Inspired by Tory Burch

Today, I was at International Plaza here in Tampa, Florida, for some reason I was feeling very inspired by all of the branding design for the different stores. Everything had a purpose, right down to the door pulls. All those little details add to great design and it makes me so happy to see it done so beautifully! I love retail design, I think it's so important and helps our economy grow tremendously, and people don't even realize it.

One of the stores that really caught my eye and kept me thinking back to it all day was Tory Burch. I have always appreciated her aesthetic, but I love the retail design of her brand.

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Full of bright colors, gold and mirror surfaces, banana leaf motives, these stores are glam to the max with a modern edge. Her customers feel inspired to shop there, inspired to stay and they carry this look on when they put on one of her pieces in their daily life. 

I personally love what her design team has put together for her branding image. I feel cheery just looking at these images. 

What do you think? Do you love the bold colors and glam surfaces?

xo}L

Closet Crave!

To some people, living the dream is working at their job of choice, traveling the world, being a foodie. To others, living the dream is waking up to an amazing closet. Shoes lined perfectly, sections for different attire, color and a great spot for your jewels. It's all about presentation.

Here are a few closets that I thought were knock outs for all styles of design:

This juicy ottoman in this proper closet kicks it up a notch. I love the coordinating handles on the double doors.

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Glitz and Glam! You can check your image on any surface in this mirrored closet.

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Dark and polished, I personally think I may have gone with a long rectangular ottoman to balance the space a bit better, however I still like this look!

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You know, stunning closets aren't just for women. Men, can't you imagine picking your tie for the day in the masculine space? Everything has it's spot and its not to frilly, right to the point. 

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Are you a bit more modern? Maybe you have an awkward attic space? Don't let the shape defer you from a great closet. Here is a great installation, more modern and perfectly aligned in a more challenging space. Notice they put the dresser on the opposite wall?

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Here is an interesting one, this closet is an actual room used to showcase clothing, shoes and accessories! Do you have a large enough home to devote a whole room to a closet? If so, make it a show stopper, not just a storage room. 

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I saved this one for last, because it's my favorite. I love the use of wallpaper, the vintage image, the entire composition is just very inviting to me. I think I would enjoy picking out my clothes every day!! 

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A few things I have learned from these closets?

• Make your hangers match, preferably and chunky natural wood, it unifies and brings it all together!
• Don't be afraid to use color in the space!
• Don't be afraid of the possibility of wallpaper in your closet, make it your mini castle of YOU!
• Try to arrange your garments in an organization pattern, whatever works best for you but is pleasing to the eye at the same time. 
• Everything doesn't have to be contained, display pieces artfully to enjoy them daily!

I hope these images have left you with some closet crave, are you already brainstorming ideas for your closet? I am!

xo}L