Category Archives: Trend Watch

10.26.10

Smoke and Mirrors.




I think it’s safe to say that everyone loves a good smokey eye. However, many women steer clear of this make-up maneuver for fear of 1. looking like a streetwalker and 2. looking like you slept in yesterday’s make-up. Obviously, neither of these options are appealing.


Fear no more ladies… Follow these 6 steps to smokey eye bliss. You can even do it yourself! To ensure you have a clean application be sure to do your eyes first, clean up any residue on your face, then apply concealer and foundation. Also, to avoid looking like a street walker, make sure to keep your lips nude, with only a touch of gloss. And lastly, easy on the blush ladies….

1. Prep your lids. Also known as a primer, these products keep your make-up from melting off. I love Trish McEvoy and MAC.
2. Apply Eyeliner. Although I generally use liquid liner, a powder applied with an eyeliner brush is best for smokey eyes. You could spend a lot of money on different colors, but my girl Bobbi has put it all together for you here. Start at the inner corner and work your way out. Make the line a bit thicker in the middle of the lid, then bring it back down as you move outward.
3. Line your lower lids. Use the same powder on the lower lid, apply generously, then smudge with your finger. Tip: Powder will sprinkle your face. I tend to lick tip tip of a Q-Tip to clean up under eye area.
4. Apply base color. Pick a cream, shimmery color to apply over top lid. Start at the inner corner and bring it up to your brow bone.
5. Blend, Blend, Blend. Start at the lash line and blend upwards. Essentially, the eyeliner “line” should disappear.
6. Apply a TON of mascara. I always go with jet black. This is my absolute favorite mascara.

Talk about smoke and mirrors- if you are still afraid… there’s always this. No matter your technique- smoke it up, then grab your clutch, put on your embellished heels and hit the town!

10.25.10

Desperately Seeking Suzani.

Suzani


(also siuzane), an embroidered decorative panel of white, more rarely, colored, cotton fabric or silk, widely used for interior decoration by the peoples of Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan. Characteristic designs for a suzani are rosettes, floral motifs, birds, and ancient magical symbols.

The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979).


I can’t stop thinking about that gorgeous Donghia Suzani print that Rita St. Clair used in the Family Room at the WDC. In my opinion, this is a trend is not going away anytime soon. I think it’s a great fabric to put in my guest bedroom (when I can acquire the funds to redo it.)


I love, love, love the bold colors and abstract designs in these prints. Are any of you with me? If you choose to Go Suzani this fall, here are the pillows that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Suzani Jacquard Pillow– $295 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
2. Uzbek Cushion Cover– $69.50
3. Abstract Suzani- $72.80 ON SALE
4. Natori Suzani Bolster Pillow– $149.99 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
5. Mandarin Spice Suzani Pillow– $75 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. Ohara Suzani Pillow– $413 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
8. Suzani Pillow Cover– $50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Gold Suzani Pillow– $195 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. Suzani Sun– $250


10.20.10

Mad For Plaid.


If you were smarter than I was and saved all of your plaid shirts, scarves and blankets- dig them out stat. Tartan is back in a big way. I love a good tartan plaid. It reminds me of being a little girl. Plaid taffeta skirts, wool kilts. a cozy cashmere blanket. I’ll take any of them. While plaid decor will certainly not work in most of my home, I can certainly find a way to add a sprinkle of plaid, especially during the holidays. It seems that world has gone mad for plaid… and I like it! This is a trend that the entire family can get behind. Here are the plaid items that made it onto Kiki’s List:


1. Royal Stewart Cashmere Scarf– $67.15 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Mack & Co. Ruffle Front Coat– $19.90 ON SALE ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Scottish Kilt– $32
5. Tartan Bowtie– $26 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Tartan Dessert Plates– $48 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10. Plaid Shirt– $19.90
11. Plaid Penelope Coat– $54.99 ON SALE
12. Plaid Crinkle Scarf– $12.99

10.08.10

Lucite: There’s a Ghost in My House.



Halloween is on the horizon and what better time to add a ghost chair to your home? Ghost chairs, Lucite chairs, acrylic chairs, they’re all one in the same. Lucite seems to be a buzz word. Generally, you’ll pay a lot more money when a piece has Lucite in the title. There are thousands of types of acrylic out there. Lucite is merely the brand name of DuPont’s acrylic material. Acrylic is essentially the clearest type of plastic, about eight times clearer than glass. It is a great option when you have little ones in the house. However, while it is more durable than glass, it is breakable.


Why stop at chairs? I absolutely LOVE the over-sized Lucite coffee table (above) featured a few years ago in Domino. Celebrate Halloween in style, and get your spook on with some ghostly furniture. Below are some of the Lucite/acrylic/ghost pieces that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Kartell Louis Ghost Chair– $422.30 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
2. Trunk– $377 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
5. King George Bench– $2,064 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
7. Adrienne Coffee Table– $2,699 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Bettino Bar Stool- $136 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10.King George Table– $1,984
11. Stackable Chair– $110
12. Classic Stool– $403

10.01.10

The Color Purple.


Images via Veranda, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Domino and Decor Pad


Next week, you all will see pictures of E’s fifth birthday party. The color scheme was lilac and chartreuse, and it was gorgeous. Inspired by the Princess and the Frog color scheme, I am intrigued by purple in the home. While I love wearing the color purple, I currently have no purple in our home. However, it is a color that I am seeing more and more of in the trade. Inspired by the gorgeous Suzanis by Donghia, and the bold patterns by Madeline Weinrib and Kelly Wearstler, I think purple is going to be a big color for the fall. Enjoy this bundle of purplicious delight.


09.24.10

Jeggings.


It’s where jeans meets leggings.. and they are all the rage this fall. With the feature on riding boots yesterday, I can’t help but recommend that you pair them with jeggings.

The thing that excites me most about jeggings this fall is that I don’t have to bunch up my jeans to tuck them in my boots. It will give you a much cleaner look. The other fantastic feature of jeggings is that they are made of a mixture of spandex and denim, so they give you better coverage than leggings, but you don’t have to worry about the plumber’s crack that jeans create when you sit down. Because they are still made of some denim material, all of the rules of normal leggings go out the window. You don’t necessarily have to cover your bum, but if your are…ummm… “curvy” like me, you may want to.
Here are the jeggings that made it onto Kiki’s List:
2. Harlan.234– $178
3. Five Pocket Jegging– $39.50
4. BDG Demin Legging– ON SALE $19.99
5. Harlan.290 -$195
6. American Rag Jeggings– ON SALE $25.99
7. Pixie Dark Jeggings– ON SALE $44.99

09.16.10

Add a Little Sparkle to Your Wardrobe.


One of my favorite pieces for this fall is a sequined tank. Last week I wore mine with a black blazer, jeans and muilt-stranded pearls. I must say– I got a lot of compliments… E especially loved it.


Whatever your budget, pick up a sequined tank for fall before they are all scooped up— trust me, this is something you will be seeing a lot of in the months to come. Here are the tanks that made it onto Kiki’s List:

2. Stella McCartney Tank– $765 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Sequin Drizzle Tank– ON SALE $98 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Sequined Tank– $38
9. Girl’s Little Treasure Tank– $59.00 For your little mini me(s) KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
13. Gold Rush Tank– $39.50
14. Michael Kors Camouflage Tank– ON SALE $54.99
15. Cut Away Sequin Tank– $55.95