Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

August 26th, 2011

{Bourbon Peach Punch – recipe coming soon}

Just as I started to fully prep for fall (I’ve even bookmarked several soups I need to try), summer seems to have arrived in L.A. We’re throwing a little UFC-viewing party, which means we’ll be cranking up the AC, loading up on lots of greasy food, and plenty of cold drinks. Since this past week has been overwhelmingly girly (starting with a lovely bridal shower), it’ll be a nice change of pace.

{A fun discovery after a day by the beach – also #1 on this list}



{Savoring the flavors of summer: tomato, burrata, and basil pizza}

{Best new hair discovery: Oribe’s “Royal Blowout”}

{Favorite combination: Almond-covered Pocky + red wine}

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  • http://debbiecutieface.wordpress.com debbie

    that pizza looks incredible.

  • Alex

    LOVE that you found Zoltar!
    I have a slight obsession with all movies Tom Hanks, and BIG started it.

  • http://prettyhappygood.blogspot.com prettyhappygood

    thanks for the new hair discovery – i am always on the lookout! and beautiful photos, as always.

  • http://thefashionphysician.blogspot.com the Fashion Physician

    That pizza looks amazing. Of course the only thing I focus on is the food.

    http://thefashionphysician.blogspot.com

  • http://goldandgray.blogspot.com lily

    Sounds like a fun weekend !! Enjoy.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  • http://www.bayparkdream.blogspot.com Tammy

    I really like your Friday posts :)
    and that Bourbon Peach Punch looks amazinggggg

    ~Tammy
    http://www.bayparkdream.blogspot.com

  • http://mrtaylorandhislady.blogspot.com Mr. Taylor and his Lady

    that pizza looks absolutely incredible!!!
    Xo

    http://mrtaylorandhislady.blogspot.com

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee

    I can’t wait to hear the punch recipe!

    http://mstwirlyskirts.com

  • http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/ Cristina

    Oh Pocky how I used to over indulge on you in my college days! That punch looks fantastic! I don’t know how you manage to always look fabulous while simultaneously working in the real world and preparing amazing looking cuisine…you are like super woman and I find you inspiring…thanks for another lovely post!

    Cristina
    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • http://icanbemanythings.blogspot.com Courtney

    Ohhhh pocky! SO SO SO yummy!

    Courtney
    I Can Be Many Things

  • http://www.iamchasingthirty.blogspot.com Katy

    Love Oribe products. And they smell fantastic!!

  • http://lookwhoswearing.blogspot.com/ Gayatri Kumar

    Yummy! The burrata and basil pizza :)

    And definitely giving the Oribe’s mist a try! Thanks!

    ————–
    Gayatri
    Look who’s Wearing (LwW)

  • http://bywayofney.blogspot.com/ Chanel

    Punch looks amazing! As does the almond Pocky. You really can’t go bad with it! Plus wine, perfection.

    http://bywayofney.blogspot.com/

  • http://designsgood.blogspot.com/ Sarah @ Designsgood

    Is that the same Zoltar from the movie “Big”? I can’t wait for that punch recipe!

  • http://www.dragonnfruit.com dragon fruit

    YUM!! can’t wait for recipes <3

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://thelilbee.com the lil bee

    Btw, do you use Rene Furterer dry shampoo? Have we talked about this before? It is a LIFESAVER.

  • http://anorexicescapades.com bougiehippie

    The meaning of a “full” week

  • http://lejoiede-lizette.blogspot.com/ Lizette

    Great five things everything looks delicious! Kisses from Madrid/LA.
    Lizette

  • http://www.whoorl.com whoorl

    I live for Oribe. Despite receiving tons and tons of product lines to review for Hair Thursday, I will gladly shell out the bucks for Oribe. Best product line out there, methinks!

  • http://adahliavolk.com chrissy

    Great Post! Will have to try out the Royal Blowout.
    adahliavolk.wordpress.com

  • http://www.paperdolltheory.com kat @ paper doll theory

    yay for 5 things :)
    i love pocky and have fun at your ufc party. drink lots of beer and pig out!

    love
    kat

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://bintheknow.wordpress.com B. in the Know

    Great set of five things this week – loving the combination of red wine with a sweet treat!
    Much love,
    B

  • http://www.bybun.com/buns-blog Bun

    almond pocky!! where has that been all of my life?!

    xoxo bun.
    http://www.bybun.com/buns-blog

  • http://smalltownbigwardrobe.wordpress.com Catherine

    I am intrigued by Oribe. This is the second time I’ve heard about it being amazing. May have to splurge on that one!

