Blushing Beauties: This spring a rosy glow is everywhere. Channel the rush of new love--or the flush that comes with scoring a killer pair of shoes. Dust on pinched-cheek color with a super soft cashmere sweater in warm rose, or try linen toss pillows in pale petunia.
Outrageous Florals: No fainting violets need apply--these blossoms are large and in charge. Saturated reds, greens and blues look fresh on a backdrop of white or black. Delicate accessories will get lost in the fray, so choose chunky jewelry and statement shoes. At home, nothing less than your biggest, boldest vase will do.
Femme Militaire: Khaki and dun, leather and canvas, all with a ladylike twist. Invest in a ruched trench or gathered shirtdress. Find your most proper tea party chair and re-cover it in rough burlap. The colors and materials might say 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy', but the shapes and lines sing soprano.
Confectionary Concoctions: Marshmallows, meringues and macarons. Cotton candy colors and puffy, fluffy textures that beg to float in the breeze. A full skirt takes on an even tastier vibe in shades of mint or nectarine. Baroque upholstery gets an extra dose of sugar with orchid and sherbet hues. It's sweet indulgence without the calories!
Global Layers: Ikats and suzanis are still going strong. Pair patterns of different size and scale but keep the look harmonious by sticking with a single palette. Or you know what? Go crazy--mix and match colors too! In this case, the more the merrier, and I'm feeling very merry indeed because it's Friday. Happy weekend everyone!
Image Credits: 1. T Magazine Spring 2010 2. The Well Dressed Home 3. Max Ferago for Elle March 2010 4. Kristin Perers 5. Serge Leblon for Elle March 2010 6. Elle Decoration France January 2010 7. Salvatore Ferragamo 8. Elle Decoration France April 2010 9. Lachlan Bailey for Harpers Bazaar March 2010 10. Domino
This is a lovely post! I love the relationship between fashion and interiors and you have captured it so well.
Posted by: Nyla | March 19, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Oh my, the first image is all things nice! Love it. And her!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | March 19, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Such lovely eye candy! I'm really falling for florals this season, even though I've never been a fan before.
Posted by: Rachel (heart of light) | March 19, 2010 at 11:10 AM
What a brilliant post. I love it!
Posted by: Style Revolution | March 19, 2010 at 11:29 AM
I love reading about trends and design predictions!
I am lovin' all of the cotton candy colors and also like the global look.
Thanks for a fun post!
Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda | March 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM
#2 and #3 are my faves... I love the wall paper in #2. Have a good weekend!
Posted by: Jaime @ La vie...J'aime | March 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM
i love love love the florals this spring!
Posted by: Livi | March 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM
oh, i love the second room! All those patterns through the doors!
Posted by: Paige | March 19, 2010 at 12:11 PM
outfits to rooms...what a clever post
Posted by: richy mc cusker | March 19, 2010 at 12:17 PM
These are so fun... great inspiration!!
Posted by: laura trevey | March 19, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Those are fabulous fashion favs!
Brilliant~
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | March 19, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Oh Anne what a gorgeous collection. I'm so nuts about all the florals lately but a yard of burlap also makes me very happy!
Posted by: margot | March 19, 2010 at 01:47 PM
beautiful pics!
bonne weekend,
desiree
Posted by: desiree | March 19, 2010 at 01:55 PM
I agree with ikat still going strong. I just used in in my office and love it!
Posted by: Fashionableinteriors.blogspot.com | March 19, 2010 at 02:17 PM
You do such an amazing job pairing your photographs. What a good eye you have! Eye Candy!!
Posted by: Sally@DivineDistractions | March 19, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Your blog is so delicately beautiful, and your diptychs are amazing...pure genius!!
Posted by: Renae | March 19, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Yay for spring fashion! I'm loving the Femme Militaire, thanks for posting!
Posted by: Patty | March 19, 2010 at 09:31 PM
I know I'm a broken record whenever you do these Outfit to Rooms, Anne, but yowsa, you are SO talented at putting these together! Have a grand weekend with the huz and kitties.
Posted by: Shell Sherree | March 20, 2010 at 01:03 AM
I look terrible in blush but I love it so much. Everything you put together looks so pretty and fresh.
Posted by: estelle | March 21, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Oh wow, SUCH a beautiful idea. So talented!
Posted by: Shari | March 21, 2010 at 07:37 AM
you do the best posts on interiors vs fashion. love them all.
the "global layers" are my right-now mood, both in interiors and fashion, as well as blue. i love when i'm in blue. makes me happy and extremely creative.
Posted by: Space by Eliana Tomas | March 21, 2010 at 07:57 AM
gorgeous trench!!
Posted by: Mandy | March 22, 2010 at 01:01 PM
So pretty. And well matched. You always do a lovely job.
Posted by: kristi | March 22, 2010 at 01:18 PM
I am lovin' all of the cotton candy colors and also like the global look.
Thanks for a fun post.
Posted by: Heather | June 11, 2010 at 11:18 PM
What a brilliant post. I love it!Your blog is so delicately beautiful, and your diptychs are amazing,pure genius!!thanx.
Posted by: Carrie | June 25, 2010 at 12:21 AM