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Every Christmas I ask for/receive a Sephora giftcard from someone, it’s one of my favorite websites to peruse, with beauty products and gadgets by the dozens. My virtual shopping cart right now is teeming with goodies, partly because until January 3rd the sale items are an extra 20% off (use code EXTRA). Here is a peek into my cart (clockwise from top left): NARS Creamy Soft Touch Shadow Pencil Philosophy Miracle Worker Retinoid Pads Tarte for True Blood Natural Cheek Stain Hello Kitty Apple Balm Pot Tarte Glamour on-the-go Kit Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Love Perfume HERCUT Ponytail Styling Lotion Clarisonic Mia Brush
Every Christmas I ask for/receive a Sephora giftcard from someone, it’s one of my favorite websites to peruse, with beauty products and gadgets by the dozens. My virtual shopping cart right now is teeming with goodies, partly because until January 3rd the sale items are an extra 20% off (use code EXTRA). Here is a peek into my cart (clockwise from top left):

NARS Creamy Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

Philosophy Miracle Worker Retinoid Pads

Tarte for True Blood Natural Cheek Stain

Hello Kitty Apple Balm Pot

Tarte Glamour on-the-go Kit

Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Love Perfume

HERCUT Ponytail Styling Lotion

Clarisonic Mia Brush

New Year’s Eve can be a hectic and expensive outing. Some of my favorite NYE memories are with friends and family cooking, dancing, and sharing childhood stories. My mom and I love to cook, and this year for NYE, we are making some of our favorite recipes of the year (all of them are gluten free). Here is our NYE menu with links to the recipes: 1. Blood Orange Gin Sparkler with Rosemary 2. Paprika Deviled Eggs 3. Crudo on the Half Shell 4. Wild-Boar Bites (I use these crackers instead of bread) 5. Grilled Trout with Parsley, Dill and Lemon 6. Chocolate-Coconut Mousse
New Year’s Eve can be a hectic and expensive outing. Some of my favorite NYE memories are with friends and family cooking, dancing, and sharing childhood stories. My mom and I love to cook, and this year for NYE, we are making some of our favorite recipes of the year (all of them are gluten free). Here is our NYE menu with links to the recipes:

1. Blood Orange Gin Sparkler with Rosemary

2. Paprika Deviled Eggs

3. Crudo on the Half Shell

4. Wild-Boar Bites (I use these crackers instead of bread)

5. Grilled Trout with Parsley, Dill and Lemon

6. Chocolate-Coconut Mousse

Earlier this week we photographed La Petite Marmoset’s Holiday lookbook and worked with some amazing models (Morgan, Tamika, Emma, and Mansi) who made LPM’s vintage clothes look even prettier than they did on the hangers. This is a sneak preview of the amazing photos to come. (Styling by TPWP, Carlis and Katya from SpicyCandyDC, and Lacey from A Lacey Perspective)

Earlier this week we photographed La Petite Marmoset’s Holiday lookbook and worked with some amazing models (Morgan, Tamika, Emma, and Mansi) who made LPM’s vintage clothes look even prettier than they did on the hangers. This is a sneak preview of the amazing photos to come. (Styling by TPWP, Carlis and Katya from SpicyCandyDC, and Lacey from A Lacey Perspective)

Today I am being featured on the South Moon Under blogger spotlight and I put together a mood board of my favorite items from their shop mixed with vintage pieces from my closet. See more details and read my interview HERE. 

Today I am being featured on the South Moon Under blogger spotlight and I put together a mood board of my favorite items from their shop mixed with vintage pieces from my closet. See more details and read my interview HERE. 

The shoes at Yves Saint Laurent - Ready to Wear - Spring Summer 2012 were a big deal for us. Images from Now Fashion

The shoes at Yves Saint Laurent - Ready to Wear - Spring Summer 2012 were a big deal for us.

Images from Now Fashion

Balenciaga Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2012. The shorts and belts create an exaggerated silhouette that we love and the shoes are wild (which seems to be an industry-wide theme this season). The collection has a retro-futuristic 70’s vibe. Images from Now Fashion

Balenciaga Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2012. The shorts and belts create an exaggerated silhouette that we love and the shoes are wild (which seems to be an industry-wide theme this season). The collection has a retro-futuristic 70’s vibe.

Images from Now Fashion

Our favorite looks, prints and accesories from the Jil Sander Spring 2012 Collection during Milan Fashion Week. Images via Now Fashion

Our favorite looks, prints and accesories from the Jil Sander Spring 2012 Collection during Milan Fashion Week.

Images via Now Fashion

Bright accessories, visors, shoes & bags at Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 at New York Fashion Week.  Image from NowFashion

Bright accessories, visors, shoes & bags at Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 at New York Fashion Week. 

Image from NowFashion

Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week. Some of our favorite prints and details from her collection with prints inspired by Africa.  Images from Vogue and NowFashion

Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week. Some of our favorite prints and details from her collection with prints inspired by Africa. 

Images from Vogue and NowFashion

These hot summer days make me long for the cool shaded climate of Muir Woods. This Thakoon Masai Plaid Jacket is the perfect complement and a fall must-have!

These hot summer days make me long for the cool shaded climate of Muir Woods. This Thakoon Masai Plaid Jacket is the perfect complement and a fall must-have!