[tps_header]For as long as we can remember, editors of fashion magazines have served as inspirations for our daily wardrobes, and Marlien Rentmeester, the West Coast Editor of Lucky magazine is no exception. Marlien seamlessly fuses high end pieces with inexpensive everyday finds, and even started a blog, LE CATCH, based on that high-low ideal. We love how she exudes confidence and poise through her personal style, and couldn’t wait to visit her Los Angeles home. With beautiful details and impeccably paired pieces, Marlien’s home is a visual treat, much like her own style.
Photography: Jessie Webster [/tps_header]
You’re the West Coast Editor of Lucky Magazine but you recently started a blog, LE CATCH, which has really taken off. What prompted you to launch LE CATCH and what is it?
I live in LA, but I am originally from New York City. For many years my friends on both coasts, enamored with my penchant for mixing Zara and Marni, Topshop and vintage designer, had been trying to get me to do a website of some type—even just for their personal benefit. Then, at a cocktail party in LA, Phillip Lim (one of my favorite designers) came up to me to compliment my necklace. He gushed over it, exclaiming how chic it was, and asked, “Is it vintage Dries Van Noten?” I laughed and said, “No, Forever 21.” He looked stunned. I felt proud. That was the moment I realized I needed to launch LE CATCH.
LE CATCH is my personal fashion blog and the premise is that we live in the Golden Age of shopping and should take advantage of it! There is a goldmine of fashion on the web (new must-have pieces appearing hourly, things you can’t find in stores, etc.) and many of these legitimately amazing items—that not only can be easily paired with designer but also easily mistaken for designer—are available at unbelievably low prices. The choices are seemingly infinite, which is exciting, but that also makes it hard to know where to start. That’s where LE CATCH comes in. LE CATCH scours the internet’s best fashion sites every day to source the newest, most desirable, bound-to-sell-out items that are often also ridiculously affordable. My goal is to find at least one amazing item every day that is so good it would be crazy NOT to buy it.
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Love these photos but don’t like this slide show – is there a way to see them all at once or even full screen?
Elizabeth, Thanks! It’s such a beautiful feature. The server is overloaded this morning–so that’s why it’s slower. We will post these on Pinterest and you can see them there too. x
thanks very much.
Great pics, but your slideshows load way too slow.
Thanks! The slideshow should move fast. Unfortunately, I think it’s the amount of people that come on at this time of day. The site is overloaded. Working on a better server. :)
Still really really slow…had to stop 1/2 way thru. ;(
You can also view all the photos here: http://pinterest.com/glitterguide/style-at-home-glitter-guide/
Great story and photos, but just takes too long. Why not go back to showing several photos on one page with the text below each one, so the whole story just goes over 2-3 pages? Works much better for the readers.
This is one of my absolute favorite features EVER! Her home is so inspiring and beautiful, pretty much everything I hope to one day have. Her style is classic and the simplicity of her home is timeless. Love this feature…great job GG!!
On a personal note I think Marlien is wonderful…she has always been so kind to include my business (Faire Frou Frou) in Lucky magazine. So happy to see her featured.
xox
where are the bed linens from?
My guess is they are from Serina and Lilly http://tinyurl.com/8dv6lf7
This is by far my favorite Style @ Home feature that you’ve done! Lucky magazine is one of my favorite magazines and Marlien is such an inspiration to me in terms of style, taste and ambition. Thank you! <33
Wow, great photos! Love her style – both personal and interior design. I know a few others have commented and I’d also like to throw in my vote for a 1-2 page article vs. slide show. It’s a lot of clicking and time…but worth it :) I made it to the end because it was so beautiful. Good luck with the server – a minor problem in being too popular ;)
My jewelry blog: joliejouel.blogspot.com
Wow! So much to love. The second to last shot of the bathroom really stood out to me, what a unique room! And that bedroom!! Wonderful interview and great style, Marien! Can’t wait to check out LE CATCH.
Oops, typo ~ Marlien ;)
Love her design sense. Do you know where the zig zag carpet in her office is from?
WOW!! Such an amazing home!! Love how unique it is! I’m inspired!
I love the blue vase & display on slide #11!
love the entryway picture #11 but what colour are the walls
Wonderfulness interior design!! I like your efforts and interest in decorating your home to lead a comfort life. Canopy Guide
love it totally love it.
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