5 Rules In A Bedroom

Interior Design Post By: Caitlin Wilson for Caitlin Wilson Design

1.MAKE A STATEMENT~ ask yourself what you want to be the main feature of the room {the bed, the headboard, the pillows, the walls, the art, etc}...and then do something dramatic!

2. SYMMETRY~ i almost always use symmetrical bedside tables and matching lamps. I like how it makes it feel more organized.

3. LAYERED LINENS~ fold back your sheets if they're pretty and add texture and comfort by folding an extra down comforter or quilt at the end of the bed too.

4. PILLOW PERFECTION~ create a perfect setup by using 3 different fabrics from back to front... 2 Euros or kings shams in back, 2 Standards or Euros next, and then a rectangle or boudoir pillow in front, add even more for dimension.

5. FINISHING TOUCHES~ add some personal charm with a bedside tray, your favorite candle, fresh flowers and frames.

Why I Hate To Love Snooki's Poof

By Lauren Levinson, Time Out New York Magazine Fashion Editor

On July 29th MTV’s uber-popular reality show The Jersey Show returns (but this time the quirky cast will partying in Miami). Snooki’s signature hair poof gets my vote for most memorable style.

Before the Snookster rocked a bouffant, fashion icons such as Gwen Stefani and Mischa Barton teased their top tresses. And the hairdo was actually pretty cool. Snooki, and the style became associate with tanorexic types. But here’s why I’m still vibing on the proof:

A) it adds height for shorter gals (like Snooks);

B) it keeps bangs, flyaways and layers out of your face (a wonderful way to tackle summer humidity) and

C) it can actually look quite posh (just check out Stefani and Barton!).

To create this hairstyle, simply grab the front section of your mane and blow dry it using a giant roller brush, pulling the strands away from your face. Hairspray the top layer of the poof, add a bumpit and criss-cross two bobby pins at the crown of your head, holding the ’do in place. Voila, you’re ready for a fist-pumping night on the town.

xo

Lauren

Orange County Nordstrom Store Appearance

[Jerell, Heidi and I at Newport store opening, April]

Hey Birds!

We are headed to Orange County to South Coast Plaza's Nordstrom tomorrow from 10-4 with Jerell, Heidi and I to do a store appearance at the accessory counter. The sales team there loves the True Birds twist and wanted us to come and show their customers more ways to twist it up. We can't wait to have a hair party tomorrow!

[South Coast Sales Team with the True Birds Twist]

xo

Heather Bird

Genius Gems

This is beyond genius. Can you believe this quick fix? Hem Gems is on their A game with this innovative idea. See here for more.

loving this pyramid stud hem saver

Awesome idea!

xo

Heather Bird

NAUTICAL STRIPES

Hello bird readers,

I am sure you have all seen the nautical stripes have take the fashion industry by storm! It is hard to walk around and not see these beautiful bold stripes. Stripes are perfect for summer, whether you are at the beach, out on a date, or taking a stroll downtown.

So get your stripe on, you don't want to miss this boat.

You can find these great looks at Bloomingdales.com

Cheers!

Heidi Bird

White Wonder Look

This summer's wrist accessory, a thick white watch. I love this white wonder look.

Blake Lively wore it so well with her beachwear look on Moonlight Beach in Vogue's June issue and I'm on the hunt for one of my own!

Juicy Couture, Bloomingdale's, $195

Quartz Watch, Vixenchick.com, $24.99

The Debutant, Nixon.com, $1000

xo

The Birds

The Stylist Handbook

Devon Poer, genius stylist and savvy L.A. biz woman just came out with "The Stylist Handbook", a quarterly magazine that gives stylists all the ins and outs of fashion, hot spots to keep in mind and up and coming happenings and trends. It is the first magazine of its kind and I believe with originality comes longevity. Kudos to Devon and her fab mag.

We were fortunate enough to be on the cover of the magazine on their celebrity cover girl, Busy Phillips wearing the bellisima band.

Get your Stylist IQ here.

xo

Heather Bird

Mantle Madness--an Eclectic Fireplace Mantle

I have officially moved and am setting up house! I love being organic to one self when designing for me or anyone else's space or outfit and I also love story telling spaces. They act for great conversation options in community areas. This eclectic fireplace mantle is a gathering of old and new.

