Tie-Dye One On

Tie-Dye is clearly no longer just for hippies and surfers alike, this season its the creme de la creme of all things chic. This pattern known for its graphic punch of fun color and whimsy is popping up on both the runway and in the home. Freshen up your wardrobe and interior spaces with hot-hued accessories, perfect for adding that touch of groove to any mundane neutral color palette. Here are a few of favorite inspirations.

Proenza Schouler S/S 2010

 Tory Burch Clutch

Tie-Dye for the home - Elle Decor June 2010

Kate Bosworth at 2010 Coachella

Net-a-Porter

 

Seaton dress

Balmain Runway

Vogue April 2010

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Katherine Lande, Fashion & Style Director of Palm Beach Illustrated magazine, shares her must-have accessories for the summer months. Whether your planning to spend your summer in the city, country or beach bound, these accessories will help keep you fashion forward and comfortably chic during the hot summer months.

1. Lanvin grosgrain party ponchetto bag - perfect handbag with just the right amount of Parisian inspired elegance ($1615) netaporter.com 2. Derek Lam tortoise shell sunglasses - a modern twist on a classic frame ($275) dereklam.com 3. From The Deep dinnerware collection - I adore these octopus plates, ideal for beachside dinners ($14) anthropologie.com 4. Island Company sunscreen - the perfect companion for any island getaway, and it smells absolutely divine ($17.95) islandecompany.com 5. Emporio Armani PVC espadrille - new age take on the season's must-have wedge ($325) emporioarmani.com 6. Striped sequin boatneck tee - glamour meets maritime chic ($72) jcrew.com

1. Gloss Fluo de Chanel - Brilliant lip shine in laser, looks neon bright in the tube but applies sheer as the perfect pop of pink for summer ($27) chanel.com 2. House of Lavande snake bracelet - my gypset adornment of the summer, great for days wore as a cuff and night worn on the upper arm ($548) houseoflavande.com 3. Jonathan Adler backgammon board - I just learned how to play and am now addicted, and this version is so Palm Beach chic ($295) jonathanadler.com 4. B.Y.O.Bags "Bring Your Own Bag" collection - fashionable version of lightweight reusable totes that will take you from the market to the beach ($295) prada.com 5. HUE Limited Edition by Kelly Wearstler - this latest tome will look great on my coffee table plus I'm a huge fan of Kelly's professional work and personal style ($85) ammobooks.com 6. Giuseppe Zanotti heel - love the military take on a sexy stiletto ($695) giuseppezanottidesign.com Tweet

Celeb Sighting

Emmy Rossum looking STUNNING in House of Lavande jewelry at the InStyle and ICM Upfronts party. Perfect accents to her chic Donna Karan ensemble.

photo courtesy of instyle.com

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Ahoy Mate

The iconic navy & white stripe is back in a big way! This classic, which will forever be chic, is no longer meant for just french sailors. Maritime has gone modern with new slimmer silhouettes and unexpected pairings. Here are a few of our fashionable inspirations.

Maritime goes glam - looks from Intermix

 Style icon Kate Moss pairing her stripes with a Chanel jacket, aviator sunglasses and ballet flats

Coco Chanel wearing her french sailor inspired tee

Beach chic stripes from Tory Burch

St. James for Calypso Stripy Shirt

Sienna Miller taking stripes streetside

Stars & Stripes - the perfect marriage - looks featured on style.com Most Wanted

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Tasty Delights

Finding new and exciting recipes is a particularly favorite past time of the girls here at Lavande, and since summer is officially here in South Florida, finding exciting and creative things to make is even more fun! Here are some fun and delicious ideas for fun summertime treats!

Chopped Salad

In a large bowl combine:

a fresh spring mix, chopped red peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, chopped cucumbers, and shrimp (try grilling all of the ingredients!) Top with a light dressing of Olive oil, lemon juice and honey whisked together and season with salt and pepper.

Fruit Pizza

This is a delicious treat for dessert or anytime of the day, really! 

On a home-made or store bought dough, spread a mixture of cream cheese, vanilla and sugar (blended together until smooth) and top with seasonal fresh fruits. Strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and apples. Whatever fruit you love will work. You can also top with a fruit glaze to really entice your sweet tooth!

Fruity Spritzer

Hot days and warm, breezy nights need the perfect refreshing cocktail, and this white wine and strawberry (or your favorite fruit) puree spritzer compliment light summer meals and add a refreshing twist to everyday drinks.

Puree a pint of fruit of your choosing, and pour into the bottom of the glass. Add a mixture of white wine, club soda and ice, and voila! A simple and refreshing summer cocktail! (You can use cider or ginger ale for a virgin option)

What are some of your favorite summertime treats?

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Pink Grapefruit - The Boho Way

We have the perfect fashionable combo for you, and just in time for the hot summer months. Matthew Williamson, British designer known for his brightly printed boho chic frocks ideal for exotic destinations, has designed a limited edition kaftan as a fashion-forward nod to Belvedere Vodka's exciting new flavor, Pink Grapefruit. The refreshing new flavor is the most versatile Maceration to date, and the kaftan captures this versatility as the summer season's wardrobe essential. The lightweight silk fabric and shorter hemline is perfect for daytime wear, while the chic cut and trim detailing allow effortless transition from day to night. Sipping pink grapefruit cocktails beachside in Ibiza with a chic Williamson kaftan, not a bad fashionable combo indeed.

The limited edition kaftans (in 2 styles, Kaftan and the All-In-One) are available for purchase at Matthew Williamson stores and online at matthewwilliamson.com Tweet

Chanel Resort 2010

Just when we're about to plan our summer wardrobes and seaside getaways, the fashion crowd is ramping up full force for resort 2010, aka holiday, as in Nov and Dec '10! Nothing like a little planning ahead. Karl Lagerfeld and his chic jet-set Chanel devotees, kick started the resort collections in style with dream worthy frocks that will be coveted well before the actual holiday season begins. Set in St. Tropez, models walked mostly barefoot (some with must-have jeweled foot accessories!) showcasing 70's inspired caftans, pastels palettes, reworked tweeds, sans-water swimsuits, and long layered necklaces (trend alert!). Here are a few of our favorites looks from the collection.

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Birthday Wishes, Valentino Style

Joyeux anniversaire to Mr. Valentino, who turns 78 today. Be sure to wear red and raise a glass! Cin Cin!

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Tory Burch's Playlist For Summer

We here at HOL are loving the second edition Tory Burch Foundation CD that made its debut this past week. A compilation disk of 16 tracks personally chosen by Tory Burch herself, and all proceeds from the CD benefiting the Tory Burch Foundation and the microfinance partner, Accion USA (which works to provide economic opportunities to women and their families in the US) this is a definite must-have and perfect giftable item. A great mix of reggae, upbeat and internationally inspired songs, it will surely make your playlist for summer island hopping and poolside cocktails. We're especially fond of the first track... hello hello, bonjour bonjour, hola hola... the perfect catchy tune to help kick start summer. All we need now is a chic bikini and some HOL jewels to match!
Here's the playlist:
1. Michael Franti and Spearhead - "Hello Bonjour"
2. Willy Deville - "Come a Little Bit Closer"
3. Devendra Banhart - "Baby"
4. Laura Izibor - "From my Heart to Yours"
5. Melanie Fiona - "Give it to Me Right"
6. Lykke Li - "Little bit"
7. Wyclef Jean - "Knockin' on Heaven Heaven's Door"
8. The Smiths - "Bigmouth Strikes Again"
9. K'naan - "Take a Minute"
10. Santigold - Your Voice"
11. Miriam Makeba - "Pata Pata"
12. Matt White - "Taking on Water"
13. Kanye West, Mos Def and Al B Black - "Good Night"
14. Santana and Citizen Cope - "Sideways"
15. Asa - "360"
16. The Neville Brothers - "Rivers of Babylon"

Tory Burch Foundation CD ($16.99) available at toryburch.com Tweet

Celeb Sighting

More love for House of Lavande at last night's famed Met Ball. Emmy Rossum looking flawless in an HOL statement necklace.

