Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• PRESS // Adore Home + Luxe

  

  I thought I would take the opportunity to thank Adore Home and Luxe Interiors + Design for including me in their lovely publications recently! It is such a... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• STYLE CRUSH // Claiborne Swanson Frank

  

  Almost fell out of my chair when I saw this photo on Pinterest, via Vogue’s Five Days, Five Looks, One Girl feature on photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] The Aestate // The Cozy Guest Room

  

  Today I have the pleasure of hosting the immensely talented Jess of The Aestate! I so admire her style and skills — yes, those are HER original watercolors... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• More From…THE GLITTER GUIDE

  

  Really I’ve been meaning to get these up since my feature on the Glitter Guide last month! The time has flown by and I am embarrassed that these are OLD NEWS... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RECIPE // Honey-Soaked Quinoa Salad

  

  I’ve had my parents in town from Napa, and Sunday I threw a little dinner party for my mom’s 65th birthday. It was a great opportunity to break out my... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• LAUNCH PARTY // Restoration Hardware Spring 2012

  

  I feel so fortunate to have been invited to the premiere of the Restoration Hardware “Exposed” Spring 2012 collection at their beautiful Beverly Blvd. location... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] York Avenue // Springtime in New York

  

  I’ve been planning a trip to NYC in May, so Jackie’s post could not have come at a better time! Over on her blog York Avenue, you’ll not only discover bits of... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mad Men: Style on Set

  

  A new season is about to get underway: Check out the fashion Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TV & VIDEO

• JEWELRY BUSTS // Organizing, Displaying

  

  Recently I’ve gotten into buying larger pieces of fun jewelry — a bauble necklace or thick gold chain seem to be the perfect finishing touch for most outfits... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HOW TO WEAR // Red Jeans, Mint Jeans

  

  I really need to give in already; the colored jeans trend will be done and gone before I have the courage to commit. I’ve been hemming and hawing over which... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RECIPE // Guinness Brownies

  

  I’ve got two reasons to celebrate tomorrow: first, one of our friends is cooking good ol’ corned beef and cabbage, and I’ll be making these delights from a Bon... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Chartreuse & a Twist // The Golden Hostess

  

  Please welcome Brynn of chartreuse & a twist! I cannot express enough how much I heart today’s guest! Brynn’s ultra-creativity gets me totally energized... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• INTERVIEW // Photographer Gray Malin

  

  I had the pleasure of interviewing Gray Malin, a L.A. photographer most recently known for his Prada Marfa series (as seen in my home, above!). Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• SPRING OUTFIT // Floral Tee, Cardi, Leopard

  

  I love to see my fave bloggers in their posts — but I cringe at the thought of putting myself in my posts. And then I thought that as a mom, I can say, “Hey, yo... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MARIO TESTINO // L.A. Home

  

  The photographer’s abode sets the stage for an eclectic Vogue shoot Jaw-dropping collections from around the globe fill Mario Testino’s 1930′s Spanish... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The SHOPPE by Amber Interiors!

  

  So thrilled for fellow So Cal mommy and blogger pal Amber of Amber Interiors on the big launch of her home goods site, SHOPPE! Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Sequins & Stripes: Styling Tips

  

  Please welcome Liz of Sequins & Stripes today! Over the moon about today’s guest blogger! Liz from Sequins & Stripes has a phenomenal sense of style — s... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Launches // Links // Love

  

  You may have noticed, I’ve been swamped with work and life lately. Well, I am happy to finally share a few reasons why!I think the big news of the day is... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• TRANSITIONAL DRESSING // Jessica Stam for Saks

  

  We’ve had a fairly mild winter this year, so for those out there who might feel cheated out of the season’s rich colors and textures, take a few cues from Saks... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Key Bling //

  

  …in the market… After searching high and low in my purse every single time I’ve needed my keys, I finally realized, maybe I need a new key ring. Duh. Something... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE