Erika Brechtel
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Creative Director Erika Brechtel brings inspired lifestyle, decor, design and fashion content for you viewing pleasure.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )
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ZOO PARTY // Birthday Weekend
My little girl is turning 3! We are headed to the San Diego Zoo tomorrow to celebrate my daughter’s 3rd birthday! (We should also be celebrating the fact that... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 HOME, PARTIES -
[Guest Post] Nook & The Sea // Coffee Table Styling
Please welcome Kristina from Nook & The Sea! I am so excited about today’s guest and this lovely post she put together! Kristina at Nook & Sea has one o... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
PRETTY PLEATS // Spring Trend
…from the runway, to the streets, to your closet…I saw this dress from Calvin Klein’s Spring 2012 RTW collection and have been obsessed with the easy, flowy loo... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Z IS FOR // Zara + Zara Home
…a match made in heaven…Today I’m wrapping up a fun guest series on a simple affair, rounding up my favorite “Z” items – go check it out! Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
BEST DRESSED // Top Three
…Gwyneth, Sandra, Milla…For me, it’s black and white. Surprised? But, I was really shocked to find out Sandra is already on a few worst dressed lists! What do... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
CINEMAGRAPHS™ & The Glamourai
…still stunned/stumped…The coolest things I’ve seen in a long, long time: if you haven’t been fortunate enough to see these yet, you must click on any of the... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
BOHO GLAM // Get the Look
Tips from Naomi of Design Manifest! Did you happen to see Naomi’s apartment on Design*Sponge? I don’t know about you, but I was BLOWN AWAY! So much texture, so... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
SNEAK PEEK // Ever Swoon
A little brand backstory…Continuing on with the branding theme from yesterday, I wanted to take a moment to show you a project I’ve been working on that is... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
BRAND LOVE // Society Social (plus Sneak Peek!)
“Live Sparkly”Society Social: impeccably styled, instantly recognizable Happy Wednesday! I’ve got another “Design Under the Influence” up on La Dolce Vita, and... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Marni for H & M
…at a store near you, 3.18… The next big collab after Jason Wu for Target might be Marni for H&M. After spying these sneak peeks, I am particularly excited... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
While I Was Out…
I’m baaaack!It’s crazy to feel like so much has happened in only a week away from the blog world. I am definitely that annoying person butting into your... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sparkling Today…on the Glitter Guide!
What a perfect Valentine’s gift!!! As you can imagine, I am so incredibly honored that the Glitter Guide asked me (!) to share my home with their readers! Read more
Posted on 14 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Time Out.
How is it that 12 hour days aren’t enough anymore? With wrapping up a few big projects and getting started on a few new ones, I haven’t been able to put as... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
JILL STUART // At Home. At Runway.
…pretty perfect…Stumbled upon Jill Stuart’s phenomenal Manhattan apt. by architect Annabelle Seldorf, and couldn’t help but notice how the designer’s Spring 201... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
OUTFIT INSPIRATION // Lili & Mae
…for a pop of Spring… Last week, the multi-talented Mae of Lili & Mae announced the launch of her adorable new jewelry line. It’s fun, it’s current, and... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
GLAM MA’AM // Styling Perfection
…when fashion, art and interiors collide…The past few days I’ve been deep into editing my house shoot photos, so perhaps I’m hyperaware of styling in general. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
[Guest Post] The Purple Bow: For the Love of Trellis
Please welcome Karlita of The Purple Bow!Can I just tell you, Karlita is not only one of the nicest bloggers out there, but also a lifesaver for me today! Read more
Posted on 02 February 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
WANDERLUST // Hot New Hotels
…International It List… Confession: I haven’t been on a plane since September 2010. We “grounded” ourselves last year, planning ahead for family-obligated trave... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
BEAUTY TRENDS 2012 // The Wearable
…from the Spring 2012 runways…I’m incredibly honored that Gaby of The Vault Files asked me to participate in her beauty feature “In My Makeup Bag” today! Read more
Posted on 31 January 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
WHITE GLAM // Sleek & Sexy
…Elizabeth Sullivan’s bachelorette pad redux…For those of you not acquainted with Elizabeth Sullivan and her blog Modern 24/7, believe me, I’m doing you a... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE