dCc Behind the Design: Morton & Hudson

Darlings, today I am delighted to introduce you to the fabulous handbag brand Hudson & Morton, which is designed by a talented childhood friend of mine. These bags are the utterly perfect combination of downtown cool & uptown sophistication. I have asked Sydney a few questions about the inspiration behind her chic Fall 2012 collection ....

Where do you find most of your inspiration?
I find that most of my inspiration comes from my travels. The exposure to different cultures, art and architecture has always been the primary driving force behind my designs. For this Fall collection, I was inspired by the clean lines and crisp tailoring in menswear as well as the architecture in Nicolas Alan Cope photographs. 

How did you get your start as a designer?
I got my start as a designer almost immediately after I graduated Parsons School of Design in May. Internships at Donna Karan and Rag & Bone as well as my Parsons fashion design education helped me learn all of the facets of the design process- from conceptualization to production to sales. I've always dreamed of having my own line and after weeks of sketching and sample making, I decided to go into production and bring this company to life. 

What is the "must have" bag in your Fall 2012 Collection?
Blush is THE color for Fall, which is why I designed each bag in Blush. The Village Clutch is made out of a gorgeous pebbled lamb leather and I find the texture so compelling- the color and the texture combined certainly pop with any Fall outfit. 

To learn more about Morton & Hudson or to shop the collection be sure to visit the website here. 
And it related news .... check out my Couture Column today on Young Sophisticates as it's all about the clutch! 
xx,

Happy Halloween!

You've got to love anything that's orange, black, and starts with an "H" ... Hermes & Halloween!! Happy Halloween darlings!
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Fancy Feet

 

Every girl just needs a little sparkle to start off the weekend! I am on my way back from NYC tonight - cannot wait for a weekend in SF! Hope everyone's weekend is fabulous!

xx,

  

{image compliments of: Style Me Pretty}

Dylan Lauren's Divine Dress

Well darlings, I am so sorry that I offically missed Wedding Wednesday yesterday, but I thought I would make up for it by featuring Dylan Lauren's stunning wedding dress. What makes it even more special was that it was designed by her father ... Mr. Ralph Lauren. I know that my wedding day has passed, but I am still waiting for Ralph Lauren to develop a full bridal line!

xx, 



{image compliments of: Pintrest}

Can't Get Enough Carven

 

 

Lately, I cannot get enough of Carven's Resort 2012 collection. This was Guillaume Henry's first collection for the famed French fashion house, and he was certainly able to give it a youthful twist.... and how adorable are those shoes?

 xx, 

Back Next Week

Happy Friday Darlings! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! I am very excited for the weekend ahead as we have our Stanford homecoming and so many friends are in town! I will be back next week working from NYC, see you then!

xx,

     

{images compliments of: Pintrest}

Valentino Couture Spring 2011

As I was searching through my old inspiration files I came across these stunning photographs from the Valentino Haute Couture Collection for Spring 2011. The details are truly out of a fairytale.... what is inspiring you this week?

xx,

{images compliments of: V Magazine}

Wedding Wednesday: Down the Aisle with Amsale

After deciding on an Amsale dress for my own wedding dress, I have been hooked on her classic & elegant bridal designs. Although I am no longer looking for my own wedding dress, I could not wait to see her latest collection... and let me tell you darlings it does not disappoint! I absolutely adore the beaded bateau neckline of the "Aspen" dress pictured above, truly timeless! 

xx,

The Perfect Entrance

This weekend we picked up many of our wedding gifts, which were still in Southern California. It was quite fun un-packing them all and continuing to decorate our apartment. I adore this entrance table ... come on - boxwood balls, beautiful mint julep cups & bold stripes ... does it get any better? Design dream.

 xx,   

The Future Looks Bright

Happy Happy Friday my darlings! There are many exciting new things ahead -  I will be going down to Southern California tomorrow for some fun in the sun & next week I will starting an exciting new opportunity at work! What are you doing this weekend?


 xx, 

Dressed in Jewels

 There is nothing better than dressing in jewel tones during the Fall season! These rich colors add the perfect pop to any outfit. Which hue would you choose?!

xx,

{images compliments of: Tommy Tom & Pintrest}

A Little Bit of Leopard

This week I was delighted to receive this fabulous leopard stool I ordered. The subtle leopard print looks perfect in our living room. If there is anything I have learned it is that a little bit of leopard in a room can go a long way!

xx,

{images compliments of: Elle Decor, Tommy Ton, & Pintrest}

Can't Get Enough Karen Walker Eyewear

 

 Lately, I cannot get enough of Karen Walker Eyewear - especially all her tortoise shades! I am loving this shape and think that these may just need to be the latest edition to my sunglasses collection.     xx, 

Feathered Friend

Lately, and I am LOVING this fabulous feather vest from Zara - what a steal! 

xx

{image compliments of: Pretty City Life}

Desire to Inspire

I hope you all had a truly fabulous weekend! My weekend was lovely as my sister was in town visiting from NYC! Unfortunately, I do not have today's Holiday off work. But, for those of you who don't as well - I may be able to provide you with a little Monday morning inspiration as  I am featured today on the lovely blog The Purple Bow in a series "Little Book of Inspiration" where I share my daily inspiration behind blogging. Have a wonderful start to your week!

xx

dCc on Young Sophisticates

I am delighted to announce that I am the latest contributor to the fabulous blog, Young Sophisticates, where I will be writing the monthly "Couture Column". Look here for my very first post covering one of my favorite designers Mr. Ralph Lauren.

Happy Weekend Darlings!

xx,

{image compliments of: Jamie Beck, From Me to You}

The Perfect Pair

I posted these fabulous black heels a long time ago ... but I just couldn't resist sharing them again when I found a photo of this fabulous black dress. Could there be a more perfect pair for a cocktail party?

 xx,

Must Have MSGM

Chiara, behind the blog The Blonde Salad, is one of my all time favorite fashion bloggers. She has impeccable taste and a signiture style. I truly adore this outfit she wore to Paris Fashion Week.... I mean come on... could that neon dress get any cuter? It's made by this fabulous Italian brand MSGM which I have fallen in love with. If you like what you see here - you should check out the rest of their 2012 Cruise Collection .

xx,

   

{images compliments of: The Blonde Salad}

Under the "C"

 

Darlings, I could not resist sharing these amazing images of the Chanel Spring 2012 Collection from Vouge's preivew. If you look at the runway show in it's entirety the color palette and stunning details evoke what Karl Lagerfeld describes as an experience "under the sea"... quite breathtaking!

 xx
{image compliments of: Vogue}