House{WEARS}

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Allison Jones

H U M B L E   A B O D E 

The Earthy, Tonal Elements of This Space Are Inviting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Mix of Modern & Rustic :: A great Marriage of Design Aesthetic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, A Swing! How Cool Is That

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR STORY  & TRENDS

Have an interest in color palettes & color trends like I do? Have I found the site for you! “It is more widely accepted to make your space a unique one instead of trying to keep up with the Jones’. ” {There you have it!} This site will help you do just that!

COLOR OF THE MOMENT

While driving around the other evening, my friend and I saw deep rich reds and bittersweet oranges on many walls. Made me want to share my favorite red color: Pratt & Lambert Vintage Claret Red #1013. It really is the ONLY red as far as I am concerned. This was used OFTEN when consulting with clients in San-Francisco & I have splashes of it throughout my home. It is bold, warm, & evokes a heartfelt response from those who see it. Let me know what you think?

Pratt & Lambert- Vintage Claret Red #1013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE :: Vintage Claret Red

United Kingdom Trinkets & Treasures

Union Jack Ottoman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnyton Duvet Cover

 

Rothlay Pillowcase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE :: Union Jack Ottoman ::  Duvet Cover :: Pillow Case

Q U O T E S  by {Sir} ALBERT HADLEY

“I deeply believe that a beautiful decor can have a beneficial influence on our lives”

“Flair is a primitive kind of style. It is innate and cannot be taught. It can be polished and refined. When a person has flair, a grounding in the principle of design, and self-discipline, that person has the potential of being an outstanding designer”

Happy Decortating Everyone! Until Next Friday……..

xo allison

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The Masterful Miss {J}

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Allison Jones

{Can’t Live Without} Womenswear Wednesday

Illustration for V Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You Can’t Live With Out Your Merino Wool:: 

lambton chunky merino wool cowl (shown in light gray)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

elora slouchy toque of merino wool (shown in black)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE :: Merino Wool Cowl :: Elora Wool Hat

Things To Remember When Wearing A Cape :: Choose fitted, slender legged pants or leggings for your bottom half to keep your silhouette looking slender. Make sure it sits well on the shoulders or you could end up looking hunched. Last but not least, a cape is perfect as a trans-seasonal weather piece so it will be a great garment for Spring. Become a caped crusader of cool!

Confession :: I have a cape fetish this Winter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE :: Smythe Cape

KATE MOSS & THE AGE of AQUARIUS

Kate Moss Turns 38 :: Happy Birthday Kate

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

….and make sure you remember this…

A Fate Worst Than Death

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

xo allison jones

CONGRESS CAN YOU HEAR US!? 

V Magazine Illustration ::  Kate Moss :: Darling Quote 

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The Dapper Mr. {M}

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Allison Jones

{ACCESSORIZE}  Menswear Monday

The first cover of V, with Jude Law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LISTED :: G.Q. listed their final touches to tweak an outfit for Spring 2012, I went ahead & I picked 3 of my favorites for you!  You may feel inclined to visit their site though & see the remaining selects of their “dirty dozen.”

Dress Down any suit with a casual pork pie {fishing hat}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Chain Reaction" :: Accessorize with a matte not shiny chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A frayed pocket square

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HONORABLE MENTION :: Dapper Lou  received a wonderful write up with Urban Outfitter’s. Find out a bit more on my favorite NYC Menswear Blogger!  Give the article a read here & shop Lou’s picks for Urban Outfitter’s here.

Dapper Lou

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Must Haves:: Dapper Gents, some shoe laces with a little SNAP are in order, so perhaps try some Dickie Blue Laces on for size. You won’t be able to resist the Air Franklin Wing Tip Oxfords from Cole Haan either, they come in some delicious colors. While we are at it, Dapper Lou’s fashion forte is footwear so you must check this recent post he did from the Cole Haan Concept store in SoHo. Leave a comment and let me know which pair of kickers are your favorite!

Dickie Blue Shoe Laces

 

 

 

 

 

Air Franklin Wing Tip Oxford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Fashion Dress Socks:: “Accessories instill personal flair into an otherwise conservative workday getup. Accessories such as socks, provide the perfect medium for expressing personal style in a refined, but direct manner.” This statement is made by Vivarati & I could not agree more, therefore you must wander over to the Vivarati site & form an opinion of your own. They will take out all of the guessing for you when sock shopping since they offer up advice & pairing guidance with each individual product. Sock shopping made easy, who wouldn’t love that!

Hamish knows how to accessorize with the perfect pair of socks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion :: Accessorize an outfit in a casual fashion, as to not make it look like you fussed too much & then throw in a little punch of color.

…AND There You Have It! Happy Marvelous Monday Everyone!

xo allison

Source :: Jude Law for V Magazine :: Dapper Lou ::  Dickie Blue Shoe Laces :: Cole Haan Wing Tip Oxfords :: Hamish :: Vivarati Site

You Need Help Defining Your Style? Contact Me At {allison@allisonjonesdesign.com}

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House{WEARS}

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Allison Jones

Home Sweet Home

The red accent table with the wall color is superb :: Huge fan of bold accents in a room :: Personalizes a space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trinkets & Treasure For The Home

Fell In Love With These Hand Painted Plates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hang Several of These Little Gems As Wall Art with Plate Hangers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meow- Cat Plates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOLD RICH COLOR {GO FOR IT} 

After several seasons of everyone trying to create ways to make beige interesting, the interior design gods have finally come to their senses & once again are embracing color! Here is a before & after from Design Sponge to give inspiration.

Life Is To Damn Delicious To Live In A Beige World

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Beige To Dark Navy Blue :: The deep color adds character & richness to the interior and makes all of the belongings in the room POP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was a interior color consultant for 6 years in San-Francisco. Need Help? Shoot me an e-mail {allison@allisonjonesdesign.com}

Opening Image ::  Source for Plate Images :: Make Over Images

xo allison

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AND THE BLOG CONTINUES…

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Allison Jones

A Favorite Place {To Land}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINALLY, again, You & I have landed on the same page. Exciting, isn’t it? 2012 is 3 hundred & sixty 5 days of endless possibility & there is a certain magic in this new cycle of life. Let’s be powerful creators together and make each day the best that life has to offer. LINK UP &  come along for the ride to dabble in the worlds of fashion, interior design & cultural inspiration!?? This Lady looks forward to YOU being a part of these pages in 2012!

I trust the New Year has been kind to you in the first 12 days, yes?

xo allison

Pinterest ::  From 25.media.tumblr.com

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HaPpY NeW YeAr

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Allison Jones

HaPpY NeW YeAr

Oh Anna :: Happy New Year! :: Thank you for the beautiful illusion you create in the world of this thing called FASHION!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may want to bust a groove to this little diddie in the New Year :: Watching this footage made me cry, the man was genius at what he did :: Brilliance

HAPPY NEW YEAR! May The New Year Bring JOY & GOOD FORTUNE ::  I work towards this myself each day, what are you working towards this upcoming year?

LIFE REALLY IS DELICIOUS!!!

xo allison jones

 Wintour Image Source 

 

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