don’t worry, faithful readers; this is not the post where i lose my mind and post a cannibalistic recipe. no, tonight i conquered one of my great cooking rivals – scallops. these (and potato gnocchi, which is for some reason absolutely impossible for me to properly make from scratch and cook without turning it into a slimy mush) have been my great culinary failing every time i’ve tried to make them at home, and it’s hard to express the frustration this causes me – i’m trying to think of it’s other-job …
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Musical Appreciation: The Flys / Got You Where I Want You
I am getting REALLY FUCKING DEEP into the “Cheesy ALTERNATIVE Radio Hits of The 90s” scene.. blame Preston, who made the most perfect PERFECT mix of said HITS for our road trip to Madonna Inn last month…Since then I cant stop! I can’t..The Toadies! Spacehog! I MEAN.THIS JAM was brought back into my mind-hole by my friend Alex P..I mean this was the lead single off of the DISTURBING BEHAVIOR soundtrack. KATIE HOLMES IN SPAGHETTI STRAPS Y’ALL, aint nothin gettin more late 90s than THAT …
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What I Wore: Omega le jardin
Dress: Tory Burch (also here). Shoes: Zara. Watch: Omega (borrowed). Sunglasses: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’. Nails: by Paintbox. Ring: David Yurman via TenGems.
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downton audrey
hey y’all! i had a rather exhausting, somewhat wine-soaked weekend, so i’m taking it easy with a bit of hulu with a side of blogging. i’ve become obsessed with downton abbey – about a year too late, i know – watching the first two seasons in a matter of about four days, because that’s how i do. the show is essentially a soap opera set in the early 1900’s, which is captivating enough, but the costuming is absolutely to die for – for me, it rivals even that of mad men – gorgeous, …
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work in progress
hi everyone! i hope you all had a fabulous valentine’s day – mine was very low key, which was perfect. sam insisted on staying in and making me dinner, and i acquiesced – i’m so used to cooking for the two of us, and stubbornly set in my way of doing things in the kitchen, that it’s really hard for me to sit back and let someone else take the wheel. fortunately we recently re-organized our furniture, so our sofa has a prominent seat in the kitchen (i finally admitted to …
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Piper
Wearing: Miguelina lace jumpsuit (Net-A-Porter Sale or on Shopbop), Star Mela embellished clutch, Windsor Smith sandals (similar here), Jennifer Zeuner Mini Eye & Hamsa Necklace, Tai Infinity Necklace, Elizabeth and James ring, Jennifer Myer ring. There is no denying that my wardrobe has recently become a jumpsuit only zone. I find that playsuits and jumpsuits have much more personality and functionality than any dress. Although this lace jumpsuit isn’t the most versatile piece away from the beach or poolside being sheer crochet, it was my personal favourite…
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48 macarons
a little bit of what i’ve been up to lately. . . from the top: rose, caramel banana, lemon elderflower, nutella, honey lavender, praline, raspberry vanilla, lavender black pepper, strawberry basil, rhubarb, chai tea, coconut blueberry, root beer float, pistachio, fresh raspberry, blackberry, peanut butter banana, strawberry tarragon, mint chip, blood orange, more raspberry, robin’s egg, strawberry, peach rosemary, vanilla elderflower, lemon dark chocolate, lavender cream, cookies & cream, kiwi, tangerine honey, black & white, neopolitan, lemon coconut, lemon poppyseed, watermelon, blood orange, cheesecake, mango cayenne, lemon lavender, blueberry white chocolate, lemon …
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City Guide: Where To Shop in New Orleans!
