My Style: It Jeweler Sara Beltran's Beachy-Chic Chelsea Crib
When you hear "beachy chic," your mind probably drifts westward to some Pacific bungalow where sun-kissed girls hang ten and sip drinks out of coconuts. But that's only because you've never met local jewelry designer Sara Beltran, the creative genius behind Dezso (or "desire" in Latin). Desire indeed. The line (an instant obsession of glossy editors and Barneys' buyers) consists of simple, well-made bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that channel her love of the ocean, her Mexican upbringing, and Jaipur, India, where she just opened up a design studio. In a time when jewelry can feel limited to large impact pieces, Beltran's spare collection stands out, an aesthetic that translates to her home life as well. We visited her Chelsea casa and discovered a total oasis of calm away from the overzealous galleristas below — rustic and earthy, clean and subtly sophisticated, this crib is one chic getaway. Of course, we didn't leave without some snaps of Beltran's personal style, too. You can bet her ensembles are as cleverly understated as her line, even though she rocks a Birkin on the reg. We just hope it doesn't get sandy.
Check out Sara's laid-back Chelsea crib and read up on her designs before she shows at NYFW for the first time!
Check out Sara's laid-back Chelsea crib and read up on her designs before she shows at NYFW for the first time!
1 Girl, 4 Looks: Meet Your New Favorite L.A. Blogger!
There's a gorgeous new blogger in town, and we'd like the pleasure of e-introducing you. Readers, please meet Marie Hindkær Wolthers, the leggy, blonde, 28-year-old Danish muse behind Blame It On Fashion (insert strong handshake and virtual smile here). This spontaneous style maven recently packed up her belongings, got hitched in Vegas, and jumped on a plane to L.A., where she's now snapping shots of herself to share with the world—and finding her fashion path in the City of Angels. The fabulous expat and former fashion editor gave us the inside scoop on current Copenhagen style and her ever-so-cool go-to Euro shopping sites (don't worry, there's U.S. access), plus, of course, she modeled some sweet wares straight from her unpacked luggage. Now, let's make this foreign fashion force feel right at home here—we hear she's in the market for some new gal pals!
Photographed by David O. Wolthers.
Photographed by David O. Wolthers.
Peep A Revenge Star's Uh-mazing Style (And Hancock Park House)!
The water cooler convos here at R29 always seem to center around our obsession with ABC's Revenge—we're absolutely, completely consumed with the soapy drama! Be-warned: One episode and you'll be hooked. Watching the premiere, we couldn't help developing another addiction. Specifically Victoria's It Brit minion Ashley, who looked so downright dope (not a bandage dress in sight) that we did some Amanda Clarke Emily Thorne-style digging. Turns out, the part was actually created for ingenue Ashley Madekwe, who not only has acting chops to spare, but is a bonafide fashion blogger, too! So, you can imagine our delight when she invited us in for a Sunday shoot at her historic Hancock Park apartment (fun fact: the show is actually filmed in Manhattan Beach, and Ash has never even seen the Hamptons, ha!), where the self-proclaimed "fashion magpie" put together four bookmark-worthy outfits. After peeping our exclusive, you'll be scheming harder than Tyler to copy Ashley's signature style.
Inside Designer Minnie Mortimer's Brentwood Palace
Upon entering Minnie Mortimer's sunny, Brentwood abode, it's instantly apparent that apart from her teensy frame, her name doesn't do her justice—this girl has GIANT style! The surfer-slash-designer's pad, which she shares with husband Stephen Gaghan, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind Traffic, exudes that unique brand of Cali cool only achieved with quick wit—and the ability to wear many aesthetic hats at once. A former stylist and photog for the glossies, Minnie's casually cool, eponymous ready-to-wear line has been going gangbusters, but she still manages to find time to expertly curate thousands of square feet of pure home envy—all while being a supermom to her two-year-old daughter Tuesday and pup, Fuzzy Duck.
The perfect mélange of East-meets-West coast chic (Minnie used to be an NYC girl), every nook and cranny of her style identity piqued our interest. She's one of those women that makes a ten minute conversation impossible; you need to linger to learn more, and indeed, one cup of café quickly turned into three! After our marathon chat, we had to share this gal about town's wide-ranging wisdom, which runs the gamut from swanky surf spots to the ultimate Oscar-night attire. Warning, after a serious caffeine buzz, that humongous closet is really easy to get lost in.
Photographed by Maia Harms.
The perfect mélange of East-meets-West coast chic (Minnie used to be an NYC girl), every nook and cranny of her style identity piqued our interest. She's one of those women that makes a ten minute conversation impossible; you need to linger to learn more, and indeed, one cup of café quickly turned into three! After our marathon chat, we had to share this gal about town's wide-ranging wisdom, which runs the gamut from swanky surf spots to the ultimate Oscar-night attire. Warning, after a serious caffeine buzz, that humongous closet is really easy to get lost in.
Photographed by Maia Harms.
Peek Inside A Teen Vogue Editor's NY Apartment
From intern to head honcho at TeenVogue.com, Naomi Nevitt's rise to media fame at the only teen mag adults still obsess over has been one we've watched closely. With her schoolgirl-gone-downtown look, she's always at the top of our style-stalking list. Lucky for us, Naomi opened the doors to her super-cute NYC abode filled with zines, black boots, and loads of cool-girl tchotchkes. C'mon in and take a peek!
