress like that, I would absolutely decorate a room in that palette. Purples, greens, blues – peacock colors for sure.

Here is a montage of peacock color looks from the fall/winter 2010 collections:

Fashion Credits (with links to reviews & galleries on “The Thread”)

Peter Som plaid jacket over purple metallic top and tie dye skirt.
Anna Sui ethnic print velvet dress and teal fur stole.
Peter Som algae green metallic dress with belt and fur stole.
United Bamboo abstract print dress with bow at shoulder.
Custo Barcelona gray sweater ensemble with pink and purple detailing.
Peter Som plaid skirt and shaggy periwinkle vest.
Monique Lhuillier green swirl short-sleeve sequin dress.
Yigal Azrouel long and lean long sleeve violet gown.
Diane von Furstenberg purple and blue petal dress with jacket and coat.
Donna Karan teal strapless bubble dress with leather gloves.
3.1 Phillip Lim long sleeve dress with violet sequin overlay.
Douglas Hannant teal dress with peacock feather trim.
Peter Som mock turtleneck violet sequin dress.
Jill Stuart violet strapless dress over grey floral print.
Generra watercolor floral bubble mini with purple top and knee socks.
Custo Barcelona multicolor stripe and swril print dress with shoulder detail.
Custo Barcelona abstract print top with patchwork capelet and leather pants.

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Shopping Trip: Portobello Road

No, I didn’t pop off to London. I wish. But I did make it to Chestnut Hill and finally (finally!) checked out the Portobello Road boutique. It’s owned by two local women with wanderlust and exquisite taste, Marina Kalb and Kristina Lyons. It’s their private version of Anthropologie. It works.

They hit the trends nicely – Union Jack, succulents, gnarled wood bench, and other on-point picks all made a showing. They even have fresh flowers in inventive arrangements. In addition to home goods (LOVE the John Robshaw bedding), there’s fine art, clothing, jewelry, paper goods, and goodies for kids.

Portobello Road, 47 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617.264.2020


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Shopping Trip: Patch NYC in Boston

I finally made it over to the Patch NYC showroom at 46 Waltham today. What a maze of a building. What an amazing, cozy space. And… they’re having a sample sale! Prices are terrific; definitely stop over for last minute gifts.

Earrings, $10 – $15

Necklaces, $15 – $20

Cotton velvet and vintage textile pillows, $30 or 4/$100

 

M0re pillows, $30 – $60

Amazing art by the woman who used to work in this studio.

Scarves,$70 – $85

Cosmetic cases, $5

Sculptures by Steven Murphy

 

 

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