La vie...J'aime

Friends With Kids

2012-02-23T09:00:00.000-05:00

I cannot wait to see this movie. With a killer cast (yay Kristen & Maya!) and quirky plotline, I am sure I'll be laughing my way through it.

Have you see the trailer yet?

Just Peachy

2012-02-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

With this warm weather in mid-February and snow not in sight... I am feeling just peachy.

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 via Pinterest

Weekend Scenes: Burlington, VT

2012-02-21T09:00:00.000-05:00

Luke, the puppy!

Mrs. L's succulent garden

Tasting at Magic Hat

Church Street at night

Walking and enjoying the beach at Lake Champlain

My lake treasures

Fun shoes galore at Stella Mae

Friday Faves

2012-02-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

Living in: Almost Famous @ Design*Sponge

Reminds me I need to watch this again, asap!

Creamy textural winter wedding @ Once Wed
Really pretty inspiration.

Vday cards @ Danielle Kroll

So clever!

Tongue tied @ Mon Petit Chou Chou

Fellow Boston blogger Lani gets the mixing and matching just right!

Backstage and upfront at Rodarte @ From Me To You

I so want that starry hairpiece and amazing eye makeup...

Salted peanut butter hot chocolate @ Sandy Lee Style

YUM.

I am roadtripping up to Burlington, VT to visit Mrs. L with her sister. Excited to stroll Church Street and visit the Magic Hat Brewery. Enjoy the long weekend!

PS: Check out my new CBSBoston.com posts: Best Cold Weather Menswear for the Stylish Bostonian, Best Flower Shops in Boston, and Boston Music Scene Spotter: Interview with Boy Without God (and listen to the song Of Cowboys & Other Beautiful Men).

Lately Loving...

2012-02-16T10:00:00.000-05:00

My new beauty obsession is this amazing scrub I got for Christmas Bliss Super Minty Soap 'N Scrub 8 oz

The smell is so minty and invigorating, and I love how the fine grains work into a lather. Highly recommend!

My friend Emily introduced me to this song, and I can't get enough of it! Hopefully the radio won't overplay.

This new app, GymPact, is my savior to keep me motivated and get to the gym!

Getting outfit inspiration from front row celebs, like Jessica Alba at Michael Kors and Maria Sharapova at Vera Wang--two favorites, at NYFW.

Images via JustJared.com

What are you loving lately?

Weekend Scenes: Syracuse

2012-02-15T09:03:00.000-05:00

Standing in front of our senior year house

Hall of Languages

Dome sweet Dome

Dinner downtown

It was so nice to be back at my alma mater for a quick weekend trip to see 'Cuse basketball beat UConn at the Carrier Dome. Highlights of the weekend included visiting our senior year house, having a "Dome dog", silly antics in the hotel room, and harmonizing Whitney Houston classics on the loooong ride home.

Struck by Cupid's Arrow...

2012-02-14T10:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day! I sent these cards to my bff's <3

Friday Faves

2012-02-10T10:00:00.000-05:00

Bachelorette party survival kits @ Everything LEB

Such a cute idea to gift to bachelorette bashers.

Hot chocolate scones @ A Perfect Kind of Day

Yum.

Iconic shots and the people behind them @ exPress-o

Such a cool photography series...want the book.

Chain gang @ Late Afternoon
Perfect mix of neons & pattern that just works.

I am off to Syracuse for a weekend trip to see the Cuse vs. UConn basketball game and relive the good old days. Have a good weekend- see you Monday!

So many Pins, so little time...

2012-02-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

I consider my blog a fashion/lifestyle blog, as I post mostly about fashion, what's going on in my life, and fashion in my life. I do incorporate some art, home decor, and recipe posts; variety is the spice of life, right?! I, like many of you probably, am obsessed with Pinterest. As of this post, I have Pinned over 1700 images and liked over 200--and, I've only had this website in my life for less than one year.

I find myself Pinning mostly recipes and home inspiration pictures. This is funny to me because 1) I am a terrible cook and 2) I don't own my own home. So, this must be my subconscious searching for organization and inspiration for these exciting things to come in my life... a new home of my own and cooking edible recipes for myself and future family.

So- so many Pins, so little time. I am Pinning and Pinning, and sometimes go back to the recipes for attempting to cook and fashion Pins for daily inspiration, but there are hundreds of Pins I may not look at again. Is it really all worth it? My time spent Pinning while watching TV, unwinding before bed, perusing on my iPhone during lunch hour?

What do you think? Are you Pinterest obsessed, and do you think the time is well spent? What do you see Pinterest adding to our lives?

