Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• WORK IT WEAR by M.M. LAFLEUR

  

  Happy Monday! To spice up the start of your week, let me introduce you to a new high-style yet office-appropriate line: M.M. LAFLEUR. Brought to us by a former... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 FASHION

• CLIENT LOVE Branding for My Besties

  

  I am soooo excited to share this recent project (prematurely, as we are still working on the website!) that I created for two of my BFFs and their new company,... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Maison Kravitz: The Ultimate Paris Pad

  

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  Posted on 11 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• I’M AN EVERYGIRL! The Summer Sandal, Day/Night

  

  Today I’m absolutely beyond thrilled to share with you a feature I’m in on The Everygirl! Co-founders and fellow graphic designers Danielle and Alaina asked me... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RETRO RIVIERA Wanderlusting

  

  Found this spread in my files, and can’t believe I had not posted it! Especially considering my current jet-setting reveries, this 60′s-inspired Riviera... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THE E LIST The Final Photo Shoot

  

  I’ve been prepping for a photo shoot for a magazine spread in a few weeks (eek!), but it’s somewhat bittersweet as it will be the last shoot in this house. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• QUICK & EASY DESSERT Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Berries & Chambord

  

  For those in the States, hope you all had a Happy 4th! We ended up doing the couples thing at the last minute, which was a total change from our usual big famil... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Branding for My Besties

  

  Happy Friday! Short post today as I recover from yesterday’s fun-tivities and get back into work. But I was soooo excited to share this recent project (even... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• BACK TO BASICS Easy Chic in Black & Gray

  

  Street style-wise, model mommy Miranda Kerr seems to do no wrong — even when she’s not trying. This casual chic look built around a simple gray tee maxi is so... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• EXQUISITE ESTATE En Buenos Aires

  

  Yesterday we traveled to rooftop bars around the world; today, let’s head to Argentina to tour this exceptional home of Etiqueta Negra founders Paula Cahen... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Roof With A View: A Travel Checklist

  

  Rooftop Bars Around the World La Terrazza, Ferragamo’s Continentale Hotel, Florence When traveling to a new city, do you find yourself at hip hotel bars? Withou... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, VACATION

• ONE SUMMER PIECE Dress Up, Dress Down

  

  Summer is by far my favorite season of the year. And I love that summer fashion can be just plain simple and fun: like take an on-trend piece such as this... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FAMILY-FRIENDLY Happy Home of Honey & Fizz

  

  Did you happen to catch the Sydney, Australia home of the blogger behind Honey Fizz in this month’s Adore Home magazine? Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 INTERIOR DESIGN

• SUMMER GLAM Beachside/Poolside Inspiration

  

  Perhaps because of my recent trip to Vegas, I’m swooning over this stunning swimwear shoot for Morena Rosa starring Brazilian bombshell Isabeli Fontana. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MOROCCAN ECLECTIC A Midsummer’s Dream

  

  Whenever I get the chance to travel, I also get to catch up on my favorite mags. My mini-break to Vegas this weekend was no exception as I indulged in the lates... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• VIVA LAS VEGAS! Sin City Essentials

  

  I’m off tomorrow for a quick 2-day jaunt to Vegas as a fill-in for a friend’s husband, where I’ll be poolside by day, and on the dancefloor/at a concert by nigh... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I SURVIVED My First Juice Cleanse (and You Can Too!)

  

  5 REASONS WHY IT’S TOTALLY WORTH IT In my last “MomME Files” post I mentioned I was going to kick off my summer with a 3-day juice cleanse from Ritual Wellness. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• BLACK & WHITE Naturalized

  

  THANK YOU Lee Kleinhelter for fulfilling my black and white dreams! The Pieces vintage furnishings store owner does it again in the latest issue of Lonny. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• STEAL THIS LOOK Tropical Mod Glam

  

  OK so I admit, I may have gotten a little too excited when I saw Simone Giorgi’s 1950′s Sydney beach house on Natalie Merrillyn last week. I mean,... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• TRAY STYLING 5 Quick & Easy Tips

  

  How was your weekend? I got to do some accessory styling and that’s always a good time for a decor-nerd like myself. Last week I received this stunning silver... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE