LULU DK: NEW FABRICS WITH A SENSE OF PLAY

Photo courtesy of Lulu DK

Combining sexy metallic with poppy brights and graphic geometrics, Lulu DK's new collection launched this summer at Donghia. With nature as her muse, Lulu channeled the inspiration of her young boys, the garden and California life. From tiny birds on vines to a cool oversized cross hatch brick pattern, her distinctive designs co-mingle to coordinate together seamlessly. I had the chance to hear Lulu's creative process when I interviewed her alongside Donghia's creative director Chuck Chewning for Editor at Large's Editor TV. Check it out here to get the lowdown. Lively and fun, the line is everything we expect from such a creative powerhouse.

Dancers in coral

Dancers in kelly green 

Dancers in mauve 

Dancers in navy 

Dancers in seamist 

Dancers in straw 

Rainbow in ocean 

Rainbow in plum 

Rainbow in Salmon 

Rainbow in sky 

Rainbow in straw 

Rainbow in gold

Plantation in Chocolate 

Plantation in gold 

Plantation in kelly green 

Plantation in navy 

Plantation in ocean 

Plantation in plum 

Plantation in royal blue 

Plantation in sky 

Plantation in teal 

Ivy in navy 

Ivy in plum 

Ivy in purple 

Ivy in salmon 

Ivy in seafoam 

Ocean in navy, inspired by the way sunlight hits the water

Ocean in turquoise

Ocean in vine

OFF TO MARKET, VEGAS MARKET

 No, I am not planning on getting into Hangover-style high jinks escapades. Just going to look at some home stuff.

I am going to the land of sequins and feathers. But I am not there to gamble, I am there for furniture and flourishes. I head to Las Vegas soon to join my old friend, stylist and contributing editor to O, The Oprah Magazine, Liezel Munez on a panel and to attend the Las Vegas Market. Wearing two hats, I will be running around to showrooms scouting new products and trends for Traditional Home’s Blogger Treasure Hunt, as well as a doing video segment with Editor at Large Editor TV. The panel topic, The Impact of Trends in the Marketplace will be a discussion of overall marketplace trends for holiday and spring 2012.  What is the best way to incorporate trends, beautifully merchandise and maximize sales? We will be speaking about that and more. If you are in Vegas join us at 3pm on Monday, July 30th.

There is a really good lineup this year of speakers and bloggers,  and I always look forward to Ahead of the Curve.  Moderated by Today Show contributor and author Susanna Salk, designers Philip Gorrivan, Darren Henault, and Betsy Burnham are onboard for the design roundtable at 9am On August 1st. 

 More from market soon, and follow @stylebeat  #LVMKT for instant updates.