It's Friday. Let's sit by the pool, wearing Trina Turk, and Drink Cocktails...

 In keeping with the 1960's vibe (because that's what I'm in the mood for right now) I wanted to note Trina Turk's ever stylish Look Books. These photos are a mix of different seasons but I love how she consistently has an early-mid sixties feel to her clothing and her advertisements. 

I visited the Trina Turk boutique in Meatpacking when I was in NYC recently, and I have to say that as always, her fresh, fun store was a lovely change from the dreary weather.

Every time I go in there, I feel like saying " Ok, yes. I'll take it. ALL OF IT...."

I'm pretty sure that 90% of these photos were shot in Palm Springs.

Which makes me love them even more!

 I love this, Marilyn, trying to channel Jackie in front of a Mid-Century Modern house/building.

 Ahhh, Pillows! Gorgeous prints!

These could help me with my fear of color!

Trina Turk's style makes me want to jet to Palm Springs, with a suitcase full of her clothes, and lounge by the pool with a cocktail in a fabulous Mid-Century Modern House.

Like Frank Sinatra's Twin Palm's Estate

Which, by the way, you can rent.

For $2,600/night. What a bargain.

Loving the capiz flower pendant light

What a pretty bedroom. Does anyone else LOVE that headboard?

And at night.

I could just have a martini straight up with two olives, Wearing this....

images via TrinaTurk.com & BeaumondeVillas.com

The Mother of All 1960's Palm Beach.....

So, I'm kind of really into Elaine Turner right now.

I love love love visiting her boutiques, especially the flagship store in Houston (right down the street from my parent's house!) because they always give me the warmest feeling.

images via elaineturner.com

If ever there were a designer who embodies the gloriousness of 1960's Palm Beach, It's Elaine Turner.

A few of my faves from her right now......

Lynn Rafia Clutch

 

Marilyn Canvas Clutch

Taylor Croc Leather Crossbody Clutch

Danielle Grasscloth Oversized Tote

Page Zig Zag Flat

Find these beauties at ElaineTurner.com

 How darling is she?

Every time I see a picture of Miss Elaine, I want to steal her outfit. LOVE the white trench dress!

Looking at Elaine's Spring 2011 collection got me wishing that she would design a home furniture/accessories line. There are some odds and ends available in her store, but I want MORE!

What I thought, would a room designed in her honor look like?

So I found some inspiration.....

 image via elizabethanndesigns.com

orangebeautiful.com

 Ok, I know this isn't a room, but I love the colors in this wedding invitation suite!

image via elledecor.com

 coastalliving.com

 chicshelterstudio.com

So I'll be mocking up a formal living room in honor of Ms. Turner....

Of course you would enter through a pink front door.

I would have the walls covered in tan grasscloth like the photos below.

decorpad.com

I have to admit, I'm deathly afraid of bright colors in my own house, which is something I'm trying to get over. This room would be super bright, but it would need to be grounded with some neutrals.

Like this couch from HighFashionHome

Then I would add this gorgeous console from Pieces in Atlanta

West Elm

 The white stools would flank the couch as side tables

 The accent colors in this room would be pink and turquoise. 

Very 1960's Palm Beach and VERY Elaine Turner

I like that it's not the expected pink and green combo

 Horchow

ZGallerie

I would flank the console with two of these pink bamboo chairs, also from Pieces in ATL

I would use this gold mirrored coffee table from High Fashion Home

With two python covered X-benches from Pieces sitting in front of the coffee table

Opposite the couch I would add two high backed 1960's style armchairs...

Covered in one of these fabulous fabrics....

 Calico Corners

Trina Turk for Schumacher

 I would add one of these chandeliers above the sitting area

Horchow

 Pieces

 This white cowhide rug from Pieces would ground the colorful sitting area

 I would add this pink Jonathan Adler throw

For pillows, I would start out with Neutrals

Etsy

And then go crazy with pink and turquoise prints!

Jonathan Adler

Etsy

 Trina Turk

Woody Liana on Etsy

For Accessories, I would add pretty coffee table books, especially Dorothy Draper's IN THE PINK

And a turquoise coral from ZGallerie.....

And Voila! A room Ms. Turner would be proud of!

www.houston-photographer.com

Since we're on the subject, I have to share my favorite Elaine Turner Ad of all time.

You can visit Elaine and all her FABULOUS goods at :

RICE VILLAGE
2439 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
HOUSTON, TX 77005