Month: March 2014

While yesterday perusing Nuevo Estilo I came across this chic triplex in Barcelona designed by Bruno Reymond.  The modern/midcentury-ish design style may not appeal to everyone but the execution of the modern space and how it’s warmed up with big and modern furniture with strong lines may do.  My favorite space in this triplex apartment is the entryway with that unusual oversize faux elephant head welcoming visitors, how unique and chic is that?  It’s youthful and stimulating.

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 Backstage Chloe via Chloe.com

One of the coolest things about Instagram is that you can get sneak peek of behind the scenes of Fashion Designers.  During the past Fashion Weeks I kept an eye on a few Instagram accounts and here are a few images that kept me yearning for more.  Enjoy!

 Salivating over these padded leather Chloe boots via @chloe
Backstage Chloe Paris Atelier via @chloe
Love this shot backstage Jean Paul Gaultier via @the_gerger
Amaya Arzuaga via @the_gerger
Paris Fashion Week preparations amazing photo via @the_gerger
Pascal Millet via @the_gerger
via @thebuildingams
Backstage Givenchy via @riccardotsci17
Givenchy via @riccardotisci17

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 Estefania Carrero design dining room

If you don’t know Interior Designer Estefania Carrero today is your lucky day.   Her design is very Madrileño, by that I mean that it’s modern, crisp, young and nothing cold.  In other words it is very chic.  I first saw her beautiful work at Nuevo Estilo, one of Spain’s most popular Interior Design Magazines where you can find a magnificent amount of decor inspirations and ideas for your home.  Enjoy!

Here in Sao Paulo we are heading towards Autumn.  I’m actually looking forward to wearing my new Fall clothes.  In other places such as New York City, my favorite city of all, Spring will soon come and as every other season, Spring also brings along its own fashion standards.  In this case I’ll focus on Spring hair because isn’t that what all ladies obsess about?  In a season where temperatures can be so unpredictable it’s a must to have different hair style options, here are a few images of fabulous hair styles for future reference.

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Balmain Paris Store designed by Joseph Dirand via belle vivir

One thing is to decorate homes where families live but a whole different thing is to translate a Fashion brand into a commercial space.  The fabulous Balmain store in Paris was designed by Architect Joseph Dirand and the space, besides being one that translates French perfect art craft in the best way possible is one that I’m sure will inspire its clients and make them feel like royals.  The store design is impeccable and once again Dirand’s amazing Interior Design rests on pure architecture, symmetry, balance and neutral palette.  Immaculate architectural details as wooden parquet floors, ornate wall moldings, elaborate French door pediments are some of the exquisite decorating features in the Balmain store in Paris.

Balmain Paris Store designed by Joseph Dirand via belle vivir
Love the grey walls accented with gold molding in what appears to be the customization room.
Balmain Paris Store designed by Joseph Dirand via belle vivir

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5 reasons why you need oversized art via belle vivid blog
Oversized art in a room is a great way to bring in the design details that your home may need.  An over scaled piece of wall art injects immediate architecture, personality and identity to a modern home.  Anything from a modern option like a black and white photograph of a favorite icon to a traditional painting, here are five reasons why you need an oversized art in your home decor.

 

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It will give you a piece of mind. 

Gallery walls are a very beautiful option but it could be a headache for those with no expertise on the material.  Choosing one oversize piece of art will avoid all the
hustle of ruining your walls by making unnecessary extra holes.

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