Lust List: June 2013

This month, and if I am totally honest, every other month as well, I find myself drawn to classic, timeless staples and silhouettes mixed with bold colors, unexpected patterns, and a touch of glamour. No surprise there, right?! From the perfect little black dresses that can take you from morning to night to chic staples like eyelet, metallic sandals, and neutral bags, the stylish pieces on my June Lust List will take you through the summer and beyond.

{1. J.Crew Collection Pinwheel Eyelet Top |  2. Kenneth Jay Lane Coral and Rhinestone Drop Earrings |  3. J.Crew Remi Ribbon Sandals | 4. Cleobella Leo Clutch | 5. Shoshanna “Joyce” Maxi Dress | 6. Joie Behati Eyelet Dress |  7. J.Crew Gold Foil Minaudiere | 8. J.Crew Gabby Suede Sandals | 9. Michael Kors Collection “Miranda” Leather Tote | 10. J.Crew Embroidered Gauze Top | 11. J.Crew Punk Floral Twist Bandeau Tank | 12. Gap Perforated Wedge Sandal | 13. Tory Burch Halland Tote | 14. Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings in Abalone | 15. Anthropologie Sparkle Braided Sandals | 16. Three J NYC “Eloise” Pajama Set}

Which of these items are on your must-have list?

This Week’s Quote

A Bientot’s 16th Annual Sale!

{A Bevy of Bright Baubles at A Bientot}

Get ready, Houstonians! A Bientot’s famous annual sale starts today. In its 16th year, the sale has become a much-awaited event for devotees of Houston’s best store for fashion accessories of all types—jewelry, handbags, scarves, and shoes along with clothing, gifts, and a new line of chic monogrammed goods. While you’ll have to shop the sale between today, June 15th and Saturday, June 29th to see what has been marked down, here is a sneak peek of the store on my most recent visit.

{A Bientot is a veritable “candy store” for the fashion-obsessed!}

{The store itself is as chic as the wares at A Bientot. Notice the marble staircase, gorgeous iron railing, and framed Andy Warhol Chanel No. 5 print.}

{Necklaces and Bracelets Galore}

{Fun Pillows and Bright Bags—Perfect for summer!}

If you’re in Houston today, don’t miss the famous Sidewalk Sale to kick-off A Bientot’s Annual Sale. The Sidewalk Sale is one day only—TODAY, during regular business hours of 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

A Bientot is located at:

2501 River Oaks Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77019

Fabulous Room Friday 06.14.13

{David Kleinberg’s Chic New York Library}

It’s been a crazy week and I’m happy that it’s almost the weekend! I recently came across this handsome library in the home of New York-based interior designer, David Kleinberg and I just had to share it. It is too good not to! The space speaks to me because it is rooted in tradition with modern touches throughout. The masculine room features luxurious linen-paneled walls with nailhead trim in a grid pattern. So chic! The large sectional marries form and function. Upholstered in moss green flannel and linen adorned with moss green tape trim, the sectional sofa also doubles a queen size pull-out bed, allowing Kleinberg to have space for out-of-town guests.

{I am obsessed with the pair of Edward Wormley chairs in the foreground. The lines are stunning and the J. Robert Scott leather is gorgeous!]

{You can get a better feel for the color of the leather on the chairs in this image.}

{Stylish Built-In Storage, Stacks of Books for Inspiration, and Plenty of Chic Touches—what else could you need in an office? I really love the creamy taupe paint color on the built-in, door, and trim. I would love to know the name of it!}

Have a wonderful weekend! I am heading to Los Angeles tomorrow morning to visit my dear and talented friend, Mark Sikes. Be sure to follow along on Instagram for my L.A. updates!

{Images by Jeff Hirsch for New York Social Diary}

Styling Challenge: Six Bloggers, One Chic Tray

{The Port 68 Mizner Silver Tray on my Dining Table}

Five of my favorite bloggers and I recently participated in Joy and Revelry's White Box Challenge. The premise was simple-- I got to pick one of my favorite items from my shop and send it to five bloggers of my choice. They had no idea what item I would be sending when they agreed to participate, but I assured them that it would be fabulous!

 I selected the Port 68 Mizner Silver Tray. I was attracted to the Greek key handles, naturally! In addition, the silver leaf finish is beautiful. Eventhough I am typically a gold addict, the silver finish is really warm and looks super chic in any space, as you'll see here. The tray is a very substantial size, 28" W x 16" H, so it is ideal for so many purposes. Take a look at how we styled the tray and let me know which is your favorite!

{I used my tray as a centerpiece on my dining table, styling it with pewter candlesticks, my silver salt and pepper shakers, and some pretty arrangements of white hydrangeas and coral roses.}

{Erika of Small Shop Studio did a beautiful job of styling her tray-- no surprise there! I love that she went sort of monochromatic, using black and soft metallics to play up the colors of the tray. Styled this way, the tray would look fabulous on a coffee table or console. }

{I love that Arianna, of Arianna Belle, took a beautiful, but practical approach to styling her tray. She used it to keep all of her desk accessories contained. I am a firm believer in having a chic tray on one's desk. It makes a stylish statement and keeps you much more organized. Here, we see some fun Lucite accessories, fabric swatches for Arianna's gorgeous collection of custom pillows, and a stunning framed print of a Sevillana, or Spanish flamenco dancer.}

{Nancy, of Marcus Design, used her Port 68 Mizner Silver Tray on her coffee table, styling it with books, a candle, flowers, and a decorative object. I love the contrast between the round table and rectangular tray and the soft silver finish is the perfect backdrop for the vibrant hues of Nancy's books.}

{Lindsay, of The Pursuit of Style took a more unexpected approach to styling her tray. She decided to corral her not-so-neat boyfriend's toiletries and essentials that had taken over their shared bureau. The size of the tray and substantial Greek key handles keep the tray from being too feminine, so she knew it would be perfect for this purpose. I love the approach that she took!}

{Gabrielle of Savvy Home used her Port 68 Mizner Silver Tray on her coffee table. Using a tray to contain books, flowers, candles, and decorative objects keep things neat while creating a distinct focal point. The tray's handles work beautifully with the Greek key throw on Gabrielle's sofa.}

This was such a fun challenge and further cements my love of a good tray! They bring together the ideal balance of form and function and as you've seen here, they can be used in a variety of ways. For more information on the Port 68 Mizner Silver Tray, check it out in my Joy and Revelry Shop and don't forget to use the code LDV_WHITEBOX_10  to receive 10% off your purchase!