Confessions of a Concealaholic

I haven't had a true concealer for years. If needed, I would use a thicker foundation around my eyes or blemishes.
That was until a friendly girl at the Benefit counter of Bloomingdales "freshened up" my makeup a few weeks ago, using the brand spankin' new "Confessions of a Concealaholic" box set.
The set includes concealers for under the eyes, the brow arch, an eye lid primer, face primer (for dewy finish) and 2 blemish concealers to be mixed for a personalized color.
On that random 80 degree day, my makeup stayed fresh, and looked professionally done until bedtime.
I purchased one for myself last week, and the results are consistent. This is a great buy.

In the nude

I think I need these Steve Madden 'Loyyall' Suede platforms.

I know, I'm starting a small collection of Nude shoes but seriously, I'm obsessed.

Photos via Steve Madden

Happy Friday!

Valentine's day 2010 in Miami

With Love, Nikki

Baby Blues

While I love and stay committed to all my handbags, at times they are not the easiest to tote.

My LV 40 Speedy is down right huge, and leaves indents in my arm every time I carry it. My YSL Muse is a bit heavy on the shoulder before I even start adding my "essentials." My Nightingale is currently my most flexible bag, but even when using the shoulder strap, the body becomes a bit bulky.

So I decided I'm in the market for a new, versatile, easy to wear bag.

I'm eyeing the Marc by Marc Jacobs Q Hiller as my first choice, in the lovely chambray colored leather.

Any opinions?

Perfection

Bloody Mary from Cafeteria, 119 7th Avenue

Work it

A little peek into what I do....

designing journals...

for Barnes and Noble.

Grom

It's dangerous living so close to a Grom's decadent gelato shop, but somebody has to do it.

A quick walk to GROM in greenwich village was in order yesterday afternoon.

I chose chocolate hazelnut mixed with dark chocolate, and my husband opted for sweet strawberry mixed with extra dark chocolate.

It was as delish as it looks in the photos.

Vegetarian Quiche

Many don't realize how simple it is to make a fresh, delicious quiche. It's one my favorite dishes to throw together for any time of day, since you can add whichever ingredients you want.

I decided to make a vegetarian quiche last night to have for breakfast during the week.

Here is how I did it...

• Saute fresh 3 cups spinach, 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 package of mushrooms and 1chopped onion for approx 15 minutes.
• Mix together 4 eggs, 1 cup of lowfat milk and 1 cup of shredded cheese (I used low fat dill havarti)
• Pour the veggies into a pie dish and cover with egg, cheese and milk mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

C'est Moi

Seriously, I have never been so into shoes as I am this season.

I think I have Jeffrey Campbell to thank for that.

I seem to fall deeper and deeper in love with each new style I spot.
For instance, these 'C'est Moi' studded mary janes that I cant stop thinking about. I had to order a pair in grey suede ASAP.

The coolest part of this shoe is that it was actually designed by Emily Lupton, the winner of the Lookbook.nu X Jeffrey Campbell "Design your own shoe" contest.

Love them!

Precious Cargo

Whether the hem is zipped, cuffed, cropped or snapped, these ultra chic trousers are the perfect pant for spring. Lighter than denim, and as comfy as a skirt you really can't go wrong for a casual summertime look.