LACE, FLOWERS & SPARKLE FOR SPRING 2014 - FASHION FORWARD

Giambattista Valli - Spring 2014

Love a little feminine lace, pretty flowers and a bit of sparkle for Spring.  On the runway for Giambattista Valli and Burberry Prorsum loving the soft color palette, the texture, the romance and the sparkle!

Love the quilted base fabric of this first dress and the simplicity of the monochromatic pastel lace dresses at the bottom of the post.  Too cute.

Giambattista Valli pink and red floral mini dress with a bit of sparkle and shimmer (above and below)

Burberry Spring 2014 in pastel lace (above and below)

Let me know on Twitter which of these you like best and definitely go to Pinterest to pin your favorite!

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Style.com; Alex Papachristidis

JUST BECAUSE - HOLIDAY FANTASY

A little fantasy for the holidays.  Imagine a glimmering holiday bash in one of these. Christmas is one week away! So rather than buckle down and get all of the last minute things done...I'll just choose to fantasize of a holiday season filled with sparkling dresses and evenings out.

A haute couture holiday courtesy of Elie Saab! Thank you very much!

I must continue to dream. A black tie Christmas and New Years!  Yes!!!  Think the first evening gown is right up my alley. TE...put on your tux!

Any of these gowns somewhere in your holiday fantasy (with no worries about decorating, shopping, planning and cooking aside of course...)?

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  After seeing my tips on dining room walls yesterday, I got a cute text from good friend FM from New Orleans. FM has a friend named Lindsey who sells removable wall coverings at Casart Coverings. Such a cute idea...cute way to makeover your walls in time for your glittering New Years Eve party...right?

P.P.S.  Today we are doing Secret Santa gift exchange at work...what if I wore one of these gowns in...just because...?

P.P.P.S.  Diet - Am on a fruit and vegetable only diet for the next few days - before the holidays.  Last night, however, TE and I went on a date at the Soho House.  Are wine and fish tacos considered fruits and vegetables?  I am trying to see how I can squeeze fish and corn tortillas into the raw vegetable food group....thinking...let me know if you have any idea.

P.P.P.P.S.  Lots of famous people at the Soho House for some reason last night...should have worn one of these dresses!

Photos: Style.com

FLOWER ON FLOWER - FASHION FORWARD

Was sifting through cool street style photos by photographer Tommy Ton and I came across this fashion highlight...a woman wearing a floral dress carrying a very cute light blue Prada floral handbag. Love the boldness of pattern on pattern...flower on top of flower. I think it works in this specific fashion instance...tres stylish...very chic...

When flower on flower is in the home...it tends to feel a bit more traditional.  I like the boldness of taking pattern mixing risk though.  Traditional with a twist.  What do you think?

A bedroom with foliage wallpaper, floral lampshades and pillows and real hydrangea on the bedside table! (above)

Designer Ashley Whittaker mixes in floral layering into her design of Park Avenue apartment. (above)

A blue bedroom with an upholstered sleigh bed and wallpapered walls incorporates flower on top of flower. (above)

Love this purse...must consider...

Prada Floral Print Saffiano Satchel Purse - $1650 (above)

Prada Floral Saffiano Wallet on Silver Chain - $710 (above) 

What do you think? Do you like the inspiration look with the floral purse and dress? How much floral print layering works for you in home decor.

What do you think about the bags...like or dislike...should I splurge on the small one?  Help!

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Yesterday I was going to a fab dinner at a newer restaurant in Los Angeles right after work. (Was invited by the wonderful Katherine Power, Hillary Kerr, Mat Sanders and Courtney Wartman from the very chic Who What Wear uber fashion website). I left work in a pretty basic outfit but I had a sparkle top and a cute Prada jacket (stolen from sis DS) in the back of my car. It was dark out (thanks to the time change), so I decided to pull over on a side street in Beverly Hills, pull up the privacy shades in the back seat of my SUV and change into a little sparkle so that I could feel somewhat stylish with the fashionable Who What Wear folks. Well I got into my back seat, pulled up shades on windows and successfully slipped out of my work top and into the aforementioned outfit. I was running late. So immediately pulled on the door handle to get out and realized I was locked into the back seat! I reached into the front seat pressed the unlock button and then pulled on the back door handle again and I was still locked in, I tried the right side door and that was locked too...then I reached over to the front door to see if the lock was up and that was down...ARGGHHHHHHH! So there I was, trapped in the backseat of my SUV with a sparkle top on and a Prada jacket....a jogger passed by, I considered yanking down the privacy shade and screaming HELPPPP!   Hmm....couldn't figure out how/why I was trapped in my car and I certainly couldn't find my keys anywhere of course. I panicked a little when I imagined some rescue team using the jaws of life to pry open the doors and get me out of my car. Once the panic subsided...I took a deep breath and realized...I wasn't entirely locked into my car...only the back seat...hello...child locks...I do not have children so it is curious to me why those locks were on...I of course had locked all of the doors including the front when I pressed the automatic unlock button so that explains why the front doors were locked too.  I did go to school and at one point was considered smart at an early age....clearly...that time has passed.  Unfortunately, my contortionist skills are not quite what they should be so I spent some very awkward moments climbing into the front seat trying not to puncture the seat leather with my impractically tall heels. Oy va voy. Needless to say I missed the cocktail hour but made it to dinner. Well there you have it.  Note to self...do not use car as a changing room.  Note taken.

P.P.S. Have another dinner tonight with some friends. Am looking forward to that. I will wear another sparkle top. This time I'll change at the office!!

Photos: Tommy Ton for Style.com; C Magazine; Ashley Whittaker; Thomas Loof

GINGHAM STYLE WITH PRADA - FASHION FORWARD

Gingham, vichy, check...I don't care what you call it...I love it in home decor and in fashion. Now, this fall, Prada has brought the classic gingham to the runway with a slew of stylish dresses and coats. I want. Hello. Gingham is so classic but yet fresh to me. Any time I see it used in home decor I stop...and whenever anyone is wearing gingham, I have to comment.

For the 2014 COCOCOZY home furnishings collection, I designed my own take on a gingham check. You will have to wait and see.

In the meantime, enjoy all things gingham...upholstered furniture, checkered walls, vichy drapes, check chic Prada dresses and more.

Prada Fall 2013 (above)

Prada Fall 2013 (above)

Prada Fall 2013 on the streets of Paris (above)

Are you check obsessed like me?

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Andrew Maier; Style.com; Mariette Himes Gomez & Associates; Tommy Ton for Style.com;  Bilhuber & Associates

BLACK WHITE RED COUTURE - COLOR WATCH

Love this black and white with a dash of red as a color scheme.  Makes a bold statement.  Love this glossy modern but classic kitchen from uber interior designer Steven Gambrel.  So stunning.

Fashionable interior design...mirrored on the runways for fall 2013.   Some high style catwalk finds too!

Chanel Fall 2013 Ready to Wear (above)

Burberry Fall 2013 (above)

Rag & Bone Fall 2013 (above)

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

Photos: S.R. Gambrel

OSCAR DE LA RENTA INSPIRED WEEKEND HOME - FASHION FORWARD

Chinoiserie inspired foyer with Chinese furniture, light blue wallpaper, a striped ceiling, parasols and high gloss floors sets the tone for the entire house (above)

She goes by the nom de plume of Oscar PR Girl.   Her real name is Erika Bearman and she is a real life publicity executive for fashion power house Oscar de la Renta.  Bearman has legions of followers on her Twitter page where she tweets all things Oscar and all things from the world of fashion.

So leave it to a fashionista to have uber New York interior designer Miles Redd make a hugely fashionable statement in her weekend home featured in Elle Decor.

A high gloss Benjamin Moore green living room with a mix of modern and traditional furniture. (above)

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 Ready to Wear (above)

Dark grout in between subway tiles and framed custom cabinets make a stylish black and white statement in the kitchen (above and below)

Oscar de la Renta 2014 Resort - How pink beaded short dress (above)

A downstairs guest bedroom literally has fashionable walls with flat hot pink paint, vintage fashion sketches in a art gallery wall style, a custom printed hide rug and crisp black and white linens on the bed. (above)

Love the glossy yellow wood floor in an upstairs bedroom and the light blue trellis China Seas wallpaper. (above)

Oscar de la Renta 2013 Pre Fall - Yellow ball gown! (above)

What do you think of this high style decor? Anything here that you would want in your home? I would love to try a high gloss painted floor!

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. TE is in New York...he is accepting an award for his work...I am very proud of him. All of my friends and family are probably wondering why I am sending them all of the details about TE's work award...well I can't help it! I am very happy for him.

P.P.S. Feel very behind on a lot of things...need to catch up...I'm sure this is a universal feeling...right? So much to do...so little time!

THE ANKLE STRAP - FALL FASHION SPLURGE PART 2

Saint Laurent 

Okay.  I have to get organized for fall as far as wardrobe goes.  Here's a must have for day and night.  Cute sexy ankle strap heels.  Shoe shopping time!  Love the more substantial St. Laurent pump above...the cheaper strappy sandal version from Tibi below are just as cute.  Like.  What do you think?

Tibi

Shop:

Saint Laurent - Paris Suede Patent Ankle Pump

Tibi Amber Heel

Which do you prefer? Do you think these are a must have for this season?  If not, what shoe would you pick?

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

THE VALENTINO CLUTCH - FALL FASHION SPLURGE PART 1

The beginning of a fashion series this week on a few must have s for fall!  Stay tuned every day for my latest picks this week and next. Going back to work or school, getting ready to travel the world, or simply every day chic. Some high and low fashion finds for fall this week.

Starts with this leather studded cutie!  The perfect little clutch purse for day or night.  An eye catching fashion statement.

Valentino Rockstud Clutch

Fall splurge #1

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

PRE FALL 2013 STYLE INSPIRED BY NARCISO RODRIGUEZ - FASHION FORWARD

I'm liking Narciso Rodriguez pre-fall 2013.  The modern lines, the sophisticated colors, and the sleek silhouettes.  Fashion that inspires me to think about home decor, style and more!

Narciso Rodriguez - Pre-Fall 2013 - great leather a-line skirt! (above)

Modern gray sofa (above)

Narciso Rodriguez Pre Fall 2013 - Black leather vest, gray tuxedo pant. (above)

Black white lamp (above)

Two-toned clutch handbag (above)

Narciso Rodriguez Pre Fall 2013 (above)

Burgundy tablet clutch (above)

Sources:
Gray sofa
Black White Lamp
Two toned clutch bag
Burgundy Tablet Zip Clutch

Hope you like!

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Had a nice dinner with TE and his family last night at Modrian in Los Angeles.  There was some InStyle Magazine party going on there...so it was quite a scene.  Good people watching!

P.P.S.  Thanks to CM and NG at COCOCOZY Headquarters in Beverly Hills.  They've spent the week prepping for some meetings I'm doing over the next few weeks.  Nice work.

P.P.P.S. Best of friend AM sent me an article from a trade magazine yesterday...that called the COCOCOZY for Capel Rugs collection one of the "most popular new rug lines at the summer markets"!  Wooohooo!  Thanks AM for sending the article along!

Photos: Stadshem; Style.com