As you know Michael and me go to jazz festival every year. While there I re-visit my fave shops while seeing new ones so “ta daarrr”! *arms outstretched* here’s my 2014 list! Address and telephone numbers included. Your welcome. UAL 518 Chartres Street French Quarter Tel: 504-301-4437 I visit UAL every time I am in New Orleans without fail. Even if I walk out empty handed the impressive shoe selection alone makes it worth the try on sesh. Find high end designers like Margiela, Prada, Lanvin, Chanel etc for up to 90{7e7155034beeb69bdcffad7a0fcb61881b0a9449e483be79ff807a34ba859e1f}…
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Nourish
Cold Tuesday mornings… not a lot can tempt me out of bed at 6am unless it’s the cookbook launch of fitness guru Lorna Jane. The Grounds Of Alexandria was chosen to host yesterday mornings cookbook launch Nourish – The fit woman’s cookbook which follows the success of Clarkson’s first two books. A cookbook is packed with delicious recipes firmly focusing on nourishment rather than dieting. It included recipes for breakfast, lunches, dinners, deserts, snacks, smoothies, elixirs and incorporates mean planners and tips for establishing healthy eating habits, yet steers firmly aways …
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it’s beginning to look a lot like. . .
hello hello!well, believe it or not, i am STILL nursing this cold, and starting to forget what it feels like to have a nose that isn’t runny, and a head that isn’t almost too heavy for its neck. one of my readers, lauren, pointed out that i shouldn’t nap in the afternoon, and i think she’s right – unfortunately i’ve become stuck in this awful cycle of wake up super early & tired, work for 8 or 9 hours, become exhausted, go home, nap, wake up for dinner and find myself unable …
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Casual Grey Layers
DETAILS.Stripe Tee (also loving this grey stripe) / River Island Jacket (old similar here & here)/ Rag & Bone Slim Boyfriend Jean / Dolce Vita Slip-On / Prada Bag / ILY Wifey Necklace / YSL Lipstick / NARS LipglossQuick post today I have been in major deep cleaning mode, and forcing myself to DEJUNK. I have that mentality that I think I miggggght wear a random item five months down the road and then I never do. So I am forcing myself to simplify. Does anyone else have a hard time dejunking?Nordstrom Women’s …
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Eighties Indo
channelling my inner 80’s streak today with a little fluro printed Kenzo singlet and some high waisted black and white printed shorts. Reflective sunglasses seemed only a natural add on for this look, but why stop there! Bold orange pumps finish this fun, almost miami vice inspired look perfectly. As I’m in Bali, opting for havaianas may be the safest way of getting around the streets, but you get that idea that a simple look can be transformed with just a simple coloured heel. Hard to believe I’ve been in …
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Pop Art Play
Day two in paradise and enjoying playing with bold colour for todays look inspired by Dove 100 colours. I’ve teamed up with dove to prove that even in the blistering 40 degree heat in Bali you can still dress to impress and avoid those dreaded sweat patches! ( now don’t be shy we can all relate! )Mixing my new purchase from the Belinda / Miss corner store sale with this pop art inspired high waisted skirt gives this look the ultimate colour punch. Leopard heels were a must to add my much loved …
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Culotte Cool.
Wearing: Camilla and Marc ‘Assent’ top (also similar here here) | old Shakuhachi culottes (similar here & here) |Common Projects slide sandals (budget version) | Alexander Wang Prisma Double Envelope bag (budget version)| Ray Ban ‘Outsiders’ Oversized Wayfarer sunglassesFunnel necks, pool slides and culottes. All pieces once thought supremely uncool in the fashion stakes are now back in a big way and I could not be happier about it. Just goes to show that you should always hold onto those pieces you love, as they will undoubtedly come back around …
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Recent Acquisition: Henrik Vibskov boots
Sometimes I lose time.You know, like…you go to California and you’re all high on life and then work is kinda bananz and then you just don’t really update your blog at all and then you go back to California and Creatures of Comfort is having a 50{7e7155034beeb69bdcffad7a0fcb61881b0a9449e483be79ff807a34ba859e1f} off sale and you don’t really wanna buy anything but then you walk out with these:..and they’re so fucking weird that it inspires you to start blogging again.So here we are! Me and you (and you- yeah, you) and …