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Thursday
Florida DECO-rations
Florida boasts all types of architectural styles - from bungalows and shotgun houses to Mediterranean-inspired McMansions - there's a little bit of everything in the Sunshine State - yes, even Victorian and American Colonial (looks a bit out of place here, don't you think?).
But, in Miami - deco rules. Praise the lord. To me, art deco - the prevailing style of the 1920s and 30s (punctuated by the abundant use of dramatic curves, sunbursts, chevrons, stainless-steel aerodynamics and other "futuristic" motifs) is the perfect transmitter (translator?) of Florida culture, weather, nature and temperament.
Florida nature is curvy and fluid, bright and vivid: the long sinuous palms, rolling ocean waves, colorful flora of hot pinks, deep purples and lush greens, tie-dyed skies that glow orange and pink and gold and violet. Deco reflects Florida's lines brilliantly - both sensuous and strong, there is no better love affair in Florida's architectural history than with deco.
Deco is Florida at its best - never mind all the rundown trailer parks, polluted beaches and fluorescent-sign lined highways (this is where Florida goes wrong, pandering to fast cash and no style)- and I'm not talking about Miami-Vice imitations either. I mean the real thing, the old gorgeous hotels you can still see on Collins Ave. in Miami. The real deco is like like Elizabeth Taylor in a A Place in the Sun or Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire, Florida style operating at the height of its potential.
After looking at some of mine and your photos of genius Florida deco styles, I got inspired to showcase some dazzling goodies that reflect this Jazz-age panache. Let me know what you think!
Neiman Marcus, Art Deco Gold Mirror, $995
Anthropologie, Art Deco Mary Janes, $79.95
Ballard Designs, Bancroft Light Vanity, $49
Dillard's, Art Deco Jewelry Box, $31.08
Havertys, Art Deco Metal King Bed, $499
Restoration Hardware, Deco Optic Semi-Flushmount Light (Brass & Nickel), $139
Target, Deco-style Serving Table, $109
Redenvelope.com, Art Deco Silver-plated Money Clip, $14.95
Ralph Lauren, Art Deco Glass Decanter, $1950
Netshops.com, Shaw Rugs Modernworks Blue Deco, $619-$1209
Tiffany & Co., Deco Pendant, $17,700
Monday
Style Doppelgangers/Famous Twins
Not only do these Floridians resemble famous folks, but they also share the same sense of style!!!
Sunday
Aquarius Style Guide! Holler!
It's your month Aquarius! So screw the status quo (we know you love to) and wear your inner funkiness on your sleeve, literally.
Aquarius people are known for their sharp minds, idealism, rebelliousness, humanitarianism, preternatural quirkiness and attraction to the eccentric and bizarre - not to mention their love of freedom and independence. So in the spirit of this kooky and magnetic sign, here are a few things that truly embody the singular Aquarius soul.
Oilily, silky Electra Blouse
Wowza! This print is so killer - plus the poufy sleeves and slender cut are super flattering and adorable. Your Aquarius gal will definitely love this modern bohemian blouse.
GAP, Double Button Skirt in Cornflower Blue, $58
Retro chic, this is the perfect skirt for the professional Aquarius. It's not stuffy or staid, and it shows enough Water-bearer personality to make wearing office attire un-horrible.
Vosges, Bombalinas - Cashews, Ginger, Wasabi, Sesame Seeds & Dark Chocolate, $9
Your super adventurous Aquarius is going to swoon when she takes a bite of Vosges' unspeakably yummy and uncommon bits of confectionary ecstasy.
Forever XXI, Paisley Zip-Up Hoodie, $19.80
Holy Cuteness, Batman! This hoodie from heaven is perfect for imaginative Aquarius with its colorful-but-muted paisleys galore.
Jonathan Adler, Needlepoint LOVE Pillow, $175
Flashback to the hippie 60s, this needlpoint pillow is perfect for your Age-of-Aquarius love child.
Hale Bob on DSW.com, Touch FloralPrint Reptile, $69.95
Bright floral print gives this classic pump a super-modern and super-memorable twist! I'm getting these!!!
CB2.com, hand-blown Subliminal Cooler, $4.50 each
Witty, stylized glass will go over swimmingly with your brainiac Aquarius. They will certainly appreciate the cleverness and love its conversation-piece potential. Winner.
Melie Bianco on endless.com, Convertible Clutch with raw edges, $70
Sassafrass! Cerebral, stylish AND sexy - you hit the Aquarius clutch jackpot!!! I love the overlapping layers - plus it's big enough to fit more than a tampon, but small enough to take out on the town. And I have a feeling you're going to see a lot of this color in Spring '09.
THAKOON for Target, Shorts, $24.99
Once again, Target treats us with an amazing designer - this season it's avant-garde label THAKOON - and it happens to be perfect for your Aquarius baby. Psychedelic shorts have enough personality for your entire closet - so don't feel too bad if you happen to have a mostly grey, white and black warddrobe.
Free People.com, Fairisle Sweater Dress, $89.95
If you know an Aquarius well, then you probably know that what they consider "a little black dress" is vastly different from the rest of the world. In fact, this Free People dress is probably what your happily unconventional Aquarius deems a "staple" wardrobe piece. It's fresh take on a little above-the-knee number will tease a smile from anyone's face - it's that sweet.
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