5 little luxuries

image: piperlime

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!

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

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

feliz weekend!

image: whowhatwear 

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!

feliz weekend!

image: courtesy of kristen loken

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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

image: target

another week, another five (imo) brilliant purchases…

a brass elephant for practically pennies.

a super inexpensive bikini for the oh-so-impromptu weekend getaway invite to one of my fave destinations in mexico

seized the 30% code (gapshop) and stocked up these ballet slippers

these curtains were the impetus to my spring cleaning project

thanks to copy cat chic I found the perfect sunburst mirror at an even more perfect price!


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if pablo neruda designed lingerie.. eberjey's orianna chemise

when poetry, sonnets and boleros meet lingerie…

the orianna chemise appears as if pablo neruda himself whispered it  into existence.

 

eberjey.com

$78

 

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feliz weekend!

source: lucky mag

a nyc bloody mary guide to brunching

 

8 small cooking habits that make a big difference

 

10 makeup tricks that make you look spectacular in photos!

 

17 pairs of must-buy jeans for EVERY budget and style!

 

how to "fake" a gallery-wrapped canvas print

 

party dresses under $50 from piperlime

 

10 easy ways to dress like a french girl

wonder capes

leslie tessler

ever since my first pair of wonderwoman underoos (just to put a song in your head for the next week..”underoos fun to wear yeah! something super new in underwear”) i have adored capes. a custom cape inspired by the vibes of buenos aires and the beat of new york city was just a fantasy until now. leslie tessler has brought my dreams to life. from delicious fabric choices, to exquisite  buttons, to styling that effortlessly evokes the south american soul and the chic sophisticatation of madison avenue… i could write a sonnet about this cape. well i  probably couldn’t write a sonnet but i can write a damn fine haiku…

cape of luxury

south american splendor

your warmth surrounds me

 

leslietessler.com

$295-$425

 

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a day at oscar de la renta

from me to you

one of our most beloved bloggers, from me to you had the privilege of spending a day at the atelier of oscar del la renta. we will say nothing else and allow the photos to speak for themselves. we, of course, were rendered breathless...

this was a day with oscar de la renta.

lilliana of cheapchicas.com says: to the max!

lilliana of the cheap chicas guide to style fame is one of our go-to stylists and part of the casa naranja family. needless to say she is ridiculously stylish and fabulous. We just HAD to share her latest post “to the max!” which has some must-have finds!

no matter what your style, you really can find a maxi dress to suit you! if you’re feeling a little nicole richie, this boho-chic style from forever 21 is perfect and it’s only $26!

for something a little more sophisticated that you could wear on a date or even to an afternoon wedding, this tiered number from banana republic will easily become a staple in your summer wardrobe…just add a great jewelry and voila, multiple outfits!

finally, i love nothing more than a one-shoulder dress…it’s sexy yet understated and in this swiss dot print, kind of sweet! i’ve had the hardest time finding a one shoulder so i was so excited to find this dress for only $59.

now if you’re petite like me, my suggestion is to belt all of these so you don’t get lost under all that fabric and when you can, wear them with wedges or a casual heel to get some height!

zara - april lookbook

we have looks 3,6,10 and 12 on our spring must-have list!

fashion from spain - campaign and lookbook preview

summer 2011 campaign and lookbook preview

spanish fashion brands look to the great oudoors as the setting for their dynamic spring/summer 2011 collections.

 

excellent photography and exquisite fashion production set the scene for the colourful summer collections from spanish brands. nature and dazzling sunlight provide just the ticket for the new season.

 

fashionfromspain.com

gold trapezoid earrings created in bogota! we're sold.

we adore shopping from l-atitude’s global give collection, which pays homage to the artisans and traditional craftspeople that make the world a more beautiful place one piece at a time. they put shopping for a cause in an entirely new level! our current obsession are the gold trapezoid earrings created in bogota. clusters of trapezoids finished in gold have a raw metal look that is pure and earthy with a bit of roughness around the edges.

surevolution (bogota)

gold trapezoid earrings

$135

we're coveting! the pura lopez exclusive suede platform wedge sandal

what an exquisite ode to spring!  pura lopez’s wedge sandal is just the antidote we need to relieve this long winter.

intermix.com

$395.00

fabulous fashion movement....timex is going timeless

for those unforgettably chic, yet fickle fashionistas, who rejoiced in the "mad men" retro fabulous fashion movement....timex is going timeless....bringing us the gospel of retro chic. from one classic to another…..…..

amo a lanvin for h&m

te amo lanvin!

te amo lanvin!

te amo lanvin!

when we regain our speech we will follow up with more details on the entire collection. in the meantime we invite you to gag with us.

SEE THE LATEST VIDEO ABOUT THE H&M DESIGNER COLLABORATION.

who's milly? allow us to introduce her.

amigas…if the last milly you thought about was that old lady down the hall, or, even worse, the lame partner of vannilli, then you are disappointingly not a true fashionista.

milly cabana offers the sexiest, and most trendy line of swimwear and pool accessories, and is already the hottest name in celebrity pool-side couture. and we, at cn, want to offer you the chance to win the ultimate beachpackage including $1,200 worth of cabana merchandise: a signature milly paisley-print bandeau bikini, cotton lace cover-up, luxe terry cloth tote and matching beach blanket with detachable pillow. a celeb favorite, milly cabana has been recently seen on kristin davis in “sex and the city 2,” as well as beyoncé.

the contest ends on july 2^nd, just in time for the holiday weekend, when the lucky winner will be announced and also receive $1 toward millyny.com for every milly facebook friend in their network.

click on the milly facebook page where you can enter to win as well as see some of the fabulous stylings that will make milly cabana the only milly you ever think of ever again.