Moodboard: Winter White

Celebrate 2013 in style this New Year's Eve with luxurious winter whites. A trend for Spring '13, delicate whites are feminine and understated in a way that makes a bold impression. 

Derek Lam Fall '12 runway

Alessandra Rich lace dress

Michael Kors Tonne leather clutch

Alexander McQueen Intarsia knit dress

House of Lavande Harbour Collection loop necklace

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Esteban Cortazar Metal ankle-cuff sandals 

House of Lavande Sunset Collection tassel earrings

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Mood Board: Printed for Fall

Rocking print on print is always a bold choice, and can be a bit daunting, but this fall is the perfect time to take the plunge. Match your prints, or get creative and mix them up for a major expression of color. 
House of Lavande Vintage KJL earrings
House of Lavande Vintage collar necklace
Matthew Williamson clutch
Christian Louboutin wedges

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Mood Board: Eastern Opulence

This Fall another trend that we are loving is the influence of the East that was seen on the runways. Designers continue to look everywhere for inspiration, and this fall, the Orient is making a major statement. From kimono style dresses, to bold, colorful prints and embroidery, this is a trend that can be experimented with, and incorporated into your day or night looks!

Looks courtesy of Style.com: Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Temperly London, Jason Wu, 

Proenza Schouler 

Jewelry: House of Lavande Vintage, available at Taigan.com

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Moodboard: Oxblood

This Fall one of our favorite trends is the delightfully rich color of oxblood. Worn with earth tones, jewel tones, or any other comforting fall color (or pattern for that matter) will add depth and personality to your ensemble . Pop on a piece of vintage oxblood toned jewelry, or a bold lip or nail, and you will have the perfect fall accents to any outfit.

Shop these pieces:
House of Lavande Vintage ring, Alexander McQueen clutch, Essie Bold & Beautiful
House of Lavande Vintage Chanel necklace, Alexander McQueen boots

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Fashion Inspirations

Pastels and Florals: Springtime Style

This spring it's all about pastels and florals ladies! Pretty shades, and feminine details will be everywhere, and what better way to accent your fashions than with bright, shiny fun jewels from HOL?! Everyone from Louis Vuitton, to Prada, to Nina Ricci and many other designers were loving pastel on the Spring 2012 runways. Also, be sure to check out the spread in this month's Elle featuring a couple of House of Lavande favorites! Tweet

Fall Fever

The fall months are in full swing, and although we may not know it here in Palm Beach, temperatures are dropping! It's time to cozy up with friends and family and fall hues, comfy sweaters and stylish fall toned accessories are the perfect addition to holiday gatherings these next few weeks. Check out the HOL jewels topped off with a few must have pieces from a few of our favorite designers!

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Fashion Inspirations: Art Deco

All jewelry, House of Lavande

The glamourous look of art deco jewelry has been popping up everywhere lately! From Amber Heard's look in The Rum Diary, to current look books, this ultra feminine look isn't just for the red carpet anymore! Mix and match a fun art deco necklace with a stacked bangles, to accent jeans and a blazer, or throw on a fabulous pair of earrings to go out for cocktails. There are no rules, and art deco is the perfect way to experiment with a different and unexpected look! 

Catalog photos courtesy of Planet Blue

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Fashion Inspirations

Party season is here friends, and we wanted to touch on a few of the fall trends we are loving, and bring them to you in the form of dresses! Lace, bright color, leather, polka dots, and sparkle are all here and ready to party. Paired with simple, modern jewelry it's the perfect combo for looking snazzy this fall!

  Dresses: Netaporter.com
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Color Blocking By Day/ Color Blocking By Night

Getting creative with color is one of the most fun things to do! The color blocking trend for fall is something that you can take chances with and pull out all the stops. We've put together a couple of fun ideas for a fun day look and a put together, chic night look. Now hit the closet and start getting colorful!

All clothing courtesy of Netaporter.com
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Pan Am, 1960's Style

Being that we are fans of anything vintage and fabulous, the addition of Pan Am to the fall television lineup has us totally psyched! Based around the personal lives of the pilots and flight attendants of the iconic airline, the show is a fantastic period drama that many are comparing to Mad Men. The fashion is of course one of our favorite parts, so keep and eye on the fabulous vintage style elements and be inspired to find ways to incorporate them into your look today!

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Fashion Inspirations

It's time to get your retro on folks! The 1970's been one of our favorite trends over the last couple of seasons, and lucky for all of us it's still in full swing! Adding a shorter pendant necklace with a pop of color, a fun pair of earrings or a statement cuff will instantly kick up your look. Add in a bold shoe as well, and you're ready to go!

Dress and shoes: Netaporter.com

Jewelry: Houseoflavande.com
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Fashion Inspirations

After collecting a few of our favorite looks that we have seen on the runways this week, we thought it was only right to play with some of our fab jewels, and put together a few looks and ideas. Bright colors, inspirations from decades past, day and night looks... we literally can't get enough!

By Day: Pieces from the 60's and 70's are a perfect top off a casual look.

 By Night: Glitz and Glam! A one of a kind statement piece will set any look apart from the rest.

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The New Romantics

As I'm sure you can imagine, one of our favorite trends this fall is the romantic, whimsical look of the victorian era. All things lady like and beautiful are being transformed into looks on the runways of many of today's top names in fashion. Inspiring people everywhere to channel that inner ruffle, and take chances with a truly unique look, the victorian era is back in a big way!

Kate Moss' wedding photo courtesy of Vogue.com, Bedroom and dress form at the Biltmore Estate, Runway looks by Alexander McQueen and Prabal Gurung, Victorian jewelry by House of Lavande. Tweet

Moodboard: Electric Color

This spring make a bold statement with bright bursts of electric color. Keep your look fresh by mixing unexpected colors, try pink with orange or turquoise with royal blue. For a more subtle approach, add in a punch of color through accessories, or balance out with a neutral color like white, khaki, or a metallic.

Purple heels make a statement in a bright vignette featured The Coveteur; Louis Vuitton SS11 ad campaign; 1970's Selini signed mod orange and black earrings, House of Lavande; Proenza Schouler SS11 ad campaign; the bright bold lip in shades of pink, red and orange is trend on for spring; Oh Land at SXSW featured on Elle.com; runway look from Christopher Kane SS11 Tweet

Moodboard: Green With Envy

This St. Patrick's Day we're green with envy lusting over all things kelly, chartreuse, jade, forest and emerald.

Hobe signed sterling emerald flowers and leaves necklace, worn by Ali Larter at the FEED Foundation in 2010 and KJL signed gold drop earrings with a large emerald drop surrounded by pave stones, House of Lavande; green stays timeless in a vintage photo; graphic green adds punch to an interior, by Kelly Wearstler; Oscar de la Renta SS 2011; Daphne Guinness shot by David LaChapelle in Hawaii; Gucci Fall 2011 Tweet

Moodboard: Super Serpents

This spring sex it up with super serpents. Try a color or metallic snakeskin ensemble or striking snake motif statement accessory for one sssssensssational look.

1940's Joseff of Hollywood gold snake clamper bracelet with a red cabochon between the snakes mouth, House of Lavande; SS 2011 runway look from Reed Krakoff; Ymre Stiekema by Paola Kudacki fro Harper's Bazaar US March 2011, Fashion Gone Rogue; SS 2011 runway look from Roberto Cavalli; Lanvin snakeprint wedge ribbon sandals, Net-A-Porter Tweet

Moodboard: Star Power

Dolce & Gabbana sent out a sparkling round of star infused looks during their Fall 2011 fashion show this past week in Milan. And so a trend is reborn, the star is officially back and shining brightly. To get ahead of the sartorial curve, here are a few inspirations from the trendsetting collection and beyond.

Seeing Stars beauty story featured in British Vogue December 2010; Anna Dello Russo showcases the trend via Miu Miu's star clutch during the Fall 2011 Milan shows; runway looks from Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011, the trendsetting collection; Trifari signed silver star earrings with black enamel in the center surrounded by diamante stone, House of Lavande; go boho chic with glitz by adding small stars under the eye as featured in British Vogue December 2010. Tweet

Mood Board: Bold Botanicals

Bold botanical prints and punched up florals are making a return to fashion and decor this spring.

Lady Gaga featured in Vogue March 2011; Kirsten Dunst wearing a Rodarte SS11 look on the red carpet; Christopher Kane and Chanel both show the bold botanical print for spring/summer; Hera Necklace, House of Lavande; Chloe Sevigny also wears Rodarte SS11; tabletop decor from the House of Lavande dinner celebrating Palm Beach's centennial anniversary. Tweet

Mood Board: Polka Dots

Just when stripes are all the rage, leave it up to Marc Jacobs to shakes things up with the return of the polka dot. Taking cue, here are a few of our favorite recent polka dot moments.

Clockwise from top left: Runway look from Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010; black & white polka dot heel from Giuseppe Zanotti SS 2011; Michelle Williams featured in Vogue Oct 2009; 1980 unsigned gold earrings, House of Lavande; Keira Knightly featured in Vogue May 2006; Marc Jacobs revisits the polka dot throughout his signature Fall 2011 collection; Leighten Meester's character Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl; Keira Knightly featured in British Vogue Jan 2011 Tweet

Mood Board: Faking It

Real or Fake? When it comes to Kenneth Jay Lane, its all about faking it. His iconic pieces are forever in style, and this spring the bolder the better. So ladies, break out your Kenny's and let's fake it!

A vintage Harper's Bazaar cover from the 1960's featuring KJL, showcased as part of the Fabulous Fakes exhibit at the Norton Museum of Art; Faking It, the ultimate tome about Mr. Lane's glamorous life and inspirations; vintage Kenneth Jay Lane necklace and earrings, House of Lavande; Jackie Kennedy wearing her signature KJL pearls; Chris Benz's spring collection sets the tone for a vintage 60's look gone modern, perfect for all your Kenny's Tweet