Southern Arrondissement

3.05.2013

Seeing Stars

Be still my heart...

I simply adore the Loeffler Randall "Starla" sandal. Sweet gold stars dotting your feet; isn't that the nicest little bit of encouragement throughout the day? Replace last year's sandals with these-they can go from concert to cocktail. Get them here or try them in tan too!

3.04.2013

Re-Furbed Furbish

Furbish has re-opened after a lovely redesign. The cavernous warehouse space now boasts a fresh white backdrop that really makes all of the beautiful colors and textures pop, and feels so good heading into Spring! I particularly loved the bedroom vignette which somehow brought together about three different patterns, blue, pink, Greek key, chevron, and even a dancing flamengo. Whilst I may want to edit out a pattern or two in actual execution, staring at the display is a visual feast! Shop Furbish online here.

2.27.2013

Got To Get Agate

Iosselliani is a really cool, really hard to spell jewelry line that I first learned about at Beanie + Cecil in Wilmington. This bangle set featuring faceted agate and brass bangle buddies is calling my name. It's on trend but so unique. Love. Get it now and stay ahead of the curve.

I almost forgot to mention: enter the code: SPRINGEVENT to save between $30-$300 on your Shopbop purchases!

2.26.2013

Courtly

Is this not insane? These are "Queen's Court" gifts commissioned by Mobile's 2013 Mardi Gras Queen from Caroline Reehl Ceramics (one of my faves!). All of her work is so sweet and beautiful. The little glimmer of gold is perfection.

2.25.2013

Oscar Meh

Real Life Is Elsewhere

Can I be frank? Let's be frank. I was underwhelmed by most things Oscar. I didn't know that cocaine jokes were en vogue on a live prime-time broadcast these days. I sound old and grouchy, but seriously. The stage was beautiful, what with the twinkly lights and such. Good GOD Adele was amazing. I was glad for J Law, and loved that she fell up the stairs; let's face it, I would have. Daniel Day Lewis is EVERYTHING, and was amazing in his navy tux jacket with his lovely wife Rebecca Miller (who, as I understand it, is Arthur Miller's daughter-you're welcome when you win trivia). Sally Field was stunning in red as she has been all awards season. But literally, I can't think of anyone that knocked the red carpet out of the park. Oh, and of course, Kristen Stewart couldn't be bothered with a shower or giving a you-know-what. BUT, the "red carpet" of the Vanity Fair party (for which many stars change dresses for round two), pulled the ship around a bit. My favorite look was Leslie Mann's red Andrew Gn. Drop dead color, simple and sexy shape, and the perfect balance of detail. Secondly, Jennifer Lawrence changed into a sick, age-appropriate, and fun Calvin Klein. She shimmered. There were a few others, but I was mostly unmoved. (Oh...and just because, you know, Bradley Cooper...sigh.)

The Stylite

2.22.2013

Friday Faves

Happy Friday to all. It's quite dreary here, but looking forward to a weekend of movies and relaxing. Up top is "Blue White", one of my faaaavorite prints from C'est La Viv, one of my talented interweb friends. I picture a huge version of this hanging in a dining room. It's subtly floral and cheerful. Below is a great shot of Annie Griffin, designer of Annie Griffin Collection, in the style section of the latest issue of Southern Living. I know they're excited, and how fab is her outfit? Shop the "Sam" blouse here. Do it.

I love the "Haskin" earring from Harper Modern Vintage, a Chapel Hill-based jewelry line designed by Wendy Perry! Each one is hand-wrapped with semi-precious stones. Wear them with anything to add some color.

The picture doesn't do these Matouk euro-shams justice. I was tagging along at a bridal event at Charlotte's with my future sister-in-law when I totally bogarted her registry and started picking out things I wanted. (They just ignored me.) So you can obviously get these beauties at Charlotte's. But while we're discussing the bridal event, my lovely friend and wedding planner Katie Dunn of Events by La Fete was there, and there were goodies from Sugarland Bakery (which should be illegal). If you're not familiar you need to be.

I found these gorgeous black, mirrored side tables at Target. I was pretty impressed. Shop them here. I suppose I don't have to point out that this is definitely "design within reach"!