Cupcakes and Cashmere

Good Morning, Baltimore

June 24th, 2009

 

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I just returned from a whirlwind trip to Baltimore, where I indulged in multiple crab cakes, an Orange Crush (a local drink), loads of seafood and some Derby pie (kind of like a massive chocolate chip cookie).  The weather was lovely and I couldn’t get enough of their cobblestone streets, preppy boutiques and salty air.  Don’t you just love when you’re pleasantly surprised by a city?

Tasty Tortillas

June 23rd, 2009

 

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I could easily eat Mexican food for months on end without it ever getting old.  That’s why, when my friend Amy told me how simple homemade flour tortillas were to make, I was immediately intrigued.  Turns out, they were pretty easy to make (though I did have to throw out my first, horribly dry batch) but the end result was amazing.  I used this recipe and highly recommend pairing them with sauteed shrimp, homemade guacamole and some gimlets.

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School’s Out for the Summer

June 22nd, 2009

 

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Cut-out detailing, studs and tribal prints are everywhere and these pieces are a just a few that have caught my eye.  Summer is officially here (even if the weather hasn’t quite caught up yet) and for me, that means: Barbecues.Watermelon.Concerts.S’mores.Picnics.Early mornings.Salads.Weekend getaways.Tomatoes.Hikes.Gin and tonics.Pink toes.Strapless dresses.Avocados.Snow cones.Aviators.Pool time.Yellow.Floppy hats.Mangoes.Iced tea.Fireworks.Warm nights.Grilled asparagus.Fans.Bob Marley.Tunics.The smell of sunscreen.

1. Topshop Dress, $70
2. Charlotte Russe Dress, $32.99
3. Topshop Shoes, $90
4. Michael Antonio Sandals, $54.95
5. Prada Sandals, $344.25
6. Rebecca Minkoff Bag, $550
7. Burberry Watch, $805
8. Topshop Shorts, $65
9. Forever 21 Sandals, $18.80
10. Charlotte Russe Top, $19.99
11. Forever 21 Scarf, $9.80
12. Forever 21 Dress, $19.80
13. Beaded Sandals, $24.99
14. West/Feren Clutch, $245

Also, be sure to enter in Anne’s giveaway (from the lovely blog The City Sage) for a pair of Chie Mahara sandals).

What are you most looking forward to about summer?

Daddy’s Girl

June 21st, 2009

 

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