So philosophical, I know. ;)

Images: 1 & 2

Beach Bum

2012-02-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

One month from today I will be in Florida, enjoying my week of sun & fun in West Palm Beach. When booking this trip last fall, I figured I'd be yearing to escape from an abundance of snow. As of now, fingers crossed!, it won't be so much as an escape but a welcome change of scenery. I am looking forward to lounging, catching some warm rays, perusing & drooling on Worth Avenue, wearing my J.Crew tunic, and reading these books saved on my Kindle: Seriously...I'm Kiddingand The Marriage Plot: A Novel

Beach Bum by laviejaime featuring embroidered totes

Toasted Almond & Parmesan Dip

2012-02-07T10:00:00.001-05:00

On Sunday, three good things happened*: Puppy Bowl, my mom's home-made buffalo wings, and this dip. I Pinned it from How Sweet It Is blog last week and knew I had to make it for Sunday's game.

The recipe was so easy, and I discovered that I really like marscapone cheese. Ok- that's a fourth good thing that happened.

Mix together all of the ingredients: cream cheese, parmesan cheese, marscapone, pinch of nutmeg & salt, and sliced almonds.

Stir it up.

Press into baking plate.

Bake for 25-30 minutes; top with more almonds. Serve with french bread, like us, or pita chips, celery, carrots, etc. Voila and mangia.

I will be making this again; my mom & I thought it'd be good with raspberries, just a little sweetness!

PS: If you like food & don't follow How Sweet It Is blog, you are missing out on mouth-watering recipes. I suggest you visit. :)

*I am living in denial and not mentioning the no-good-awful-terrible-very-bad thing that happened on Sunday.

Friday Faves

2012-02-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

This weekend, for me, is really all about the Super Bowl! I am excited and nervous for my Patriots to be taking on the Giants. All I can hope for is that we kick their butts :) Don't you just love these cute desserts on Amy Atlas's blog? Click for more of her football theme drinks, desserts, and appetizers. See you on Monday--GO PATS!!

Nails that are my fave color combo: yellow + gray + white @ Love Maegan
Perfect pairing for spring=silk shorts + printed shorts @ Frankie Hearts Fashion
Such a cool chandelier @ because I am addicted
Go behind the scenes at Jason Wu's runway show @ From Me To You

Technicolor SAG Dresses

2012-02-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

In comparison to the muted nudes at the Golden Globes a few weeks ago, this weekend's SAG Awards red carpet shone brightly with bold colors of the rainbow. While the Little Black Dress (LBD) will always be a go-to classic, I can't help but want to fill my spring closet with these little numbers.

LBD (Little Blue Dress)

Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein | Express

LGD (Little Green Dress)

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta | Rory Beca @ Nordstrom

LPD (Little Pink Dress)

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa | Charlotte Russe

LRD (Little Red Dress)

Michelle Williams in Valentino | Barbara Bibb @ Pink Mascara

What Little ___ Dress would you choose?

Images via People.com

DIY Granola

2012-01-31T10:00:00.000-05:00

I ripped out this DIY granola recipe from a recent O Magazine issue. I wasn't sure which type of dried fruits and nuts I wanted to use, so I ended up buying a pre-made mixture at the grocery store with almonds, pepitas, dried papaya, raisins, and dried cranberries.

You basically just need plain oats, mixture of dried fruits & nuts, honey, salt, and canola oil. Mix all ingredients together and bake at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Overall, the recipe was very easy, and I like that you can alter it & make it your own each time by adding any mixture of dried fruits & nuts. Next time, I would add at least 1 cup of the dried fruits/nuts (vs. just 1/2 cup the recipe calls for) and add much more honey.

What type of DIY granola would you make?

Hipstamatic snapshots

2012-01-30T10:00:00.000-05:00

Just a little note...

Sunset from my apt.

Rediscovered birthday gift my brother & I gave to my dad for his 40th...

Spotted in Charlestown.

View below @ the ICA.

Dinner @ Red Lantern.

Baby shower onesie line--too cute!

Friday Faves

2012-01-27T10:00:00.000-05:00

Barbie tributes to famous works of art @ because I'm addicted

Genius! Click the link for more.

DIY birthday invitations @ The Short and Sweet of It

These are just so fun...is it wrong for a 27th birthday?

Wears to Weddings: Golden Globes @ Bow Tie & Bustle

These are so dead on! Click the link for more.

Bloomington ice storm @ A Hasty Life

Makes ice seem pretty...

"Skinny Love" explained @ English Muse

Amazing song...

DIY: teacups candles @ Everything Fabulous

Such a cute idea!

Happy weekend!

Black & White - Two Ways

2012-01-26T10:00:00.000-05:00

Black & white is always a go-to outfit for me, whether for day or night. When I think of the combo, I immediately picture 1960's polka dot, full-skirted dresses. Modern ladies are wearing black & white in fresh geometric and classic-meets-modern lace patterns. Here are a few ways to get each look...

