One of the reasons I love the change of seasons (except for the transition to winter, of course) is that it’s a reason to reinvent. As if I needed a reason! Okay, it’s a rationale for reinvention. Spring just may be the ultimate example. After all, symbolically spring is all about new beginnings.  As I look out my window, I see great bursts of the yellow-green of spring, plus riots of color. It makes me want to be outside. And bring the outdoors in doors. This is a time of year when we start erasing boundaries – always a good thing.

This year I’m seeing so many parallels between emerging trends for home and ready to wear. Furniture IS fashion for the home, as I’ve said before, so perhaps no big surprises. Pattern – from zigzags, stripes and geometrics – are everywhere from rugs to palazzo pants. Layered looks continue to inspire, but rather than layers of textiles to inspire warmth, it’s draped necklaces and bangles – preferably in brass and tarnished goldtones. Pantone seems to have called it with Emerald as the color of the year; it’s certainly the color of the season, inspired by nature. And improved with a dash of bling.

Here’s to the merry, merry month of May!

exterieur unknown, vintage chains, pants, ring, shoes

Happy Friday. Are you ready to be carried away? Here’s to a weekend of big plans (or vicarious living through this picture) to all. We’re back at it (joyfully) on Monday.

Ready-to-wear fashion gets to be fickle and fun. It’s one of the exhilarating things about a change of seasons. At least for me. I immerse myself in the new colors, styles, textures and trends. What I’m seeing on the runway, in stores and online is inspiring. Updated, but classic navy (or camel) pea-coats wear well this season. Fur (please say it’s faux) and animal prints add an exotic touch. As do metallics with a shiny touch of glam. I’m seeing the LBD (did you see Maureen Dowd’s column in the Times yesterday?) is big, as always.

Yet, fashion for home interieurs needs more staying power. My clients, for example,  want interiors that evolve and change with their lifestyle. They want to be on-trend but not trendy. As I look at what’s hot this fall, I foresee that these trends will be more than merely hot for a season. They’re going to come home. The navy-camel palette is, simply put, classic and new. Ditto for faux-prints with dashes of metallics. The interieurs equivalent of the Little Black Dress…? Well, that’s the personal object of desire that follows us season after season.

With careful editing and a keen eye, what we wear can predict how we live. What begins on the runway often comes home!

What’s not to love about this look? It’s a fabulous color-block delight right now to the kicky ankle boot. If there’s not a pair in your closet, your weekend shopping objective is clear. (And while you’re at it, remember the kid-skin gloves!) Farewell September, readers. See you next month!

Here at LSI, we are mistresses of transition. While we are presently sun-drenched and summer-minded, inevitably thoughts turn, turn, turn to fall. Shall we ease into it together? Lavish in warm days and slightly cooler nights. Don a favorite sweater at sundown. Soon thoughts will turn to interieurs. We are smitten with summer, but what comes next is wonderful as well.

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Our team is sweet on the subtle palette of sherbet colors for summer. It’s on the runway and it’s moving into home textiles as well: push-up oranges and chiffon yellow paired with lavenders and pinks. Yum. Pastels are reinvented for today. Love the look?

Images via Jil Saunder, Suzanne Kasler, Phillip Lim and my scandinavian home

Seriously loving these looks from Gucci Pre-fall, via Style.com.

Color, texture, layering, print- we were in need of a little inspiration for the weekend…

Here’s hoping you have equal amounts excitement and relaxation planned for the next couple of days.

We’ll be spending ours doing a little research for clients (always), a little vintage shopping (fun), a little rest (needed), and always with a little extra style. Have a great weekend, everyone!

We caught this video showcasing Parisian designer Vanessa Bruno’s Fall/Winter collection about a month ago thru Design Bureau. The icy palette of the short film seems fitting as we roll into December, and the clothes themselves are of course the perfect mix of bohemian luxury. We’re even a little surprised by this new “version” of Kate Bosworth, who stars.

The European designers really know how to transport the viewer, communicating through video takes it a step further. We’re kind of itching to do a LSI video…what do you think? It’s going to have to be on our New Year’s to do list.

 Prada. McQueen. MeowMiu?

It appears that the folks over at Fashionista had a little fun with Photoshop & kitty pics.

We guess when it’s your job to scour the Fall ad campaigns, they can all start to run together.

We know what it’s like to get a little silly working long hours, but they’ve taken it to the next level. 

It really is hard to pick a favorite.

Fashionista via The Terrier & Lobster