I have a treasure box of tear sheets from old magazines saved before transitioning to full digital. I’ve been going through them and find more inspiration from the editorials years...
FALL INSPIRATION NOTES

I have a treasure box of tear sheets from old magazines saved before transitioning to full digital. I’ve been going through them and find more inspiration from the editorials years...
...to write about. SHARING SOME INSTAGRAM FAVORITES: Finding ageless style inspiration from: Patrizia Casarini (above), Netti Weber, Linda Wright,and her daughter India Weber, Elin Kling, Brooke Testoni, Carola Pojer,...
My weekend round-up of inspiring ©Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: Jenni Kayne’s West Hollywood store window inspires fall dressing even though it’s over 90° outside. Look forward to cool...
My weekend round-up of inspiring Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: Love this beautiful color story for a casual table setting, especially those teal glasses. @503found | New York Fashion...
I haven’t done an Instagram Inspiration post lately, so here’s the first one for 2016! It’s impossible for me not to be mesmerized by the blizzard on the east coast...
My weekend round-up of inspiring ©Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: Unique, stunning, elegant and always original, another beauty from Taffin jewelry. Steel and rose gold bracelet with pastel burmese...
My weekend round-up of inspiring ©Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: I’ve been focused on dark denim lately, but uniformly faded vintage denim with black is always good @shopredone |...
My weekend round-up of inspiring Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: This week, the color red kept popping up on my feed and I’m suddenly obsessed. Sometimes it was bold...
A look at the first round of images on my fall inspiration board. Pieces I want include a matching vest and trouser (perfect for California’s warm weather), a knee-high thick...
I posted the below message on Instagram the other day and realized I should share it here as well. Not all blog subscribers are Instagram followers and vice versa. After...
...be back and moving forward doing what I love – finding inspiration from endless sources and sharing them with you. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me during...
Source: b/w photo ©Hermes
If you’re looking for a dose of style inspiration, head over to the instagram account of Leia Sfez. She’s a master at elevating every day looks with a modern Parisienne...
Every now and then, I like to step away from my tried and true methods for entertaining and get a jolt of inspiration from something new. Relais & Châteaux’s The...
I’m using this red Chanel dress as inspiration for an outfit I’ve been trying to figure out. I need a dress that I can wear all day, from morning to...
Jo Malone headquarters I’m re-running this favorite post from 2016 on interior designer Rose Uniacke, whose perfect style, both in interiors and fashion, I often refer to for inspiration. British...
Source: photos: © Rose Uniacke; T Magazine; Sothebys; Standard UK; Pinterest
...are terms that could be applied to both her work as an interior designer and her approach to dressing. I’ve had pictures of her saved on one of my inspiration...
...Beauty for exfoliation and use Environ CIT-gold roller. Environ CIT Roller, Meder Beauty Science, AMOREPACIFIC If you’ve been following A Note on Style blog or Instagram, you know I’m...
...my salad in a jar Lunch Jar and Neoprene Sleeve $20 Herb Keeper $23 Inspiration for a clutter free look Book $55 SaveSave SaveSave SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave...
...browsing in one of my favorite local stores, Juxtaposition Home. I often pop in for inspiration on their interpretation of California-chic interiors, and rarely walk out empty handed. It’s a...
Source: Photography by Margaret Zhang ©Tory Burch; self
I’m pinning this image of Karlie Kloss from the August issue of British Vogue to my Pinterest Beauty Board for inspiration. I love a minimally made-up look that still reads...
Source: photo: STEVEN MEISEL
...beauty are calling my name. Although I don’t have anything in the books yet, I’m looking forward to renewed energy and inspiration from the adventures I hope 2021 brings. If...
...outside Hamburg. Their firm, Horsch Interiors, is another treasure trove of visual inspiration. The photos shared through their Instagram feed cover homes, gardens, antiques, people and cars all with exceptional,...
Source: @horschinteriors
...with jeans. I love surrounding myself with white in the home and keep referring to this picture I took inside a friend’s house for inspiration. Not only does she have...
Source: Photos: top left: Knockout Beauty; right: Jenni Kayne
If you need a dose of inspiration on how to wear some of the classic, minimalist items from Vince, take a look at this edit on The Line. Gabrielle Marcecca’s...
