Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• BRAND GENIUS: C.Wonder

  

  Tory Burch’s ex opens first flagship concept store in Soho First of all, let me say I absolutely love that I heard about the C.Wonder store from a reader that... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Buckets & Bunches: Flower Inspiration, Lavender Rose

  

  Please welcome Chelsea of Buckets & Bunches! Don’t you love the rush of finding new blogs that deliver lovely and new content? That’s how I feel about... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• GIGGLE: Store Opening & Charity Event

  

  Swig, swag, give a giggle…Last night I had the opportunity to attend an opening party at the new giggle Santa Monica store. Of course I was honored and... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Guest Blogging on Made By Girl Today!

  

  On 8 of my fave home accessories (that can be yours too)Good morning! I am filling in for Jen Ramos over at Made By Girl today, while she is off in New York on ... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PRETTY PARFUMS: Collecting, Displaying

  

  Little luxuries*A great way to own a high-end designer item? Buy the perfume. Bonus is, all put together on a petite tray, it’s like you have your very own... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FALL LOOK: Savvy Lady

  

  Bilson with a bit of ZoeI haven’t done a round-up post in a long while because, well honestly, they take a lot of time and I haven’t had any. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• WORKIN’ IT: Autumn in New York

  

  The City Girl Takes ManhattanThis street-style-ish photo shoot for Elle Mexico has me wishing I was living in New York City again and working an office job. OK... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• NEW COLUMN! “Design Under the Influence” on La Dolce Vita

  

  Excited!!If you haven’t heard, I recently joined the La Dolce Vita contributing team! I’ll be writing a column every other Wednesday called “Design Under the... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• BRIGHTS + WHITES: Pick-Me-Up Spaces

  

  Under the weather, in need of some happy shinyWell wouldn’t you know, after several work-busy weeks and a family-hosting weekend, I got sick. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• BABY SHOWER PICS: Gray/White/Orange

  

  A few snapshots from my weekend hostess gigHappy Monday! Did you have a busy weekend? I had family in town, hosted that baby shower for my sister-in-law, and go... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• CLIENT LOVE: Pink Buttercream Photography

  

  A quick & easy logo design for a past fave client The baker and businesswoman behind the successful Bay Area Teacake Bake Shop (an old and very dear client... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PARIS FW STREET STYLE: Just Can’t Get Enough

  

  One last look (humor me) If you frequent blogs, you have no doubt seen countless street style images taken outside the Fashion Week shows in New York, Paris... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Lili & Mae: Wear That Room

  

  Please welcome Mae of Lili & Mae! Today I’d like to introduce you to Mae, who joins us today all the way from a “little city off the coast of the... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• INDUSTRIAL CHIC: Feminine/Masculine

  

  Tricks to softening a hard spaceOver the weekend, I spoke with a potential client about ways in which you could soften a minimalist concrete and wood space. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FIRST OF FALL: What I Wore

  

  Recently purchased, checked off the listIt was actually chilly here in L.A./O.C. this week. Shocking, as it was in the 90s over the weekend. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PIN BOARDS: Real-Life & Virtual

  

  I’m a pinning foolAs I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been busy busy with projects, but they are all such fun projects that I am in creativity heaven. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• BABY SHOWER! Gray/White/Orange

  

  Deep in planning mode and having fun…I’ve been completely swamped with a full workload this week and last (my sincere apologies for being a tad MIA — bear with... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SUPERMARKET WINES: Great Finds Under $20

  

  Fellow winos, a few of my go-to selections… You can stand there for a good 20 minutes, scanning shelf after shelf, not really sure what you’re looking for, mayb... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2011 DRINK, FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• LET’S SHOP! Free People for Fall

  

  Ain’t nothing wrong with a little boho dressing for Fall (I say) Don’t you love Free People? Reasonable effortless hip, ”not trying too hard” fashion. Definitel... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HIGH/LOW With Designer Kahi Lee

  

  Sophistication for budgets big and small I remember seeing the adorable Kahi Lee on HGTV’s Design on a Dime, but it wasn’t until I spotted the loft she... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE