Cupcakes and Cashmere

Beverly Hills Bound

May 16th, 2012

Karen Walker Sunglasses, Estee Lauder ‘Stay Scarlet’ Lipstick, Vintage Sweater, Tiffany & Co. Clutch, Essie ‘Cute as a Button’ Nail Polish, Nixon Watch, Vintage Bracelet, Levis Shorts, Louboutin Heels

After brunch last weekend, we drove around Beverly Hills and let ourselves get lost. Sometimes it’s good not to have any plans, so you can be open to spontaneous little adventures.

Seascape strawberries are my biggest weakness at the farmers’ market (followed by kettle corn). They’re insanely sweet, fragrant, and their color so vibrant that they simply beg to be the focal point of a summertime dessert. I bought this tart pan a while back and it made an otherwise intimidating assembly surprisingly simple (it’s nonstick with a removable bottom). I can’t recommend this recipe enough – it lets the fruit shine without any added sugar, with a buttery crust and vanilla-infused pastry cream that almost steals the spotlight.

Painted Florals

May 14th, 2012

Free People Sunglasses, Rebecca Minkoff Blazer c/o, Joie Top, Zara Skirt, Steve Madden Booties, Vintage Clutch, Essie ‘Cute As a Button‘

Sometimes it just takes a simple piece in a pretty pattern (I’ve always been obsessed with watercolor prints) to make a plain outfit feel special. We’re in that awkward stage of the year when the mornings are cool and the afternoons are hot, so a light blazer in a summery print is pretty much my go-to every day of the week.

Five Things

May 11th, 2012

{The first signs of summer: ripe blueberries in our backyard}

This was a good week, even though it felt absurdly long (at one point I was convinced the days were moving backwards). But it was also well balanced – with some great meetings, meals with girlfriends, beautiful weather, and a night to myself where I ate caramel out of a jar while watching TV. Sometimes it’s those classier moments that make for the perfect ending to a long day. Have a nice weekend!