I'd like to be wearing...

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In the details.

Midnight blue monolian fur coat and matching Balenciaga.


Oversized snake clutch.


Clingy maxi skirt with sky high heels

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Simple Pleasures

I expected this weekend to be crazy, with my Goddaughter's 3rd birthday party, finishing up my shopping, and the wrapping of gifts I've been buying since October. To my surprise it was the opposite. I dedicated an entire afternoon to wrapping endless gifts, and making a handmade card for the birthday girl, all with time to spare to enjoy the party.

Hope yours was equally enjoyable and wishing you all a great Monday!

{a day full of wrapping}

{hand drawn birthday card}

{sealed with a heart}

{heavenly chocolate birthday cake}

In love with..

Sequin ballet flats
$69


have a sparkly weekend!!!

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Bark

Chocolate bark is one of those treats that usually turn up at Holiday parties, and I'm always reminded of how much I love it. Whether it's filled with assorted nuts, dried fruit or chopped pretzels, the result is always festive and fun to eat. The cranberries in these add a pretty touch of color and the almonds offset the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly. They turned out so delicious, I decided to bag them up to accompany Christmas gifts for my family.







A fabulous and easy recipe for any holiday get together!



Recipe:
12 oz dark chocolate
5 oz chopped almonds
5 oz chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup heavy cream

Melt chocolate over double boiler, stirring constantly (5 minutes)
Add heavy cream as you stir.
Mix in chopped almonds and cranberries.
Pour into foil lined container and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from foil, chop and serve.
Yields approx 15 pieces.

Holiday Shopping {Part Three}

I've just about finished up my holiday shopping for loved ones, and I'm really happy and excited to present my family and friends with my finds.
Along the way, I managed to find a few small gifts for myself, including #8, 9 & 15 on this list.


Happy Shopping loves!

Loving Leopard.

I realized I had given into the leopard craze when I left Bloomingdales yesterday with a leopard robe and matching pajama set, as well as an oversized printed scarf...oops.

Here are a few ways I'd like to do leopard this winter, without going abundantly overboard.

How do you feel about it?

1. Topshop Crop Faux Leopard Fur Coat $170

2. Tory Burch Leopard Reva flat, $225

3. Tarnish Animal Print Felt Fedora {Nordstrom} $50

4. Calvin Klein Collete Pump, $139

5. Topshop Leopard Vintage Faux Fur Coat, $200

6. Steve Madden Faux leather box clutch, $88

7. F21 Foldover Print Clutch, $18

8. JC Penney Leopard Print Scarf, $17

Haaaaappy Monday!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend! We had a friend in town and so we managed to squeeze in about 5 meals a day, including yummy Cuban food (our fav) and several scrumptious brunches.
Have a wonderful day!

kisses

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Holiday Shopping Guide {For the Boys}

This list is a tad biased towards my husbands taste (he is the proud owner of a drawer full of Happy Socks), but organizing it gave me ideas for my Dad and brother as well. If there is one thing I've learned about my husband it is this; if his gift is from Godiva, Apple or Varvatos, he will be a a happy happy man :)

1. Samsung Blu Ray Player, $150-$300

2. Happy Socks, $10

3. Woolrich John Rich & Bros Wool Gloves, $125

4. Ugg Australia slippers, $120

5. Sabon after-shave set, $30

6. Ralph Lauren Flannel Pajama set, $73

7. Moleskin notebooks, $12

8. Ray Ban tortoise shell wayfarers, $145

9. John Varvatos Hidden Lace Boots, $265

10. Godiva Chocolate Covered Pretzel Canister, $22

11. Sheep Dip Premium Scotch, $60

12. J fold "V twelve" leather cut out wallet, $67

13. Monster Power Beats HD Headphones, $200

14. iPad, $500

four cheese lasagna.

Lately, this is my meal of choice when going out for italian, and making it at home is easier than I thought. I made this dish for my family's visit last weekend and it went so fast, I hardly got to snap any pics! I would definitely recommend trying the unusual combo of cheeses and substituting with turkey sausage. It's a really fun and delicious take on my favorite italian staple.

{Pre-oven pic}

Fashion is in the Air ...

In need of a little fashion inspiration? I know I always am. I love these looks, especially the wispy maxi dresses and chunky scarves.

Have a beautiful day!

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Have a wonderful weekend!

xx

Nikki

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My Holiday Wishlist

With my birthday and Christmas rapidly approaching, I can't help but dream of a few items I'd like to get myself. Some, I've been eyeing for a while (sapphire ring), and some I've only just discovered but already begged my husband to get me (Jonathan Adler pill box.)

What is on your wish list this year?

1. Sapphire ring.

2. House of Harlow black starburst necklace, $70

3. Extra long white woven scarf

4. Sabon Lemon Mint Body Scrub, $30

5. Crate and Barrel Edge Wine Glasses, $11 each

6. Tory Burch Reva ballet flat in orange or green, $195

7. Jonathan Adler Nixon throw in Orange, $295

8. Soft bow belt, Anthropologie, $28

9. Clinique Colour Surge Eyeshadow in Double Date, $17

10. Perpetual Blooms towels (Anthropologie), $8-36

11. Dara Ettinger Chelsea ring, $88

12. Dark denim trouser jeans, $150

13. Jonathan Adler DOLLS pillbox, $28

14. Nordstrom Crystal Collection Bezel Bracelets, $38-50