ADJUSTS. HER. SHADE.

ECLECTIC. SPACES.

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INTERIOR. ARCHITECTURE. STUDY. TOUR. CHINA. -WEEK. 2.

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SHANGHAI

Week 2

View from Bar Rouge

SHANGHAI EXPO

UK PAVILION

DUTCH PAVILION

AUSTRALIAN PAVILION

DENMARK PAVILION

INTERIOR. ARCHITECTURE. STUDY. TOUR. CHINA. -WEEK. 1.

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I applied and was chosen to go to Hong Kong/China for a study tour organized by my university (Im studying interior architecture).

The trip enabled us to immerse ourselves in the most amazing design spaces Hong Kong and China have to offer. Our tutors carefully picked out a number of bars, hotels, restaurants and stunning buildings to visit. Meetings were also set up with some of the city's greatest design firms.

HONG KONG
Week 1

AQUA SPIRIT BAR

FELIX BAR - THE PENINSULA

DRAGON-I

YUM CHA by day

cocktail bar by night

The bathrooms

An installation by Gary Chang along the stairs

to Dragon-i

COMPANY VIEWING-

EDGE DESIGN INSTITUTE LTD

Gary Chang

www.edge.hk.com

A retail fit out of theirs we visited

Beyond Organic i-squared

THE HONG KONG CLUB

VITRA REPRESENTATIVE BWFURNITURE

www.vitra.com/

LANE CRAWFORD

HOME DEPARTMENT STORE

We were extremely lucky to get a bit of a tour with the owner... plaid shirt.

The beautiful bathrooms

.JOAN. HOLLOWAY.

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.JOAN. HOLLOWAY. by hargg001 featuring

.PEGGY. OLSON.

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.PEGGY. OLSON. by hargg001 ...FEATURED PIECES.

.BETTY. DRAPER.

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betty draper by hargg001 ...FEATURED PIECES.

THE. MAD. MEN. INFLUENCE.

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When Mad Men hit the screens it quickly became one of the most fashion influential television series...

The 1950's woman is back!

www.the10ththing.com

LOUIS VUITTON FALL 2010

1950's style luxury

.Retro bow fronted pumps.

.Cinched-waisted full skirts and dresses.

.Proper below-the-knee lengths.

.fitted, tailored.

PRADA FALL 2010

see all the looks on Style.com

.BETTY. DRAPER.

Betty is the epitome of a 1950's on-screen classic beauty. She always looks effortlessly chic. Her look includes pearls, gloves, headbands, silk scarves, a cinched waist, an a-line skirt and perfectly manicured hair.

HER INFLUENCE..

GRACE KELLY

.PEGGY. OLSON.

Peggy's style is conservative and often resembles a school girls/cute librarian. Her signature looks include neck bows, cardigans, peter pan necklines and cutesy prints. Her dorky fringe and styled hair reminds me of the original 1950's barbie.

HER INFLUENCE..

AUDREY HEPBURN

.JOAN. HOLLOWAY.

Joan's has without doubt the most influential style in the series- She has brought back the real woman. Joan plays up her best assets, her curves. She exudes confidence and sex appeal. Her hour glass silhouette is accentuated with fitted dresses cinched at the waist, pencil skirts and tucked in blouses. Predominantly block colored, her outfits are always jeweled toned enhancing her flaming red hair and porcelain skin. A sophisticated bun, large hand bag and a jeweled broach completes the office sirens outfits.

HER INFLUENCES..

MARILYN MONROE

SOPHIA LOREN

ACCESSORY. TRENDS.

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UPDATE... WOVEN / CHAINS

MARNI knitted wool and brass chain bracelet

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/164635

MARNI knitted wool and brass necklace

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/164631

MARNI Rope and Chain Multi-strand Necklace

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/107266

Neon woven necklaces and bracelets are the newest trend for summer. Simply add to a casual jersey look by day or to a simple cocktail dress for an instant statement color pop.

Proenza Schouler Rope Bracelet

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/107000

http://www.proenzaschouler.com

Im rather liking these sports-lux multicolored rope bracelets. Made from carabiner ropes and clasps the novelty pieces work well against a tailored outfit.

Reminiscent of my brief sailing days when I stole bits of the multi-colored rope to make bracelets ... Obviously the reason for my fondness.

ON. EVERY. WISH. LIST.

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YSL ARTY

YVES SAINT LAURENT Arty Gold-Plated Ring

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/114051

Although they came out around may Im still in love with these finger treats. They were an instant fashionista must have and many of the popular stones sold out quickly. As fond as I am of the turquoise and coral stones (perfect for summer on a beautiful tanned hand) my heart belongs to the earthy grained wooden ring. This ring is stunning! Its large enough to be a statement piece and small enough for everyday wear.