April 8th, 2010
Topshop Blazer and Blouse, J Brand Low Rise Leggings, Martin + Osa Necklace, Vintage Bracelet, Gifted Chan Luu Bracelet, Alaia Platforms
I’ve never been a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. It’s not that I’m always dressed up (because I’m certainly not), but I prefer breezy dresses to constricting, stiff denim. When the legging/jeans hybrid appeared on the scene last year, I was skeptical that they could be comfortable and simultaneously flattering. Turns out, some of them are. Revolve sent over these J Brand Low Rise Leggings last week and I’ve barely changed out of them since. They’re tight in all the right places (at the ankles) and have the right amount of give where you need it most (upper thighs) and I love that I can just easily wear them with dangerously tall heels as I can with ballet flats.
April 7th, 2010
The weather has been so erratic lately that meal planning has become close to impossible. One day it’s sunny and stifling, the next it’s gray and wet. Monday was one of those painfully dreary mornings that just begged for a hearty soup for dinner. I made Tyler Florence’s Black Bean Soup with fresh lime crema and cilantro and I was seriously impressed with myself. Not only did it make my entire place smell incredible, but it tasted just as good the next day, served cold.
{Washed black beans}
{Pureed garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and green pepper}
{Served with homemade corn bread and lime wedges}
April 6th, 2010
If your calendar looks anything like mine this summer, you’re in dire need of cute cocktail dresses appropriate for multiple weddings. Since white is out of the question and you don’t want to be confused for one of the bridesmaids, there are plenty of fun options at a variety of price points. Whether you’re decked out in feminine florals or a mini dress in a bright, notice-me-now shade, you’re bound to find something that fits the dress code.
Topshop: Abstract Floral Smock Dress, $90
Zimmerman: Floral-Print Chiffon Dress, $515
Single: Printed Jersey Strapless Dress, $295
Milly: Asymmetric Silk Mini Dress, $355
Kova & T: Lace and Silk Mini Dress, $365
Topshop: Silk Dress by Boutique, $160
Diane von Furstenberg: Layly Tiger Dress, $385
French Connection: Dandy Voile Dress, £75.00
Missoni: Candia Woven Mini Dress, $705
Thread Social: Ruffle-Strap Mini Dress, $520
Tibi: Scalloped Silk-Georgette Dress, $300
Forever 21: Draped Woven Tunic, $27.80
April 5th, 2010
Madewell Dress and Belt, Hue Tights, Vintage Bracelet, Yves Saint Laurent Platforms
I made a rather embarrassing spectacle in the Madewell store this weekend when I tried on dozens of items and walked out with almost all of them. I had never fully embraced their clothing, but couldn’t resist the sweet, floral dresses, rugged belts and intricate necklaces. I also picked up these charcoal gray tights that were on sale in anticipation of next fall, but the cool evenings these past few nights were a great excuse to pull them out early.
