{design} the East Village duplex of Brad Goldfarb and Alfredo Paredes

When two incredibly stylish gay men decide to make a home together, you best believe it's gonna be the fiercest space on the block {or in the co-op}.  This definitely rings true for the "are you kidding me" duplex of this creative power couple {Brad's a writer; Alfredo - executive VP and chief creative officer (natch) for Polo Ralph Lauren (double natch)}.  Not only is their duplex crazy huge, but it's also full of everything I didn't even know I needed til now {I can't believe I never thought to use an easel to display my TV}.  Thanks to Architechtural Digest, we can all lust over this uber chic East Village wonderland...

The duo collaborated with Michael Neumann (worth every penny)

large-scale work on paper by Richard Serra, and the (lg) tv on an easel that I'm dying over 

painting by Pat Steir

Sid, the couple’s Labrador retriever (who I bet is more well trained than even the Dog Whisperer's pups)

...and we also have a terrace

bluestone countertops from Alan Court & Assoc

armoire repurposed into a desk...and Sid

framed nude by Richard Phibbs

mirrored bathtub -- or chrome bathtub -- or same thing??

yes...this is in Manhattan. in the reaaaaaly expensive part.

bastards

 {Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna; Produced by Robert Rufino}

**Shop the story**

1. table by Lucca Antiques / wrought-iron lantern from Gustavo Olivieri / vase is by Ralph Lauren Home 2. club chairs by Ralph Lauren Home / vintage horn stool and cocktail table by Lucca Antiques 4. sofa by Ralph Lauren Home (I wonder what kind of discount he gets) / black ceramic vase is by JF Chen / floor lamp from Obsolete is vintage 5. teak sofa, armchairs, and cocktail table are all from Jalan Jalan Collection 6. the pulls are by E. R. Butler 9. curtains and headboard by Ralph Lauren Home 11. sink fittings are by Lefroy Brooks 12. Sconces and tub by Urban Archaeology / branch sculpture from Wyeth 14. zinc-top dining table from Lucca Antiques

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i know...I KNOW

it's been a long time mi amigos {my total take from dos years of spanish}.  too long.  especially now since my editors {whom i might add are just some of the most stellar people in the world} are linking my articles to this blog.  it's time to be serious. tomorrow.  for tonight, i'm gonna play my "but it's christmas" card {which expires shortly...i was starting to worry i wouldn't be able to use it}.  plus, i have a handsome gentleman and a bottle of some very expensive red wine waiting for me.  so...for tonight, you're gonna have to suffice with this...

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{inspiration} chanel mimosa le vernis nail color

the little yellow birdie has landed

i'll admit that, when the whole lemon yellow nail polish trend thing first came about, i was really lacking in the whole enthusiasm department pensive.  while i've never been one of those people who needs someone to hold their hand while trying something new, the thought of painting my nails a color associated with chronic bronchitis, fluid retention, diabetes, and liver disorders (not to mention the fact that nicotine is often a major culprit of the dreaded "yellow nail syndrome") was not something that i was going to be placing on my to do list anytime soon. 

then my friend kelly s. (i associate with no one more hip to the makeup world and its trends) wore some to work, and my interest was immediately piqued in all the right ways.

brilliantly bold and unabashedly lemony, mimosa is this season’s most anticipated color from chanel. it is currently in-store, on counter, and requires your undivided attention. most “beauty girls” predict that mimosa will disappear in a flash…a la chanel jade 2009.

i’m thinking that a visit to the beauty level of bergdorf’s is in order, no?
 

if you want to take the trend a bit further, try this recipe from the BG restaurant.  they have a passion fruit mimosa recipe, inspired by Chanel’s mimosa, that is sure to impress {or at least get you wasted}! so grab your champagne glasses and get ready to say “cheers!”.

you’ll need:
5 oz champagne {or sparkling wine}
0.5 oz passion fruit puree
splash cointreau
splash simple syrup

first, pour the puree into your glass. then, slowly pour the champagne to mix it up (make sure not to pour too fast or you’ll end up with foam...trust). if you want to be fancy, gently stir with a long bar spoon. then, garnish with a candied violet {luckily I have a billion of those on hand}. and voila… you’ve officially ushered in the spring.