Gorgeous Grey
Today was so dark and grey, the rain simply did not stop ... so I thought I would dedicate a post to gorgeous grey interiors and such. (Images via The Find blog, Mackenziepages, Restoration Hardware, Flickr.) Read more...
Today was so dark and grey, the rain simply did not stop ... so I thought I would dedicate a post to gorgeous grey interiors and such. (Images via The Find blog, Mackenziepages, Restoration Hardware, Flickr.) Read more...
Powerful Purple
It's no wonder purple is a royal color. It looks gorgeous when mixed with kelly green and hermes orange. (Image sources: Second image Decor Amour, last image Southern Accents, remaining images Elle Decor.) Read more...
Hollywood Regency
Thakoon Panichgul
This past summer, designer Thakoon Panichgul of Thakoon spent weeks seeking inspiration in Thailand. He found much of it in the hand-dyed art of jewel colored ikats, often created by tribes. The vivid, brilliant colors can be seen woven through Thakoon's Spring 2012 collection (above, from T Magazine). The designer is also an advisor to the ministry of commerce in Thailand. Read more...
Jamie Wolf Jewels
This ballerina turned jewelry designer injects a chic timeless elegance into every piece. The newest line of gold wedding bands are made with conflict-free stones. Her jewelry is hand made here in New York City, and can be seen on many celebrities, including Natalie Portman. Take a chic peek at Jamie Wolf Jewelry. Read more...
Drybar
Images of Drybar Flatiron via Drybar's blog
Someone once told me that when getting dressed, if the top and the bottom look good, everything else will fade away. For me, having polished hair and some great shoes on makes all the difference in the world. Finally, the L.A. favorite blow dry bar, aptly named Drybar, has opened on 16th Street at 5th Avenue. Drybar, which is a salon dedicated to blow outs exclusively, is known for their sleek ladylike decor and fabulous stylists (Cindy Crawford is a client). They have a great menu of lock-taming styles to pick from (all just $40 each) such as the Cosmopolitan, Southern Comfort and Manhattan. Be sure to take a chic peek at Drybar, I know I will!
A special thank you to my lovely, talented friends over at Whitman Emorson for chic-ifying my blog! xo
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TATA HARPER - NON-TOXIC BEAUTY
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Images of Tata Harper's Skincare via Tata Harper Skincare
I have recently discovered a delicious new line of skin care, which is made of 100% natural, non-toxic ingredients and grown in Vermont. Tata Harper's quest is to provide women with gorgeous natural skin care that enhance their beauty and wellness without putting their health at risk. Her unique skin care products are crafted in their own facilities in Vermont on her bountiful organically certified farmland. When I use it, it makes my skin feel like it's eating vitamins and nutrients. The soft natural essential oil scents are beautiful too. I have only been using it for a couple of weeks, and am already seeing a difference in my skin tone and texture. Be sure to take a chic peek at Tata Harper.
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Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler has made a fabulous foray into fashion from interior design. The beautiful Bergdorf Goodman had their cafe transformed by her, and is now carrying the line, as is Holt Renfrew back in my native land. As all of her designs are, the clothing is a perfect mixture of edgy and subtle patterns, colors and fabrics made to be mixed and matched. Some of my friends, the uber talented creative Beckermans, got to meet her at the Holt Renfrew launch (see above). Be sure to take a chic peek at Bergdorf's Blog. Read more...
The Perfect Dessert
Last night I enjoyed the perfect dessert, a salted caramel popcorn sundae from ABC Kitchen. This may sound bizarre, but please just try it. It's heavenly - a well balanced sweet meets salty decadence! ABC Kitchen Read more...
Missoni for Target
Flattery
Probably the very best form of flattery is connecting with other design minded bloggers on the streets of New York! Check out my new friend Sabina, who does watercolor illustrations of her inspirations. Be sure to take a chic peek at My Style Canvas. Read more...
Tofino
On the remote Pacific Rim, a little surfing town on the ocean known as Tofino dazzled my eyes morning, noon and night for four divine days. A few pictures to prove ... it's worth checking out. Especially the fresh fish, Tacofina truck in town, and sunsets on the beach.
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Wedded Bliss
Celebrating one year of splendor in marriage with my best friend.
Thanks sweetheart for everything you are and everything you do.
xoxox KK
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Flywheel
I am going to be perfectly frank - I don't like working out. I need good music to distract me from the task at hand. With locations all over New York, (including Sag Harbor and East Hampton) Florida and Chicago, Flywheel is a fantastic way to get your sweat on in 45 minutes. The instructors are incredible, the music is loud and fun. It is a total body workout as they use bar weights around half way through the class for upper body strength. You can even track your performance online from class to class (total power, RPM, distance cycled, etc.) and if you are fiercely competitive ... you have the opportunity to compete (a la race) by participating in Torqboard - a real time studio display of your performance. Tiki Barber and Jillian Michaels are investors. Take a chic peek Flywheel. Read more...
Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti with Arugula
This simple recipe makes a gorgeous summer pasta. Great for two, or a dinner party. Delicious and vegetarian! (via Food52)
Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti with Arugula
Serves 2 to 3
1/2 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise as thinly as possible
2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
juice from 1 lemon
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh ricotta, homemade or best quality
4-6 tablespoons leftover ricotta whey or leftover pasta boiling water
4 cups lightly packed arugua
salt
Bring a pot of well salted water to boil
While the water is coming to a boil, slice the garlic and put a small saute over low heat. Add the olive oil, the garlic, and a nice pinch of salt. Let the oil and garlic slowly heat up. You don't want the garlic to brown. You are just warming the oil and letting garlic infuse it.
While the oil and garlic are doing their thing, zest the lemon and wash and dry the arugula.
Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water if you don't have any ricotta whey.
Once the pasta is boiling, turn the heat under the saute pan to as low as it goes and add the ricotta, lemon zest, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. You just want it all to warm it up while the pasta is cooking.
Once you drain the pasta, add it to the saute pan and toss well. Add 1/4 cup of whey or cooking water and the arugula and toss again to coat and wilt the arugula. If you feel it is too dry, add up to 2 more TB of whey or cooking water. Taste for salt and add the juice from 1/2 a lemon and toss once more.
Serve, topping each bowl with a few sprinkles of coarse salt or fleur de sel and a few drops of lemon juice.
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Silver Lining
Yesterday I happened upon this gorgeous eye wear shop on Thompson Street. Silver Lining curates a selection of independent contemporary brands with the largest unused vintage eyewear collection in New York. Their vintage collection ranges from iconic styles made famous by stars like Steve McQueen and Audrey Hepburn to a constantly growing collection of individual pieces from the 1960s through 1980s. They also sell their vintage collection to some of the world’s most exclusive stores. Take a chic peek Silver Lining. Read more...
Missoni for Target
Missoni for Target is coming to stores on September 13th which happens to be my birthday. Here is a sneak peek from the catalogue ... Enjoy! (Images via http://allthewayuphere.tumblr.com/) Read more...
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