feliz weekend!

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6 surprising expenses you can negotiate

 

instagram thanksgiving like a boss

 

5 tasks to check off your thanksgiving to-do list a week early

 

too much champagne last night? 7 juices to turn your morning around

 

fireplaces at new york bars: ten toasty hearths to warm you

 

brace yourself for cuteness overload!

 

a sign that love is all over

 

restoring ones faith in humanity.

5 little luxuries

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i want to speak volumes without saying a word at the table this thanksgiving.   this très chic sweater will get my point across quite succinctly. 

 

seriously, the gap’s heat tights are as warm as pants on a cold evening. i am not kidding! they are super comfy and seem to be lined with fleece. cozy? you betcha!

 

ayres’ body butter midnight tango collection was inspired by argentina. was i intrigued? yes. after experiencing the thick, melt-into-your skin, orange blossom and vanilla body butte, it’s become part of my evening ritual. as is listening to carlos gardel…

 

essie luxedo is the perfect, chic autumn nail color, a dark (almost black) plum which makes quite the statement.

 

i entertain quite a bit and find myself constantly updating play lists. i discovered a putumayo cd, arabic beat, while standing on line at whole foods. apparently wf is truly a one stop shop for future cocktail/dinner parties.

feliz weekend!

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how to clean a skillet

 

15 photos that capture famous romances

 

happier at home: top 5 books for homebodies

 

10 foods that make you prettier

 

5 body-changing tips from tracy anderson

 

cook who's talking: 30 cookbooks, 30 of the best insider tips

 

stop a cold in its tracks

 

dry shampoo alternative

 

tis the season: cold remedies  natural winter remedies

feliz weekend!

source: la buena vida 

15 excellent new york restaurants that deliver

 

must read from the new yorker mag: now we are five by david sedaris

 

how to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich

 

what to do with leftover candy from the genius at nyc’s momofuku

 

swoon-worthy photo eye candy from paris

feliz weekend!

image: courtesy of central park conservancy

a mascara expert sets the record straight

 

fall foliage in nyc: where to see fall colors around the city

 

inside chanel. everything you ever wanted to know behind the iconic brand.

 

10 money-saving decorating tips

 

marc jacobs packing his louis vuitton bags after 16 years

 

let’s rejoice in the power of prayer: it’s back, domino magazine is back!

 

21 pieces of golden wisdoms

5 little luxuries

i have been following him on facebook and instagram for some time: most of the questions he asks his subjects are the same but the responses will change the way you see everyday people. the tome humans of new york will do the same for you.

my official autumn scent of is the havana candle.

the urban daddy app finally solves the problem of “where should we go eat/drink?” 

freebie art print that screams i love autumn.  cute, right?

you know the desperate feeling of knowing your phone battery is about to go but you have to tell your friend what corner exactly in the west village you will meet her (true story)

this free app sends a personalized message (through twitter, email, text message, or facebook) to the contacts of your choice right before you scream “nooooooooooooooooooo!” as the screen goes black…

feliz weekend!

image: the coveteur

on coco chanel's birthday, 10 titillating apartment details

 

do wear white after labor day

 

new perks for sephora addicts

 

crossfit 101

 

3 perfect cold-pasta recipes – because summer’s not over yet!

 

Hangover cures: tried & tested!

 

50 things you didn’t know about ‘the wizard of oz’

 

three tricks to make that bikini wax less painful

2- day cleanse: a simple meal plan that will hit your body’s rest button!

5 little luxuries

i love spotify!!  the 9.99 monthly fee pays for itself!

 

spiked bangle set that looks a lot more expensive than the 7 bucks it actually cost.

 

i purchased this nifty tool that gives me the casual bun, faux bob and high bun.

 

jouer tinted moisturizer in glow  truly a time savior: moisturizer, luminizer and foundation all in one!

 

my morning routine now consists of hot water with a few drops of orange blossom water and it has made waking up a bit more glamorous.

feliz weekend!

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when you desperately need a compliment.

the surprising weekend habits of highly effective people

try taking a regeneration bath

obsessed with your iphone? better read this...

10 unexpected natural cleaners

the weekend bag you don't want to live without

6 apps to beautify your selfie

10 solutions to your summer beauty emergencies

diy beauty treatments

neat freaks, meet the pretty handbags that’ll keep all your stuff tidy

the 10 worst people on the subway

how diane von furstenberg starts her day

can anything really help cellulite?

4 juice recipes for great skin from celeb facialist joanna vargas

how to lose weight in 7 days

calling all catcher in the rye fans… salinger the film is coming soon.

how to grill perfect steak

the key to take the perfect nap

i have three words for you.. mexican chocolate brownies

six surprising uses for aluminum foil

wrapping it up!

the wrap-up

nyc summer demands either messy buns, top knots or an unfussy up-do. this contraption promised to help with any of the above in 5 minutes or less. lets just say i am sold and look forward to braving the nyc subway sans frizz.

the wrap up 

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feliz weekend!

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look for less: super-chic pj’s

15 ways to debloat asap

summer vacation packing check list

what a clever party trick.

best cheap eats: 10 restaurants to eat on a budget in nyc

hilarious: comedians in cars getting coffee

wedding seasons is here and moment junkie curates some of the most moving pic documenting the blessed event.

