Color Crush: Yellow

{A Stunning Yellow Oscar de la Renta gown as seen in Russian ELLE}

Yellow rarely tops my list of favorite colors, but I’ve noticed that I have been gravitating to it more and more lately. Slowly, but surely, more and more yellow pieces have been finding their way into my closet. It’s a universally flattering shade when it comes to clothing—try it, you might be surprised; and it acts as a great neutral when it comes to interiors. I think most of us, myself included, have typically thought of it as more of an accent color, but it pairs so beautifully with so many other colors. In the past, I’ve looked at yellow as a risky color because it seems like it could go one of two ways—completely awful or downright amazing.

I am dying to try a little yellow action in a design project, but in the meantime, I’ll keep coming back to these gorgeous images for inspiration. Chris Martin has written a song about this color and Sasha Adler has proclaimed “yellow goes with almost anything in my world”. Beautiful though possibly polarizing, I am currently obsessed with rich, saturated shades of yellow. Are you a fan of yellow? Ask yourself again at the end of this post. You may just change your mind.

{I am in love with this yellow velvet upholstered ottoman in a living space designed by Nate Berkus and featured in ELLE DECOR. It’s tufted and skirted and the scale is just perfection. Love, love, love it!}

{I think everyone probably remembers Jenna Lyons’ home from when it was featured in Domino years ago. Who could forget her statement-making yellow sofa? It’s such an unexpected twist on the most classic of shapes.}

{This vignette designed by Melissa Warner Rothblum and featured in the last issue of High Gloss back in June of 2011 has made the rounds on the blogs and Pinterest for years now and with good reason. The little yellow x-bench has a powerful impact.}

{The same issue of High Gloss also featured this beautiful yellow velvet sofa in Kristen Buckingham’s chic showroom on L.A.’s La Cienega Boulevard. Notice the gray and white striped lining peeking through the skirt. Design is all about the details!}

{How major was Sasha Adler’s former bedroom? It is just perfection from the bedding to the lighting and bedside tables, but the yellow, tufted velvet headboard encased in an antiqued mirrored frame steals the show. I hope it went to a good home when she sold it in a Tastemaker Tag Sale on One Kings Lane recently!}

{Yellow pairs beautifully with jewel tones and bold patterns, as seen in this space by Palmer Weiss.}

{But it also looks lovely when paired with more muted hues and pastels as demonstrated in this room by Thomas O’Brien.}

{Yellow is fantastic when you just need a pop of color to brighten things up, like in this gorgeous kitchen by Benjamin Dhong.}

{If you’re willing to take a risk, you can do all-over yellow as Nate Berkus did in this stylish Chicago dining room, turning to Clarence House’s iconic “Vase” wallpaper and chic yellow dining chairs.}

[This room features another iconic wallpaper, Scalamandre’s “Zebra” in a yellow colorway.}

[On the fashion front, I love crisp and bright shades of yellow, such as these gorgeous gowns by Elie Saab.}

{This type of gown is not easy to pull of, but is is SO chic.}

{Olivia Palermo in Yards and Yards of Silk Taffeta}

{Olivia Again, this time in Yellow Silk Chiffon with Citrine Silk Satin Heels}

{Model Lily Donaldson in Lanvin}

{Hanneli Mustaparta in Calvin Klein}

{Do you guys remember Reese Witherspoon’s lovely Nina Ricci dress from the 2007 Golden Globes? She had just gotten divorced and looked better than ever. This was the look that inspired me to get bangs!}

  {And who could possibly forget Michelle Williams’ iconic red carpet moment in this ethereal yellow Vera Wang gown at the 2006 Academy Awards? So lovely!}

 

{1. Emerson Fry Pockets Blouse | 2. Proenza Schoueler PS1 Leather Pochette | 3. Christian Louboutin PigalleSpikes 85 Patent Leather Pump | 4. Emerson Fry Oro Ring | 5. Miu Miu Scalloped Yellow Bikini | 6. David Aubrey Yellow Chandelier Earrings | 7. Chloe Lauren Flats | 8. Anthropologie Embroidered Plume Dress | 9. Yellow Lacquer Mirror | 10. Hillary Thomas Yellow Submarine Lamp Finial | 11. Lemon Yellow Greek Key Pillow | 12. Shaftesbury Bar Cart | 13. DwellStudio Citrine Border Sheet Set | 14. Jonathan Alder Bel-Air Scoop Vase | 15. Yellow Pierced Ceramic Stool | 16. Capel Rugs Yellow "Jagge" Flatweave Striped Rug}

