January 29th, 2010
I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day and not because of the sappy romantic stuff. I love the process of doing little things for other people, even if it’s as simple as making cupcakes or writing a sweet note. I’ve been gradually collecting festive baking supplies for months and since February’s only days away, I found it appropriate to bring them out and put them to good use.
Also, I’ve added several pink rings (just in time for Valentine’s Day) and necklaces to my Etsy shop!
Update: All necklaces and rings have sold out. I will be adding more pieces to my shop shortly. xx
January 28th, 2010
You’d think I have some sort of aversion to graphic prints since almost every item in my closet is a solid color. The one exception is my love for stripes (as seen here, here, here and here), but even that is far and few between. This season, I’m determined to add a bit more spice to my outfits and luckily for me, there are plenty of prints from which to choose.
1. Marc by Marc Jacobs – $530
2. Leaves of Grass – $425
3. Forever 21 – $24.80
4. Forever 21 – $12.80
5. Topshop – $60
6. Milly – $325
7. Topshop – $50
8. Forever 21 – $18.90
9. Topshop – $80
January 27th, 2010
{My three favorite perfumes: Annick Goutal’s “Petite Cherie,” Serge Lutens’ “Fleurs D’Oranger” and Jo Malone’s “Honeysuckle and Jasmine”}
Scent plays an integral role in our lives, which is why I surround myself with lovely smelling things in my home. I tend to rotate between several perfumes, but always find myself drawn to ones that are light and floral. It’s such a subtle way to make a statement and I love that people associate me with a certain scent (like gardenias and jasmine). Here are a few of the other products that I love.
How do you add fragrance to you life and which are your favorites?
{My mom turned me onto Johnson’s Bedtime Bath and I love using it at night}
{Alora’s “Isola” fragrance makes our entire apartment smell fresh and floral}
{I got this Pikake Jasmine lotion during our trip to Maui last year and put it on when I want to be reminded of our tropical vacation}
{I love burning fragrant candles and Further’s is clean and simple}
January 26th, 2010
If there are marshmallows in the house, they won’t last more than a few days. I’m not even that crazy about them, but I still manage to shovel handfuls into my mouth, almost ritualistically, every time I pass by the kitchen. Toasting marshmallows (for S’mores) is one of my favorite summer activities, but it somehow loses its appeal in the dark months of winter.
I tried Stand’s famous Toasted Marshmallow Shake when I was in New York for Fashion Week (you can find posts on my trip here, here and here) and my boyfriend and I haven’t stopped talking about it since. It was amazingly decadent, with rich vanilla ice cream and golden marshmallows that were blended into the tastiest thing I’ve ever drunk. I finally found the recipe last week (here) and have been waiting for the perfect time to try it out. Turns out, it was yesterday at 3:30 on a random Monday afternoon and boy, was it sweet.
