Cupcakes and Cashmere

Grey’s Anatomy

January 26th, 2009

While browsing through the French Connection website, I was blissfully welcomed by an abundance of heather gray pieces.  Though grey has never been a particularly flattering color on me, I adore its cozy connotation and incredible versatility.  From the oversized swing coat to the cabled neck warmer below, these are all classic staples (that happen to be on sale).

 

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Hunter Bag, $118 $49.99
Davie Weave Coat, $368 $299.99
Dogtooth Tassel Scarf, $38 $19.99
Metallic Maze Dress, $218 $169.99
Comme Cable Neck Warmer, $78 $29.99
Wishing on a Star Dress, $168 $89.99
Lofty Knit Dress, $218 $99.99
Cashmere Sweater, $178 $69.99
Ryo Stretch Trousers, $138 $59.99

EDIT: I was elated when I got an email this morning from the Who What Wear Daily team telling me that I had been chosen as one of their MySpace Muses for January.  Check it out here!

 

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Also, thanks to The Budget Babe for featuring me on her amazing site today.  See it here.

Benchwarmer

January 22nd, 2009

 

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H&M Jean Jacket, Issho Striped Tank, Forever 21 Ring, BDG Jeans, Vintage Boots

This weekend, I gained a whole new appreciation for movies that feature song/dance routines that take place on wobbly bleachers (Grease and 10 Things I Hate About You come to mind). Nevertheless, when I spotted these empty grandstands, I envisioned happily bounding up and down the flights and then realized the only rendition of “Summer Nights” I’ll be singing will be in my shower.

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Decoding Dessert

January 21st, 2009

This weekend, we hosted a dinner party that included a rather filling meal of London Broil, roasted asparagus and truffled mashed potatoes, so a light dessert was definitely in order.  For a sweet treat with little effort and a big impact, I used hollowed-out tangelos to serve perfectly portioned scoops of sorbet.  Below is a step-by-step guide on how to recreate this refreshing palette cleanser.

 

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Flora and Fauna

January 20th, 2009

 

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Despite the fact that most of the country is braving horrendously cold temperatures, I can’t help but fantasize over the influx of floral prints I’ve seen on countless celebrities.  Flowers add such a feminine element, and when paired with a leather jacket (a la Nicole Richie) or a slouchy bag (like Jessica Biel), it makes for the ideal combination.  So, if the cold is forcing you to pair a dress like this with tights and a beanie or it’s warm enough to let this top poke out from under a thin cardigan, it’s an easy way to add a sweet touch of Spring in the middle of January.