happy weekend

what are you doing this weekend? xo, style cuddle

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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.

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i am excited to break in my new dolce vita oxfords

....it's also that time of year to find key transition pieces to take you from summer days to autumn nights and i think these topshop hot pants will look great this fall with tights! 

...add edge with these bauble bar spiked drop earrings

....i want to take advantage of the last days of summer, and a trip to the farmers market to get a bunch of sunflowers will most definitely be on my agenda this weekend.

...it's time for a new canvas carry all, and am loving this paris review tote bag

...i just started tom perrota's new book, the leftovers. have you read it?

weekend whimsy... party down

weekend whimsy: attend, or throw, a summer bash!

01 kenneth jay lane tassel earrings 

02 bauble bar sunny serpent cuff

03 bauble bar violet teardrop bib

04 dara ettinger chelsea ring

05 highstreet market vintage silver plate ice bucket
06 steve madden loafers

and of course, bollinger rose

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01 topshop toile dress

02 asos borders & frontiers tote

03 accessorize straw panama hat

04 dorothy perkins mint spotty 1950s dress

05 l'oreal cotton pink lipstick

06 forge blue beach bike