Posts from the “CONCEPT BOARDS” Category

Derby Day Dreamin’

Posted on May 1, 2013

We frequently find ourselves window shopping at one of our favorite online destinations, 1stdibs, a marketplace featuring some of the best antiques, fine art, and vintage fashion in the world. With the Kentucky Derby and Virginia Gold Cup kicking off the spring steeplechase season this Saturday, we took an extravagant look at how we’d throw a Derby Day party–no holds barred. Whether you’re betting big on Verrazano, donning a Derby hat, or just enjoying a frosty mint julep, here’s to a fun and fabulous day at the races.

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DIAMOND HORSE BROOCH: Vintage // PURPLE HAT: Irene of New York // CORAL DRESS: Jonathan Saunders // CORAL EARRINGS: Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. // SILVER NECKLACE: Hermès // WICKER BAG: Hermès // BLACK HAT: Vintage // BLACK & WHITE DRESS: Sass & Bide // EMERALD RING: Vintage // BLACK CLUTCH: Judith Leiber // BLAZER: Faconnable // SHIRT: Turnbull & Asser // SHOES: Brooks Brothers // CUFFLINKS: Hermès // BOW TIE: J.Press // MONEY CLIP: Tiffany & Co. // HORSE PAINTING: Francis Mabel Hollams // JULEP CUPS: Vintage // BAR CART: Vintage // SEERSUCKER NAPKINS: Kim Seybert // CRYSTAL PITCHER: Tiffany & Co. // MATCHSTRIKE: Vintage

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS, SPRING/SUMMER

Tagged: 1stdibs, bar cart, barware, Brooks Brothers, Faconnable, Hermès, J.Press, Jonathan Saunders, Judith Leiber, juleps, Kentucky Derby, Kim Seybert, Sass & Bide, Turnbull & Asser

Bows for Beaus

Posted on April 22, 2013

On an unseasonably warm February day, Van let me borrow his bow tie. Since this is masculinity at its peak, balance the look with something ultra feminine: short shorts or a playful skirt, and of course a bright lip. Girls, grab your beau & borrow from the boys! (Van, its a slippery slope–I have been eyeing your oxford collection for a year now…)

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SHORTS: ASOS // BLOUSE: Rugby {love this one} // BOW TIE: Social Primer for Brooks Brothers (borrowed) // SHADES: Karen Walker // SHOES: c/o Coach // CAPE: Tory Burch (Fall 2010) {similar}

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BOW TIES (from top): Lanvin // Social Primer for Brooks Brothers // Turnbull & Asser // Alexander Olch // Social Primer by K. Cooper Ray

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS, LAUREN'S LOOKS

Tagged: Alexander Olch, ASOS, bow ties, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Karen Walker, Lanvin, Rugby, Social Primer, Tory Burch, Turnbull & Asser

Throwback Thursday: 80s Style

Posted on April 11, 2013

Throwback Thursday (#tbt) has taken off on Instagram as a way to relive fond summer memories or reminisce about our days as toddlers and teens. We decided to have a little fun with Throwback Thursday by raiding our childhood photo albums and allowing them to inspire current looks. As babies of the ’80s, some things may change, but a lot of our style has stayed the same–Van is still rocking preppy classics and horn-rimmed glasses, and Lauren hasn’t lost her love for color. If you’re feeling nostalgic for Pong, side ponytails, and slap bracelets, check out the National Geographic Channel’s feature entitled The ’80s: The Decade That Made Us, airing this Sunday. Join the fun by tagging your favorite ’80s party pics “#tbt #natgeo80s” on Instagram and Twitter to be featured on their website.

The ‘80s: The Decade That Made Us, a three-night event, premieres Sunday, April 14^th at 8 PM ET/PT on National Geographic Channel.

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VAN WEARS • BENGAL STRIPE SHIRT: Ralph Lauren // OLIVE JACKET: Stone Island // HAT: The Quiet Life // CARGO PANTS: Todd Snyder // MOCS: LL Bean // PINK POLO: PS by Paul Smith // GLASSES: Oliver Peoples // PLEATED SHORTS: Ralph Lauren // DB BLAZER: Junya Watanabe // NAVY POLO: Sunspel // BLAZER BUTTONS: Ben Silver // SADDLE SHOES: Ralph Lauren // STRIPED SHIRT: Thom Grey // SHORTS: Chubbies

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LAUREN WEARS • TRENCH: J. Crew {similar} // JEANS: Zara {similar} // DRESS: Clover Canyon (& here & here)// SWEATER: 360 SWEATER // TIE-DYE DRESS: Splendid (& here) // PEACH SWEATER: Joie // ROPE BRACELET: Ropes of Maine // BLOUSE: Rory Beca // SHORTS: Calypso St. Barth // AVIATORS: Ray-Ban & Ray-Ban // SWEATER: Joie {similar} // BLOUSE: ASOS // SHORTS: ASOS {on sale!} // SHADES: Karen Walker

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS

Tagged: 80s, Throwback Thursday

A Very Necessary V-Day

Posted on February 14, 2013

A toast to you, dear reader, this Valentine’s Day. We take our V-Day with a little bit of fancy (flutes & champers), a healthy heap of sweet (Baltimore’s favorite cookies), a dash of cute (handbags with hearts and sweatshirts with kisses), and a touch of naughty (well-tailored undies). And if you find yourself looking for a date to the parties at the Huxley or Smith Point tonight, our friends Bennett and Justin have just launched Hinge, a fun, flirty app that connects friends of friends with mutual attraction.

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SUNGLASSES: Coach // FLUTES: Waterford // CHAMPAGNE: Laurent Perrier Rosé // RINGS: Jennifer Zeuner // BOOK: Miles Redd, The Big Book of Chic // SWEATSHIRT: A Wear // CARD: Terrapin Stationers // COOKIES: Berger Cookies // COLOGNE: Creed, Love in White // BOXERS: Hamilton & Hare // PURSE: Mulberry // APP: Hinge

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS

Tagged: gifts, Valentine's Day

Out in the Cold

Posted on January 25, 2013

Be careful what you wish for! Frigid Northeast temperatures mean we’re finally getting the winter we wanted–DC even got a dusting of snow. We’ve bundled together some winter warmers to keep you feeling snug and cozy all weekend long. And if you’re still feeling blue, add a nip of hooch to your favorite cocoa mix for a boozy hot chocolate (try a dollop of Whipped Lightning in Chocolate Mint). Stay warm!

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LAUREN’S PICKS • JACKETS: add Down (& here) // HEADBAND: Eugenia Kim // BOOTS: Loeffler Randall // GLOVES: Bop Basics Texting Gloves {similar}

VAN’S PICKS • VEST: Moncler // PARKA: Canada Goose // TRAPPER HAT: Paul Leinburd by Crown Cap // SCARF: Barneys New York // BOOTS: Merrell

DOG COATS: Pet Life; LL Bean

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS, FALL/WINTER

Tagged: add down, Canada Goose, dogs, eugenia kim, LL Bean, Loeffler Randall, Merrell, Moncler

…About Summer!

Posted on November 15, 2012

You already learned About Van & About Lauren… now we present our furry friend, Summer. She is really the best dog around & brings so much joy to everyone.

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS, SUMMER THE DOG

Tagged: Coach

Election Day

Posted on November 6, 2012

CUPS: The Monogram Shop // SHORTS: Chubbies // BOW TIE: Social Primer by K. Cooper Ray // FLASK: Smathers & Branson // IPAD CASE: Valextra // SLIPPERS: Stubbs & Wootton

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS

Tagged: Chubbies, election, politics, Smathers & Branson, Stubbs & Wootton, Valextra

Emptying Lauren’s Makeup Bag

Posted on October 17, 2012

MAKEUP (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): PENCIL: Armani // SHIMMER: Guerlain {doubles as eyeshadow} // MASCARA: L’Oreal Original Voluminous // LIPSTICK: Chanel // EYELINER: YSL {also love} // EYESHADOW: Nars // FOUNDATION: Armani // GLOSS: Chanel

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BAGS (FROM TOP): Tory Burch // Henri Bendel // Lolo // Anya Hindmarch // Kate Spade

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS

Tagged: Anya Hindmarch, Armani, beauty, Chanel, Guerlain, Henri Bendel, Kate Spade, makeup, Nars, Tory Burch

Packing the Perfect Dopp Kit

Posted on October 9, 2012

A spontaneous trip calls for having a well-stocked Dopp kit at the ready. I find that having mine constantly packed ensures that you aren’t scrambling to find a 3 oz. container for your moisturizer at the 11th hour. Here’s what I keep in mine–and below, three ways to pack it all up.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: (1) Mason-Pearson pocket comb // (2) Art of Shaving shaving cream // (3) Help! I have a blister bandages // (4) Carmex lip balm // (5) GoToob refillable travel tube // (6) Oral-B Cross-Action Vitalizer toothbrush // (7) Kingsley travel shaving brush // (8) Kiehls Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer // (9) Merkur classic safety razor // (10) Marvis travel toothpaste // (11) Hermès refillable leather cologne case // (12) Tweezerman travel tweezers

FROM TOP: Jack Spade in nylon // Bottega Veneta in intrecciato leather // WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie in recycled cotton canvas

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS

Tagged: Art of Shaving, Hermès, Kiehls, Marvis, Mason-Pearson, travel, Tweezerman

Bar Exam Survival Guide

Posted on July 12, 2012

In just under two weeks, Van takes the bar exam. He’s been holed up in the library with his Barbri materials and some good tunes (the new Frank Ocean album), trying to stay hydrated (with cold-pressed juice from Sweetpress) while making colorful flashcards on subject-matter jurisdiction and the Equal Protection Clause. Here are his picks for surviving this arduous process.

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LAPTOP: Apple MacBook Pro // MARKERS: Sharpie // JUICE: Sweetpress “Purify” // WATER BOTTLE: LeapFrog // TOTE: Jack Spade // WORKBOOK: Barbri // HEADPHONES: Bang & Olufsen // ALBUM: Frank Ocean, Channel Orange // IPHONE BATTTERY: iSound

Categories: CONCEPT BOARDS