16 March 2012

boy oh boy

it's no secret that i love/crave/obsess over all things CHANEL

new BOY CHANEL line is no exception. stunning photography and ad campaign featuring the prettiest punk - Alice Dellal.

via Chanel.com

14 March 2012

hi friends! apologies for the hiatus - i survived february (thanks to Mexico & Miami) and emerged fresh faced and energetic in March.

now on to fashion. i have been on a major closet edit streak since the boy moved in and downsized my generous closet space. gone are the mangled gold heels hanging on from college and the dirty nude pumps that made their way through 2011 wedding season.

replacement reveal

JCrew Savina Studded Sandal

We all know the current obsession with all things Valentino & studded so I hopped on the copy cat train (hey! i'm on a budget) and purchased these stunners.

A patent neutral tan with golden metallic studs and the au courant ankle strap and manageable heel shall have me swimming through parties, weddings and work all summer long.

Here's to a neon pedicure and open toe shoe season.

10 February 2012

redemption in the kitchen

i'm hoping this has happened to others. the scenario: you strive to eat healthy, buy a ton of groceries, cook more/eat out less. what ends up happening is you try out a bunch of "healthy recipes" they are gross, you don't want to eat the leftovers, you've spent $$$ in groceries and it all goes to waste.

this sums up my past week. 4 flops in a row - and i will blame most of it on the crockpot (just because i can). why i thought the crockpot was the answer to all my questions is still a mystery to me. my mother never used one? and i'm definitely not a busy mother of 3 trying to squeeze in any kind of meal? when you think about it, throwing a bunch of stuff into a pot and then returning to a soggy mess (braised meats aside - you cant beat pulled pork simmering all day) nothing could be less appetizing. i love texture in food.

so i digress....last night i'd had it. i had to pull out all the stops and make something i knew would be delicious and somewhat healthy.

papardelle with spiced butter delivered. triumph at last!

26 January 2012

now listening to: family of the year

family of the year "st. croix"

listen here: http://www.myspace.com/familyoftheyear

http://familyoftheyear.net/

going on tour this spring!!

23 January 2012

must have.

i can think of no better closet staple...

TIBI

Printed cotton-blend sateen blazer

via Net-A-Porter

20 January 2012

warm-up

january has been a cold, hard month to swallow - but i have been pushing through with warm thoughts of vacations to come. february and march hold annual rix family vacation to mexico and a special bride-to-be's bachelorette in miami.

to prepare - i have been steadfast and doing the jillian michael's 30-day shred. i have never been one for work-out video's but it works! and seriously 20 minutes and you are dead tired. i'm really liking it.