Color Palette of the Week
We don’t like to play favorites, but the matchbook girl has a soft spot for red ;) A few favorite ways to incorporate this classic into your everyday living beyond the holidays…
1/Michael Kors MK City Ballet 2/ Retro Round Metal Wall Clock 3/ Kate Spade Paint the Town Red iPhone Case 4/ KitchenAid Classic Plus Stand Mixer 5/ John Derian Red Beetle Tray 6/ NRO Duck Umbrella 7/ Untitled #11 by Matthew Tischler 8/ Chardonnay Wicker Wine Picnic Basket Set 9/ Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Scarlet Chinois 10/ Sugar Paper Floating on Air Card 11/ Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Red Cocktail Ring 12/ Right Said Red Dress
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Welcome winter with a dash of plum! From Marais chairs to Tory’s classic Reva flats, this rich hue adds an enchanting twist to some old favorites…
1/ Berry Peridot Pillow Cover 2/ 5mm Amethyst Cable Classics Bracelet 3/ Lavender Basket 4/ Penguin Mug – A Room of One’s Own 5/ Royal Paisley Bra 6/ The Well-Kept Kitchen by Gervase Markham 7/ Suede Reva Ballet Flat 8/ Small Stone Button Earrings 9/ Little Oxford English Dictionary in Purple Crocodile 10/ Marais A Side Chair in Plum 11/ Fresh Sugar Plum Lip Treatment SPF 15 12/ Tall Hacking Jacket in Herringbone
Lemon & Line Giveaway
We’re delighted to be hosting a Facebook giveaway with our friends at the Newport-based Lemon & Line! Their classic knot bracelets are a must-have for any Matchbook girl, and we most certainly admire any business that was hatched over Dark and Stormies on a summer night ;) We picked our two favorite limited edition styles – the Bristol Navy (above) and Newport Navy (below) – five lucky winners will receive a knot bracelet in the style of their choice!
To Enter: Simply “like” Lemon & Line and Matchbook on Facebook, and comment below with where you’d sport your bracelet! A winner will be selected at random at noon EST on Friday, December 21st.
Bonne chance!
Buried Bauble
Today we’re thrilled to be hosting BaubleBar’s ‘Buried Baubles’ clue. Meaning if you find the buried bauble on their site it’s yours for only $10 (today only). Here’s your hint: “These dainty earrings are cute as a BUTTON!” Good luck treasure hunting… Let us know if you find it!
Emerald City
Pantone announced that emerald will be the 2013 color of the year and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This fabulous jewel tone always adds a touch of glamour to any ensemble.
1/Drop Earrings 2/Monogram Jewelry Box 3/ Estée Lauder Nail Lacquer in Viper 4/ Green Faux-Malachite Clock 5/ Tumbler 6/ Malachite Cocktail Napkins 7/ Peacock Paperweight 8/ Patent Loafers 9/ Bamboo Flatware 10/ Issa Dress
Curio Road Giveaway
Hello, dear Matchbook girls! Today we’re thrilled to be hosting a Facebook giveaway with our friends at the darling new boutique, Curio Road. Each week their online shop introduces a fantastic new selection of products from creative artists, including jewelry, accessories, decor, and more. Three lucky winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Curio Road to spend as they please!
To Enter: Simply register at Curio Road and comment below with how you’d spend your gift certificate. Be sure to also ”like” Curio Road and Matchbook on Facebook! A winner will be selected at random at 9am EST on Friday, December 14th.
Above are some of our favorite Curio Road items: iPhone Case / Palm Springs Silk Scarf / Floral Silk Scarf / Vintage Flowers Napkins / Elise Hope Handbag / Gold Leaf LOVE Letters / Garden Bow Tie / Plaid Bow Tie
Bonne chance!
Jolly J.Crew
J.Crew’s “Looks We Love” always sell us on their latest collection and their holiday edition is no exception. Some of the highlights? The pairing of these tartan flats with this tartan skirt and that to die for polka dot on chambray with a bow tie ensemble. Oh so sweet!
Louis Vuitton Mini
We can’t help but love Louis Vuitton’s new MINI lookbook and video. Starring power bloggers Elin Kling, Hanneli Mustaparta, and Miroslava Duma the campaign features their classic Alma and Monceau bags in bold colors and a fun small scale. What we would give to be frolicking about Paris with one in hand!
(images courtesy of Louis Vuitton)
The Royal Baby
We were thrilled to learn this week that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting! Can you even imagine how stylish the royal baby will be?! A few things we think fitting for Will and Kate’s future brood…
1. Satin A-Line Dress, Gap, $35 / 2. Union Jack Rubber Duck, Harrods, £5 / 3. Trench Coat, Burberry, $415 / 4. Scotty Dog in a Bag, Harrods, £15 / 5. Bow Brush, Tiffany & Co., $275 /6. Rain Boots, Zappos, $76 / 7. Beauty & The Bib, Harrods, £12.95 / 8. Bow Ballerinas, Burberry, $165 / 9. Double Decker Bus Toy, Land of Nod, $20 / 10. Corduroy Party Dress, Gap, $35 / 11. Beefeater Bear, Harrods, £20 / 12. Suede Penny Loafers, Gap, $14 / 13. Union Jack Sweater, Gap, $35 / 14. Fendi Pram, Harrods, £1,240
Hermès Happy
Hermès has added a new feature to their website that suggests different ways their beautiful scarves can be worn. We adore all the versatile styles and the watercolors are just lovely. How do you wear your favorite silk scarf?
(images courtesy of hermes.com)