Source: The Line | Photos: Hanna Tveite
...tweaks that instantly add a fresh feel and contemporary vibe. Take Nili Lotan’s shirting for example. A voluminous sleeve paired with a stand-up, relaxed collar gives this essential a quietly...
...Additionally, several looks from the Vanessa Seward X La Redoute collaboration provide a dose of preppy French inspiration. celine small and large bag, Burberry loafer, salt frames, bracelet, Vanessa Seward...
I keep going back to the Valentino Spring 2014 collection as inspiration for looks that will update and modernize classic pieces I already own. This shot sums up what I’m...
...in love with the color palette for the bedroom project. It’s the inspiration and starting point to pull everything together. Soft chalky hues with white, dusty grey and faded smokey...
Source: All photos sourced on Pinterest
I always make a point to swing by landscape designer Molly Wood’s shop for fresh greens and inspiration for decking the halls around the holidays. Her simple approach using natural...
I’m a little behind this year with everything to do with Christmas. Getting the decor, shopping, and menus together is a big task, even though I enjoy it all. I...
Source: ©A Daily Gathering
dresses similar here and here / Earrings similar here / lip balm / sandals / body oil Entertaining al fresco inspiration from a guest post I wrote for La Dolce...
...hopefully return this summer. I’ve gone through Stephanie Booth Shafran’s recently published book You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining several times for inspiration and tips. Her taste is impeccable in creating...
Sofia Coppola chats with Virginie Viard in British Vogue about collaborations at Chanel and the role Le19M played as inspiration for the latest Métiers d’Art collection. Honoring the craftsmanship of...
...community support, educational articles and videos, plus tons of motivational inspiration. The next one is January 6-10th so I’m ordering a kit today (they recommend ordering by the 27th) to...
...of inspiration and healthy recipes. The title alone is a sell for me but I know the contents will be fantastic. Beauty: Makeup these days… Last week I wrote a...
Designer Wendy Owen created this beautiful Sonoma Valley oasis with a heavy dose of inspiration from her love of Provence. Local fieldstone is generously used on the nine-acre property setting...
Source: Photography by Marion Brenner for House Beautiful
...of my favorite summer uniforms -a white dress and flat sandals. I’ll keep these looks on my mood board for inspiration in the coming months when the heat turns up....
Source: photos left: Jonathan Daniel Pryce, right: Phil Oh
...many of the Spring collections, I wanted to return to Céline for inspiration and question the wearability of this trend. I’m glad I did because I’ve decided how I will...
...Feeling bold? Move past the color inspiration and go for the real thing. Add a stone wall with heavy grout (a little of the outdoors in) or install terrazzo floors...
...A recent evening in the garden of a friend’s home served as an immense source of inspiration to create a relaxed, inviting setting designed for warm summer nights. Please visit...
...as possible to just the silhouette. The shearling in the top left photo from a 2012 fashion show is unavailable, but I’m using the styling as inspiration. Dressed up with...
This is my inspiration for The Perfect Fall Cheese Platter that I’ll attempt to recreate for our Thanksgiving gathering. I love everything cluttered on the rustic board in a casual...
...side of the spectrum – metallic, beaded, or embellished – would look great with faded pair of jeans. I’m using this look from Saint Laurent SS20 for inspiration. On a...
...inspiration. Levi’s, AGOLDE, MOTHER,and SLVRLAKE are my favorites. I’m saving these photos to my denim moodboard which I’ll refer back to when I’m in a style rut. A blazer with...
...sweaters. The most recent images for their AW17 lookbook, shot by Sandra Semburg and styled by Monica Ainley, immediately went to my inspiration board, as in, I want to wear...
I’m taking a second look at Céline and using the Winter 2016 collection as inspiration for the color palette I want to wear this fall…all shades of tan with black...
...and a bit more polished. Even though the layered pale hues throughout the Jacquemus show are from the Fall20 collection, these looks are going on my spring inspiration moodboard now....
...her saved on one of my inspiration boards for a few years and they always look fresh and absolutely stunning. Above is the Jo Malone London headquarters. ‘Many of the...
For anyone wondering if white accessories are still relevant, look no further. I’m pinning this look to the top of my inspiration board. Simple, clean, classic but fresh!...
