I've never been fond of thin eyebrows, I prefer lush, thick, defined brows -- a la Camilla Belle. Alas, I've always sported a scanty pair because I constantly overpluck (I simply can't help myself). In the aftermath, I usually end up concealing patches of bald spots with my eyebrow pencil which unfortunately, has given me that … [Read more...]
New Year’s Do’: Waterfall Braids
I'm always on the lookout for new hairstyles, now more so than ever, with the new year approaching. Can you believe 2013 is just a few days away? There's something so ethereal about the look of the waterfall pattern, don't you agree. It's the perfect hairstyle to ring in the new year! Waterfall Braid Instructions 1. Part hair on it’s natural side. 2. Grab a … [Read more...]
An Unabashedly Romantic Pride And Prejudice Wedding
Pride and Prejudice is my all-time favorite novel so you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this stunning period photography from Lisa Lefkowitz. Jane Austen would be tremendously pleased to see that her two notable protagonists, the quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and proud Mr. Darcy -- have continued to influence modern time lovers. Styled by Anne … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas My Darlings
Wishing you and yours a very joyous and safe Christmas -- and if the forecast in New York is correct, a white Christmas. Oh Joy! The time draws near the birth of Christ: The moon is hid, the night is still, The Christmas bells from hill to hill Answer each other in the mist Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-92) (Pictures via 79 Ideas, … [Read more...]
Afternoon Craving:Tomato Sandwich With Herbed Goat Cheese
Sometimes a light vegetarian dish can be just as satisfying as sinking your teeth into a greasy bacon cheeseburger. Right about now, I'd love nothing more than to wolf down this delicious tomato sandwich. The saltiness of the goat cheese mixed with the crusty, garlicky bread, those meaty, refreshing heirloom tomatoes speckled with sea salt and a hint of … [Read more...]
Visually Stunning Holiday Desserts
It's too bad I wasn't born with the Martha Stewart gene. How great would it be to be able to whip up delicious and visually stunning desserts in a cinch? I sometimes daydream about being married and having a bevy of my dinner guests marvel at my culinary genius. I suppose I secretly wish to be a housewife. (he he). While you won't get the chance to fawn … [Read more...]
An Ode To Breakfast
Everyone has an all-time favorite breakfast dish. Mine is an ooey, gooey, runny, egg sandwich, topped with bacon (off course), a frosty glass of orange juice with a side of mixed fruit. What's yours? Check out a few drool-inducing breakfast dishes from the BKFST website on Tumblr. BKFST is a labor of love courtesy of Diana from Miss Moss and Catherine from … [Read more...]
N.Historiae
The Dweller and Fly-Fisherman's Wife collections at N.Historiae are utterly otherworldly. Isn't it grand when accessories are able to transport its wearer to a magical realm? I love the aquatic nature of these gems, I say, they're a cross between what a Grecian maiden and a water nymph would wear. The latter may be a bit of a stretch, … [Read more...]