Happy Monday!

Finally Friday!

Cheers to a no plan weekend... well actually, my plans include doing na-da! Except indulging in some fabulous wine. Enjoy your weekend, lovelies! xoxo

Happy Hour Thursday!!

 

Ginger-Pear Sangria

• 1 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup pear-flavored vodka (I used Grey Goose La Poire)
• 1 bottle prosecco (or other sparkling wine)
• 1/4 cup thinly-sliced candied ginger, plus a few pieces reserved for garnish
• 1 bartlett pear, sliced

Fill a pitcher 1/3 full with ice. Add apple juice, ginger and pear vodka; stir.

Add pear slices to pitcher, reserving a few for garnish. Let sit in refrigerator for a few hours so all the flavors marinate.

When ready to serve, fill remainder of pitcher with prosecco and serve. Serve in tall glasses, and garnish with small picks threaded with reserved candied ginger and pear slices.

*serves 5 of 6

Newly Obsessed!!

Gabriel Aartigas

Iwona Ludyga Design

Rose Gold Knot Ring and Tiny Skull Bracelet... Must Own!

Happy Monday!

"I'm going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life."

Touche' Elsie de Wolfe, I agree

Finally Friday!

Hoping to be snowed in this weekend with great food, delicious wine,

and awesome company <3

Happy Hour Thursday!

As the mountains in New York turn white, the draw to head to them for a little rendezvous grows stronger & stronger... ski trip here I come!

Cranberry Margarita

1 1/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup Cointreau
3 cups coarsely crushed ice

Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice into a shallow bowl. Pour 3 Tbsp. sugar onto a plate. Dip rims of 4 to 6 widemouthed glasses into juice, then sugar. Set glasses aside.

Reserve 12 cranberries. In a blender, mix the remaining cranberries, cranberry juice, and sugar, the lime juice, tequila, Cointreau and ice until smooth & slushy. If necessary, blend in 2 batches, then mix together. Divide among glasses and garnish with reserved berries, skewered 3 at-at-time, on toothpicks. Serves 4 to 6.

Girl Crush

Newest girl crush: Maria Duenas Jacobs.

Thank you Maria for inspiring us all to wear more prints.

Stylist Tips

At one point or another, most of us will get caught in that dreaded monotonous routine that comes along with work or school. You know how it goes: you're doing the same thing, every day, and you're just itching to add some variety to your life.

Tip # 1: Break up noir pieces with neon trousers. Even if your closet consists of mostly neutrals, we wholeheartedly recommend adding a punch of color to your outfit via neon pants this season.
Tip #2: Style a midi dress with an oversized, furry vest. If you're looking to vamp up your evening wear, consider adding a long fur vest to your repertoire, as it will add a touch of glamour instantly!
Tip #3: Layer your outerwear for a stylish cold-weather outfit. Without fail, Alexa Chung's ensembles spark sartorial inspiration galore. Case in point: the look she put together for a holiday event at the Stella McCartney store in London in November.
Tip #4: Elevate a turtleneck with a silky maxi skirt. During the winter months, a turtleneck is the perfect way to bridge the gap between comfortable and chic dressing. But if you're not quite sure how to wear this wardrobe staple, simply look to model Hilary Rhoda for some guidance.
Tip #5: Freshen up your look with crisp, white separates. If you feel that you're stuck in a bit of a sartorial rut lately, allow us to introduce a surefire way to freshen up your wardrobe, courtesy of Vanessa Traina. The stylist/designer created an amazing outfit for an event at the New York Reed Krakoff boutique last month by contrasting a blanc Givenchy top and Reed Krakoff skirt with noir pieces, including a Balenciaga jacket and opaque tights. We think the clean white hues definitely up the chic factor and make for a delightfully stylish ensemble.
Tip #6: Finish a sleek outfit with a boyfriend coat. When we spotted Jenna Lyons at the Altuzarra dinner in New York late last year, we were instantly convinced that a boyfriend coat is a must-have this season. Why, you might ask? The relaxed fit of Lyons' oversized Celine topper gives off an irresistibly easygoing vibe but still keeps her look polished, resulting in quite the enviable and professional ensemble.
Tip #7: Pair a long tank dress with leather boots for a cool, '90s look. While you might be tempted to reach for your favorite pair of stilettos for a night out, why not mix things up and try teaming leather boots with a long frock? Model Elisa Sednaoui did just that at the premiere of L'Amour Dure Trois Ans in Paris earlier this month and we immediately fell in love.
Tip #8: Swap your dark coat for a chic, white style. A dark coat is certainly a wardrobe staple, but this season we're particularly excited to try out a crisp white version a la Nora Zehetner, who showed off her smart outerwear choice at the Americans for Marriage Equality launch hosted by Calvin Klein Collection in New York in November.

via Who What Wear

Finally Friday!

I'm looking forward to an Italy reunion this evening, meeting my new baby cousin tomorrow, partying at Santos Party House with some fabulous ladies, a Giants win on Sunday, seeing my God daughter Victoria, and finally checking out the new Sherlock Holmes movie. Enjoy your weekend, lovelies! 

17 Countries. 343 Days. 6237 Photographs. One incredible journey by Kien Lam.

Happy Hour Thursday!

I've loved creamy cocktails for a long time, and if that creamy drink can be poured into layers, that's a bonus. Of course you're going to stir the drink before you drink it, but the layers make the drink look interesting when you present it.

This one has three distinct layers. I can guarantee that this will layer nicely if you use half-and-half. If you want a lighter drink, you could use milk, but the layers might not hold as well - but then again, you're going to stir it, anyway.

The flavor reminds me a little bit of butterscotch - but a nutty butterscotch.

Creamy Hazelnut and Rum

1 ounce hazelnut liqueur
1 1/2 ounces half and half
1/2 ounce rum

Fill a small glass with ice. Add the hazelnut liqueur, then the half-and-half. Float the rum on top. Serve.

Leather Love

Some of my favorite leather jackets right now... hmm, which one will I purchase?

PARADISE in Portugal!

These idyllic beach scenes are the genius work of photographer Christian Chaize and show the changing face of one particular beach in Portugal called Praia Piquinia.

Chaize discovered the beach while on vacation and he returns there regularly to photograph it. The rising and falling tides, varying light and symphony of colorful beach umbrellas provide an ever-changing feast for the eyes.

Simply GORGEOUS.  My bags are packed!

Isabel Marant

I have been dyinggggg for these insane Isabel Marant sneakers... I just can't fathom spending that amount of money on sneakers! Ugh. I want, I want, I want!

happy monday!

I dream of having this apartment... One day very soon I will make it happen.

finally friday!

A reminder from one of my favorite fashion blogs, They All Hate Us

Soludos - My New Obsession!

Soludos

Sometimes, your toes get tired of daily exposure. Slip them into something more forgiving, like a new pair of Soludos espadrilles. The breathable cotton shoes, founded by London transplant Nick Brown, will relieve the inevitable summer flip-flop fatigue.

The comfy fabric protects freshly pedicured toes from sidewalk silt, while the jute soles have a light rubber coating — a fresh update for the classic Mediterranean slipper.

I love the way a pair molds to my feet after only a few wears, and dig the way the backs can be worn up (it’s a slipper!) or down (it’s a mule!). The variety of fun unisex patterns, from graphic triangles to playful striped denim, will make it hard to choose just one.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!