plaisirs simples

Love

2010-06-21T22:58:00.001-04:00

Steven Gambrel

2010-04-27T20:09:00.001-04:00

Just loving these interiors by Steven Gambrel. That's all. Enjoy!

Fairfield County

2010-04-25T19:11:00.001-04:00

If there is one thing that I love just as much as old Life Magazine pictures from the 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, is Fairfield County Connecticut. A Continuous Lean posted these the other day of the carefree, endless days of summer in this part of the country. Looking at these makes me truly wish that I had lived in this era, in this area.

2010-04-13T09:34:00.000-04:00

One thing I truly aspire to have one day is not only a beautiful home, but to have a home that looks as if it's a collection of my past and my travels. To fill a home with treasures that reflect a well traveled life, and each piece has thoughtfully been purchased in an exotic market and brought home as a reminder of a special experience. These rooms, in my opinion, reflect that idea.

(And don't ask me why but they all have a tint of blue! Ha!)

Image 1 and 2- Elle Decor, Image 3- Domino, Image 4- The Selby

Mohawks and Feathers

2010-04-08T21:30:00.002-04:00

Hello dear readers, I'm so sorry I've been M.I.A. for the past few days! Sometimes...well, sometimes life just takes over. In any case, I was going through my archives this evening and found some interesting images I forgot that I had saved. I've posted a few times in the past about my love and interest in anything inspired by the Native American Indians. It's so interesting to me how they continue to play a part in fashion today. To explain the above pic, I LOVED the show My So-Called Life in middle school (who didn't), therefore I was thrilled when I found this pic of Jared Leto and Claire Danes. And even more fun...I love Jared's (or shall I say, Jordan's) hair! So back to my original point...I promise there is one here...I found these amazing headband/feathered crowns and thought they were quite reminiscent of Jared/Jordan's pic. How fun would these be for an afternoon party? Maybe I'll just have to invite Jordan.

Image 1- Auburn and Ivory, Images 1-3 via The Selby

Bob/Kate

2010-04-02T13:52:00.001-04:00

I LOVE these two images of Kate. Did she mean to channel Bob Dylan? Because she is just exuding that cool style in a perfectly feminine way. I'm over my oxfords and really, really, really want a pair of the below shoes made by Repetto (I believe). How does she always seem to pair EVERY piece together perfectly?!

Wedding Season

2010-03-31T21:31:00.001-04:00

It's here yet again...wedding season. Which I always dread because a.) I haven't had time to shed my winter fat and I have to wear a sheer dress of some sort b.) I sure as hell don't have a tan yet c.) I can never really find just the right dress which combines edgy and wedding appropriate, and I feel like I need to dress in sun dresses like all of the other guests (which I'm not so much a fan of). What I really want to wear are these two outfits. They do look a bit more "new years eve" and less "spring, virginal bride", even though I'm not the bride but you catch my drift, yet I can never find anything chic and affordable that has this look. Any ideas kids?

Image 1- Macaroni Club, Image 2- I don't know! If you know, pass it on so I can credit it!

Chop Suey, Anyone?

2010-03-30T20:32:00.001-04:00

I recently came across Bruce Weber’s documentary Chop Suey on the sundance channel, and even though I missed the first quarter of it, I became fully immersed in this fascinating film of personalities in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I was surprised to learn that this film, for the most part, is pretty obscure and briefly came out in one LA theater and then disappeared. I was a bit curious (and admittedly a little confused) as there is no clear story line, but learned from reading online, the film seems to be have mixed reviews to the few that have seen it for the vanity it displays and Weber's relationship with a young wrestler turned model. The “infatuation” Weber has with this boy, Peter Johnson or “Chop Suey”, as Weber likes to call him is quite evident especially due to the fact that he seemed to pluck the young boy from small town Wisconsin to make him a star. I personally enjoyed it simply for the stunning photography and interesting personalities that Weber anoints his muses (my favorite being Diana Vreeland). In any case, it is a personal scrapbook of an amazing artist and many of the very interesting people he has met along the way.

Happy Friday!

2010-03-26T11:39:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! What is everyone up to this weekend? The BF and I are headed to Charleston for a wedding. Should be a good time! On another note, I just love the below letter (and the above picture) of Marilyn Monroe. The note is so sweet, to the point, and very old-fashioned. What else can you say to a bottle of champagne!

Wish List

2010-03-25T11:09:00.001-04:00

It's so unlike me to be jonesing for cold weather clothes when it's finally getting warm outside, but I just love this fur trapper hat and have wanted one all winter long. As I mentioned before, my hair is SUPER short right now and the fur trappers just don't work. I love the way they look with long, wavy hair.

