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One of the things I find most admirable in a designer is individuality.  How unique and innovative he or she is. You won’t find many designers copying those that are very unique, especially when it comes to accessories either for homes or fashion.  That’s one of the many reasons I love French Interiors.  Either traditional or modern design the overall result is about the person’s own life and way of living.  A style is about the entire lifestyle, the way you dress, eat, travel, shop, think and everything you do in life encompasses your lifestyle.  And since Chic is in the details and one detail for home decor is side tables, here is a round up of French and Modern Side Tables for your inspiration. Enjoy!

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7 modern light fixtures under 500 via belle vivir

This roundup of stylish lighting fixtures is more than guaranteed to bring that chic modern factor to any room in your house.  If you are remodeling or redesigning your home this is the right moment to think about lighting fixtures, one of the most overlooked elements in Interior Design, however it’s perhaps one of the most important ones.  From natural lighting to artificial lighting the ambiance that lighting can create in your home is powerful.  Soothing lighting in the dinning room and bright lighting in the kitchen are good recommendations to consider when planning a home.  Lighting doesn’t only play a role in the functional part of the design it also can make a statement and as Interior Design has become more of an expression of oneself than ever, choosing the right light fixture is crucial.  It’s clear by now that a room looks better when there is contrast and chicer when there is some friction and dynamism.  Regardless of your Design style, these 7 modern light fixtures under 500 fixtures will help bring that to any room. Enjoy!

Cone Table Lamp from Dwell,   Brass Cone Table Lamp from Urban Outfitters,   Gold Urchin Chandelier from Etsy,   Jonathan Adler Ventana Double Wall Sconce,    Arrow Vintage Marquee Light from Pure Home,   Sabor Wall Sconce via Dwell,   Regal Light Chandelier via Dot&Bo

 

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The excuse to not having a stylish and well decorated home are slimming down thanks to the many beautiful and well constructed furniture options available in retail now a days.  I would buy this Vilas Velvet Daybed form Anthropologie in a heartbeat.  It’s a piece of furniture that would go well in any type of decor style.   The Patterned Nailhead Upholstered Screen from West Elm is another good choice to bring some architectural details to any room.   And to bring a modern edgy touch to the house I love, the Moderne Lamp with that beautiful antique brass finish.  The Jenna green coffee table is simply chic while the  Cowhide rug will keep things cool.

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Chic bags under 500 via belle vivir
You may have noticed how bigger size bags have taken the back seat in the fashion world lately.  The current trend in bags is a smaller, slicker bag that has a night time appearance although it’s used during the day as well.  I’m coveting all bags designed by Delvaux lately, mainly the Madame mini which is extremely similar to the Sophie Hulme mini envelope bag.  Sophi’s is a lot more affordable.  Therefore I most likely will end up with the affordable one.  Enjoy!
Chic bags under 500 from top to bottom, left to right: Elizabeth and James,   Sophie Hulme Mini Envelope Bag,   Sophie Hulme,   Rebecca Minkoff,   Michael Kors,   DVF,   BoticcaMilliner,   Flynn.

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red nail polish roundup via belle vivir

 

I remember growing up red nail polish was never for girls, only for gown-up women.  Girls were only allowed to use light natural colors instead.  Anyone doing otherwise
would be easily labeled as a potential trouble maker.  Obviously the red nail colors I was more exposed to were darker red tones ranging from Burgundy to Garnet.  Color tones that still until not long ago I strictly associated to older ladies.  Red nails are a true
classic with so many different shades now to make everyone happy and more than excited about painting their nails.  I personally prefer red nail polishes with orange and coral hues for
their shades being more dynamic, happy and excited.  Below is a cool selection of Red Nail Polish that will make any hand look classy and modern at once.
From left to right, top to bottom,   My Chihuahua Bites by OPI,   JAFFA by butter,   Too Too Hot by essie,   Julep Red Carpet Arrival,   300 Military Red by Burberry,   essie,   Nagellack by Butter,   Tomorrow’s Red by NARS,   deborah lippmann.

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Running errands in flat sandals was never meant to be this chic.  That’s until Designers decided to spruce sandals up for their Resort 2014 Collection where simple sandals got makeovers of sophisticated floral prints by Givenchy, brass metal pieces by Chloe and cool buckles by Marni.  I would love to have them all mostly because I almost have forgotten how to walk in heels by now – that’s how much I appreciate flats.  Luckily for me flats are just but getting better.

Givenchy Floral Prints Sandals,    Marni Textured-Leather Sandals,    Jeffrey Campbell Flatform,   Chloe Ankle Cuff Sandals,   Marni Bow Strap Sandal,    Givenchy Metallic Sandals,   Chloe Flat Sandals.

 

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