Source: photo: Szymon Brzoska
...my picks above from a single site, Mytheresa. It’s one of my top online, go-to destinations for shopping and inspiration. Aside from their beautiful, well-edited selections, I relate to their...
...shares recipes and entertaining inspiration that epitomize the relaxed, care-free style of California living. He describes the book as a “love letter to my home state – a celebration of...
...week all turned out to be in black and white and has given me inspiration to rework this combo in new silhouettes. photos: © Vogue; Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Ferragamo...
...very chic pieces in denim, the story makes a strong case for the denim jacket, and offers major inspiration on how to style it. The silver jewelry is perfection too....
Source: Photography: Robert Nethery / Elle France
Copenhagen Fashion Week is in full swing so naturally, I wanted to browse street style photos for any nuggets of inspiration. Found! A story of pale neutrals will always have...
Source: photo: Aldo Decaniz
Summer is winding down but there’s no reason to shrug off a little style inspiration for the remainder of the season. If anything, now’s the time when my wardrobe starts...
...to invest in is a small shoulder bag with a long strap…preferably in a color. The Hermes Mosiaque is inspiration for the look I’m after, but there are plenty of...
Source: ©Hermes
Paris Fashionweek day 5, outside Chloé, Pernille Teisbaek, Classic pieces are the workhorse items in my wardrobe so I’m always happy to get a little inspiration on styling ideas. The...
Source: photo: ©A Love is Blind
...down but there’s no reason to shrug off a little style inspiration for the remainder of the season. If anything, now’s the time when my wardrobe starts to feel a...
...white? Inspiration comes in many forms, and a photo I took of a bowl filled with High Camp gardenias is one I return to often – usually for the home....
...looking at the simple, comfortable style of model Caroline Brasch Nielsen as inspiration for dressing now and transitionally. These silhouettes…a full skirt, classic shirt, flats…are staples and easy to wear...
...specific items, the looks provide endless inspiration for personal styling. I’m embracing everything in the photo above, from the simple color palette to the high-waist, oversized belted trousers and that...
Source: Photos: Juergen Teller courtesy of Vogue
...of inspiration. I don’t have to browse a million pieces to find the ones I love. Orders come 2 days later beautifully wrapped in their signature bright yellow box. Very...
...not one to redecorate on a whim but prefer to add or take away layers. My current inspiration is with British interior design and the creative skill of mixing patterns...
...Parisian style. The art of imperfection with comfort and balance are at the forefront. Her approach is more modern than the typical French chic style guide and is inspiration for...
...as inspiration for an understated, stylish look while running around. A loose, slightly oversized fit is a key detail not to be overlooked for both comfort and achieving a relaxed...
...couple of months ago (seems more like a year!) continues as a source of inspiration on how to wear jeans moving forward. Edited version previously post on La Dolce Vita...
...finish. The Italian poem, Divine Comedy, is the inspiration for the collection and the ‘Leone’ coin is meant to symbolize courage referencing Dante’s encounter with a lion. ...
Source: © Bottega Veneta/Tyrone Lebron
...holiday with just a few tweaks. I’m using this collection of photos as inspiration for my table and decor this year. Each photo has a link below so click away...
...and elegant empty or filled with seasonal decor, like pinecones. And if you like to bake and would like a little cooking inspiration, check out the Pear, Brown Butter &...
...and I picked up these sneakers in September, which I’ve been wearing non-stop. Major inspiration from FT’s fashion editor, Jo Ellison, stylishly pairing her Céline snakeskin flats with chic classics....
Source: Vogue / photo: Aldo Decaniz
As I scroll through my Instagram feed filled with photos of Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Iceland, and Costa Rica, among others, it seems as if everyone’s traveling right now. I...
Source: PHOTOGRAPHY: Giorgos Sfakianakis
...town. In need of a little island escape inspiration? On the island of Mustique, interior designer Veere Greeney provides plenty with his beach house designed predominantly in bamboo. See the...
I had good intentions to re-do the work space in my home last year. But as distractions piled up, so did the fabric samples and tear sheets filled with inspiration....
