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Wandeleur: Interior Design meets Fashion

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Photography: Emily Charron & Blair Staky

A few weeks ago I had the honor to work with Emily Charron & Blair Staky, the team behind Chicago’s lifestyle website Wandeleur to work on an exciting project titled “When Interior Design Meets Fashion“.

When talented luxury designer Donna Hall, and the team at Wandeleur asked me and three other Chicago bloggers if we wanted to take part in this exciting project I immediately said “Yes”.

Why?!

Because, besides fashion, I also have a love affair with interior design, I really do. When my husband and I purchased our first home together we took such pride in it to make it our own. We completely gutted our house ourselves, we put in new floors, painted the walls, and I even learned how to put in a back splash to our kitchen and bathrooms walls. Yes, if I wasn’t a fashion/jewelry designer I would most definitely be a interior designer. But enough about that.

It was truly exciting to explore Donna Hall’s newly-refreshed home. From Donna herself, “The overall approach was to honor the architecture of the early 1900’s but modernize it by adding elements of French Moderne period, hints of Miami Deco, and glimpses of the Hollywood Regency era.

Get all the scoop, and tap into the insight of Donna Hall’s apartment HERE and be mesmerized.

As always, thanks much for reading & a BIG THANK YOU to the amazing team at Wandeleur and to Donna Hall who was kind enough to share her living space with us for a day.

Much love.

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:43 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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      June 3, 2015 / 10:43 AM

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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

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  4. Rachel
    June 3, 2015 / 6:30 AM

    What a fun collaboration, Vanessa! I always like to think that I would be an interior designer too. I just love finding pieces and putting them together! Such a great post and I love your bright dress and necklace! Happy Wednesday!

    xo, Rachel
    http://www.ablondesmoment.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

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  6. Andrea Nine
    June 3, 2015 / 7:07 AM

    This is such a lovely dress on you! I have a similar dress with the Navy blue background and I thought about showcasing it on the blog but I could never wear it as well as you!! I too love interior design and I think you could do about anything you talented lady! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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  7. joey and the owl
    June 3, 2015 / 7:19 AM

    Love this dress on you! You look beautiful in it and that blue couch is amazing! xx

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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  10. Melanie
    June 3, 2015 / 8:41 AM

    I love these pictures and your dress!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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  11. Cora
    June 3, 2015 / 8:45 AM

    The pictures are amazing…So beautiful..

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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  12. Alma Moda Aldia
    June 3, 2015 / 9:02 AM

    Hello Vanessa, as divine as ever. They are very pretty pictures. Kisses and happy evening.

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:42 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:41 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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  14. Sara Kate
    June 3, 2015 / 9:18 AM

    Pretty pretty!! I am loving that print and your necklace layers are perfection!! Wishing you the best Wednesday!

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:41 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:41 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:41 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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  17. Denise
    June 3, 2015 / 10:12 AM

    Such gorgeous photos and congrats on the feature! I could not think of a better person for them to choose! I need to check them out, especially since I am in the Chicago area! You look so lovely and I am so happy you share my love for interior design!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 10:41 AM

      You just made my day!! Thanks so much for your lovely comment!! xoxo

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 12:41 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 12:41 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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  20. Monika
    June 3, 2015 / 11:42 AM

    I have quite the love affair with interior design myself! That’s so impressive that you guys gutted your house all on your own. A dream of mine is to create my dream home so fingers crossed I get to do just that some day!

    -M
    http://www.violetroots.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 12:41 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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  21. Amber Shannon
    June 3, 2015 / 11:43 AM

    I love your dress… so beautiful!!! And what a cool opportunity, I checked out the blog and your other post… great photos of you there, too!

    ♥
    Amber
    All the Cute
    Today’s Post: Beauty Routine & Review (still an outfit post!)

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 12:41 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 12:41 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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  23. Rach
    June 3, 2015 / 12:31 PM

    This is such an awesome project!! Congrats Vanessa!! I also love your dress. I really like how we’ve been twinning these days! 🙂

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 12:41 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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  24. Jessica
    June 3, 2015 / 12:45 PM

    You look so gorgeous in that dress. Such a beautiful dress. The pics look great too!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 1:13 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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  25. Heidi
    June 3, 2015 / 1:05 PM

    What an exciting collab! Congratulations!! I absolutely love Wandeleur and am so excited that you got to participate in this project – I can’t think of anyone better:) Plus you look absolutely stunning. LOVE this dress!

    Wishes & Reality

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 3, 2015 / 1:13 PM

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you, love!! xoxo

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  26. Michelle Berger
    June 3, 2015 / 1:57 PM

    Your dress is so pretty! And that smile! Its like a little story being told through these lovely pictures. So so perfect!

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  28. Valerie (Our Ruins)
    June 3, 2015 / 2:07 PM

    Beautiful photos…interior design and fashion is such a wonderful combination! I love, love, love your dress!

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  29. Marta
    June 3, 2015 / 2:33 PM

    What an amazing project to be a part of especially since you have such a passion for interior design!! The house is stunning and the dress you are wearing is beautiful! You are just radiant Vanessa! Hope you are having a great week doll:)
    Marta
    http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  30. Glamoury Armory
    June 3, 2015 / 3:21 PM

    Hello beautiful!! I love all this look so classy and chic, and just like you I have a love affair with interior design. Have a lovely day.
    Glamoury Armory Blog

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  33. ivana split
    June 3, 2015 / 5:03 PM

    congrats on being a part of this project! I love interior design too.
    stunning photography…you look utterly beautiful…love the necklace!

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  36. Kiki
    June 3, 2015 / 6:47 PM

    I am simply in love with your gorgeous dress! You look completely stunning. I’ll be sure to check out this collaboration!
    xo Kiki
    https://colormekiki.wordpress.com/

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  37. Vanessa
    June 3, 2015 / 7:43 PM

    Beautiful pics, love your hair. *__*
    New outfit is online…

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  46. vivian | twoward
    June 4, 2015 / 4:59 AM

    Happy Thursday!! Congrats on being a part of the project! You deserved it! Oh and have I already told you that you look pretty here (as usual)? That floral dress is so beautiful, pink suits you so well 🙂 I wish I can pull that colour off 🙂 Have a lovely day! xo Vivian

    http://twoward.com

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  47. glamdevils
    June 4, 2015 / 5:27 AM

    Wow I love that cute dress so much. You look marvelous!

    xx

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  52. Lorna
    June 4, 2015 / 7:38 AM

    This is so cute! I absolutely love the print on the dress, it fits you so well! I love interior design too, so I totally get you on this project!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  54. Dee
    June 4, 2015 / 8:05 AM

    V! You look awesome!

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  56. Jess and Tonic
    June 4, 2015 / 8:32 AM

    ah, how cool!! so exciting for you! I can’t wait until me and my husband buy our first home and really get to take it apart and make it our own. Your dress is so pretty- you look like an edgy Betty Draper! 🙂

    http://www.jessandtonic.com

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  59. Ashley
    June 4, 2015 / 9:14 AM

    Such an awesome opportunity, lady- and I love you in this dress!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  62. Tiffany
    June 4, 2015 / 10:34 AM

    Love this dress on you Vanessa! Love that your also really into interior design, I find myself shoping more for my new place than clothes now! Haha!! xx
    http://www.flauntandcenter.com

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  67. Lenya
    June 4, 2015 / 1:52 PM

    Such a fabulous opportunity, Vanessa. You look stunning beautiful, love your hair, the dress…actually I love everything.
    kisses
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  71. Lulle
    June 4, 2015 / 2:34 PM

    This dress is absolutely gorgeous! I love the classical painting take on floral pattern.

    Beaumiroir

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  75. Jessica
    June 4, 2015 / 6:06 PM

    The dress is adorable!

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  78. Pam
    June 4, 2015 / 10:05 PM

    That dress is beautiful! I also have a real strong passion for interior design lol we girls just can’t help ourselves, we want everything to look nice!
    Love your blog by the way V!
    http://www.pamelayaquelin.blogspot.com

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  84. Asa
    June 7, 2015 / 12:17 AM

    You look beautiful Vanessa! I love the dress and necklace. What a fun opportunity. I would love to see pics of your home. I bet it’s stunning.

    http://laceandpearlsblog.com

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  86. jackie
    June 8, 2015 / 1:49 AM

    What a cool experience and opportunity for you! And you look beautiful in that dress 🙂

    xo, Jackie
    stylemydreams.com

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    • WhatWouldVWear
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      June 8, 2015 / 10:17 AM

      Makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for your sweet comment! Means a lot! xx

      Reply

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