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Celeb Sighting

This Just In: Jessica Alba wearing House of Lavande earrings tonight to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. She looks absolutely stunning and we couldn't be more excited!

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Madonna + Dolce & Gabbana = MDG

The Material Girl and Queen of Pop has teamed up again with Italy's most stylish duo, this time on a collection of must-have shades. The new MDG collection offers 6 different sunglasses options, with models ranging from sinuous shapes like cat-eyes (very trend-on), to more modern versions like the wraparound mask with slightly squared contour (very Italian). The shades most distinctive feature though is the MDG logo that's laser-engraved on the outside of the temple, with the letter M written in tiny raised stars (very rockstar)! To look celebrity chic this summer be sure to pick up a pair or two, currently available at Sunglass Hut. Tweet

Burton Machen at Tomas Maier

Tomas Maier, the creative force behind the Italian luxe label Bottega Veneta, and owner of his own equally chic boutiques, will exhibit works from American photographer and artist Burton Machen beginning May 13 at the Tomas Maier boutique in Miami. Burton Machen's pieces are known for reflecting movement, the passing of time, and the effects of mankind. He wants the viewer to think that anything - detritus, graffiti, discarded paper - can be turned into art, and his work conveys a sense of development that's influenced by various forces to ultimately show the impact of humanity upon the world. A definite must-see!

Burton Machen's art work will be on display in Tomas Maier's Miami location starting May 13 running through summer 2010. His work has been featured in Vogue, W, Harper’s Bazaar and has showed at The Whitney Museum.

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The Luxury Collection Destination Guides

Today marks the launch of Assouline's latest in their travel series, The Luxury Collection Destination Guides, perfect for any jet-set girl on the go. This chic travel set features six country specific guides packaged in a unique vintage inspired travel box, and offers a one-of-a-kind passport to the prestigious Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts located in six different worldly destinations – Italy, Greece, Argentina, India, Spain, and the United States. This unique go-to travel set acts as your personal guide, offering an insider view of each locale’s most unique restaurants, boutiques, and cultural sites. We also love that each book features a passage and recipe from a celebrated chef including Mario Batali for Italy, Francis Mallmann for Argentina, José Andrés for Spain, and Charlie Palmer for the US. If only each book also came with a pair a Louboutin's perfect for each destination!! A girl can always dream.

The Luxury Collection Destination Guides will be exclusively offered as a complete set at Assouline Boutiques in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, as well as shopassouline.com and other major retail stores for $140

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Celeb Sighting

Jennifer Lopez spotted wearing House of Lavande (3 strand silver link bracelet) again, this time in Madrid for another photo call for 'The Backup Plan'

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Modern Mix With Pearls

With Grace Kelly adorning the current cover of Vanity Fair and fashion heading back to the classics, there's no better time then to work a stylish staple like pearls back into your wardrobe. Revisit these gems with a modern mix by layering up with other stones and baubles and pair up in unexpected ways for a current trend-on look. Whether it be a chunky pearl bracelet stacked with an oversize watch and a few equally chic bracelets, or the must-have statement mix-material pearl necklace worn during the day with simple separates. This classic is very right now! Here are a few examples on how to approach these classic baubles with a modern mix in mind.

Dior jewelry designer Camille Miceli featured in Elle May 2010

Make all black even more chic with the addition of a chunky statement pearl necklace. A great piece that will work well from day to night. A great alternative is to layer up 3 or so pearl necklaces for the same effect.

Harper's Bazaar April 2010

Layer up traditional strands of pearls in unexpected ways for a modern look. Mix with bold pendants and other long stranded necklaces.

Photo courtesy of style.com

Pearls will be making an equally stylish impact for the fall as seen here backstage at the Rodarte Fall 2010 show.

JCrew May 2010

Work your pearls for day too. Pair up with casual pieces and make a statement beach or pool side look with a fun fashion forward approach.

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