5 tips for taking better food photos when you travel

the 50 books everyone needs to read, 1963-2013

so need one of these tubs installed pronto!

eight places to do outdoor yoga, pilaets, or tai chi in nyc

yet a more comprehensive guide to free outdoor fitness classes

an a-to-z guide to celine and jesse’s conversations in before sunrise and before sunset

eerily accurate personality test. my true self was revealed to be a benevolent dreamer!

very handy tip: how-to cuff your sleeves the j.crew way

bumped from a flight? know your rights

the next mark zuckerberg

gorgeous free chalkboard printable via snippet & ink

10 ways over-thinking destroys your happiness

file under “why didn’t i think of that?!” a food hugger kickstarter project via cheapchicas

get a zabar’s picnic for two for only $25 (reg $35) with this code SSZE1

seth godin speaks on a few things….

so many, many, many great weekend travel deals!

listening to: gotan project "santa maria"

flamenco and paella at la nacional

la nacional paella restaurant presents:

miercoles flamenco!

every wednesday nightat la nacional restaurant (downstairs )

all the artist performing are of top quality and bring there experience & professionalism to the stage. each artist with there unique talent will take you on a magical journey. a dialogue of music & dance crossing the boundaries of traditional flamenco and a blending of musical styles. miercoles flamenco is based on the concept that each performer has an artistic voice & something special to express!!.

time 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

239 west 14th street ( between 7th & 8th ave.)

new york, ny, 10011

212 243 -9308

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feliz weekend!

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easily brighten your whites with a little lemon juice

 

the french woman to emulate: garance doré

5 little luxuries

image: zara

talk about a blast from the past. i met up with a friend who i consider an arbiter of style. when i got a whiff of her, i asked, in a conspirational whisper(knowing how secretive some of us are about their perfume) “what fragrance are you wearing? it can’t be? is it? is it loves baby soft?” it turns out she was wearing chloe. so the next day i went to sephora, tried it but alas it didn’t quite smell the same on me. so i followed my initial olfactory reaction instinct and purchased love’s baby soft. it takes me back to the 7^th grade (very likely one of the only great memories of that time) and i love, love, love the fresh, powdery scent.

 

am doing a semi cleanse (more on this later)and having this cashew milk as dinner replacement.

 

the simplest ingredients can create a diy obsession-worthy body scrub! i made mine using coconut oil, lime essential oil, lime rind and sugar and find myself showering over and over because i cant get enough of the scent and the glow it gives my skin.

 

i took a cue from erin’s (apartment 34) latest post and quickly purchased and anointed this my official summer sandal. gorge, right?

feliz weekend!

image: courtesy of kristen loken

fatigue facts: 5 things that make you tired

 

punch-drunk love:a spirited cocktail for your cinco de mayo party

 

how to bake flat cake layers

 

woo! there's now a restoration hardware outlet in queens

 

reason 100,000,001 we love jenna lyons! “how jenna lyons transformed j.crew into a cult brand”

 

5 luxe perks you didn't think you could afford

 

how to clean your face: part 1

 

because not enough tutorials exist on this subject: easy ways to use liquid liner

5 little luxuries

ummm,  do you notice the theme of my little luxuries this week…..

 

tickets to “scatter my ashes at bergdorf’s” can. not. wait. to. see it!

 

because I need more handsome, intelligent, brooding men in my life and apt.

 

went to the blue note jazz club to listen to michel camilo perform. was feeling so jazzy and sassy, i ordered french martinis. needless to say,i will be serving french martinis. at all my soirees this week.

 

am quite giddy because of this luxurious little purchase: tickets to book launch of let’s explore diabetes with owls by david sedaris! yes, i am going to listen to the david sedaris read live!!! can you tell i am excited about this? (if you can’t make it  he will be atmcnally jackson books – 52 prince st btwn lafayette/mulberry on friday, may 10)

 

inspired by my upcoming jarabe de palo concert i wanted a real bold lip color that signaled “fierce woman in front row”. thanks to this fushia flash i just may be pulled onto the stage!

cocktails are served…sparkling white peach sangria

image: thekitchn

cocktails are served…

sparkling white peach sangria

 

in planning my nieces wedding shower I have been experimenting with different cocktails to serve a crowd. i came across this recipe from thekitchn.com and think we hit on a crowd pleaser.

serves 4 to 6

2 to 3 white peaches, sliced (2 if they are large, 3 if they are small)

3/4 cup peach brandy

1 bottle moscato, such as 7 daughters moscato, chilled

1 liter white peach seltzer water, such as seagram's sparkling white peach seltzer, chilled

in a pitcher place 3/4 of the sliced peaches (saving some for garnish) and brandy and lightly muddle.

add the moscato and seltzer water.

stir with wooden spoon to mix. pour into ice filled glasses and top with a couple of fresh peach slices.

 

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5 little luxuries

spring is in the air. quite literally in nyc. we have been enjoying 65 degree weather and the world looks positively cheery. to celebrate this long awaited spring, a few my of little luxuries for the week….

 

a gorgeous plum pretty sugar robe in which to pad around the apt with the windows wide open. (am so impressed with the collection and their customer service that a proper review will be coming shortly).

 

a cadre of bamboo sugarcane candles from trapp to burn while enjoying the incoming breeze as i pad in my robe.. the scent is absolutely enveloping. i can’t explain it, the scent just makes me feel happy (hey,it’s a lot cheaper than anti-depressants)

 

a new spring-like throw to adorn the sofa as i sit in my robe, inhaling the scent of my trap candles while watching the breeze through the billow curtains.

 

billowy curtains allow enough light in and dance perfectly with the incoming breeze.

 

and finally the pièce de résistance to enjoy all of the above acquisitions…

 

how to make the best gin and tonic: a bottle of this and a package of these to make this