Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• HOLIDAY PARTIES The Sequin Dress

  

  Free People, $198 / Free People, $168 (more colors) / Mango $39.99 I for one am thrilled that the sequin dress is making the rounds again for this year’s holida... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Zhush: A Rule to Decorate By

  

  Please welcome Sue of The Zhush! A longtime fan of Sue and her uh-mah-zing shop, I am extra excited today to have the style-that-is-Zhush grace this page with... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• [Guest Post] The Zhush A Rule to Decorate By

  

  Please welcome Sue of The Zhush! A longtime fan of Sue and her uh-mah-zing shop, I am extra excited today to have the style-that-is-Zhush grace this page with... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Holiday Cards!

  

  Since closing my stationery company last year, I’ve had difficulty finding modern holiday cards. So I was doubly pleased when Pear Tree Greetings contacted me... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• D.I.Y. Bed Tent Canopy

  

  This weekend I tackled a D.I.Y. for my daughter’s room, and it was SO easy, I had to share! I searched for the idea initially on Pinterest, but then I couldn’t... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• NEIMAN MARCUS + Target, Tomorrow!

  

  We’ve been talking about it for months, and it’s finally here! TOMORROW, the designer collaboration between Neiman Marcus and Target launches in store and... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] MadeByGirl 5 Gifts Under $50

  

  Please welcome Jen of MadeByGirl! Obviously I am incredibly honored to have Jen Ramos here today! Between creating artwork and curating pieces for her MadeByGir... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• PRETTY PICS Please & Thank You

  

  My daughter has been sick at home the past few days, so today I’m posting gratuitous eye candy to get us through this winter cold, courtesy of my tumblr page,... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RESTRAINED RUSTIC In Brooklyn

  

  Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I got to take advantage of the downtime to catch up on some reading. No surprise, I am completely smitten with Michelle Adams’... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 FASHION, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• TO & FROM Holiday Gift Guide 2012

  

  I’m so honored to participate in Meg and Kate’s to from Holiday Gift Guide 2012! Check out my handpicked items that I would love to give (and receive), with... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• NAPA VALLEY My Do’s & Dont’s

  

  I’m off up to my parents’ house in Napa, and couldn’t be happier for the break! We don’t get up there often enough, but when we do, my dad (who works in the win... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• STREET STYLE IDOL Emmanuelle Alt

  

  Ahh Parisians…how you slay me with your sleek blazers, spikey heels, and skinnies for every occasion. Lots of black and just enough attitude to go with. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• L’S ROOM PROGRESS “Cute Bohemian”

  

  I’ve slowly but surely been working on Leighton’s big girl room, adding and adjusting as I go. I’m hoping to tackle a bed tent canopy DIY this weekend, and... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Bijou and Boheme Burgundy, Pink & Mint

  

  Please welcome Christine of Bijou and Boheme! It’s like she’s reading my mind…absolutely in love with Christine’s pretty post today! I’m sure you have all... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• ZARA HOME 20% off

  

  Spending the last five days with fellow volunteers, we inevitably got to chatting about home stuff. I was shocked to learn they had not yet heard of Zara Home! Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• ‘TIS THE SEASON of Charitable Giving!

  

  I think most of us can say, growing up, we were able to celebrate the holidays in a loving home. But there are too many kids in our very own communities... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• AT HOME/WORK Fashion Designers & SS13

  

  New “Design Under the Influence” Coming off quite a night here in the U.S., let’s look at something fun and lighthearted today, shall we? Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PARIS & The Pantsuit

  

  I’m all for a good editorial shot in Paris, especially during Fashion Week. Even better? One that features 70′s style suits from McQueen, DVF, Miu Miu... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• WISH & TELL on Recently

  

  I’m over at Recently today, sharing what I’m wishing for, and telling what I’m loving right now. Come over and join me there! What’s making an appearance on you... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SAFE & SOUND?Good, Now Help!

  

  I hope you all had a great Halloween! My little one had a blast being Minnie for a day (clearly!). But today, I’d like to encourage everyone to donate $10 to th... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE