friday night in - time to hunker down

between recovering from the holiday mayhem and those cold night finally setting in, it's that time of year to hunker down... and here are instructions for a style cuddler's perfect night in.

1. set the mood with a gorgeous scented dyptique candle.

2. cook a yummy dinner.  for me, there is nothing like noodles.  a pasta dish is a fave treat. i'm curious to test this fettucine with butternut squash & brown butter butter & sage dish out (i'd substitute the butter for olive oil for a healthier option and i'd use a whole grain pasta).

3. watch a movie.  i recently streamed on netflix small beautiful moving parts (top image) and the ballet documentary, first position (middle image). i loved them both.  i also stress the importance of having a guilty pleasure to watch.  that was katy perry's a part of me (bottom image) - loosely a "documentary" following her on tour.  darn that girl works hard! it's inspiring. i also adored perfect pitch.  way too funny.

4. have you read grace coddington's memoir yet? it's on my list! i loved her in the vogue documentary, the september issue (oooh - another fab movie that is streaming on netflix. it's fascinating). 

and then create a spa for yourself!  do a facial (i'm a huge dr. hauschka nut when it comes to anything face-related).  try a steam bath and a mask.  give yourself a manicure.  i just picked up this essie shade "sugar daddy" as i've been really into more neutral/nude shades lately.  have a bubble bath & moisturize with a luxe lotion like this body butter from bliss. tip: i actually get a lot of luxury bath and professional hair products from tj maxx - it's like my secret arsenal for supplies & it's usually a good $10 cheaper than any where else.   

5. don't forget to take a deep breath! dr. andrew weil has three breathing exercises. give yourself five minutes & give one a go. 

6. & last but not at all least, how cute & cozy are these slippers from accessorize?! way. too. freakin. adorable.