Image via Hanelli Mustaparta

Neutrals

2010-03-24T11:17:00.000-04:00

Most people would say that children's rooms should be bright and colorful. I agree from a health standpoint- it's good for development, mental health, etc. But I tend to sway more towards neutrals and texture for children's rooms. I actually tend to sway more towards neutrals and texture in everything, now that I think about it. Kate Young and Keith Abrahamsson's son's room featured here on the Selby is the perfect example. It's not boring or "unhealthy" looking. It's the perfect mix of a sweet, curious, and wholesome.

The. End.

2010-03-22T17:39:00.004-04:00

I just love the fonts on these old movie endings. I have such a love for old movies that they almost seem comforting to me. One of my recent favorites...Splendor in the Grass with Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty. It's such a powerful movie about the ideals of youth and has a great message in the end. Perfect for a rainy day or night!

Images via Lost

Waiting for Summer

2010-03-18T14:22:00.001-04:00

I'm ready for summer...you?

Image via Le Fashion

Gone Clogging

2010-03-17T10:56:00.001-04:00

What's the deal with the clogs these days!? They are everywhere! I have to say, I'm not really a fan... until I saw this photo. Now I'm kinda on the bandwagon...

Image via Le Fashion

Oblivion

2010-03-12T10:39:00.000-05:00

I absolutely was mesmerized by David Meisel's collection of photographs titled, Oblivion, as soon as I saw them. These aerial photos capture a glimpse of LA that we rarely see. They come across as beautiful yet almost frightening as it shows how small and vulnerable we really are. Maisel describes this series as below:

"Themes of development as a self-generating, self-replicating force that exists outside of nature are encoded in these photographs, which view Los Angeles as both a specific site and as a more generalized condition. The inversion of tonalities in these works is a simple act that defamiliarizes the images. It also subtly refers to other ways of imaging- like the x-ray, which sees within the structure of an organism or body — or other modes of seeing — like the flickering negative images in an atomic blast, when the shadow world is revealed and released."

For more info click here.

Pretty Mommy Shout Out

2010-03-10T17:28:00.001-05:00

I am so humbled to tell you guys...the sweetest blog, Pretty Mommy, has mentioned me in their Everyday Obsessions series! I absolutely love this blog and everything that is featured. Check it out here!

Eek! Don't know where I got this image!

Alexa

2010-03-08T08:03:00.001-05:00

So I know that just about everyone and their mom posts about Alexa Chung's style, but I just had to put these two photos up because ..well...I just really like the style of both. And I'm dying for the Chanel bag too...which is probably why I love the pic so much (and because she has my ring on!).

Road Tripper

2010-03-05T10:33:00.000-05:00

Well, I'm off to the beach this weekend for road trip number two. We're headed to a sleepy little beach town on the Texas coast for Oysterfest 2010. What could be better than boat rides in 60 degree weather and bloody marys at the yacht club combined with ten great girlfriends?! What are you, dear readers, up to this weekend?

Image via Bloom Love Grow

Lovin' the Look

2010-03-04T20:34:00.002-05:00

Image via Jak and Jil

Roll Me Away...With This!

2010-03-04T12:05:00.001-05:00

OMG I WANT THIS BAG! It's so hard to find a good travel bag that is pretty AND functional. Leave it to Givenchy.

Image via Style.com

PULP

2010-03-02T11:19:00.000-05:00

I absolutely love, love, love the collaboration between supermodel Joni Harbeck and photographer Neil Krug for the Pulp Art Book. I'm such a fan of "vintage", gritty photography, and have always been a fan of American Indian inspired anything. Even more exciting, you can purchase prints on the Pulp website, pulpartbook.com. Enjoy!

Our Little Girl Is Growing Up!

2010-03-01T13:20:00.001-05:00

Love this picture of Tavi. Despite all of her travels and experiences, it's a reminder that she is still just a little girl that loves to play dress up (in a VERY lucky way). I always wonder where her path will take her. I guess we just have to stay tuned!

Happy Friday!

2010-02-26T11:46:00.001-05:00

What are your plans for the weekend dear readers? I'm headed out to my friends Claire and David's country house. I love cozy winter weekends, cuddled up by the fire in big sweaters with a little bit of the below. Hope everyone has a good one!

Images via Flickr, JJJound, Coco + Kelly

Furrrr

2010-02-25T18:30:00.002-05:00

Really wanting a big fur coat and leather pants these days. Such a glamorous combo.

(no leather here but love the coat! and bag!)

Images via Le Fashion and Jak and Jil

It's Chloe!!!

2010-02-24T11:22:00.001-05:00

Opening Cermemony posted pics of a young Chloe on their site here. How cute is that?! I've always loved her style and was ecstatic when I sat next to her in a dive bar on the Lower East Side about a year ago. And she was dressed AWESOMELY. Below are some of my favorite looks of hers. Enjoy!