Category Archives: STYLE

STYLE RECIPES: Festive Plaids

December 5, 2012

Filed Under : STYLE

J. Crew shirt, J. Crew jeans, Madewell boots, Gap parka (I have last year’s version)

As soon as December rolls around, you better believe I’m taking out my trusty holiday plaids.  I’m not very good at putting up festive decorations in my apartment or listening to Christmas music (Kyle is a grinch), but you can guarantee I’ll be wearing my plaids every other day.

Not going to lie, I usually pair my festive plaids with more exciting things, like leather (faux) skirts or under 5 layers of sweaters, but there was a slight drizzle this weekend and there was no way I was leaving the house without my parka.

If I could, I would wear this parka every day.  It’s my favorite thing ever.  A parka and a plaid, what more do I need out of life?

On my list

December 4, 2012

Filed Under : MY LIFE - STYLE

Oh, come on!  You know you have a holiday wish list, too.  Don’t deny it!  Here are a few things I’ve asked Santa for:

one:  tanner goods camera strap
two:  penguin classics’ “sense & sensibility”
three: madewell chelsea boots
four: clare vivier monogramed clutch (or here)
five: shop terrain salt cellar
six: everlane cashmere hat
seven: fujifilm instax
eight: “food in jars” cookbook
nine: pendleton wool blanket

ESSENTIALS: Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012

Filed Under : EAT - STYLE

I’ve mentioned this before but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  I love cooking, I love baking, I love EATING, and I love spending time with my family.  So pretty much Thanksgiving was destined to be my favorite.  My mom and I have made the whole meal for our extended family for as long as I can remember and because of that, I’ve figured out all the essentials I need when in the kitchen for 2 days straight.  Now, of course I have about 89 more essentials for Thanksgiving, but here are a few that I love:

ONE: A pre-seasoned skillet to saute everything in.  And I mean EVERYTHING.

TWO: Every year, we like to try new recipes and I’ve found that Real Simple always has the easiest and most traditional dishes.  For Thanksgiving dinner, I like the food to be simple and straightforward.  Nothing crazy over here.  This year, about 90% of our dishes are from the November issue of Real Simple.

THREE: This one seems obvious, but a good set of measuring spoons can make all the difference in the world!

FOUR: Standing in the kitchen all day is not easy on your little toesies.  I love Wigwam socks because they’re super warm and cozy.

FIVE: A loose sweater to hide the eventual food baby.

SIX: A simple pie dish, like this Giada de Laurentiis for Target one, is a perfect way to show off all those pies.  Pumpkin, pecan, apple – I’ll have a slice of each, k thanks.

SEVEN: For appetizers, a slate cheese board adds such a nice touch and will keep your guests busy while you’re still working in the kitchen.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Style Recipes: Indecisive Weather

November 19, 2012

Filed Under : STYLE

Dress: Madewell (last worn here), Sweater: Topshop, Boots: Madewell

When my hair is desperate for a cut and the weather can’t decide if it wants be 75 degrees or 55 degrees, I put on my favorite polka dot dress and throw on an oversized sweater.  You can’t use your Jedi mind tricks on me, weather!  Speaking of Jedi mind tricks, I saw “Book of Mormon” this weekend and there was a cameo by Yoda.  I don’t consider myself a nerdy person but that really made my day.  JK, I’M REALLY NERDY.  Plus, the musical itself was so good!!

So back to the weather.  I don’t fully understand it.  25 years of living in Southern California and I still DON’T GET IT.  Because of my constant befuddlement, I over prepare by wearing things for both cold and hot weather simultaneously.  Chunky sweaters, short dresses, leather boots.  Take THAT, November.  The pale legs are staying out for as long as possible.

More Style Recipes here.

STYLE RECIPES: Wedding Guest

October 29, 2012

Filed Under : STYLE

Dress: Juicy Couture (on sale here!), Lipstick: NARS Heat Wave, Clutch: J. Crew Factory, Shoes: Zara

I’m starting a new thang on the blog called “Style Recipes.”  Sidenote: When I got my driver’s license at 16, I wanted a custom license plate that said MZTHANG.  Really glad I didn’t go through with it.  Anyway, so this new thang I’m doing involves some outfit postage.  I’ve always wanted to do more outfits around here but never really got the ball rolling.  Well, it’s rolling now.  Are you cool with it?  I really hope so because sometimes I have mixed feelings.

So now that the ball is officially rollin’, I wore this outfit to my cousin’s wedding a few weeks ago.  Usually, I gravitate towards neutral colors but I couldn’t resist pairing this bright fuchsia dress with an even brighter red clutch.  Bright + bright = all right.  Cheesy?  I’m getting to that age where I start saying cheesy things and I don’t realize I’m saying them.

Also, my cousins are pretty adorable: