September 30th, 2009
Last week I went out for tacos and was reminded why the alliterative Tuesday night meal is always a great idea. I took a stab at whipping up my own version with salmon last night with a dry-rub and tomatillo-avocado slaw that I’d gladly make time and time again (recipe here). It was a multi-step process, which I find oddly calming and most importantly, a learning experience while in the grocery store. After scanning the entire produce section, I realized I had never seen a whole tomatillo and seriously considered buying a canned salsa. Instead, I surreptitiously asked an employee where the little fruits were located without disclosing that I had no idea what they looked like. I only hoped he hadn’t seen me walk by them five times just minutes before.
September 29th, 2009
My boyfriend kindly allowed me to decorate our entryway for Halloween, as long as I agreed not to let things get too tacky. Trust me, it’s way more challenging than you’d think. I skipped the witch figurines, goofy pumpkins and hanging ghosts and opted for a sleeker take on the haunting holiday.
{A black glittery skull on a hand offsets a clear console table}
{I’ve attached these little spiders to just about everything}
{A bowl of skeleton heads makes a creepy centerpiece}
How do you decorate for Halloween?
September 28th, 2009
Vintage Dress and Slip, Coach Brooke Zebra Bag, Jeffrey Campbell Platforms (for LF)
My impulsive nature was validated yesterday when I ran out the door to buy these Jeffrey Campbell studded platforms, moments after I saw Karen rocking them on her blog. They’re officially the edgiest heels in my closet and I love how they can seemingly transform into booties when worn with black tights. They’re a nice complement to a feminine lace dress and my new purse, which I’ve been obsessing over ever since it arrived last week. I had never embraced animal prints prior to seeing this bag, but with its supple calf hair and gold chains, Coach has created a true masterpiece.
September 25th, 2009
When we first rescued Luna, we were applauded for bringing home a black cat (apparently there are a lot of superstitious people out there). I accepted the praise and didn’t mention that I just happen to be obsessed with Halloween. Luna was the first to receive a dose of decorating this past week (how very Alexander McQueen is her collar?) and my friend Cristina was kind enough to accompany to three separate stores so that our apartment will look the part as well. Fall brings with it a lot of exciting things, but Halloween certainly tops my list.
