Radio Silence...aka: Vacation

I'm giddy with excitement because we leave for our trip in T-3 days! What does this mean for me?  Well, I will be beach side with my hubby with unlimited / endless / bottomless {you get the gist} sangria's, mojitos, lava flows, etc...pretty much anything liquid that I can add a cute umbrella to.  What does this mean for you? Unfortunately, some silence from VV. Yes, that's right folks, although just one of us will be on an official vacay, we both decided to take a mini tech-break.  Though quite difficult as bloggers, it's healthy to {partially?} unplug once in a while. Be sure to follow us on Instagram however, @Vogueandvino, to catch up with us over this next week for some behind the scenes footage of our whereabouts!  'Til then, stay inspired folks!

Not so mellow yellow

{Jacket, tank, and skort, Zara; Leopard heels, Zara; Vintage pony hair clutch; Ring, YSL; Bracelets, Martha Calvo; Knuckle Ring, Loud Love Jewelry midi ring; Sunnies, Dior (old)}

I've never been one to shy away from color. Sure, black and neutrals are always safe but something about this neon green/yellow always catches my eye. Lately, I've noticed an increase of this happy color in my closet and this jacket has become my go to piece when I want a bold pop of color perfect for Summer! What are your favorite go to Summer colors this season?

Cinnamon-sugar tea time Biscottis

There's nothing better than cinnamon and sugar combined, well, at least in my book.  Some are chocolate lovers, some prefer fruit to satisfy that sweet tooth, but something about a churro, cinnamon beignets or these cinnamon sugar biscottis that I will always save room for.  Keyword{s} here: Cinnamon-sugar.  My mother in law made these a while back and they quickly became a household staple for us too. We should all be grateful that I was allowed to post this recipe! {Thanks mom!}. These little guys are perfect for a quick breakfast, dipped into tea, or a midnight snack.  Hope you enjoy them as much as we do. 

What you'll need:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking power
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• cinnamon and sugar topping

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Mix dry ingredients {flour and baking soda}, set aside
• In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla and eggs, beat with a fork {or mixer}
• Combine flour mixture with egg mixture using a wooden spoon
• Mix in 2 cups chopped walnuts
• On lightly floured surface or non-stick pan, separate into 4 to 5 loaves {see photo, but roughly 2" wide and 5" long}
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture generously
• Bake at 350 for 35 minutes checking until golden brown
• Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes and slice at an angle
• Add more cinnamon and sugar and back in oven for 10 minutes until toasted

Wine Wednesday [Yellow Tail] Wines

Last week, in the rush of a busy day, I came home and was surprised by a thoughtful package from Yellow Tail Wines. The gift was fully equipped with Summer essentials; beach towel, flip flops, a cute fedora, adorable colored plastic wine glasses, wayfarer sunglasses and 2 bottles of Yellow Tail's newest wines: Pink Moscato and Sweet Wine Roo.  Who doesn't like to come home after a stressful week to some door to door vino delivery?{Um... yes, please!}.  Now, normally I am not a fan of sweet wines but given that it was 88 degrees at 8 pm, I needed a double dose of these wines served ice cold and let me tell you, they did not disappoint.  The great thing about dessert wines is that they satisfy that sweet craving, not to mention that it went quite well with my spontaneous evening dip in the pool!  I started with a glass of the Pink Moscato and then decided to try the Sweet White Roo {both new additions to the Yellow Tail family I later found out}. The Pink Moscato was a little sweeter and had hints of watermelon and strawberry and a touch of bubbly that went just perfectly with the other flavors. The Sweet White Roo was a blend of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc and had hints of fruits and a slight lemon flavor to it; both are perfect to add in a Summer sangria!  Check out some of Yellow Tails recipe suggestions with these two wines and others, here. 

{ The generous package, excluding the towel and flip flops :) }

Star spangled style

1. Uptown Glam Soiree:  Haider Ackermann v-neck Jumpsuit // Clare Vivier foldover clutch // Karen Walker Anytime sunglasses //NARS lipstick// Zara sandals //

2. All-American Casual: 3.1 Phillip Lim silk tank // Rag & Bone jean shorts // Alexis Bittar pyramid necklace // Patterned Fedora // Illesteva round sunnies // Zara Nautical drivers //

3. East-Coast Prep: Prabal Gurung Peplum blouse // J.Crew striped shorts // Illesteva oversized tortoise sunglasses //Zara gladiators // 

No matter what you wear, please have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone! Happy Birthday America! Love, G&N

Year Deux & the winner is....

{Images via Duke Photography}

They say time flies as you get older, but you never really believe it until you find yourself saying it out loud and sounding like a total cliché, but, oh my how time flies.  It felt like just yesterday that I was wrapping up all the little details for our wedding, finding myself breathless when I realized how quickly the big day was approaching; blissfully eager to become his Mrs. Now, two years later, with a big move under my belt {to Santa Barbara}, fully immersed in the art of being a wife, I feel like I have grown up so much alongside my husband. Loving, respecting, learning and growing together, every single day. It's about savoring the simple and small things that make up the big picture in the end.  And at the end of the day, it's like having a sleep over with your best friend every night of the week!  :)

Giveaway news: Thank you to all our fabulous readers who participated in our giveaway! Congratulations to Rebecca Potzner!! Please email us at Thegals@vogueandvino, so we can mail your beautiful necklace courtesy of Moose & Nigel today in time for July Fourth!