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Taste of Summer

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My dearest friend Quy’s latest hair style {the Head Quarter or as she refers to the cut, the Pentagon}.
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Quy at the salon being elegantly coiffed for summer {the Pentagon haircut}.

Various textures, colors, places and things hold a level of inspiration for me, but when it comes to people, I am extremely selective in which mannerisms or characteristics I will appropriate into my repertoire.  I secretly enjoy people watching; viewing those who carry themselves with élan and grace, or  exude a level of sophistication, which are striking characteristics.

Personally, I never found bad taste amusing and to see women inappropriately dressed for warm weather because of lack of time, confidence or flair is simply not acceptable. Even if you do not have that creative edge to put an outfit together, turn to your friends who would love the opportunity to express their creative side.

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Nanette Lepore dress from Saks Fifth Avenue {Tyson’s Corner, VA}

Your style for summer should be easy to maintain, starting with the perfect haircut and a few fabulous dresses so, that you can be out the door in minutes looking chic and extraordinary. Isn’t that what the season is all about, the ease of elegance!

Stay stylish!
K

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Objets d’ Art

IMG_3463{Purse made of coconut shells from Aruba}

When I studied art history the French term “objets d’ art” generally referred to “works of art” that were not traditional works of art such as sculptures, drawings or paintings. These items were typically small, highly decorative and usually three-dimensional.

While listening to the lecture my mind kept seeing other creative uses for such delicate enamels, jewel encrusted boxes or Persian rugs from art’s distance past. The question that kept entering my mind was could these works of art serve a dual purpose?

I decided to test the theory.  I fell in love with this purse made from coconut shells while on a recent trip to Aruba. The obvious intent was to utilize the small bag as a purse, but on second thought, it looked intriguing on my vanity as a decorative piece, especially in the sunlight.

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The small coin purse I found has a beautiful color of gold within its orange shade and looks lovely on this gorgeous bench beside the vanity as a pillow.

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The golden bracelet can be shaped into any design that can be imagined.  I have wrapped the design around a lamp as an ornate addition, but for now I prefer the bracelet to enhance the coconut designed purse. ..et voila!

If you have any creative ideas for alternate uses of everyday items, please share your comments!

K