Jessica Alba & Diane Kruger

BCBG dress | LnA top | White House Black Market earrings | House of Harlow clutch

Marion Cotillard & Catherine Middleton

French Connection dress | Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt | Ann Taylor top | Charlotte Russe rainboots

Are you more geometric or lace?

Inspired by: The Hunger Games

2012-01-24T10:00:00.000-05:00

My newest obsession is The Hunger Games trilogy (thanks, Emily for forcing me to read!) and I cannot get enough--Googling images and watching the trailer. I just finished the second book, Catching Fire, and quickly getting into the finale, Mockingjay. I am definitely going to be trying a few of the China Glaze "Colours from the Capitol" collection. My favorites are Harvest Moon, Dress Me Up, Stone Cold, and Fast Track.

Who else is sharing my Hunger Games obsession?

And, are you Team Gale or Team Peeta?

Update: All Lacquered Up tests each color in her new post. My new likes are Smoke & Ashes and Foie Gras.

Images via All Lacquered Up blog, IMDB.com, Amazon.com The Hunger Games

Mini Makeup Maven

2012-01-23T10:00:00.000-05:00

I am a self-proclaimed "product whore". I love makeup, hair products, hair accessories, nail polish, etc. etc. and typically have an abundance of all piling up in my bathroom.

The past few months, my mom has been working on a project of scanning old photographs. She stumbled upon these two gems. I started young but have changed my blush application strategies along the way. :)

PS: Don't you just love what seems to be pins with hanging ribbons stuck all over my bubblegum pink sweatshirt? Girl's got style.

Friday Faves

2012-01-20T10:00:00.000-05:00

Flowered Edges @ Cupcakes & Cashmere

Love this springy look.

How to: Throw Yourself a Pity Party @ Wit + Delight

Clever, because every now and then it's ok to...right?

Iconic style: Bouvier Sisters @ Escapade

Photos of chic sisters, lots of inspiration.

Wanderlust @ A Dash of GLAM

Take me there now...

Happy weekend and go Pats!

PS: Check out my new CBSBoston posts: Best Bachelorette Party Spots (knew my year of bridesmaid duties would come in handy!), Style Icon: Victoria Beckham, and Best Winter Date Combos.

Essentials: Taylor Swift for Vogue

2012-01-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

I love the Vogue February issue cover starring Taylor Swift. The styling and colors are spot-on and eye catching. After perusing all the photos on Vogue's website, I kept coming back to the cover. While I'm no longer blonde and hippie doesn't really describe my style, that doesn't mean that I can't take a few of the essentials to create this look.

Top Shop floppy hat + rosey pink Rimmel lipstick + Bed Head straightening spray

What do you think of Taylor's first cover for Vogue?

What I'm Wearing Wednesday

2012-01-18T10:00:00.000-05:00

Sunday was a particularly frigid day in Boston, but my brother & I braved the chill, heading to the ICA to check out their new exhibitions. I wore:

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Marc New York by Andrew Marc puffer jacket- purchased majorly on sale at Macy's
Snood by Simple Knit Shop- this Etsy shop is by a friend at work.
Lululemon leggings
Tory Burch black bag
Echo gray touch screen gloves
Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses
Guess boots

I always love perusing the museum shop and almost picked up a few of these clever cards- the Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber ones were so spot on!

Two-tone Toes

2012-01-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

If color blocking and brights like this scare you, I stumbled upon these adorable Seychelles sandals at Piperlime.com that embody the trend but just on your feet! At just $90, I can't decide which pair I like more, pink + yellow or blue + emerald. Which would you choose?

top image: Pinterest via Seesaw

Golden Globes Loves

2012-01-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

I loved...

bold earrings that make the dress.

headbands that channel the inner mod girl & ballerina.

tuxedo nails- and the funny lady who wore them (but sadly not her dress or hair :/).

non-nudes.

What Golden Globes fashions did you love?

images via people.com & fabsugar.com

Friday Faves

2012-01-13T10:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday (the 13th! eek!)! I love these records with painted on lyrics featured on Design*Sponge this week by Etsy shop Quiet Boy Studio. This line is so amazing, but you can do custom ones too....hard to say what I would choose...how about you?

Here are some other faves this week; enjoy the long weekend!

Some really creative & clever ideas- I like the shoes in shower cap tip @ Style'N
Amazing "Polaroids" @ A Perfect Kind of Day
Another Italian wedding to swoon over...the dress, the shoes too! @ A Cup of Jo
Fun, easy, cheap, and unique way to display your fave mags...need I say more? @ Creature Comforts
Cute posters @ Bow Tie and Bustle
I'm thinking I need to wear more bold brights on these dreary days @ Sequins & Stripes