Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• THE E LIST Pre-Spring Edition

  

  I know it’s only January, but I’ve got spring on the mind. My palette is feeling a little 70′s Parisian, with black and blush, lace and leather,... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LIVABLE LUXURY European Re-Classic

  

  Let’s just call this Wanderlust Wednesday, because this Madrid remodel by designer Luis Puerta definitely has me lusting for a European staycay. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LIFE LIST What’s On Yours?

  

  2013 was a big year for me in a lot of ways. At the start I absolutely dreaded it due to a looming birthday, until a friend inspired me to make a bucket list fo... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• KATE MOSS IS 40 Life is Good

  

  After coming off strong from her first Playboy shoot this month, Kate Moss celebrates her 40th birthday today and appears to be at the top of her game. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• ART IN 5 Auguste Rodin

  

  Rodin’s “Danaïd” 1885 I’ve got my second installment of “Art in 5″ on sculptor Auguste Rodin launching at 9am PST on La Dolce Vita! Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, LIFESTYLE

• FEATURED Style Me Pretty Living

  

  In case you missed it, I had the amazing double opportunity to share a bit about my business and my home on Style Me Pretty last week! They did such a great... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 FASHION, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• GET MY LOOK Raw & Refined

  

  I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be featured on Style Me Pretty this afternoon (12pm PST) as part of their “Behind the Blog” series! Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LE DONNE FORTI Versace Pre-Collection FW14

  

  Versace nailed it with their Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Pre-Collection, taking the softness of silk satin and pale pink, and toughening it up with black leather,... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• RECIPE Cappuccino Thins

  

  (a.k.a. my most favoritest cookie recipe ever) Here’s a post I meant to put up before the holidays, but it’s such an amazing cookie recipe that I can’t NOT shar... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LUXE MINIMAL REHAB in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

  

  Happy New Year! I’m just now getting back into the swing of things after an unplanned long break, and soooo excited to do so…finally! Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• #NYE HUSTLE Anja Rubik Goes 70′s Glam

  

  Although still recovering from the Christmas mayhem, this New Year’s Eve I’ll be inspired by the silky, slinky, undoubtedly feminine frocks of an era dedicated... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MERRY CHRISTMAS! (& A Mini Meltdown)

  

  Happy Christmas Eve! But let me apologize for being M.I.A. I’m sure I’ve lost most of you by now (I’m scared to look at the analytics!), but it was completely... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HOLIDAY PALETTE Black, White, Pink, Gold, Silver

  

  I’m definitely behind schedule but I’m bringing it full speed ahead from now until Christmas! I thought this palette of mine would be tough to gather together,... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• CHRISTMAS CARD 5 Minute Photo Shoot

  

  Although exhausted Monday after returning from Miami, I had to snap into action upon realizing that Christmas is but a mere two weeks away! What?! Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PROJECT LAUNCH Clara Persis

  

  I’m back from Miami and back to work, celebrating a new launch for client Clara Persis! Clara came to me to help change over her popular food blog Channeling... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PACKING LIST Art Basel Miami

  

  I’m soooo excited…checking off another bucket list item to close out 2013 with my first trip to Art Basel Miami! I do admit, however, when I first decided to go... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• ART IN 5 Ellsworth Kelly (New Column!)

  

  “Study for ‘Combe II’” 1950, cut and pasted colored paper and pencil, Ellsworth Kelly I’m off to Art Basel Miami tomorrow (hurrah!) so I thought this would be... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HOLIDAY PARTY GIRL Vogue Paris for H&M

  

  Love a versatile black/white/gold holiday party look, even more so when it’s budget-friendly. Vogue Paris’ picks from H M’s holiday collection are nothing... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SALES! Cyber Monday Links

  

  ANN TAYLOR Save 50% Off Entire Purchase CODE: SHOP50 How can you resist at half-price? BLUEFLY Save up to 85% off, plus take $40 off an order of $200 or more +... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SALES! Black Friday Links

  

  ALICE + OLIVIA Save 25% off site wide Nov 28 – Dec 2 Get your holiday dress! ANN TAYLOR Save 40% Off Entire Purchase Nov 29 – Dec 1 CODE: GET40 Sweaters ... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE