Lucite

As you already know from my previous posts such as black and white and silver, I always appreciate when fashion and interiors follow the same trend. In my world, the two certainly influence each other. Lucite has been popular in interiors and we are now seeing fashion designers create accessories in the material. Lucite, which is an acrylic resin, was created in the 30′s. Apartment Therapy has an interesting post on the history of lucite.

Lucite works in modern and traditional spaces. It adds a lightness and gleaming visual absence to the room. Here are some typical lucite items for the interiors.7a2f8c673fef8ea76f777c70d1ff9349

Lucite and this photograph remind me of hollywood glamour.

{Elle Decor}

9686f22df746684b74fda962810df24d{Haus Design}39da72b4b9b2fbe76f6b298d97eba487It is visually pleasing to see rustic design elements mixed with lucite.

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Below, lucite is shown in a more modern, untraditional way.
62712556b4d6d8a4888237b2610daf77A refreshing new twist to add to a nursery. In case you were wondering, Beyonce has the crib shown below.2bdf97323936e64eb4d754ac830d2d301e8e1acbfadf6940686337bf00fc0612Putting four of these cubes together would make a unique coffee table.
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A great way to update your kitchen is to change your cabinet hardware to lucite. 
b2c2491fc93ca2ac2b634c5cad0828c9I would have never combined two lucite pieces, but this looks fresh. This would be lovely in a bathroom or bedroom.

{Apartment Therapy}ef811b1503d29391fce6d9c2bc229ce5I have always been a fan of free floating shelves but next time I want to try them in lucite.a784509055324e255360e8fb61ef80f0df3f80d49d7a79a4f200f33e58688fab6d00d80255b5922ac9acc3aaee7e6f8bThis is my favorite piece in lucite. I would also take the ocean view.

{Jennifer Post/Architectural Digest}
9e4d4dd2e4589feae23f1c38593b68bfNow, let’s look at fashion accessories.

Lucite heels47b3967edee4248382d0c8f1ae303906{Lanvin}
e44758d3d2a5671d16c8c6a7bd30fe63{Valentino}4fef33305477ea24234c17402b24d51e{Loeffler Randall}98e03b646039801904e232055f608626{Prada}1f1d5ed607cac4af7b1c9eee4c0b7c87a9f40ea62a567acf784889d3b9d273c8{Courreges}5a7c5cef66a102fe83860b6ccd999ec8{Vogue UK}fa3cf7e5a96cf28d413846f21924b495{Lane Bryant}723b40331aba9080d89896ddcb6f94b9{Nasty Gal}7e6fa07debabc8e0bedaf5fc1346a490d172f24e4bfcb28a4d1dee93a2b95b9b{Charlotte Olympia}
1a2d178ad9daf03a413dbc4fb966e296The minaudieres above are beautiful, however, I prefer the ones with a lining so everything in my bag can not be seen.1626b88b72c2ed67c6f3a0fba49e2190{Catherine Malandrino}26303558c488e48c23e7ff3414bcb2d1{Alice + Olivia}

Are you as crazy about lucite as I am?

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Metropolitan Gala 2013

Punk: Chaos to Couture is the theme for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute exhibition. The Met Gala, the opening of the exhibit and one of the most cherished fashion invitations, was last night. The trend was all about DIY and vintage but as one knows, Punk did influence fashion. People who wore punk-styled clothing were usually thought of as being rebellious and trying to make a political statement. Punk broke the rules and had no boundaries. It also was not only about what people wore; hairstyles and make up played a big role. Punk was not about couture gowns, so what were people going to wear? Let’s take a look at how creative people were.

Some people followed the theme and here are their versions of punk.050713-Kate-Mara-350Kate Mara wearing Delpozo.
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Rooney Mara wearing Givenchy.

050713-met-ball-taylor-swift-350Taylor Swift wearing J. Mendel.
article-2320469-19A6BF49000005DC-906_470x963Miley Cyrus wearing Marc Jacobs.050713-met-ball-lilly-collins-350Lily Collins wearing Moschino.050713-Anne-Hathaway-350 Anne Hathaway wearing vintage Valentino.050713-met-ball-madonna-350 Madonna wearing Givenchy.050713-met-ball-sjp-350 Sarah Jessica Parker wearing Giles Deacon. The mohawk headdress is by Philip Treacy. (Not shown thigh high plaid boots by Christian Louboutin.)050713-Stacy-Keibler-350Stacy Kleiber wearing Rachel Roy.050713-met-ball-sienna-miller-350Sienna Miller wearing Burberry.

050713-met-ball-diane-kruger-350Diane Krueger wearing Chanel. This is certainly one of my favorites. She has all elements correct: hair, makeup and dress.Unknown

Vivian Westwood was one of the original crusaders for punk fashion. Instead of wearing jewerly she made a political statement by pinning a photo Bradley Manning on her dress.

Others dressed more elegently with just a slight nod or not to the punk theme.050713-Amber-Heard-350Amanda Heard in Pucci.050713-met-ball-alexa-chung-350

Alexa Chung in Erdem.050713-met-ball-jessica-biel-350

Jessica Biel in Giambattista Valli.050713-Amanda-Seyfried-350

Amanda Seyfield in vintage Givenchy.050713-Minka-Kelly-350

Minka Kelly in Carolina Herrera.050713-met-ball-gwyneth-350

Gwyneth Paltrow in Valentino. Her nod to punk was the hot pink.050713-met-ball-cameron-diaz-350

Cameron Diaz in Stella McCartney. The spiked belt was the punk influence.050713-Jessica-Alba-350Jessica Alba wearing Tory Burch.050713-Katy-Perry-350Katy Perry in Dolce Gabbana.050713-met-ball-kirsten-dunst-350Kirsten Dunst wearing Louis Vuitton.050713-January-Jones-350

January Jones wearing Chanel. Although her dress was very classic, her hair and makeup was quite festive.kate_bosworth_met_gala_18ognv7-18ogo0mKate Bosworth looking amazing in Balmain. She also wore this designer last year. This is one of my favorites.anna-wintour

Anna Wintour wearing Chanel.

Last year it was refreshing to see people not wearing couture gowns. This year I did not see any dresses from H&M but all the following are from Topshop.050713-met-ball-julianne-hough-350

Julianne Hough.
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Nicole Richie.050713-met-ball-jaime-king-350

Jamie King.

As as always I found it interesting to see what people wore and how they interpeted the theme. I am looking forward to seeing the exhibit. Who do you think rocked the punk theme best?

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Masai Mara, Kenya

The month of May has me pondering and dreaming of summer adventures. I can not forget how excited I was last year at this time when I was patiently awaiting  my trip to Africa. I have previously posted one blog on the Samburu National Park in Kenya and promised to post three more blogs on the trip. Here is the second one on the Masai Mara.P1000709We arrived at the airport. Yes, this is it! From there we proceeded on to the Mara Ngenche Camp.P1000741P1000742P1000750 P1000751P1000750P1000759P1000780P1000812P1000725The next morning we (myself and my two teenagers) were awake before 5 am in order to travel to our destination for the hot air balloon ride. We lifted off in the dark but soon saw the sunrise. It was a breathtaking and spiritual experience. When we were in Africa we saw the sunrise and sunset everyday. It was one of the many joys of the safari. Since the wildebeest were migrating we could see them for miles and miles.P1000851P1000836P1000872After breakfast we spent hours watching the wildebeest ponder whether or not they were going to cross the river. There were wildebeest lined up on both sides of the river and it seemed as if they were playing a game. They would charge as if to cross but then change their minds. They would do this over and over.  We arrived back at the camp for lunch (which is on a river) and during lunch, as luck would have it, a group of wildebeest crossed. It was extremely exciting. We were cheering on those brave wildebeest. The Mara Ngenche Camp is located on the confluence of the Mara and the Talek rivers. We had hippos serenading us all day and night.P1000902 P1000888
P1010067P1000904P1000903 Below are a few of the decorative details you would find throughout the camp.P1010089P1010105P1010102 The last day we were on a mission to complete the big five. All we were missing was the black rhinoceros.P1010014P1010146P1000929P1010123P1000964

The next morning we went to a Masai village. Our guide Henry was Masai and lived in a village when he was not a guide. The people danced and gave us a tour of their village. We were able to buy some of their beautiful beaded jewelry. I will never forget the loving people and their hospitality. P1010165P1010177P1010193P1010208P1010212IMG_2113The bracelet above, made by one of the Masai women, is now on my bookshelf.

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Look what I stumbled upon in Boston

This post was planned to be published on Monday April 15, 2013 but for obvious reasons it was not. My heart goes out to everyone in Boston as they are healing. It is a fabulous city and I can not wait to return in the fall (my youngest child is attending college there). Yes, I will soon be an empty nester.

I am a very lucky woman and was able to spend the past few days in Boston. It was typical April weather with heavy spring showers and temperatures ranging from the 30′s to the 60′s. I am always rejuvenated by the seasons and weather changes. Here are some photo highlights from my trip. IMG_2028IMG_2065The following three photos are from Winston Flowers on Newbury Street. As you entered the store, there were two large urns flanking the front door filled with hyacinths. They were spectacular. I think everyone enjoys things that are miniature. Inside the store they had a wide variety of arrangements with various hanging terrariums filled with springbulbs. Now you can see why I always order from Winston when sending flowers to people in the Boston area. IMG_2033
IMG_2030IMG_2032The city was festive on Saturday with everyone excited about the Boston Marathon. The b.good men and women are planning on running in their hamburger suits to raise money for charity. On Saturday they were dancing and passing out free milkshakes trying to collect donations.
IMG_2035IMG_2068My big surprise was when I wandered into the new 40,000 square foot Restoration Hardware. It is an incredible collaboration between Gary Friedman and James Gillam of Backen, Gillam, Kroeger Architectural firm. The store is located in the old Historic Museum of Natural History and most recently it was the Louis Store.IMG_2066(the following photos are by Restoration Hardware)images

Classic me, I just wandered into a side door wondering if this was still the Louis of Boston store, however, it happened to be the anticipated opening day of the Restoration Hardware store. To say the least, I was very surprised and excited by what I had stumbled upon. Here are some highlights:

  • A fresh flower boutique by Orly Khon.
  • A 24 foot tall steel Eiffel Tower.
  • A library with magazines and publications from around the world.
  • A billards room.
  • A cinema with an antique popcorn machine from the 1930′s World Fair.
  • A wine bar with bottles from Napa Valley.
  • Recreation of a 1892 traction-and-counter weight elevator.

2ndflr_Lobby-1201_hero-thumbResto_Phase3_Day1-3374_3rdFlr_billiard_hero2ndflr_Lobby-1131-thumbOrly Kohn was at the store. This is her first retail outlet. She is an extremely talented floral designer who until this venture was only available to private clients and events. She is known for a palette of green and white.
IMG_2045IMG_2040IMG_2044It was hard to take photos and capture the magnificence of this store. Obviously, it was extremely crowded. IMG_2049{The children’s collection} 

How adorable are the Chesterfield sofas? I can not wait till I have a client that is in need of some children’s furniture.

IMG_2059IMG_2057Great twin bed for a young aviator’s room.IMG_2061

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Have a great week.

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Silver

In previous years all I needed for summer was white jeans, a great top and a pair of gold sandals. As much as I still like gold, I am ready for a change. I have started to add silver accents to my wardrobe. Last fall I purchased a pair of silver jeans and ended up wearing them all of the time. Originally, I bought  them to wear to an event but found out they were very versitile. For day I would wear them with a blazer and for night with a turtleneck or silk blouse. You can pair them with sneakers, flats or heels.ac3440132a600419bf1b86e16b9b54bePinterest350365_fr_mt2R13 silver jeans from Net-A-Porter.

Silver jeans may not be for everyone. A silver skirt is another option. 6a03bdde7fac0d2624709ba0761d6b97Nina Ricci skirt from Net-A-Porter.

Or perhaps a top in silver, instead?

349713_ou_mt2Joseph leather tank top from Net-A-Porter.a20c6f141635ef23e13048968d1c54dbPinterestce1b75aaf559c8e1376e500688b7e279Not only do I love her top, but her hair is also amazing. Pinterest

If silver clothing is still too adventurous for you, accessories are always a great easy way to add a new trend to your wardrobe.ba61d9df808afd1e6f945b3df96a9ab2PinterestJerome_2013_Soft-Silver_1Sam Edelman Jerome shoe from Shopbop.

imagesSam Edelman Gigi from Zappos.

349468_fr_mt2Miu Miu heart sandals from Net-A-Porter.335167_ou_mt2Proenza Schouler clutch from Net-A-Porter.

Since this is a lifestyle blog here are a few other special things I love in silver…

For the home.afb66295a0b0e464cca3b57e508c8220Pinterest

My favorite is this silver labrador. My first dog was a black labrador and maybe my next one will be a silver labrador. Isn’t he/she adorable? Look at those eyes!453d81918dcc9f36b3efe677807655b3What are your thoughts on adding silver to your life? Wishing you a sparkling week.

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One Year Anniversary

What a year it has been! What is in my World is one year old! Thirty four blogs posts were written with topics ranging from pattern mixing to stewed berries. Your favorite posts were white shoes and turtlenecks. I enjoyed creating every post for you and am inspired by your comments.  Below is a summary of the past year. Click the title under the photo to view the original post.ApartmentsEnrique Norten of Ten ArquitectosIMG_0271Swank Table/Farm to Table EventJefferson MemorialWashington D.C.
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Fig Sandwich

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Thank you for following and commenting on What is in my World. I appreciate all of your support and dedication. 

Let me know what your favorite posts were. 

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How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

Once I started dying easter eggs naturally it ended my long relationship with Paas dye kits. I do, however, miss the wire wands. I first learned about this technique of dying eggs from Martha Stewart magazine. Click here for the original link. For the dye, I used red beets for a mauve color, turmeric for a golden color, cabbage for a robin eggs blue color and coffee for a rich brown color. The procedure is easy but it is time consuming. I prefer to let the eggs soak overnight. It allows the color to really penetrate.easter egg 4The collectionIMG_1926 copyDyed with beetsIMG_1932Dyed with cabbage
IMG_1927 (1)Quail eggs dyed with beets and turmeric.

Happy Easter.

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