Month: July 2012

fashion tres chic

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I cannot get enough of the color red in fashion, so I am always looking for ways to incorporate the hue in an ensemble. fashion tres chic by rawsilkandsaffron featuring a red shawl James Perse ruched top net-a-porter.com Giles knee length pencil skirt avenue32.com Loriblu red platform pumps forzieri.com House of Harlow 1960 black bangle $155 – the-dressingroom.com Lanvin tahitian pearl earrings $270 – net-a-porter.com Juicy Couture sparkle jewelry $230 – psyche.co.uk Givenchy red shawl forwardforward.com Carven acetate sunglasses net-a-porter.com Yves Saint Laurent lip stick yslbeautyus.com

interior decor and design: kitchen extraordinaire

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Although I am a fan of simply white kitchens, I must admit I have grown to love this unique and extraordinaire kitchen. The only downfall is, if I had a kitchen such as this one, I would probably order take out food every day to avoid messing it up.  What do you think, is this your dream kitchen or simply a museum masterpiece?

healthy recipe: grilled kale ricotta and plum salad

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I love fruit, especially summer fruit, so when I stumbled upon this recipe, I grabbed the listed ingredients from one of the many San Francisco farmer’s markets and now am anxiously waiting for the weekend to try the recipe out with a bottle of Beringer chardonnay and a slice of old world Italian bread toasted of course. Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon honey Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 4 medium plums, halved, pitted, thinly sliced 12 large or 16 small curly kale leaves 3/4 cup fresh ricotta Preparation Whisk 3 Tbsp. oil, vinegar, thyme, and honey in a medium bowl. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Add plums and toss to coat; transfer plums to a plate. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Brush kale leaves with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt. Grill kale, turning once, until crispy and charred at edges, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a work surface; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove large center stems …

boutique hotel pick – le meurice – paris, france

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There is a certain charm  to Paris which most  woman understand and appreciate and  although we learn of this at a young age, some take almost a lifetime to figure out.  Those who understand, once Paris is mentioned in conversation,  immediately come alive while exchanging  thoughts of the allure of the city. For those woman who have not yet had the opportunity to truly understand Paris as it should be, convince your travel partner to stay at Le Meurice hotel, even if for a night and I can guarantee, the ambiance will surely set the stage for an experience you will never forget. {Recommended classic reads to understanding Paris – click on photo}

how to avoid over exposure from the sun while vacationing in the french riviera

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We humans are conditioned to be careful as to how much time we spend in the sun on a daily basis. Now although the sun is good for us, in small doses, it is also damaging in more ways than one.  I happen to worship the sun and while vacationing in the French Riviera,  I must say, I have a difficult time staying indoors. So to avoid over exposure, while still enjoying the sunshine, I normally spend the middle of the day (when the UV Rays  are the most damaging) walking through the backroads of the towns aligning the coast. Typically the backroads are (mostly) in the shade because of the narrow alleyway-like streets and the closeness of the buildings facing each other on either side of those “street”. This combination, not only makes for the best hideaway from the sun,  but also gives me a chance to cool down naturally while enjoying the scenery. 🙂  Oh silly me. Here are some of my favorite (touched up) photos of our treks through the backroads of the …

Patriotic Ensemble

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I am not one to dress symbolically, but on occasion will throw in accessories which are a subtle reminder of a national celebration. Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate the holiday. Patriotic Ensemble by rawsilkandsaffron featuring gold bangles Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress matchesfashion.com Pierre Hardy red sandals shirise.com Chloé satchel bag forwardforward.com Dsquared leather bangle dsquared2.com Gold bangle $38 – debenhams.com Juliet & Company pearl stud earrings shopbop.com Polka dot scarve gojane.com Ray-Ban ray ban shades shopbop.com

interior decor: calming and esthetically pleasing style

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A man ‘s home is his  castle. I think I’ve heard this saying a dozen times and since I truly appreciate all forms of design and architecture, I truly believe that if a home is a man’s castle (well in my book it’s also a woman’s castle) then he, and once married, mostly she should find ways to  make it a calming and esthetically pleasing place and of course words are not enough to express what I mean (as usual) so here are some of my favorite calming and esthetically pleasing style 🙂 {click on first photo to start the slideshow}