What's Your Style: Tour the Sleek LA Home of a Stylish Trendsetter
Film director Lwany Smith brings her minimalist sense of style to her Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, home.
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Los Angeles director Lwany Smith, husband Aaron and dog Kansas.
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Lwany wears a vintage Levi's denim jacket, Are You Am I bodysuit, Etnia Barcelona sunglasses and Zara trousers.
In What's Your Style? HGTV visits stylish people in their cool homes and finds out what their key influences are.
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Neighborhood and city: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles
Occupation: Film director
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The lift-up lid and linen lining on our Glass Shadow Boxes make them the perfect spot for organizing jewelry or showcasing keepsakes. They look especially charming atop dressers, shelves and vanities.
Biggest style influence and why? Brigitte Bardot has always intrigued me. Her style is timeless, feminine, simple and yet comfortable. She somehow managed to be sexy without being vulgar. There are many other French style icons who I also admire, but none have the body or curves that make Ms. Bardot so relatable.
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Made from ceramic stoneware with a slight glossy finish, our Pure White Vases come in a range of shapes and sizes. Collect a few for countless arrangement possibilities on mantels, ledges and tabletops.
Color that is rocking your world right now? Red
Fashion accessory you can’t live without? Pointy shoes! Currently my vegan suede boots from Mat & Natt.
The movie star who should play you in the story of your life? Eva Mendes
Favorite hobby? Walking my dog.
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Lwany wears her grandmother's wedding ring that Aaron used to propose on a gold chain around her neck.
The city that most inspires your style? Copenhagen
Favorite style blog? tommyton.com
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A West Elm exclusive, we worked with New York City-based design studio Pelle to create this table lamp. You'll love the soft light its two salt-blasted glass globes give off.
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Our Wire Frame Dining Chair was inspired by mid-century school chairs, but with head-of-the-class comfort and style. We paired it with a cushioned seat and back with an angular, exposed metal frame for modern clarity.
How would you describe your personal style? Nonchalant sophistication
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Lwany's cute white shoes are from Beyond Skin.
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Lwany found this vintage sewing machine at a garage sale. "It was such a good bargain!" she says. "It was in pretty bad shape. First, I sanded it and refinished it. I then took it to get fixed."
Your home vibe in two words? Rustic modern
Favorite place to shop for your home? For decor, Target, and for furniture, West Elm.
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Create lighting with a custom feel with our Sculptural Glass Globe Sconce. With a gleaming glass shade, it's just the thing to add illuminating intrigue to your hallway, entryway or the bathroom.
Your current soundtrack: Sigur Rós actually.
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Lwany wears a retro-cool white jumpsuit from Big Bud Press.
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Lwany and Aaron's dog Kansas.