Chic in Pink via Design Shuffle

Good morning, darlings! This time of year, the fundamental theme in many of our lives is change. We seek to change our appearance, our habits, our goals and our environment. We seek to think outside the box, and for many that box is a bland builder's beige. So if you're the type more likely to hit the paint store than the gym come the new year, I've got a wonderful guest post to share with you with lots of (perhaps unlikely) inspiration. Enjoy!

Hi, I’m Joanna, a guest blogger for Design Shuffle, an online portfolio site for interior designers and design enthusiasts. I am fortunate enough to spend my days gathering images of the most beautiful interior designs from around the web. I then get to share them on blogs such as this one. Thanks to Idle Fascination for letting me share with you today.

Pink is one of those colors many women embrace and many men feel alienated by. In interiors, those opposing perspectives can be merged into a happy collaboration by using a light touch to keep the pink hues as gender-neutral as possible. To achieve this, darker furnishings can be included with pink for a more masculine feel or the color can be added in tiny touches such as throw pillows. Take a look at some of the pink-infused rooms we found and get inspired. Would you and your significant other feel comfortable in these spaces?



A traditional living room looks stately without seeming fussy by using the lightest pink on furnishings and at the bookshelves.



The soft pink walls and light gray and white flooring of this living room balance the bold furnishings beautifully.



Dark chocolate and black furnishings give a masculine feel to this pink and white living room. A sisal rug brings a casual touch to the space.



A single throw and several small floral arrangements give this sunroom just the right amount of pink.



A very masculine space gets a feminine touch from a few pink throw pillows. Doesn't this room inspire lots of living room ideas?



A blue Chinoiserie room gets a blast of pink from its dining chairs. It would be nice if the room had another bit of pink somewhere in the room to anchor the color.



A statement chair introduces pink into a bright white room. Sometimes just one touch of a vibrant color such as this is all the room needs.



In this bedroom design, dark furnishings, art and lighting contrast with the pink walls nicely. Surely a man would feel comfortable in this space. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Did you like these pink inspirations? Tell us what you think! Also, be sure to check out Design Shuffle where you'll find our interior design guide and great fantastic inspiration from Boston interior designers and more!

Holiday Decorating Inspiration via Arcadian Lighting

Good morning, lovelies! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Even though in Canada Thanksgiving comes around waaay back in October, I've always found American Thanksgiving kind of kick-starts the holiday season for me, it's my ready-set-go to begin my holiday shopping… and decorating! So in that spirit, here's a fantastic guest post chock full of inspiration to deck your halls and yada yada. Enjoy!

Hi everyone! I'm Jessica from Arcadian Lighting, a blog and website all about the latest in interior design trends and a wide selection of lighting fixtures to go with them. The holiday season is upon us and one of the best ways to get into the spirit is by decorating your home to reflect your festive mood. But holiday decorations don't have to be identical. I've compiled eight examples of unconventional, modern interior designs for the holiday. Enjoy!

The tiger striped chairs in this dining room may not be what immediately comes to mind when you think of the holidays, but it adds an unexpected and fun twist. Garlands hung with sparkling lights on the mantle, and miniature Christmas trees at each place setting bring in traditional holiday accents.

An all white dining room is the perfect canvas for pops of sparkly, vibrant holiday decorations. The chandelier makes an even more glamorous statement when dressed up in beads and ornaments in a cool color palette.

This sparse, contemporary living room gets festive in an eclectic way. The lush wreath and garland-wrapped-antler are rustic, natural touches that contrast well with the abstract Christmas tree style decoration.

Using white as the dominate color, this living room showcases traditional red and green holiday colors, while still feeling very modern. The paper snowflakes and tree patterned wallpaper are playful touches.

Dazzling gold ornaments and table decorations make this dining room glamorous and modern. Black furniture and drum pendant lights with glitzy crystal beads are beautiful and stylish accents.

A comfy bed decked out in red and white with snowflake details is perfect for the holiday season. The thick knitted blanket and pillow are cozy touches, and the garland and red reindeer overhead are adorable, as well.

This bedroom takes its inspiration from the season's snowy landscape. DIY snowflakes are a fun addition to the wrought iron bed frame. The neutral palette is fresh and bright thanks to pale blue accents, and the chocolate brown wall sconce complements the color scheme beautifully.

A roaring fire in the fireplace, a candle-lit mantle and a twinkling Christmas tree all create an idyllic holiday scene. A big comfy chair and fluffy throw complete this warm, elegant living room.

How will you decorate for the holidays this year? Will you go minimal and chic, or glamorous and colorful? Check out Arcadian Lighting's blog for fresh decorating ideas for every season! (Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Guest Post: Party Girl Fashion

Hello, lovelies! This is Jennifer Fabulous, Liv's blogger soulmate. I am so honored she asked me to guest post on her awesome blog. I'm hoping a little bit of her coolness will rub off on me now. Hehe.

Liv recently got me hooked on Party Girl, a fashion explosion I somehow missed out on during my youth in the 1990s.

The 1995 film revolves around Mary (played by the delectable Parker Posey), a 24-year-old Prada-adorned bohemian who has no idea what she wants to do with her life. While she tries to figure it out, she spends her time changing in and out of designer clothes, eating delicious Middle Eastern food, and hanging out with her fabulous gay friends.

In other words, this film is about me.

I'm going to be honest, I could have cared less about the plot, no matter how hard it hit home.

It was the fashion which made me drool.

The gaudy, spectacular, glamboyant fashion.

Let's take a looksie, shall we?

(I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the screenshots. We're dealing with pre-digital shit here).

Anyway.

I knew the film was going to be fucking brilliant when Parker Posey made her entrance in GLITTER SHORTS.



(Insert hyperventilating here).

In this next scene, color-blocking on acid takes place.





I would dance on tables too, if I rocked this outfit.

The next ensemble is my all-time favorite:





Fake leo. Check. Red lips. Check. Fuck-you walk. Check.

And finally, class at it's finest.





Because nothing says lady-like career-woman more than a form-fitting leather skirt and a gorgeous satin ruffled blouse.

And these are just a FEW of the looks from the movie. Imagine.

Below I've created some outfits inspired by the film.

Party Girl 1 by jenniferb02 featuring a leopard print dress

Party Girl 2 by jenniferb02 featuring heart jewelry

What do you think? Do you want to rock Party Girl style?