...well. Plus, my instagram feed was a big source of inspiration after High Point with the unveiling of his new collection for Henredon. With all the swirl about Sikes, and...
...get the perfect slouch and modern look as seen in Closed Denim’s Spring-Summer 2022 lookbook. The styling provides plenty of inspiration. photos: Mikkel Jensen above and below: Washed Denim Jeans...
...is endless. Finish off with a fabulous shoe. Side note, if you’re not following Lisa Aiken and Sarah Harris you’re missing out. They both consistently provide major style inspiration. photos:...
...anchor a number of chic looks. I’m using the decor of this room from Freifrau as inspiration on many levels. The soft colors combined with a mix of old world...
...color, but with a sportier, more casual, vibe. Perneille Teisbaek wearing Acne Studios navy high rise flares and jacket is good enough inspiration for me. The Acne Studios separates come...
Source: Sandra Semburg Vogue Paris
...textures and colors. I used it as inspiration for a color palette that I’d like to wear with soft neutrals and organic accents like wood handles and raw gem stones....
...the shot above, wearing all Hermès, as my inspiration. On another note, with Daniel Lee’s departure at Bottega Veneta, is it time to pick up a couple of iconic pieces...
...khaki. I’m gathering my inspiration from Mytheresa on what looks I’ll be able to create with the above pieces acting as the anchor. See additional styling options below. The...
...like them just as much here with cropped full pants and will use this photo as inspiration for fall dressing. The color story is right up my alley, too. ...
Source: photo: facehunter.com
...from initial inspiration to the finished details, is beautifully transcribed in their previous book, Patina Farm. Readers follow the thought process behind decisions made in relation to site planning, architecture,...
Source: Photography by Victoria Pearson
With the current cold temp in Sweden, Stockholm street style has some of the best inspiration for winter coats and boots. These ladies have style in spades with their choice...
Source: photos: Joanna Totolici ©Vogue
Searching for a little inspiration on what to wear now, I revisited the Fall 1999 Calvin Klein collection and hit the jackpot. It shouldn’t surprise me, but after a year...
...tonal looks for inspiration. I’ll use these, along with other collected images on my Pinterest board Wearing White, to carry me through the rest of the season. Are you holding...
...best part is I already have variations on all of these pieces in my closet. I’m sure you do too. This is just the inspiration I needed to pull it...
In looking for inspiration for evening and dressy attire with a focus other than black, I came across this gorgeous velvet dress. From Rick Owens, it was shown on the...
...hand with #2. I’d much rather enjoy inspiration from accounts that are comforting, positive, beautifully photographed and thoughtfully scripted. I can’t think of a better example than that of my...
...last minute. This year, my inspiration is stirred by the lovely white ceramic Farmhouse Pottery trees (above and below) that I picked up on my visit to their shop in...
Source: Top Photo: McGee & Co.
...book over and over for inspiration and never grow tire of studying the details. Sharing twenty residences, Bobby McAlpine’s Poetry of Place follows his first book, The Home Within Us,...
I’m just going to continue with green stories, because they don’t seem to be going away. That’s alright by me. The Valentino Resort collection offers loads of inspiration on a...
Source: ©Vogue
...trench coat you have or are after, there’s inspiration in this story not to mention a few very stylish versions from Prada, Valentino, Bottega Veneta and Fay. Photography: ©Joshua Jordan...
...to go. I’ve just started focusing on them for this season and haven’t found a lot, yet. These photos, all from seasons past, are my jumping off point for inspiration....
...stone top. Instead of considering it, I’ll do it. I’m using this photo from Victoria Hagen as inspiration not only for the furniture color but for rearranging some of the...
It’s that time of year. This week I’m sharing gift guides for a little inspiration on what to give and perhaps add to your own list. And since holiday parties...
FRAME DENIM added easy to wear separates to their FALL 2015 presentation. I’ll refer back to these pictures as inspiration for pulling together looks with a focus on details, silhouettes...
...Kensington pied-à-terre which also acts as her research-and-design laboratory. Former bedrooms are filled with books, racks of garments, and her archive serving as a quiet hub for inspiration. The home...
In my monthly series on La Dolce Vita, I’m sharing the looks, items and styles that are shaping my inspiration board for September, including the number one silhouette I’ll be...
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