Machine Wash Warm: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

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New Years Eve Dress

Happy New Years Eve!! I found this fantastic bohemian dress at Zara a few weeks back and knew instantly that this was going to be my outfit for New Years. The dress is super comfortable and I love the pattern. To my relief it is back to being warm down south just in time for me to wear this dress. Shoes were a great find from Nine West and the watch is Michael Kors.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year! Would love to know what you plan to wear tonight for the big countdown?!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Shop Gypsy

Gypsy is an underwear line out of Hawaii. The brand is based on a "free-spirited lifestyle - the sand in your toes, a cold dip in the ocean, freckled skin and smiles, sunshine, bleached out salty hair and flowers everywhere." The pictures caught my eye right away, and some of these undies could pass easily as bikini bottoms. Love the style and can't wait to get my hands on any of these great looking underwear.

All images courtesy of Gypsy

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Inspiration Around the Web

Image courtesy of American Gold SS11

Image courtesy of Oracle Fox

Image courtesy of Purse 'n Boots

Image courtesy of Vanilla Scented

Image courtesy of Fashionnerdic

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

New Year's Fashion Resolution Contest

My 2011 Style Resolution by chicGiselle featuring a plastic handbag

What's your New Year Fashion Resolution?! I could win $500 for myself and $500 for one of my readers courtesy of Polyvore.com! All you have to do is create a set using my mini-editor down below. The more sets you make the better our chances are of winning. The Polyvore judges will be judging based on creativity and style expertise and the quantity and quality of the sets created in my Mini Editor. So get your creative juices flowing and let's win this contest!!! The contest ends January 4, 2011 at 11:59PM PDT.
If I am so lucky to win I will be choosing one of your sets to win $500. How amazing is that?! Good luck!

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Monday, December 27, 2010

Ombre Highlights

My highlights are starting to grow out and I am considering going for this look. It will definitely be something different and I'm always looking for change that doesn't include cutting my hair short. What do you think?!

Image courtesy of Fashion Toast

Image courtesy of In Search of Little Sadie

Leighton Meester for Marie Claire UK- December 2010

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Family and Photos

So the big surprise waiting for me under the Christmas tree was a brand new Canon camera! I was so surprised and excited, and right away I began to play around with the different features of the camera. Then as I was about to post today about my great gift some family from New York stopped by before they boarded their holiday cruise (lucky!). It was a great day filled with lots of laughter and hugs and that is what the holidays are all about! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying a nice break with their family.

In my stocking the perfect shade from Chanel

ASOS Boots

Bakers

The Family Christmas present!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Tomorrow I will be back to blog about all the great things underneath my Christmas tree this morning, but for now enjoy this great IPad Christmas video! Merry Christmas everyone!

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A Starry Night from Torchbox.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Baking Cookies for Santa

I have been on a hunt to find the perfect cookie recipe for Christmas. With Christmas Eve dinner just one day away I found this cute recipe for a Snowman cookie and a fantastic idea for a place card all courtesy of Sweet Paul blog. Happy Holidays!!

Image courtesy of Sweet Paul

Snowman Cookies: Recipe courtesy of Sweet Paul
Makes 12 snowmen 1 batch sugar cookie dough
1 small batch of peppermint cookie dough (see Sweet Paul Magazine)
Confectioners’ sugar
Water
Shredded coconut
1/4 cup melted chocolate
1 small piece of orange fondant
1 piece of red and white string
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cut out 3 different circles of the sugar cookie dough (small, medium and large).
Place them on top of each other to create a snowman shape.
Press them gently together and transfer to a parchment-paper-covered baking tray.
Cut out small hats using the peppermint cookie dough and place on the same tray.
Bake for about 8 to 12 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Mix confectioners’ sugar and water until smooth.
Cover the snowman with frosting and dip into coconut.
Add extra frosting to his head and place the hat.
Use melted chocolate in a piping bag to make buttons and a band for his hat.
Take a small piece of fondant to create a thick carrot. Fasten with a small amount of frosting.
Tie a string around the next as a scarf.
Photo by Ellen Silverman

DIY place cards: Cut out photo and glue to toothpick. Image courtesy of Sweet Paul

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

May Your Days Be Merry & Bright

Image courtesy of Lonnymag.com

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

My Best Friend's Wedding: Snap Shots

Monday, December 20, 2010

Twitter Fashion Alert

My daily twitter visit came with a great find courtesy of Hanneli Mustaparta (Model/Photographer). For those of you who think you can rock the cut out shoulder look, Hanneli offers a great find at Urban Outfitters that will have your wallet saying thank you.

Image courtesy of Hanneli Mustaparta

Bec & Bridge

Urban Outfitters

Saturday, December 18, 2010

My Best Friend's Wedding

Last night was my friend's wedding and it was fantastic. From the beautiful Catholic ceremony to the gorgeous reception it was a great time shared by all. I got to see many of my old school mates and the big attraction at the reception was of course the photo booth. Many trips were taken to the photo booth, and with each new occassion another member of the wedding was brought in, until we were packed in like sardines. For now here are some of my favorite photos from "the booth":