I hope you all had a fantastic Valentine's Day! I celebrated with some friends at my place, and since I was sick last week (and therefore had some extra time on my hands), I got a little crazy with the decorations.
Some of my inspiration came from Pinterest, and some from my own love of February 14th. On Valentine's Day, everything is pink, sweet and pretty... what's not to love?
How did you celebrate this year?
Gwen Stefani is a girl who sticks to her California cool, tartan-loving, rock’n’roll roots, and we love her for it. Though we were disappointed she didn’t make a personal appearance at her fall presentation (which was so overcrowded and held in a small corner of the room), her unique designs certainly made up for it.
The models that stood in front of a black-and-white photo collage looked like they were coming back from the library after getting down and dirty with your boyfriend in the memoir aisle.
Read the rest of my review on BettyConfidential.com...
If you were The Vampire Diaries’ Nina Dobrev, the show you were dying to see this Fashion Week was Monique Lhuillier’s Fall collection. The 23-year-old was sitting front row to see enough tight, black, sexy red and black leather to surely satisfy her vampire lover’s thirst.
From red leather sleeveless cocktail dresses to “lava” print chiffon blouses and smokey grey sequined gowns, Monique Lhuillier’s collection was enough to make any fashion lover’s blood boil with lust.
Read the rest of my review on BettyConfidential.com...
Check out my recent interview with the always hunky Dermot Mulroney. He was such a gentleman and one of my favorite interviews! Ugh, I never thought I would hear that voice on the other end of my phone...
Award season always brings the teeniest, tiniest bag out of the closet and onto the red carpet: the minaudiere. Sure, you can only fit lip gloss and a pack of mints in one, but it's the ultimate statement-making accessory, especially when paired with a drop dead gorgeous gown.
The stars may turn to Judith Leiber for their shimmering hand candy, but at over $1000 a pop, the average girl has to take baby steps toward Leiber Fever. Above are minaudieres that will take her there -- and they start as low as $49 and don't surpass $275. Now, that's a mint-holder at a price I can justify.
And for those major frugalistas, check out my Valentine's Day gift suggestion (hint, hint, boys!) for a minaudiere that will redefine date night: Christiana Caged Sparkle Minaudiere ($39.95, SendTheTrend). Who knew such a small bag could pack such a big style punch?
1. Buy a pair of these from Christian Louboutin's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection (via StyleAmour)
2. Make something as polished as this Prada-inspired bejewled clutch (via Refinery29)
3. Own a dog as cute as this (via Pinterest)
4. Eat something that looks as good as this every day (via Pinterest)
5. Make Valentine's Day plans with this man (via YourTango)
If you could, what would you do this week?
Via Pinterest
1. Counting a major dance session in your apartment as a workout.
2. Still getting nervous before an important phone call.
3. Having breakfast for dinner.
4. Wanting to play in all this snow that's fallen over NYC. : )
5. Making the first move, regardless of the outcome.
And cheers to you guys, for following my little blog! Thank you! xo
Source: traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com via on Pinterest
Recipe courtesy Tracey's Culinary Adventures:
Ingredients:
4 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 cups fresh basil, stems and buds discarded
1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper
Directions are here. And, it's on the healthy side!
Heidi Klum at the 69th Annual Golden Globes via PopSugar
More inspiration from Pinterest
Nude and turquoise (and a killer tan)... because it works.
