Friday, March 15, 2013

Going Green: St. Patrick's Day inspirations!

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we are inspired to go green. The earthly color brings style and energy into your home and wardrobe. Take a peek at our findings in Pantone's color of the year, emerald green, and its analogous siblings. HAPPY FRIDAY!! 

xoxo
Genelle & Nneka


Hillary Thomas "Tony" finial.

Clomm malachite living  watch.

Chanel plexiglass clutch.

RabLabs Andu stone boxes.

Fabric wrapped Albert mirror available at LizObrien.com

Bionda Castana

Christian Dior demitasse tableware.

Ka'oir Jamaica lipstick.

Sephora lacquers with sliver sparkles and forest green shimmers

Designer, Erinn V, uses the color of the year for walls and furnishings. Try Cole & Sons' Fornasetti wallcovering in Malachite for this look.


Stella McCartney gown with sheer inserts and mirrored belt.

Room & Board Murphy sofa.

Topshop cropped 1991 sweater

Valentino long sleeve lace jumpsuit.


Copley armchair in Brazilliance Palm by CR Laine.

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Trillion acrylic side tables.

Cabinet by Patrick Naggar for Ralph Pucci.

Chrystallize by Paul Cocksedge

Hermes Circuit24 wallpaper in Argile.

Moorea rug by Malene B.

Walker Zanger tile from the Studio Moderne collection.

Bedroom with Treasure Isle Behr paint.













Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Spring Shoe Wishlist

We're head over high heels for Spring 2013's shoe collections. Premier shoe designers from all over the globe are giving a feast for the eyes with vivid colors, metallics, exotic skins, and sculptural details. So, pack your winter booties, hit the sun, and dive into this collection of chic chaussures. 

XOXO

Genelle & Nneka
Alejandro Ingelmo

Alexander Wang

Aperlai

Aquazzura

Arfango

Barbara Bui


Bionda Castana

Brian Atwood

Cesare Paciotti

Charlotte Olympia

Nicholas Kirkwood


Pierre Hardy







Monday, March 11, 2013

Music 2 Fly 2: Genelle Brooks

My work and spirit demand that I travel. Parlour Magazine asked me to contribute to their Music 2 Fly To series. Click the Parlour logo to listen. (Warning.... This playlist features the original versions of the songs, which in some cases includes profanity.) Enjoy and share! 

xoxo 
Genelle









Friday, March 8, 2013

Seeing Stripes!

We're held captive by the chic of black and white stripes. The combination is simple yet graphic, timeless while modern, classic and edgy at the same time. High contrast is here to stay!

xoxo
Genelle & Nneka

Kelly Wearstler Memphis marble candlesticks.

Found this amazing outdoor room with chevron stripes.

Distorted striped walls.

Random striped wall clock by Diamanti and Domeniconi.

Gio Ponti's Distex lounge chair.

    Stray Dog Designs Melissa chandelier.

New York street fashion.

 Alexandre Birman Spring 2013.

New York street fashion.

Love these striped jeans.

Jail Bird earrings from Earsugar on etsy.com.

Dress available at Topshop.

Preppy striped Tory Burch blazer.







Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Accessorize for Spring

March brings in Spring, and it's time to add some fleur-ishes to your wardrobe. Pair great pieces with jeans and a simple top for instant glamour. Start with these beauties budding from some of today's best accessory houses.

-Genelle & Nneka

Akong 

Ben-Amun 

Alexis Bittar

Pierre Hardy

Anya Hindmarch 

Calvin Klein

Carven 


 Fenton 

Chanel

Wilfredo Rosado