Furry kisses and thankful wishes

{ American Eagle vest // Rag & Bone Cords // House of Harlow necklace // Celine tote // Louboutin heels  //Rayban Sunnies // YSL Arty ring // Martha Calvo gold cuffs and bangles } 

Thanksgiving dinner is always spent with my family and luckily, is super casual. This year it was a beautiful, sunny yet crisp California day.  The perfect weather combination for my favorite corduroy pants and faux fur vest for our festive get together! I love the color palettes that remind me of fall/winter: rich browns, deep greens, oxblood and very earthy tones.   
What are you most excited for this fall/winter? 

 

Holiday Gift Guide { For the men }

1. Stylish printed sweater, J.Crew

2. Detailed goatee getting out of hand? Art of Shaving kit

3. Any guy with a sense of humor will appreciate this adorable adult onesie, J.Crew

4. Snazzy socks by Robert Kardashian's new sock line, Arthur George, Neiman Marcus

5. Wine connoisseur? Be sure to grab a bottle of wine from Malibu Rocky Oaks Vineyards

6. Business man needing touch-ups? Collars & Cuffs Stain bar, J.Crew

7. The ever-so-popular, Ipad Mini

8. Bachelor pad necessity: Cocktail mixer set, Williams-Sonoma

9. Stylish flask, J.Crew

10. Burberry Wallet for the sophisticate, Saks Fifth Avenue

11. Beats by Dre headphones

12. Exotic beer tastings with a Beer of the month club subscription

13. Surprise your guy with a Netflix account! Unlimited movie and TV shows, just $7.99/month  

Remember, more than anything men like creative gifts, so think outside of the box! What are some of your ideas?

{ a blogger's fête }

Last Sunday, we planned a little blogger's brunch. Emily from StilettoBeats, Lillian from Studs and Sapphires, Laura from Shop Design Spark, Flora from Mixing Fabulous, and Teni from Miss Maven all gathered at the ultra posh Sunset Marquis and enjoyed a scrumptious spread, while sipping on endless mimosas and chatting up a storm about the wonderful world of fashion blogging. Whether you want to see stylish outfit posts {Stilettobeats, StudsandSapphires, and Mixing Fabulous}, shop affordable and trendy accessories on Shop Design Spark, or get incredible beauty ideas from Miss Maven.com, we hope you will check out these fabulous sites!

{ From left: Noelle, Emily, Gabrielle, Laura, Flora, Lillian and Teni }

Giving thanks in style

Whether your family is formal or laid back, it's always nice to dress up a bit to see the fam-bam. Here are some outfits we thought would be gobble-gobble appropriate.  

What are you wearing on Thanksgiving?

Holiday Gift Guide { Work Colleagues }

With Thanksgiving two days away, it's officially time for our weekly Holiday Gift Guide for 2012.  When it comes to Christmas shopping, being organized is key.  Mall shopping with no "Christmas gift list" is practically a financial catastrophe.  Opportunities to buy will be enticing you left and right, but our convenient gift guide will help you plan and organize your Christmas shopping skills so that when you hit the mall, you can dodge the temptations and slow-walkers and get to each store finding exactly what you need.  And maybe to squeeze in a little "you-time" too.  First up, what to get your work colleagues:

1. Groggy mornings?  Starbucks gift cards are always office appropriate.

2. Take note of candle lovers, Diptyque's Parisian scents always work wonders

3. Stylish Ipad covers, Diane Von Furstenberg

4. Down time at the office, pump up those biceps with some dumbbells

5. Brrr, Office heater for those cold mornings

6. Adorable monogrammed mugs, Anthropologie

7. Infinity Scarf, Michael Kors

8. Mustache push pins, ZGallerie

9. A relaxing spa day at Burke Williams

10. Rustic chic frame, ZGallerie

11. For the fierce fashionista, blinged out Ipod skull speaker, BCBG

12. Chic rhinestone desk supplies, Zgallerie

13. For that messy co-worker, stacked desk organizers, The Container Store

14. For the boss, a sleak leather briefcase, BOSS

Any other suggestions we may have missed?

