Soulmate

February 26, 2010Leave a comment

I found my soulmate ring today. Jewelry porn. Love it.

Wedding : This 2.27-carat Asscher-cut diamond engagement ring is also available in a

Image courtesy of De Beers.com

Q: What do you wear EVERYDAY?

January 28, 2010February 1, 20102 Comments

A: Your hair.

I’m really into hair accessories. I continually buy headbands at forever21 and I rarely wear them, but when I do, it’s always so much fun for me! Hats, headbands, hair pins, wreaths, flowers. Your hair is up there to be played with! It’s the only thing we style everyday, without fail, even to just throw up in a ponytail or cap. I found a lovely website called ban.do and they have EXPENSIVE but very beautiful accessories for your head. Here is a playlist to listen to while we look at gorgeous hair things. Hair Accessories Mix

Isn’t the girl modeling them gorgeous? She makes me want to go red. The pics above are from their black label collection. They have some less expensive and even bridal options! I can’t stop, forgive me! Below is the below $50 heart collection.

For the bride. Or the dreamer. Or the lady who loves to wear white. Even in winter.

Am I deluded to think that I could make most of those things? I might have to venture outside my local hobby lobby and considering I cannot use superglue without spilling it…I might need some help…but in all seriousness, why am I not doing this?

Since I am hardly going to start my own H.A. business this weekend, here are some that I love from trustly ole Forever ($3-$10).

Some from Urban Outfitters ($15-$25):

From Anthropologie ($10-$100+).

Wine is the key to my heart

January 28, 2010Leave a comment

This morning I was greeted by the dailycandy weekend guide, they were hocking wine labels that you can adhere to bottles when you give them as gifts – called toast-its. That reminded me that I’ve been wanting to document my favorite wines for future reference.

Lately my BF and I have been digging on Malbecs. They’ve recently been gaining in popularity and are very reasonably priced for a good bottle.

“Malbec is typically a medium to full-bodied red wine. Ripe fruit flavors of plums and blackberry give it a jammy characteristic. The tannins are typically a bit tight and the earthy, wood-like appeal makes for a fairly rustic, yet versatile wine.”

Faves I’ve tried:

I’ve heard recently that Champagne is more popular than ever…I never realized it went out. I am a HUGE fan of champagne, sparkling wine, prosecco…the list goes on. You really can buy a reasonable bottle of the bubblier stuff for less than you’d spend on a regular white wine. And it always feels like you’re celebrating! One of my besties said she heard on NPR that Champagne is especially good to drink with fatty, fried foods. The bubbles help you digest! That’s enough for me to start guzzling.

Some faves:

I truely die over a good Chardonnay. I recently tried one that was so honey-buttery and I fell head over heels with the entire varietal again! Drinking Chardonnay makes me feel like a grown-up. It also transitions me to my friend’s parents house. This house is the epitome of the “perfect party house”. You always feel welcome, there’s always music, friends, food, drinks. I love going over there, and it was there that I first learned about wine. Shay-Shay (my friend’s mum and my second one) loves drinking and sharing wine. I do believe that her fave is the classic Chard.

More to follow! Enjoy!

Weekend Fun

January 26, 2010January 26, 2010Leave a comment

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that I cannot party like I used to. Although it is sad, it is most certainly true and I’ve had to learn to accept it. With that being said, I can do two regular nights out or one big night and one rest night. This past weekend…I did the latter. It was one of those really impromptu things, I planned to make dinner for a couple of friends and BOOM – it was a party! I discovered a new recipe, danced up a storm and took some cute photos (at least I thought they were cute at the time).

Manny, me and Robert at 21st Ammendment

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!

For no particular reason except that it’s pretty!

January 8, 2010September 30, 20101 Comment

I would say that 90% of girls/women enjoy perusing engagement rings/ wedding dresses. This is not because they want to get married or even indicative of them being unmarried. They just like to look at beautiful things. Women who deny this are not to be believed. *Personal opinion*

Since I am in a less than chipper mood today, I’ve been doing just the above. I adore vintage and antique engagement rings, even a marquis is beautiful to me if it’s from 1920 (and big ;) Click for fun places to look – for less expensive, a good range, Also try http://www.faycullen.com & http://www.langantiques.com

Here are some of my faves: