Blair from Atlantic Pacific is the ultimate preppy girl. Scrolling down her blog and seeing style after awe-inspiring style has made me realize that It's time for me to reclaim my preppy roots (I haven't been putting much effort into my style since I began grad school this year). I'm talking about  button down shirts, stripes, tweeds, layered sweaters, … [Read more...]

  I feel like rainbows, and sunshine and cronuts today, basically like the color pink (the daintiest pink-hue you could imagine). What kind of girl would I be if I didn't share some of that loveliness with you all? (Pictures via here) … [Read more...]

Those last hazy days of August have always been bitter sweet. Yes, my darlings, the days of basking in the glorious sun are nearing their end. Soon, the children will be off to school and parents worldwide will breathe a collective sigh of relief to once again have the house to themselves (at least for a few hours).   So long lazy summer days … [Read more...]

Serette Charles (63) Saint-Jean du Sud, Haiti Lambi in creole sauce. Maria Luz Fedric (53) Cayman Islands Honduran Iguana with rice and beans. Julia Enaigua (71) La Paz, Bolivia Queso Humacha (vegetables and fresh cheese soup). Isolina Perez De Vargas (83) Mendoza, Argentina Asado Criollo (mixed meats barbecue). Normita Sambu Arap (65) Oltepessi (masaai mara) Kenya … [Read more...]

Julia Noni's shoot of ebony beauty Jeneil Williams for the September issue of German Vogue is so inspired. My goodness, her skin is like the finest velvet, and stands out beautifully against the spirited backgrounds.   Noni is "Known for her use of color and ability to seamlessly integrate the environment. She "uses the natural landscape combined … [Read more...]

Nestled in the midst of chaotic time square, Bryant Park's suburban atmosphere has always put me at ease. I find everything about it magical, from its lush manicured lawn, and blooming flowers in the summer, scattered multi-hued leaves in the fall, right down to its winter wonderland transformation in the winter. It's just one of those little … [Read more...]

Finally, a method that works! For years, I've been dousing my guacamole with extra lemon juice, In hopes it will retain its vibrant green hue. Of course, lime juice works, but only for a limited amount of time. Furthermore, the additional helping of lemon juice makes for a very tart batch. If you hate that unsightly layer of brown gunk that forms on top of … [Read more...]

As an introvert, I was always made to believe that something was wrong with me simply because I didn't want to do all the things my peers wanted to do, like go out to the club until the wee hours of the morning. I was even questioned about my lack of rebellion because how dare I not behave like a "normal" child, right. However, many have also lauded the fact … [Read more...]