get the look
one of Tara's best styling secrets for the home is to follow what's going on in the world of fashion
Clothing collections designed for th
e top catwalks of Paris, Milan and New York can provide endless inspiration and direction for colour, mood and fabric combinations.
So if you love to shop, decorate and create, why not combine what you enjoy and develop an eye for 'trends'?
Many details and ideas borrowed from clothing fashions can easily be applied to the home using accessories and key pieces
retro
Retro styling of the 50’s as well as the 70’s remain popular and really caters to the young – or young at heart. Surf wear designers have really picked up this look and are creating his and hers ranges of clothing and accessories in bright retro colours such as hot coral, indian turquoise and ice blue. These are then mixed and combined with shades of vanilla white, khaki, and chocolate
get the look
For cute colour combinations take a look around surf wear clothing stores. Check out the detailing and shades of colours being used
Retro second-hand furniture stores are a great way to learn about style, shape and accessories. Use these for inspiration or pick up a few bargains along the way
Fun, brightly coloured accessories add ‘kick’ to an otherwise plain room. Add some retro style with funky lighting or new shades, hang some pop-art or poster prints, add a collection of vases in 'juicy' colours, screen print or hand 'stencil' some plain cushions and for texture, add a big, shaggy rug
black and white 60’s styling
The little black dress never goes out of fashion and this year, for home décor, classic black is back. Sexy Hollywood, movie star glamour is influencing everything from furniture
to accessories with strong attention to fabric and detail
get the look:
Shop for luxurious silk velvet and ribbon in deep, rich shades. Use it to make into anything from curtains and cushions to bed ‘comforters’ or as simply as trim
Use wide black, satin ribbon banded around cushions, lamp shades, curtain poles or to hang
black and white photographs
A can of gloss spray enamel will turn anything ‘ordinary’ to very Audrey in a snap
Team sexy black with crisp white for elegant sophistication