Lifestyle – Page 16 – Stylishly Zen

‘Tis The Season To Sparkle and Shine

Published on December 17, 2017December 14, 2017 by soreiyaLeave a comment

Aside from the fantastic food, one of my favourite things about the holiday season is the fabulous fashion. Beautiful reds, glittering golds and shimmering sparkle suddenly become acceptable everyday attire during the festive season and I love it! While holiday dressing is not for the faint of heart, it is the perfect opportunity to have some fashionable fun and add something bold and fresh to your wardrobe. Here is some festive fashion inspiration if you are still searching for the perfect holiday look:

Photo credit: @shalicenoel, @darjabarannik, @ariviere, http://www.pinterest.com

I hope that you have a fabulous and fashionable holiday season! XXS

Inspiring Interior

Published on November 30, 2017November 29, 2017 by soreiyaLeave a comment

Today’s Inspiring Interior is a small space with a lot of style. Located in Kiev, this compact (484 square feet) apartment was tastefully designed by MARTIN Architects. The owners intended to use this apartment as a rental so it needed to have universal appeal to attract potential renters.

Despite not being a very large space, the abundance of natural light and open layout makes this apartment feel much larger then it actually is. The bedroom is partitioned off from the rest of the apartment by a glass wall allowing natural light from the bedroom window to brighten up the entire apartment.

The colour palette is kept neutral with greys, blacks and brown but a aqua green accent colour has been incorporated throughout the apartment upping the style factor on this gorgeous space.

My favourite part of this apartment though is the kitchen. The exposed brick wall was painted black to contrast with the light floors – it’s positively swoon worthy!

All images from http://www.design-milk.com

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Inspiring Interior

Published on November 9, 2017November 8, 2017 by soreiya3 Comments

Today’s Inspiring Interior home is a lesson in simplicity. Located near the Flemish town of Westouter in rural Belgium, this simple single story structure blends seamlessly into it’s surroundings.Constructed from both wood and concrete, the low lying home beautifully showcases both of these materials inside and out. The large windows help to brighten the inside of the home while allowing gorgeous views from any place in the house, and the open plan living and dining area help this small home feel spacious yet cozy. The living and sleeping areas are separated by a centre portion and patio enabling the residents to easily access the outdoor space regardless of what part of the home they are in.Warm details like the gorgeous oak floor contrasted with black joinery and window frames help to keep this space clean, welcoming and chic.Cozy, simple and beautiful this gorgeous home has me craving for a simple country abode of my own.

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXSAll images from http://www.dezeen.com

Trendspotting – Fall Florals

Published on November 5, 2017November 4, 2017 by soreiya2 Comments

Floral patterned clothing is normally reserved for spring. They add a freshness and a softness to the wearer’s outfit marking the change of seasons after a cold hard winter. My personal style tends to be a little bit more simple and edgy so florals rarely make an appearance in my wardrobe – the one exception is if I find a darker floral pattern that I can integrate into my wardrobe. Thankfully this fall darker florals are trending in a big way. From jackets and dresses to blouses and bombers, fall florals are everywhere this season. The darker, more muted colours blend seamlessly with other fall trends such as red clothing and accessories , velvet and gorgeous suiting

Fall florals can work for most people’s styles – the key is to pair it with things that you already own and love. I love to toughen up the look by pairing it with darker denim, leather jackets or leggings and booties. Here are some of my favourite fall floral looks this season.

All images from http://www.pinterest.com

What is your favourite way to rock fall florals? Let me know in the comment section below!

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Inspiring Interior

Published on October 19, 2017October 18, 2017 by soreiyaLeave a comment

Restoring a historic building requires a lot of thoughtful consideration, a well trained eye and a talent for creating a modern space while still respecting the building’s history and bones. Today’s Inspiring Interior is a historic building located in Ghent, Belgium that was carefully restored in 2013 by Hans Verstuyft Architects. This stunning 19th building has been transformed into a spacious and modern home with stong historic details. The contrast of the timber flooring and minimalist esthetic against the high ornately carved ceiling is memorable, unique and breathtaking. Hans Verstuyft Architects have done an incredible job on this project and I look forward to seeing what other projects they develop in the future. Here are some of my favourite shots from the Ghent project: