Thanks to a rain-filled mini-vacay in Michigan this weekend, I was able to lounge and read my Vogue in its entirety. In the designer-filled pages, I found three fantastic home and accessorizing ideas:
1.) Andre Leon Talley covered Prada's newest collection and detailed every inch of the models' clothes. Each model wore shoes that were outfitted with silk scarves as ankle straps. The scarves had whimsical prints and made a bold statement. To get the same chic look, you can buy two matching scarves and slip the fabric through loops in a pair of strappy shoes, or tie them around your ankles to give the illusion of a strap. To complete the look, knot the fabric and let it hang down a bit, adding a lot of attitude to a simple outfit. Here are some pictures to help build a visual!
2.) Frame wallpaper to make wall art. Similar to using canvases and fabric to make wall art, but a little more refined since it's enclosed in a frame. You can buy frames in all shapes and sizes and frame different wallpapers. To keep the look from getting messy, keep the colors in the same family and use the same color frame.
3.)A piece on Roberto Cavalli's daughter, Rachele, didn't draw my attention to her studded purse and shoe designs, but instead to the table placed behind her in her photo shoot. The table is covered by two layered tablecloths, a leopard print topped with a lacy, white number. Pairing such contrasting patterns is unfamiliar territory for me, but I love the idea of pairing something edgy with something classic and ultra-feminine.
The pages of my Vogue may be filled with luxurious items, but I feel that there's always a way to get looks you want for less. Way less, actually!
And guess what was in my mailbox to greet me when I returned home from my trip today? The September issue of Vogue! The fun never ends! (Who else is excited to see The September Issue? I'm already cooking up a girls' night in my head!)
xoxo,
Lisa Marie
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