  • Emily

    Ah almond pocky is my favorite (: as well as coconut! You should try it with coffee <3

  • http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com hena tayeb

    The pizza looks delish!

  • http://petiteandhungry.blogspot.com Petite and Hungry
  • http://www.ldmldmldm.com jois ldm

    wow wondering what that hair product does! and honestly i didn’t know anyone who’s not asian that loved pocky! lol, you should definately try the mini ones, and…the giant ones!

    xx from hong kong :)
    http://www.ldmldmldm.com

  • http://www.therosiestcheeks.com TheRosiestCheeks

    That pizza looks unbelievable!!!
    http://www.TheRosiestCheeks.com

  • http://www.empirestilettos.com Caitlin

    Maybe I will try and make some Bourbon Peach Punch this weekend to get through all of Hurricane Irene’s madness!

    http://www.empirestilettos.com

  • Camila

    hey Emily,
    I am curious as where do you get your straws? i love the retro look on them and I have not been able to find them!

    Thank you

  • http://justasugarslut.blogspot.com/ lidia@ sugarslut

    almond covered pocky + red wine.
    sounds unusual but intriguing.

    I ate two donuts yesterday because of you.
    I’m really thinking about a gluten-free diet…

  • http://www.theafeminada.com Grace Escudero – The Afeminada

    Mmmmm I love the pocky!

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.com

  • http://www.NatalyasCloset.com Natalya

    Awesome photos! XOXO, http://www.NatalyasCloset.com

  • http://lainstilettos.com Joanna – LA in Stilettos

    Always love your “Five Things” post!

    http://www.lainstilettos.com

  • http://sincerelyarizona.blogspot.com/ kristal

    I love reading your five things! PIZZA, YUM! What a great way to enjoy summer! Have a great weekend!

    http://sincerelyarizona.blogspot.com/

  • http://herumbrella.com Grace

    I say this every week – but I just adore these posts – so fun –

    that pizza look phenom and that “zoltar” guy – I totally did that in Vegas last week haha – gives you a little fortune card – very fun

    -grace

    http://herumbrella.com

  • http://Www.mrscapretta.com Mrs C

    Zoltar! Loved the movie BIG and makes me think of that! The punch sounds delicious and summery! I’ve got a fun photo roundup :) Happy weekend!

    http://www.MrsCapretta.com
    Recipes Fashion Marriage

  • http://beingvogue.wordpress.com C

    the pizza looks absolutely fantastic!!!!!

    http://beingvogue.wordpress.com

  • http://blogs.inlandempirefamily.com/2011/07/14/summer-hair-styles-and-care-tips/ skinny Jeans mom

    the punch and pizzaare my faves, definitely great ideas for the hot weekend we have in store here in So Cal. (Are you out there, fall?)
    Lovely as always.

    Fall fashion preview: http://blogs.inlandempirefamily.com/2011/08/26/fall-fashion-2011-preview/

  • http://www.thehappeningblog.com The Happening

    All these photos look amazing, but my favourite would definetly be the last one, looks delicious!! :)

    http://www.thehappeningblog.com

  • http://lfashionista.wordpress.com/ Lena

    That punch looks amazing!!!

    http://lfashionista.wordpress.com/

  • http://onehealthychange.blogspot.com/ ML

    That pizza looks to die for. I keep hearing about burrata and I think I need to try it out.

  • Sam

    Emily, can you please provide the recipe for the pizza. It looks fantastic.

  • http://mybellesandwhistles.blogspot.com/ Sarah

    I love all of these pictures! Especially the pizza…it looks amazing!!!

  • http://www.mybunnygoboom.com Bunny

    Looking forward to that punch recipe!

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com debi

    fab post!!!

  • Mariko

    As I am Japanese…I really appreciate you have shared one of the most important Japanese sweets with your readers…Cheers!!! (^^)

  • http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com michelle

    so want to try that pizza ! :)

    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://pretpenser.blogspot.com V

    Can’t wait for Bourbon Peach Punch! :)

    xx
    http://WWW.PRETPENSER.BLOGSPOT.COM