J'ADORE

Imagine my glee when this morning I stumble upon the epitome of French furnishings! "Oooo" and "Ahhh" is all that is heard as I surf the pages of what is now my favorite TRES CHIC find, Sweetpea & Willow! I have dreamt of such a place, where chic Parisian style meets even chicer French furniture. This is my Oz!

Here, a collection of eye candy I had to share. I want it all, in every color and fabric available! Good thing the Sweetpea & Willow showroom is in the UK, otherwise I would be in serious trouble!

Happy Saturday indeed! TRES CHIC!

TAKE A BOW

Fashion designer Christian Lacroix took a final bow in Paris Tuesday at what was likely his last haute couture show. Lacroix filed for the equivalent of Chapter 11 last May to fight off creditors and will ultimately close the doors to his 22-year-old fashion empire at the end of the month. But Lacroix, best known for his theatrical style, is banking (literally) on two possible investors to keep the House of Lacroix afloat.

For the final show on July 7, 2009 during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Lacroix reportedly paid models out of his own pocket, while friends and private donors gave their time and money to help produce the final (?) collection.

Without Lacroix, fashion will suffer a creative blow. Here's hoping a fashion fairy godmother saves the day!

BABY LOVE

It's the cradle of love, the room where little ones will rest their weary head. Decorating for a baby's room can be exciting but also challenging! To get your creative juices flowing check out this collection of chic nurseries.

A tip to keep in mind: Pick one wall, say the one the crib is on, and make it the focal point of the room. Use paint, wallpaper, stencils or art to make that wall pop! Add a unique lighting fixture to the space, plus a comfy rocker, then tie all the room's colors together with the bedding or a fun rug. Enjoy and congratulations on becoming a parent!

VAMP IT UP!

For fashion that doesn't suck, Hollywood "It Girls" like Taylor Momsen (Gossip Girl) and the Olsen Twins are taking a cue from the current Vampire obsession. With dark smokey eyes, blood red lips, black polish and a pale complexion, these girls know how to vamp it up! Thanks to huge book-to-screen hits like True Blood (Second Season now on HBO), the Twilight Saga (second film New Moon due out November 2009) and The Vampire Diaries coming to The CW this Fall, it looks like the fangs are here to stay!

Claudia Schiffer, Taylor Momsen and Mary-Kate Olsen looking bloody hot!

Black-rimmed eyes seen on the runway at Roberto Cavalli for Spring 2009.

Gothic-Vamp style seen on the runway at Rodarte's Spring 2009 show.

Vampire Chic by treschicstaci featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Daybreakers starring Ethan Hawke in theatres January 2010.

RED HOT AND CORAL

I am loving pops of red coral in living spaces, be it a chandelier or sconce, plate or pillow, wallpaper or work of art. Red coral is said to instill courage in its user, but I found it best described as "the perfect embodiment of Man's longing for summer, sun and far-off oceans."

Plate, $56 from John Derian

Pillow, $45 from Myakka City

Branches, $3,000 for pair at Christie's

Wallpaper, from the Ocean Collection at Oliveira Textiles

Wall sconces (pictured in last two rooms above) from Moth Design in L.A.

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

If Vogue is the fashion Bible, then Anna Wintour must be God (or the Devil depending on whom you ask)! This August a behind the scenes look at the house of Wintour, and the making of the biggest Vogue issue of the year, is coming to the big screen. Filmmaker R.J. Cutlers gives us a rare glimpse of Vogue's notorious editor at work on "The September Issue." I personally cannot wait! For more go to Actual Reality Pictures.