 

My Favorite Room: Design Manifest

Hi All! I'm Naomi from Design Manifest and today I'm sharing my little guest room. I'm calling it my favorite room for two reasons. #1 I'm just so thrilled to have a guest room. It makes me feel quite grown up and fancy to have a special space to offer friends when they come and hang out. #2 It's the only room in my house that is really done.  I bought my little cottage last fall, spent 6 months rehabbing it and since then have taken my sweet time filling in rooms with pieces.  Everything in my house tends to evolve and shift with the seasons, but I'm quite smitten with my guest suite.  Let's take a peek, shall we?

At 10' x 11' it is a small room, but it gets great light.

Since it's not my every day room, I took some liberties to go a little girly and fun.  The walls are a soft pink (Benjamin Moore’s “Sunlit Coral,") and I have accents of blue and magenta throughout.

I think its important to decorate with what you love.  

And I love ethnic textiles, gold accents, rich color and quirky art.

Everything goes together, but nothing is matchy-matchy.

Since my room is so narrow, wide nightstands were not an option.  

Instead, I mixed and matched odd wood end tables that I own.

This elephant table is a happy moment in an otherwise tight corner.

To keep the room feeling light and open, I avoided bulky furniture.

Since guests only typically stay for a few nights, I didn't put a dresser in here.

There is, however, a large blown up picture of my pug, Bailey.

As I mentioned before, I wanted this to be a happy space, so I filled it with a mix of art and color.

I didn't worry so much about using too much pink or gold.

I am much more serious and neutral downstairs.

Mirrors are an essential piece for me in a room.

I just love reflecting light and catching extra glances of the bed pillows.

Sometimes the best part of a room is a small little detail, so I will leave you with a few of my favorites...

Thanks for taking a tour with me and thank you, Paloma, for having me over.  I hope you enjoyed!

Lust List: June 2013

This month, and if I am totally honest, every other month as well, I find myself drawn to classic, timeless staples and silhouettes mixed with bold colors, unexpected patterns, and a touch of glamour. No surprise there, right?! From the perfect little black dresses that can take you from morning to night to chic staples like eyelet, metallic sandals, and neutral bags, the stylish pieces on my June Lust List will take you through the summer and beyond.

{1. J.Crew Collection Pinwheel Eyelet Top |  2. Kenneth Jay Lane Coral and Rhinestone Drop Earrings |  3. J.Crew Remi Ribbon Sandals | 4. Cleobella Leo Clutch | 5. Shoshanna “Joyce” Maxi Dress | 6. Joie Behati Eyelet Dress |  7. J.Crew Gold Foil Minaudiere | 8. J.Crew Gabby Suede Sandals | 9. Michael Kors Collection “Miranda” Leather Tote | 10. J.Crew Embroidered Gauze Top | 11. J.Crew Punk Floral Twist Bandeau Tank | 12. Gap Perforated Wedge Sandal | 13. Tory Burch Halland Tote | 14. Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings in Abalone | 15. Anthropologie Sparkle Braided Sandals | 16. Three J NYC “Eloise” Pajama Set}

Which of these items are on your must-have list?

This Week’s Quote

A Bientot’s 16th Annual Sale!

{A Bevy of Bright Baubles at A Bientot}

Get ready, Houstonians! A Bientot’s famous annual sale starts today. In its 16th year, the sale has become a much-awaited event for devotees of Houston’s best store for fashion accessories of all types—jewelry, handbags, scarves, and shoes along with clothing, gifts, and a new line of chic monogrammed goods. While you’ll have to shop the sale between today, June 15th and Saturday, June 29th to see what has been marked down, here is a sneak peek of the store on my most recent visit.

{A Bientot is a veritable “candy store” for the fashion-obsessed!}

{The store itself is as chic as the wares at A Bientot. Notice the marble staircase, gorgeous iron railing, and framed Andy Warhol Chanel No. 5 print.}

{Necklaces and Bracelets Galore}

{Fun Pillows and Bright Bags—Perfect for summer!}

If you’re in Houston today, don’t miss the famous Sidewalk Sale to kick-off A Bientot’s Annual Sale. The Sidewalk Sale is one day only—TODAY, during regular business hours of 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

A Bientot is located at:

2501 River Oaks Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77019