{ Happy Birthday VV }

{Picture via Pinterest}

We can't believe it's been two years since the first post!  Thank you for taking this journey with us and we hope you will enjoy all the exciting things we have coming up in the new year. xx.

Ring around the rosey

Zara Jacket // Zara Tank // Laurenly Red Maxi Skirt // Zara Booties // Zara Clutch {old, similar here} // Dior Sunnies {similar here} // J.Crew pave link bracelet // Mali Bead Arm Party // Martha Calvo skull and snake cuffs // NARS Damned Lip Pencil

I'd like to think that I feel sartorially confident when I can pair pieces that exude my aesthetic.  For me, those are items that scream femininity yet are still edgy. This one felt right from head to toe with a light-weight chiffon oxblood maxi, perfectly off-balanced with the heaviness of a tough moto-jacket, sky high booties, and hints of leopard and gold.  Perfect for Fall, and matching Starbucks holiday cups, naturally. 

Photos by Nox Lux Photography

Investment Pieces

Since we like to think of ourselves as savvy yet somewhat compulsive shoppers, we are always on the hunt for new trends and deals.  However, the older we get, the more refined our styles have gotten, the less fussy our wardrobe has become. We love to identify with the mantra of, quality over quantity. We will be the first to admit that years ago, our wardrobes were bursting with low quality trendy items that would be worn few times and later donated to Goodwill.  Talk about a total waste of money!  Thankfully, we grew out of that phase.  To help edit and re-define your wardrobe with classic and timeless clothing, here are our picks for staple "investment pieces" that literally will never ever go out of style.  {You can take that to the bank}!! Think about it, the more you save and refuse to spend on frivolous items, the more you'll be able to splurge on these timeless classics when the time is right. xx.

1. Leather jacket < Rick Owens Leather Biker Jacket >

2. Timeless tote bag < Celine Mini Luggage Tote >

3. Black blazer <Helmut Lang Era Leather detailed blazer >

4. Riding boots < Tory Burch Amanda Riding Boot >

5. White button down shirt <Equipment Signature blouse >

6. Little Black dress <T by Alexander Wang Neoprene dress >

7. Classic Trench Coat < Burberry Brit Crombrook Trench >

8. Black skinny jeans < Rag & Bone Mid-rise legging >

9. Chic flats < Tod's Gommini Moccasin >

10. Nude High-heels < Valentino Rockstud Sling back >

 11. Black Patent pumps < Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120mm >

What are some of your must-have investment items? 

Sun, sun ... go away

Zara Dress // Zara Fur Vest (old) // Zara Booties // Balenciaga Purse // Vince Camuto Cuff // Dior Sunnies (similar here) // House of Harlow Necklace

Although Thanksgiving is a mere three weeks away, the weather reminds us more of Summer rather than Fall. But it's notoriously "fire season" in SoCal at the moment and I can hardly wait for some gloomy and chilly days ahead. When I found this simple dress and booties few weeks ago, the weather had just begun to drop and this faux fur and leather outfit seemed fitting for the crisp Autumn weather.  Here's to hoping it comes back... and soon. xx. 

On another note, Happy Election Day everyone! Please VOTE, it's your duty as a citizen!

                         

Photos by NoxLux Photography

         

< Halloween Snippets >

1. Spooky table settings with crawling spiders and pumpkin salt and pepper shakers

2. Cored apples, ready for homemade apple turnovers

3. Warm apple turnovers with Pumpkin ice cream

4. Details of the night: studs, skulls and leather

5.Festive arrangement

6. Masks for the ladies/ mustaches for the men

7. Skull toothpicks and spiders on cheese, yum!

8. Masquerade 

9. Witches Brew napkins

10.  Here's the recipe I followed

11. Itsy Bitsy spider wanted Rose Champagne

12. The infested cheese plate of Brie, Manchego and Goat cranberry chèvre