Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• FASHION IN DECOR My Office on “Home on the Runway”

  

  I really hope you’re not sick of my house just yet! I’ve been eagerly awaiting the launch of new decor site Home on the Runway, not only because the site is... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• ONE FALL DRESS Day Or Night

  

  Hope you all had a great weekend! Even though I spent Saturday at the beach, I am definitely starting to get into Fall wardrobe mode. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• D.I.Y. Spotted Canvas

  

  Here’s a fun, cheap and easy project for your weekend: a black and white spotted canvas. I recently did one up to add to my gallery wall, and it was so simple... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• KATE MOSS Stuart Weitzman Video Campaign

  

  In case you missed it, you know I can’t let this one go without sharing: Stuart Weitzman released its Fall 2013 campaign film “Made for Walking” featuring Kate... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FEATURED!! Adore Home Magazine California Edition

  

  It’s live, it’s live! I’m thrilled to share my feature in the California edition of Adore Home magazine with you! I was honestly shocked and so incredibly... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• BLOGGER LOVES Erika’s Picks for Adore Home!

  

  I’m soooo excited today because later this afternoon the California issue of Adore Home will go live! Not only is my home featured (18 pages!) but I also got... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• TINY PRINTS Displaying Kids’ Art

  

  Happy Friday! A reader recently asked, “What do you do with all your kid’s artwork?” My answer: frame it, display it proudly! So here’s a little D.I.Y. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FALL SHOE Ankle-Strap Pointy Toe Pumps

  

  I admit I am just now starting to shop for Fall. But the temps here are still beach-worthy, so I’m taking my time. One piece on my radar is the ankle-strap... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SFILATE Milan Spring 2014 Snapshots

  

  Che bella! The glimpses I’ve caught coming out of Milan Fashion Week have been inspiring, to say the least! The Italians certainly know how to make a woman... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• WORK FUN Client Photo Shoot

  

  TGIF…all week I’ve been dealing with a painful scratched cornea (!) that has pretty much left me useless — there isn’t a whole lot you can do when you can’t see! Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SHOP OBSESSED #megshop

  

  Yes please! Cannot contain my excitement over the news that edgy-chic-style-maven (and gal pal!) Meg Biram just launched a new shop, with carefully selected... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• GRAND SALON Glamorous in Paris

  

  So by now you know: if there’s a fantastically glam Parisian apartment with intricate moldings and contemporary furnishings, it’s most likely going to end up... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• BACK TO BOOTIES Take a Summer Dress into Fall

  

  Here in Southern California, we always get an “Indian Summer” in September/October, where warm days extend into autumn. During this time, I like to take my... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HOW TO STYLE A Coffee Table

  

  It’s been a crazy week with THREE photo shoots (two home, one outfit…featured soon!). Despite the craziness, I like to try something a little different and... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• JASON WU Spring 2014 RTW

  

  OK, so who’s been paying attention to the runways at NYFW? I haven’t had much time to do so, but one show that immediately caught my eye was Jason Wu’s Spring... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• D.I.Y. Make a “Smile File”

  

  This probably doesn’t deserve to be called a “D.I.Y.” in the traditional sense, but I thought it was such a cute idea and anyone can do it! Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THE EYES HAVE IT 4 Looks for Any Season

  

  (Apologies for the late post today — had some problems with my site!) With New York Fashion Week upon us, we get to be spoiled by fashion design at its best, bu... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PARISIAN MOD Design Classics in a Classic

  

  Design classics juxtaposed in beautifully traditional spaces make me happy; throw in edgy oversized fashion photography, and I’m in heaven. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HAIR STYLE My Must-Haves

  

  I’m often asked about my hair, but I’ll let you in on a little secret: the main reason I have long hair is because I look terrible with short hair (round face)! Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• D.I.Y. Candle Makeup Jar

  

  First off, let me say how silly I feel for even making a post out of this because it’s SO STINKIN’ EASY. But when I had an old Diptyque Baies candle that I... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE