Style Inspiration: The Wonder Years

Amazon announced today that a ton of older movies and TV shows will be available streaming video, including: THE WONDER YEARS!  I adored "The Wonder Years" growing up (and wanted to be Winnie Cooper?)  so,  I can't wait to re-visit the family drama.  In the mean time, with 60s/70s  influence all over the fashion world this fall, I think "The Wonder Years" is a great source of style-inspiration.   It's amazing that almost 20 years later, I still want Winnie's stick straight long brown hair. The skinny little headbands that she wore are the perfect, almost cutesy, accessory to add to a more grown up modern look.  How happy does this picture of Kevin and Winnie make you?

Layers of sweaters and button-down blouses are always a fall staple of mine.  This season, I've been sticking with super-classic preppy versions, a-la-Winnie.

Of course I'm also loving looking back at Karen Arnold's breezy hippie style (I vaguely remember that she went to berkeley?)

I'm digging the collegiate vibe of Winnie's outfits later in the series.  These would be my modern picks:

The pieces:

 Madewell merino cardigan, $88

TopShop cotton shirt, $64

J Brand brown pants, $300

Lucky brand shoes, $129

FOSSIL vintage shoulder bag, $248

Yves Saint Laurent chain link jewelry, $895

LOFT hair accessory, $13

ASOS buckle belt, $11

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Here is a little snapshot (the opening credits) to hold you over until it's live on Amazon.

Wait, You Don't Know About Jonathan Adler?

I was talking to a friend recently and compared something to "Jonathan Adler" and she had no idea who/what I was talking about.   Well, friend, he and his designs are pretty great.  So, I figured I should dedicate a post to him.    Warning:  If you continue reading, you are going to have to deal with me professing my love and admiration for Jonathan Adler. 

First off, he describes his approach to design as “Happy Chic”  and I think  he is pretty spot-on.   Check out his "10 Comandments for a Happy Chic Home"

I couldn't agree more that your home should make you happy and that it should be filled with things and colors that you will enjoy.    I also adore the utter commitment to color and not taking your home (or yourself) too seriously.  

Now, to some of my favorite spaces...

The combo  of blues and greens in this room, which happens to be Liz Lange's living room,  is awesome and Jonathan Adler always adds just enough shine to make a place feel glamorous.

I just love this little desk area, the blue patterned curtains, the super cool art collage, and even the fluffy little sheepskin rug.

I love the double headboards in this bedroom.  Plus, the really great orange fabric.

And Yes,  he also designed a real life Barbie Malibu Dream Home

 Jonathan Adler's stores (both online and in person) have  a great variety of things,  from his super unique pottery to large scale furniture pieces.   I'd love to get my hands on this sofa:

Or, one of these perfect dressers:

I have to stop because my wish list could be pages and pages long.... The point is,  have fun with your home! And, Jonathan Adler offers  plenty of inspiration.