I wanted to change up something in the fireplace for a fresh take that blended with summer. The wood I dug out of there felt too Fall/Winter for me and my California sun so I brought in the potted grass my husband so dottingly takes care of. I also think this fireplace would look 100 times better if painted out white, that is definitely on the upcoming list of updates.I love accessorizing on home accessories. I added these denim broaches (denim broaches in Nordstrom next month, $32) to my iron eiffel tower (Ross, $12.99). I keep splashing these denim flowers everywhere in my home and then I clip them on me on my way out the door too! Very universal.
I love this vase, I got it at Portobellow Market while living in London for Study Abroad while in college. The orange glass starfish I picked up in Monterrey over my birthday weekend last year and this little baby blue damask cup I got at Trader Joe's for a steal. Oh, and the framed mirror Heidi bird gave me, she grabbed it at Home Goods for $19.
I wanted to mount this oil canvas simply and randomly but didn't want the nail head to take away from it so I hot glued this vintage button on top. I love how it adds some instant glam and it was so easy!
I always love adding books to any area. It adds some substance, felt knowledge and interest. I brought in a little asian influence on this side for my married name, Fujikawa, these asian roots I'm trying to represent in my home. I also love this anchor (TJMaxx, $14), anything sail worthy rings happiness to my soul! Naturally, I of course have birds landing in my home here and there. I just had to put one of my favorite necklaces on my pink bird. I took it off to wear it and my husband asked where it went, he said "Put it back on, it was so great up there", I love when he surprises me with design interest and takes note of spaces, so cute!

The LOVE typography print is from Fieldtrip and the AHOY wood chip is from Brooklyn Rehab. I love supporting Made in the US and handmade companies, both of these stores have so many original ideas!

xo

Heather Bird

Boho Chic for the Beach

Guest Blogger:

Becca Aronson, former Lucky Magazine Accessories Editor

Hi my name is Becca and I am addicted to hair accessories (Hi Becca!). No it's true! Rarely do I leave the house unadorned with headbands or clips or combs. I have even on many occasions been referred to as "that girl with the headband" but this is not a habit I am looking to kick any time soon. In fact, for the summer I am planning to turn it up a notch. Hair accessories meet beach, beach.. hair accessories! So let me take you on a little style journey into the head of the headband obsessed...

When planning out a look I like to start with one inspiration item. When Heather showed me some of the new flower bands for Nordstrom a boho chic beach outfit instantly began to form in my mind.

MUST HAVES

~A soft romantic ruffle bathing suit, Nordstrom.com

~Shiny gold boho sandals, Endless.com

~A sparkly sequin beach tote to hold my essentials (sun screen, ipod, water bottle, magazine), Kitson.com

~Fun purple shades, Bloomingdales.com

~And last but not least a rose print towel so I look extra chic lounging in the sun, Newportnews.com

I'll put my hair in a loose side braid and add 2 flower bands, one beaded and one not, with the flowers sitting just above the braid (why wear 1 when you can wear 2!). Get ready beaches of the world (or more accurately, the east coast), here I come! Feel free to follow suit, and I'll see you out there in the sun.

Love and barrettes,

Becca

Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall

Contributing blogger:

Interior Designer, Caitlin Wilson

interior design by caitlin wilson design, photo by ashlee raubach

When designing a room it's important to have a focal point. I love the way a starburst mirror creates a glamorous, dramatic focal point. You can put one above your couch, bed, dresser ~ it will work wonders!

Here are a few options that I love...

Williams Sonoma Home, Gold Leaf Mirror, $248

Williams Sonoma Home, Starburst Mirror, $395

Pottery Barn, Rhona Round Gilt Mirrors, $129

Crate and Barrel, Starburst Mirror, $199

To see more of this home I designed go here.

Upcoming Blog Daily's

The Lineup

Wednesday: Caitlin Wilson spills design secrets about Sunburst Mirror finds

Thursday's Post: Former Lucky Magazine Fashion Accessories Editor, Becca Aronson shares her finds for Summer

Friday's Post: Mantle Madness, accessorizing a fireplace mantle

Hair Mags

We are so excited to be in some great hair mags recently, we love our editors--you gals are the best!

xo

The Birds

Best Summer Hats under $50

By Contributing Editor: C.G.

Get your h-a-t-s! This post is for you ladies out there who do not own a hat. As we all know it’s summer, the sun is out, the heat is here and were out and about. Put your hats on because we look cute in them while protecting our beauty. Here is a must hat selection under $50.

From left to right:

1. Madeleine woven in black $12.5 Forever21

2. Open weave Fedora with canvas trim $45.50 Bop basics www.shopbop.com

3. Summer Fedora hat $7.80, Forever21

4. Straw cloche hat $10.80, Forever21

5. Hottie hat $28 Roxie www.roxie.com

6. Straw hat $27.50 ASOS www.asos.com

7. Raffia Braid Neon Visor $40.60 Bob basics www.shopbop.com

8. Tarnish Floral Overlay Fedora $38 (see more colors) Nordstrom, www.nordstroms.com

9. Lace Trilby in nude $30.44 (comes in blue), ASOS

10. Corsage Boater Hat $47.35, ASOS.

11. Aqua White Straw Fedora with Blue Ribbon Trim $43.5 Nordstrom

Interior Designer, Caitlin Wilson, Joins True Birds Blog

We are so excited to announce that Caitlin Wilson, the beautiful and uber talented interior designer is going to be a contributing blogger for True Birds!

She will bring her esteemed skill set of anything interior. Her esthetic is fresh and funky with international flair while still using classic design principles. She gives fabulous tips from Made in France soaps to try to DIY pouf ball patterns.

Oh and did we mention she lives in Dubai? So rad. This expert is going to share some yummy thoughts and ideas starting next week.

Start peeking at her amazingness on her daily blog here.

Can't wait!

xoxo

The Birds

Summer Twist Bands!

Our new summer headbands have arrived and are available for purchase at Nordstrom. Add a little splash of color to your summer wardrobe and check out the Metallic Madness and the Ashtynn Rosette, perfect bands.

chirp...chirp..

Heidi

Pack em UP and Ship em Out!

Summery Headbands coming to Nordstrom counters!

I love how these sequin petals turned out, so soft and buttery!

Handspun in the U.S., the Ashtynn Band

Bethany + Heather packing up the 100+ boxes, thanks girls!

Having some Cafe Rio magic on our warehouse table--bubble rolls, ah hahaha. Check out Cafe Rio here, we LOVE Cafe Rio! We almost drove our pregnant sister from L.A. to Vegas to get it before we got a close by location...that tells the love of this mexican grill goodness.

Gaaa, we think we are pretty tough. Note denim broach clips in hair, those are shipping out end of this month to Nordstrom stores.

Colorways and pricing info coming this week!

xoxo

The Birds

Summer Polish

By Contributing Editor: C.G.

Nail polish has come a long way and has never been Better! Today, the nail polish industry has revolutionized the popularity of creating refreshingly new colors and styles seasonally. What better way to show off our personalities with color! They are so many fun polishes to choose from, are affordable, for any age and can complete the missing piece to your outfit.

Here is a selection of five must have styles for our summer pleasure and a preview of today’s newest trend, the moon manicure.

Tropical Pastels Essie’s pastels and Chanel’s Tropical colors are a perfect pop-ilicious summer combo. Looks just like candy! Chanel $23 (left to right 527* nouvelle vague, 537* Riviera, 517*Mistral) at Nordstroms www.nordstroms.com & Essie $8, all at J.crew (L to R: pink polka, lilacism, mint candy apple, tartdeco.) www.jcrew.com

Shrek Opi’s shrek collection surprisingly looks great! Favorite colors to buy (top to bottom) “Rumples Wiggin and fiercely Fiona” $4.99 at Amazon. www.amazon.com

The Festives What better way to celebrate July’s festivities with Deborah Lippmann’s limited edition color trio “All that Jazz” $40 at Nordstroms exclusive and best seller “Happy birthday” $18. www.lippmanncollection.com

Fun under the sun These two nail lacquers are perfect with a tan but if you don’t have one such as myself, they bring the sun and the fun! Mac $12 in Scortcher by “the beach collection”, and Lippmann’s “golden micro-frost” $16 both at Nordstroms.

White*The new Black You could have only guessed it, after the popularity of black, white came around the corner. You can’t get the yin without the yang. Mac $12 in Vestral white by “the Liberty of London” collection. www.mac.com

Cowgirls at Heart

We are going to be MIA this week! We are trading in our heels for boots at our family ranch which has no reception. Next week we are starting with our contributing bloggers again, can't wait to share their great finds and trends!

xoxo
The Birds