Outfit to Outfitted: Just Peachy

Outfit

look from Aquilano.Rimondi SS2011 Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week, photo via Marie Claire

Outfitted

photo of Master Bedroom designed by Martha Angus by Grey Crawford via Elle Decor

This Week: Brooklyn and the Best Burger!

photos of Brooklyn Bridge and the Best Burger Ever by me

So, I must tell you...I'm in LOVE!! During our mini break in NYC last week I fell madly in love with Brooklyn!! Especially the Carroll Gardens area but loved every area I visited too. Our first stop after walking the Brooklyn Bridge was lunch at Prime Meats, a beautiful, sunny, farm to table restaurant where I had what may very well be the BEST, most juicy burger I have ever had!! Which was perfect since a) I was loving Brooklyn so much already by then that it was great to add a delicious lunch to our already wonderful experience and b) I had already decided to partake in the celebration of National Burger Month!! The cocktail I had was great too, I had the Jamaican Rum Punch which was delicious! I must say that I had some of the most delicious cocktails on this trip! I love that so much creativity is going into mixing drinks, I am a huge fan of cocktails that taste good! I had a fabulous Birthday dinner at Buttermilk Channel right down the street from Prime Meats. There, we indulged in the Fried Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Waffles with a side of amazing mashed potatoes and more delicious cocktails...soooo good! For dessert we had an apple tart and homemade vanilla ice cream. They were so friendly and everything was so delicious, it was a perfect end to a wonderful day in my new favorite place, Brooklyn, NY. We loved it so much that we were thrilled to meet up with friends for drinks in Williamsburg on Saturday night.We had more yummy drinks at the Roebling Tea Room  and visited  Maison Premiere a lovely Oyster Bar. I will post some pictures from my trip in another post soon! So this week...

1. I am 31!! And as I've mentioned before, have started to stress (a little) about the signs of aging. I have been using a Lancome night/wrinkle cream and eye cream before bed every night since Monday and see a huge difference already!

2. I'm wishing I was en route to ICFF too:(

3. Am loving Designers & Books, a site that offers book recommendations from some of our favorite designers!

4. I was so happy to visit the MET during our trip and thrilled that I got to see the Alexander McQueen exhibition Savage Beauty. I was familiar with a lot of his work but to see it all together, so beautifully curated was such a treat. If you're in or visiting NYC and have any interest in Fashion Design, you have to go!

5. I treated myself to the book Food Fashion Friends for my birthday and it arrived!! Oh my goodness, what a beautiful book!! I plan to try out a few of the recipes soon, will let you know how it goes!

Have a beautiful, sunshine-filled weekend!! xo

Ad Campaigns I Love: Larsen Fabrics Collection 2011

Last week I received a lovely package from Larsen Fabrics. Enclosed were these lovely postcards above (and a couple more) along with a bundle of dark chocolates, each individually wrapped with papers printed with the different patterns from the collection (see them in top left photo). Their collection is great, full of neutral colors, simple (linen-like) textures and bold patterns, lovely! And the whole presentation was so lovely and delicious! If only all product lines were this detail-oriented in their presentation. Did any of you receive this package too?

Spring 2011: Silver Cloud Pantone 15-4502

It's true, I'm pretty partial to grays but isn't Silver Cloud the loveliest gray?! It is the last, and quite possibly my very favorite of Pantone's Top 10 Colors for Women's Fashion for Spring 2011! It's not your usual gray because it has a lovely lightness to it, doesn't it? Silver Cloud is the perfect neutral for spring and so lovely with Honeysuckle, Coral Rose, Beeswax, and Peapod! So tell me, which are your top 3? Is Silver Cloud one of your favorites?!

photo of beautiful balloons via Glamour Weddings

Look from Dries Van Noten Spring 2011-RTW via Elle

bedroom by designer Alex Papachristidis from Elle Decor via Decorpad

Tassel Garland-Neutrals via Confetti Systems, Strapless floral romper from Forever 21, photo and DIY doily envelope idea via Martha Stewart Weddings, Karen Walker pleated skirt via Marie Claire

photo from Bergdorf Goodman Spring 2011 Look Book via Fashion Lover

dress from Alexander McQueen SS11 Runway via Harpers Bazaar

 

photos via Shabby Chic  

 look from Marc by Marc Jacobs SS11 Runway via Harpers Bazaar

Silver Cloud Pantone 15-4502 by lillyphunq featuring gray heels

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This Week: Celebrate Burgers and Birthdays!

photo of one of my favorite burgers, the very naughty Big Mac

Did you know that May is National Burger Month?! It's an unofficial holiday, but I'm thrilled to partake in the celebration;) I LOVE LOVE LOVE  burgers! I will order a burger almost any where and I never get tired of eating them...yay for burgers!!! I turn 31 years old today! Am spending my birthday wandering NYC with my wonderful husband, endulging in burgers and cocktails and baked treats, exploring Brooklyn and going wherever else the day takes us!
Will be slacking for the rest of the week, first on our list... Lunch and cocktails! Have a great weekend:) xo

Gift Guide: Mother's Day 2011

Mothers Day 2011 Gift Guide by lillyphunq featuring wrap watches

Help Save the Honey Bee!

some work inspired by the work of Honey Bees (left to right): photo of Sweet Honeycomb Home designed by Ofis Architects via Archithings, photo of Honeycomb light designed by Kazuyuki KAWASE via link-design, honeycomb store design by Kengo Kuma & Associates, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Osaka via Interior Design

  

As you may have already heard, Honey Bees are endangered:( The loss of the Honey Bee would be disastrous, there are many factors involved, the use of pesticides is just one of the many issues affecting them. Please sign this petition urging the EPA to pull pesticides that are harmful to Honey Bees. Thanks:)