GREEN PIECE

I have always been drawn to Green and Brown, especially paired together.  Having a piece of Green in a room or on your body seems to bring a sense of fresh, calm energy into everything. Whether it is in shades of Jade, Kelly, Celadon, or Sage, it always reminds me that I need to spend more time outdoors enjoying nature. Accents of Brown and wood add to the organic feel.

Sources: Bohemian Image via Pinterest, Geologist Image, Hanging dresses image

Sources: Color Chips

Sources: Bedroom Image via British Homes and Gardens, Raw Wood Necklace by Sabrina Dehoff, Green Shoes Image

GOLDEN RULE

In today's Los Angeles Times  Image / Fashion section I saw this photo of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing a Gucci gown. I scrambled to my computer to see the rest of the Gucci Fall Collection for 2011. I know it's only July, but I just couldn't help taking notice of the rich jewel tones in silhouettes that are romantic, classic, and bold. Some are feminine, some are inspired by menswear, and all of them are insanely gorgeous. Rich shades of Citron, Turquoise, Jade, Red and Berry.  I am particularly fond of the Golden palette paired with Turquoise or Jade. Retro and sexy? I say yes.

Sources: Zimmermann Whisper crochet-trimmed underwired swimsuit, Gucci Leather and velvet sandals, Kenneth Jay Lane Jade Crystal Center Dome Ring, Nehita Jade Teardop Earrings Nehita, Acqua Di Parma Magnolia Nobile Eau De Parfum/3.4 Oz., Haute House Elizabeth Chair, Bedside Gun Lamp, Image of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Runway Images