Inside The Home Of One Need-To-Know Local Artist
Meet Stephen Eichhorn, a local multimedia artist whose dreamy collages have us thinking about a total home do-over (with art in every room!). We love Stephen's work, and couldn't help wondering what the home of an inspired artist might look like. Plus, he's a living example of how Chicago guys can get maximum style with not-too-much effort. It doesn't have to be all pocket squares and cufflinks, and Stephen is proof. Read on for a look inside Stephen's minimalist, Ukrainian Village home, plus find out what exciting projects he's got on deck for 2012 (including one very enticing fashion-focused item!).
My Style: Tavi's Hair Stylist Invites Us In
In addition to styling the tresses of mega-blogger Tavi Gevinson, Bathsheba Nemerovski earns cool points for a host of other reasons. You'll see what we mean once you take a spin through her classic and incredibly well-styled Chicago space. Bathsheba is all about more-is-more, and we can't wait to take a cue from this vintage-packed, art-covered den of inspiration. Read on to learn more about our girl crush, and if your locks need love, visit her and her team at Sparrow Salon. If her home is any indication, Chicago needs as much creative QT with Bathsheba as it can get.
NYC's Coolest 4some Shows Us How To Throw A Tasteful Rager
We've thrown a swanked-up dinner party. We've hosted an incredibly intimate cocktail get-together. Now, in part three of our holiday entertaining series, we're going out with a bang — or, rather a bangin' rager. And who better to swipe large-scale event tips from than the four of the most popular kids in town? Enter, Elle.com Editorial Director Keith Pollock, Wren founder-designer Melissa Coker, Steven Alan's head of visuals/merchadising John Guidi, and photographer Thomas Whiteside. The minute the FB invitation to their seasonal blowout pinged our inbox, we knew we had to get this foursome to let us in on their set-up secrets. We stopped by Pollock's East Village apartment the night before the shindig, to snap the process — and snag the quad's tips (quotes below are from Keith and Melissa) — after all, it's not every Saturday-night house party that manages to stay tasteful. Seriously, with an outdoor tent (!), hurricane candles, festive lights, Momofuku cake balls, and a rose punch, this rave was all rad, no bad.
Inside DKNY PR GIRL's Stylish Universe (And Apartment!)
If you’re one of the 369,650 people who follow DKNY PR GIRL on Twitter, then you probably know a thing or five about Donna Karan’s SVP of Global Communications, Aliza Licht. From office meltdowns and career advice to celebrity spreads and high style, no fashionable dish from this prima Donna diva goes undocumented. But aside from being entertained hourly by Licht, we’re also thoroughly inspired by her strict sartorial habits—read: She sure isn’t a Lazy Girl. A lover of classic black, polished hair, and staggering heels, Licht is the personification of sleek sophistication, and while she says her morning routine is speedy, we know a lot of care goes into this PR star’s glam jam. In preparation for the new year, we decided to get the 411 from DKNY PR GIRL on closet cleaning, shopping for the best shoes, and finding the world’s greatest moisturizer (hint: It’s available at your corner drugstore). #justclickthrough
Click through to see inside this fashion PR star's Upper East Side abode and become a follower!
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Click through to see inside this fashion PR star's Upper East Side abode and become a follower!
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Small-Space Entertaining: Our Guide To Throwing A Tiny (Perfect) Party
We've already established that good things can come in small packages. Bigger isn't always better. And quality is way better than quantity. The point we're making? Our senior editor, Kristian Laliberte, lives in a 247-square-foot East Village studio apartment, and he wanted to throw a holiday party. Enter part two of our seasonal entertaining series: how to be a top host-with-the-most in a tiny space. We shot a blow-by-blow of the getting-ready process, from mixing a Christmas-colored statement drink to finding floral arrangements that are are more cheerful and less overwhelming. The result is a very (very) intimate get-together that's short on square-footage, but high in style. We'd have sent you an invite, but, well, you'll see...
Inside The Whimsical World Of Star Stylist Shirley Kurata
Los Angeles is full of insanely creative people, to be sure, but allow us this modest claim: stylist Shirley Kurata is in a league of her own. Lending her creative flair to Rodarte’s always-fresh runway styling, Peter Jensen lookbooks, and countless editorials featuring the likes of Zooey Deschanel, Miranda July, The Decemberists, Devendra Banhart, Beck, and the list goes on, Shirley’s individuality and undeniable spirit is palpable upon first-meet.
Her personal style is inspiring: untamed and colorful, feminine, and oh-so-retro, and her Los Feliz home is much the same. Glowing with natural light—so much so that Kurata rarely sleeps in—and fit to burst with photography and art books (they’re color-coded!), old records, funky wooden details, and sunny yellows and oranges, the '60s-era mid-century modern home is reminiscent of old-school Southern California living. Once a film and television costumer, her influences are varied, and boy, do her digs show it. If you're in the mood for some eye candy, just click through to take a look into the whimsical and wonderful world of Shirley Kurata. Trust, it does not disappoint.
My Style, Power Couple Edition: Maria Ponce & Trey Berre
We know you love a good peek into Chicago's most stylin' homes, but this month we have our eye on a two-fer. Enter Maria Ponce and Trey Berre, who may have had the busiest year ever. In addition to racking up professional projects that include major photo shoots and a killer line of men's accessories, this Chi-town power couple happened to get, you know, married. But that wasn't the only merger we were interested in—their shared space is the perfect example of how two different (but totally complementary) aesthetics come together to create something stunning.
Click through for a snoop around this couple's envy-worthy home, and learn how to make your personal style and interior design skills fit for two.
Click through for a snoop around this couple's envy-worthy home, and learn how to make your personal style and interior design skills fit for two.
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