Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's NYC Apartment

Over the last few days I've found myself more intrigued and interested in house magazines, blogs featuring interiors and buying homewares than ever. I must be growing up! I've always been interested in decorating and interiors, but still loved clothes so much more. I think it won't be long before I love them both equally. So expect to see more decorating & interior inspiration on hôtel de mode. I'm particularly interested in getting inspiration from the homes of fashion designers and other influential people in the world of fashion. Who better to start with than Julia Restoin-Roitfled in her NYC home?  I love the simplicity of the wooden floor, white walls and modern furniture. The little quirky details give the space character. Her place incredibly personalised despite it's minimalism. The stacks of magazines & fashion coffee table books remind me of my space.

Oh I just love her bag - I'm a massive fan of drawstring bags!

 Another one of my recent obsessions - Orchids

Julia is so naturally stunning

 Adorable :)

 The ultimate shoe collection

 YSL ♥

 Such a cool photo

Loving this vintage tiger bracelet - I have a snake one which I just adore

Pics from The Selby

(My new fav blog! - Check it out)

NY City

Irina Vodolazova & Heather

Photographed by Karine Basilio

Dress to Kill Magazine Fall 2010

Fashion Gone Rogue

Stunning & sophisticated. The looks and the architectural beauty of NY City work so well together. I could be wrong, but has this been shot in the New York Public Library, which featured in the first Sex and the City Movie? My fav pic is the first - a tough black ensemble, complete with chunky ankle boots, leg swung over the stone balcony, with the beautiful chandelier in sight. Makes me want to run off to NY right now!

Alessandra Ambrosio for Russh #35

Gorgeous cover - love the effect of the tulle

Alessandra Ambrosio

Photographed by Will Davidson

Styled by Stevie Dance

Russh Magazine #35

Fashion Gone Rogue

I always get excited about the release of the next issue of Russh because I know it will be filled with fabulous clothes, amazing photography and interesting articles. I love it because it isn't your average fashion mag, as its more on the alternate side, combing new with old. Russh focuses on Australian designers and presents them in a way they can compete on an international stage. I was pleased to find the editorial featuring Brazilian model, Alessandra Ambrosio, while flicking through the magazine over a skinny latte last week. Alessandra looks fantastic in her role as a fashionista wondering the iconic backstreets of NY City. The pics are filled with movement, as if you can feel the wind rushing through the streets and whirling Alessandra's clothes around. As is evident from the content of my blog, I'm an enormous fan of black and white fashion photography, and this shoot is a perfect example of the beauty of photographing feminine, white, flowing clothes, against the far more harsh & rough city backstreets.