Monday, January 2, 2012

Break Up

Hey lovebugs! Happy 2012! I hope you had a happy and safe new years weekend. Any resolutions? Mine is to keep up with this blog and keep bringing you interesting and fabulous posts that you enjoy reading everyday.

Today we're talking about breaking up an outfit. Wide belts to be exact. I like wider belts because they add some interest in the torso area. Try it over a cardi or at the waist line of skirt.

I love this detail, it would be perfect with an orange or navy cardigan.

Ralph Lauren, Wide Patent Leather Stretch Belt, $38
The patent leather is so easy to accessorize with any look.

Nordstrom, Lodis Astor Deco Buckle, $48
A little retro and a little fabulous. Add this to an LBD.
Asos, Link and Plate Detail Belt, $21
I am loving this! So fresh and colorful for winter.


Are you adding belts over outfits in 2012? How do you break up an outfit?

Be fabulous today!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Friday Foodday: New Year's Eve

Happy last Friday of 2011! I wish you a safe and happy weekend. Today is a special Friday Foodday with specialty cocktails!

Champagne Punch
c/o Food Network
Ingredients
  • 1 can (20-ounce) crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled inexpensive brut Champagne
Directions
In a large punch bowl or pitcher, stir pineapple, lemon juice, cherry juice, rum, and brandy to blend. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Add Champagne just before serving. 

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
  •     1-ounce cranberry juice (sweetened)
  •     1 wedge lime
  •     Champagne or sparkling wine
  •     Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
Directions
In a chilled Champagne flute add cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime. Top off the glass with Champagne. Garnish with 3 or 4 cranberries.







  
Pear Champagne Cocktail
c/o Goodbooze
Ingredients
Chilled champagne
Pear Brandy
Fresh pear, chopped (remove the skin first, if you like, but we don’t)
Turbinado (raw) sugar

Directions
Drop a few pieces of pear into the bottom of a champagne flute and sprinkle some sugar over the top. Let sit for a few minutes while the sugar softens, then pour 1 ounce of pear brandy over the pear. Allow to macerate for 15 minutes, then top with chilled champagne. 


Thursday, December 29, 2011

NYE Accents

Hey lovebugs! Are you ready for 2012? Today I thought we would look at some fabulous accents to add to your LBD for New Year's Eve.

If you aren't usually brave with your headbands during the year; NYE is the best excuse to go big or go home.

I absolutely love this belt, it's flashy and fabulous in all the right ways.

I love color around the face and these beauties are perfect for a big night.

Stella and Dot, Soiree Trio Ring, $49
Hello glamorous.

What are your NYE plans? Dressing up or down? Even if you're in pjs, wear some bling for fun!

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Capital Ken: Travel Accessories


Hello! I’m happy to be back doing another guest post for Kelsey. This week, I have concentrated on pieces for your man who is “on the go.” The first items are briefcases. I like this first one as I believe it is a classic look – not too casual but not too stuffy.

Kenneth Cole, A Brief History, $70


With this next one, you can be right in style, but still stand out from the crowd. These are showing up in a lot of ads, probably due to the popularity of the television show, “Mad Men.” Instead of the typical black, why not consider aluminum? 


Aluminum Notebook Laptop Computer Travel Briefcase Executive Attache, $39


I wanted to include this next one because these “loose” handles are very popular right now. This one is a simple design for nearly any professional. 


Mercury Luggage Signature Portfolio with Shoulder Straps, $43


Finally, for a little color and for those of you who might be looking for a bag with less structure, this is a terrific option with several color options. I like the saddle color, as I feel it goes with almost everything. 



As an added feature, I wanted to add a few travel accessories. If your man is on the go a lot, as I am, there are a few items that might make his life on the road a bit easier. The first is a travel tray. It might not sound like a necessity, but it certainly helps in a strange hotel room to keep change, keys, wallet, etc., in ONE place. This one unsnaps at the corners to lie flat for packing.


And finally, this is a great piece to pack just in case the loafers are expected to trudge through any climates with bad weather. Road salt can ruin even the finest leather. And, this mini kit won’t take up too much room.