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Saturday, January 5, 2013

lauren moffatt ss2013

yesterday i was walking through park slope and stumbled into a recently opened boutique called poppy. it was seriously lush in there & i adored just about everything. i also loved the amazing collection of lauren moffatt on display - which resulted in a gush session with the shop gal about how much we adore moffatt's deisgns. we also talked about how excited we are for the upcoming spring line - and i thought what a perfect style cuddle for this cold winter nyc day. what a perfect escape. it sure is winter out there and it probably be a lot more awesome if i had one of moffatt's coats, like this one (which is also available in store at poppy located on 217 5th avenue, between president and union street, brooklyn 11215).
Lauren Moffatt Spring 2013 NYFW Presentation from Lauren Moffatt on Vimeo.

Friday, January 4, 2013

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.