French + Italian: Fall Brights & Patterns

Posted on | September 21, 2009 | 8 Comments

I’ve admitted that I would rather spend the day shopping for sofas then shoes. When I do shop I’m drawn to patterns that remind me of textiles for your home. My mind usually wanders to a dress fabric being gorgeous curtains rather then a party dress. Eventually, the trends we see in fashion end up translating to home goods and vice versa. I stopped by French + Italian in Marblehead for some fall fashion inspiration.

I love French + Italian because it’s beautifully curated. Stores with too much of everything overwhelm me. The owner, Aimee Lombardi is the sweetest. She’s great at putting my fashion anxiety at ease. My top picks: a wool pink & mocha shawl by Matta and a bejeweled necklace by Megan Park. The pink and mocha stripes on the shawl would be equally amazing draped over a sofa. Megan Park’s colorful handmade necklace reminds me of elaborate crewel fabric. Such a stunner against a dark dress. In the window an ombre silk dress and scarf by Matta. I love the coloring—how amazing would ombre fabric be as curtains? Below a knit scarf and wrap by Anne Willi. The blue shawl pops in a room of neutrals. Love that blue! The grey wrap sweater had me dreaming of knitting a giant afghan this winter. I’ll take the sweater too!

For purchasing info call the store. Aimee is happy to help with any questions.

French + Italian
129 Washington Street
Marblehead, MA
781-639-5129
frenchitalian.com

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8 Responses to “French + Italian: Fall Brights & Patterns”

Erin
September 21st, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
That necklace is so yummy!
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Jane Flanagan
September 21st, 2009 @ 7:10 pm
I have a few Matta scarves and they’re amazing! I love Anne Willi’s stuff too. Perfection!
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chelsea
September 22nd, 2009 @ 10:29 am
stunning. i always love your shop reviews.
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erika
September 22nd, 2009 @ 11:14 am
love this top image! if i had a store i would want to look exactly like this!
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Hilary
September 22nd, 2009 @ 8:37 pm
The first thing I notice is the awesome beige chair. That dress and the necklace are both winners in my book.
I wonder when I’ll be in Mass. again…
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mopar
September 23rd, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
Very pretty and interesting. I have the opposite problem: I’m comfortable with fashion but not home dec. It costs a fortune. Imagine picking the wrong fabric for the couch.
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Myra N. Gulko
September 25th, 2009 @ 9:08 am
Aimee has impeccable taste and an amazing flair for fashion.
I especially love the CP Company line……the coats and jackets are stunning.

The shop is a welcome addition to Marblehead, MA

Myra G.
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