Lay’n low

What a week it’s been. Fashion segment tv debut, first shopping event at the shops at 150 Worth Palm Beach, birthday bash for one of my closest friends at the recently opened W South Beach, and to top it off, shot the October fashion editorial for Palm Beach Illustrated magazine. All within the last 6 days. Needless to say, for the last 2 days… I’ve been lay’n low. It’s been so relaxing and well worth it. I’ve finally been able to sit down and watch an amazing documentary ordered months back, and sift through the ever-growing stack of magazines that have taken over my dining table. Here are some of the fabulous things that I’ve discovered during my downtime that have me inspired and ready to go. – KL

Yves Saint Laurent – 5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris
This documentary showcases one of the most influential and brilliantly inspired designers of the past century, and illustrates his design process from initial sketch to show presentation. The film opens with an intimate scene of Catherine Deneuve having a private fitting in the famous French atelier, so amazingly chic. Since watching it I’ve found myself using Saint Laurent's fabulous verbiage…“ravishing, handsome” and “that’s a dream”

Yves Saint Laurent – His Life and Times/5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris
www.amazon.com

The high bun
I first witnessed this new hair trend when it was featured on the models that flaunted down the Louis Vuitton fall runway last March. Since then it appears to be popping up all over. I’m thinking of test-driving it to an event I have this eve. Will let you know if the outcome is trés chic or trés no.


Color blocking 101
Bright color is very trend-on (which I’m absolutely adoring) even the florescent hues have me taken. Not only will it add a brilliant pop to my wardrobe, I’m also envisioning it to brighten up my home décor and entertaining as well. Here are two inspirations that I recently came across that have me thinking audacious hues are the way to go.

Art Party Tablescape by Christopher Coleman and Angel Sanchez

House Beautiful August 2009
www.housebeautiful.com

Coleman and Sanchez for Dining by Design 2009
(detailed tablescape featured in above picture)
www.diffa.org

Colored Coded - Surface Magazine
www.surfacemag.com

W South Beach
I’m a big fan of W hotel properties, W Union Square topping my list thus far. So I was very excited when I received the invite to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday extravaganza at the recently opened South Beach location. What I loved most was the very open yet intimate lobby filled with places to meet and mingle, and sexy outdoor lounging vignettes complete with state-of-the-art design and dramatic spaces. Merci and joyeux anniversaire to Mademoiselle Alicia Grace for a lovely and inspiring weekend away.

Lobby of W South Beach
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/index.html

Get Studded
As I was flipping through the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar I came across the accessory feature: Most Wanted - Studded Sensations. I’ve never really shied away from too many style trends, yet have really never opted to go quite hardcore with my looks. I do have to say that I’m finding many of the haute-hardware accessories featured quite fabulous and am starting to warm to the idea of adding some studded edge into my fall ensembles.

Clutch, Bottega Veneta; bag, Roberto Cavalli; Sandal, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
www.harpersbazaar.com

As I was finishing up writing this post I received a phone call from one of my closest and dearest friends, and have decided to leave you with these wise words she inspired me with: "Follow your heart and instinct and do it in heels" Quite fabulous indeed!