HEELS OR FLATS: FLATS DURING THE DAY, HEELS AT NIGHT. FAVORITE COLOR: PINK FAVORITE ANIMAL: YELLOW LABS, NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY SHED. GO-TO SNACK: CARBS, ALWAYS CARBS. BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD: NANTUCKET. PATTERN OF CHOICE: POLKA DOTS. NECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE: MASSAGES. FAVORITE MOVIE: LOVE ACTUALLY SHEETS: PERCALE. FAVORITE ACCESSORY: MY ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RINGS FAVORITE FLOWER: PEONY. STATIONERY: MONOGRAMMED CARDS. SHOPPING SPOT: SHOPBOP. PARTY DRESS: CAP SLEEVED AND GOLD. MORNING OR NIGHT: I'M A MIDDAY PERSON. BECOMING MORE OF A MORNING PERSON EVERY DAY. MOST INSPIRED BY: PEOPLE WHO DO THINGS THEY LOVE. FAVORITE SEASON: FALL. FAVORITE CITY: CHICAGO, BORN AND BRED HERE.
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Today I am so excited to be partaking in this fun new series! I chose one of my all time favorite fashion icons, Rachel Bilson. I just love this particular outfit of hers because shes wearing traditional pieces with a totally different, fun spin: A pointy shouldered blazer & a neon pink chiffon dress (with pleated neck and lacey hem). And best of all, the outfit pops perfectly against the neutral setting she was photographed in.
And a living room inspired by this get-up.
A traditional sofa with some very unexpected front tufting. Bright pink on pink pillows. Art that makes a BIG statement. And black and white lamps that stand out against the sky blue/grey paint.
name & age: Alex, 25 hometown: Burbs of Chicago current home: City of Chicago meaning behind my blog name: Honestly, I just really love things that sparkle. Everything that sparkles. current job: I just opened a design firm, Alexandra Berlin Design, but I am also preparing to graduate design school in the fall.
dream job: Never thought I would say this… but I have it! if i could travel anywhere…: Bora Bora, Istanbul, Greek islands, Thailand, Prague, Cap Ferrat, Mustique (this is a never ending list) something unique about me: I never learned how to ride a bike… OOPS! i like to: Design, blog, be lazy with my fiance eat, swim with my puppy-son, sit on the roof, drink champagne, entertain, and travel
i watch: any and all reality tv and Gossip Girl (still) listening to: nothing in the world is better than Van Morrison, nothing. crushing on: Perfectly completed and perfected homes, cannot wait for mine to be! 5 things that inspire me: my fiance, my work, my blog, my family and traveling favorite nail polish: For winter, Essie Wicked. For summer Essie Fiji favorite perfume: Also seasonal for me. For winter, Michael Kors, for summer Kate Spade, Twirl who or what inspires your style? So many people/things! Rachel Bilson and Olivia Palermo are my all time favorite fashion ladies. For interiors, I’ve never been more inspired as am I by my fellow bloggers. Seriously. Wow.
two pieces of furniture you would purchase today {if money were no object}: A new sofa (not only would money need to be no object, but so would dog fur…) and a crazy patterned upholstered headboard. dream kitchen (if you want to do this one and share a photo or 2 could be fun): White, gold and marbley goodness.
favorite thing about chicago: SUMMER, no question. Is there anything better than being out on a boat in the summer in Chicago?
favorite places to purchase furniture/accessories for the home: In Chicago, Jayson Home & Garden. something you think every home should have: Pictures, fresh flowers, and a dog. No home is really a home without a pup. What do you most enjoy about wedding planning: I have a really clear vision of what I want for my wedding, so the most fun has been imaging it all coming together. We have more than a year until the wedding but I am already antsy!
