Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• #LuckyFABB: The Mommy Factor

  

  Sunday afternoon we took our daughter to one of her best friend’s birthday parties. And if I hadn’t been gone all weekend at a volunteer retreat (on 5 hours of... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• “You’re So LUCKY!” and Other Falsehoods…

  

  I’m at the Lucky FABB Conference today! In honor of this amazing opportunity, I wanted to touch on a topic that is close to my heart. Someone* recently said to... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• KELLY WEARSTLER // Spring 2012

  

  I am of course fully versed in her interiors work, but needed to check out her site to be up to date on her latest Spring line, and I love it! Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] The Urban Slant // Jonathan Adler

  

  She’s young, smart, stylish and adorable, with an eye for the pretty and fabulous. If you haven’t already met Julia and her page The Urban Slant, then you’re... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SPRING SCARVES // Pretty, Patterned

  

  Here in So Cal, there are more days than not that you need a light layer that’s easy to stuff in your purse, yet you can pull out at a moment’s notice to wrap... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• INTERVIEW // Designer Gabriel Hendifar

  

  Be still my heart. By now you have probably seen the stunning work of designer Gabriel Hendifar. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. Every image is a feast... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fiddle Me This //

  

  It takes me a while sometimes to realize how much I love something until I see it a hundred times and say to myself every time, oooh. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• VINTAGE REMIX // Book Party Recap

  

  Had a great time meeting a bunch of designers and bloggers only known to me previously through twitter. Plus, (did you see on Instagram? Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Olsen. Zoe. WhoWhatWear // Live from NYC!

  

  Mary-Kate Olsen and special guests will be streaming LIVE from NYC to bring us expert style advice, sneak peeks and exclusive deals. Hosted by WhoWhatWear’s... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] The Short and the Sweet of It // Spring Soiree

  

  A special treat today from the adorable duo behind the completely charming and totally relatable-for-me lifestyle blog The Short and the Sweet of It! Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The e List // 04.17.12

  

  I thought I’d start a new roundup series of products I’m digging, dubbed “the E list”. Today’s started with this vintage Turkish rug that made me audibly gasp…1... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Tumblr Tell //

  

  Every once in a while I’ll take a look at my tumblr page [small talk] and get a snapshot of what’s been catching my eye lately. Kinda fun. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PALM SPRINGS // Packing List

  

  Weekend Getaway Well that headache on Monday ended up being a full-on, in-bed cold/congestion/compressed nerve (!) ALL week. Miserable. Thankfully we are... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Stripes & Sequins // Finding Inspiration

  

  Please welcome Grace from stripes & sequins! We are in for a real treat today! Major bloginista and DIY-extraordinaire Grace of stripes & sequins is... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2012 HOME

• The Gray Tee //

  

  Anything goes… Recently I’ve noticed some fantastic ensembles on Pinterest featuring: the gray tee. I picked up a scoop neck and a v-neck at Target ($8!) and... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• In Bed

  

  Had a great post planned today, but I ended up in bed with the worst headache I’ve ever experienced — the kind where it pains your scalp just to brush your hair. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Easter Egg Sillies

  

  How happy are you it’s Friday? It’s been a crazy week here, so I decided to take yesterday afternoon off to do a little Easter “crafting” with my wee one. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] The NOW // Swimsuit Guide

  

  Please welcome Elizabeth from The NOW! Yet another day to be doubly happy! I’m thrilled that the amazing and adorable Grace of stripes & sequins asked lil... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A SPOONFUL OF COLOR // On A Neutral Base

  

  It’s another Wednesday of “Design Under the Influence” on La Dolce Vita! Today I’m discussing beni ourain rugs — which as you know is a favorite piece of mine i... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SEEING RED // Wanting More

  

  First off, I’m over the moon to have been included in the new JessLC lookbook for her new line of prints, along with Mackenzie Horan, Liz Schneider, Bryn Dunn,... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE