Interior Design: Mountain Views

Every day I feel more and more like this born and raised city girl needs to simplify. Cut back and slow down, you know? Which is something my 15 year-old self would be shocked to hear. I never thought I'd want to move out of this city - with all of its art, architecture, culture, and events. As an adult though, all of that also comes with high rent prices, fast-paced jobs, and over-working yourself for little pay. I guess I've just gotten to the point where I'd like to slow down and smell the roses, before my sense of smell is gone.

That's why, lately, I've been more and more attracted to these gorgeous country cabins set somewhere far away and remote. Usually, this is somewhere in Wyoming (because I'm currently obsessed with Wyoming), but this rustic Idaho cabin, set almost at the base of a beautiful mountain range, definitely stole my heart.

Tuesday Trendspotting: Floral Dude Shirts

As we know, flowers come back in style every year for spring and summer. That is just something that will never change because it's just such a logical print to have around during that time. The size, shape, and style may change every year, but the print will always be floral. When I was on ASOS the other day I found an interesting trend in florals: masculine florals. Now I don't know anything about men's fashion (which is why I don't talk about it much) so maybe this is something that comes around every year too, but I can't say I've seen a whole lot of men in floral print shirts that weren't overweight or on a vacation in the tropics.

Anyway, I'm not sure I totally hate this look. I have to say that I am more of a fan of the big print florals than the tiny print for guys. Although, I suppose anything that I've seen in the past dubbed as masculine florals has been the tiny prints.

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This is a completely biased opinion because I'm having a small love affair with this male model, but I feel like you need a certain kind of "look" to pull off masculine florals well. If you have some tattoos and look a little rough around the edges, it seems kind of sexy. No? Just me? Alright, I'll shut up now.

What do you say? Masculine florals: Love 'em or too Hawaii Five-0?

Monday Design: The Classiest Bachelor Pad

Today's design feature is actually a showroom not a living space. The showroom belongs to avant-garde design collector Alketas Pazis and it's a fantastic collection of furniture, rugs, and other design pieces from 1900 to 1950. Pazis's showroom is located in Athens and he has spent his career collecting pieces that have been used in countless movies, magazines, and t.v. shows. 

I about lost it when I stumbled across this place. What I'm wondering is how do I get this job? I love collecting old and obscure stuff. Who wants to rent it from me for their movie? Anyway, when I first gimplsed this showroom Pazis put together or his vintage collectables I thought, "This is how I would design the ultimate bachelor pad if I were a designer." This would have to be the home of one worldly, stylish, and endless interesting gentleman. The dark, rich colors on the walls and the brown accents always make me think of manly design. 

 Considering it is entirely styled from vintage design pieces dating between 1900 and 1950, it might be more appropriate to call this a vintage-loving man's can. Either way, I love it.

What do you say fellows? Would you live here? Ladies, what would you think of the man that lived here? 

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear: Gimme!

I have never yet talked about menswear on here because generally it doesn't interest me. Sorry guys. I love a well dressed man as much as any other gal, but I like leaving men's fashion to the men. So when a menswear collection catches my eye it must be good (of course). The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2013 collection is definitely that. It not only takes a fantastic twist on classic men's suits, it also incorporates very new amazing styles that are easily translatable into street style. Oh and there are some incredibly hug-able looks too. Isn't that what you want from your man, for him to be even more hug-able? Yea, that's what I thought. Anyway, take a look for yourself.




Are the giant scarves not AMAZING? The roommate wasn't for them, but what he doesn't know is he'd be getting a lot more hugs if he were wearing one. His loss. I am also a fan of the shiny dress shoes. They are not usually something I go for, but with all the neutrals they really gave the outfits a nice pop. And those asymmetrical vests in the 3-piece suits are incredible - I've never seen ties look so good and complimented by an outfit. Oh and the BAGS! The Fall/Winter Louis Vuitton man is obviously well traveled, but the bag obsession is probably just part of my own aesthetics.

The only thing I could have take out were the shiny, poofy winter coats. Unless you have a business trip to the Alps coming up, I really would rather not see those on the street. But I can forgive these based on the rest of the collection.


Criticisms this way please. What do you think? Nicely done or over-done?