Holiday Food Challenge #1

One of the best things about the holidays is ALL THE FOOD!!
And we all know how much I love food! But of course family is the best thing... but I'm talking about the food right now. Even though I am not the best cook, I have dreams of someday having people over to my house for a big thanksgiving celebration with my amazing food, pretty dishes and a fancy decorated table! (I must think I am Martha Stewart in this dream.)

I think I definitely need more practice in the kitchen (...and of course a bigger place for said party!) so why not start now! So I am challenging myself to try at least one "fancy holiday" dish a week before thanksgiving so that a) I can practice my cooking skills, b) find an amazing dish that will knock the socks of my family this year's thanksgiving dinner (I was asked to bring rolls & beverages last year), and c) because I always like a challenge! Who wants to come over for dinner??

My first recipe is Candied Sweet Potatoes. One of my favorites, it's like candy for dinner! I found this recipe from Betty Crocker and I am ready to try and report back with my results!
Even the picture is making me hungry just looking at it!

Wear to go from here... the grocery store!

*Megs

Weekend Review

This weekend turned out to be a beautiful fall weekend with crisp cool air and lots of sun peaking through the clouds. It was wonderful to bundle up with scarves and boots and not have to think about rain-proof dressing! I love Fall and can't get enough of it!!!

Although personally it was not the best weekend... (my family had a health scare and I got a horrible migraine at a soccer game and wanted to die!)

Here are five things that made me smile this weekend!

1. Snuggle time with Claire!

2. Having a clean house! (well...didn't quite make it to my bedroom)

3. Getting a text from my aunt, from her new iPhone 4S! 

4. Pulling out my favorite grey OTK boots!

5. Spending time with a new guy just relaxing and watching netflixs!

Wear to go from here... back to work! Man the weekend went by WAY to fast!

*Megs 

The Peacock Effect

I can't stop obsessing over Rachel Zoe clothes!! She is my favorite stylist and now that she is doing her own clothing line I am SO EXCITED!!!! I have big dreams of working as her assistant and styling photo shoots and red carpet events! (Maybe someday!) But in the meantime I'll just ooh and awe over her amazing clothes! 

I saw this dress in a magazine a few weeks back and then on my boss yesterday and I am in love! The peacock pattern is so fun and flirty, then combined with the silky fabric and ruffles it's the perfect wear to work dress with some tights and pumps. But could also transition to a cocktail party with bare legs and some stappy heels! Basically just a must have dress!

*Photo from Nordstrom.com Rachel Zoe Peacock Dress*

Wear to go from here... adding to my shopping list, and searching my couch cushions for some spare change! This list is getting long.

DVF Sparkle

Diane Von Furstenberg is one of those iconic designers that always have beautiful and timeless clothes. If I could fill my entire closet with DVF wrap dresses, capes and jersey tunics I totally would!

To add to my sparkle obsession I am DY-ING over this bright blue Judith Dress from the her Fall 2011 line!! But with a $1,600 price tag, it will probably never be mine… but a girl can dream! I would totally rock this with some silver strappy high heels and some fun statement earrings for a night out on the town!

Wear to go from here… to figure out how to get a black-tie event invite and money to get this dress! (Brainstorming starts now!)

*Megs

Friday Fantasies!

This week has been a drastic change in weather and has been pretty much just cold and rainy as week!! Fall is definitely here. This has only kept me thinking about a warm beachy vacation to get away and just relax on the beach with margarita in hand. Awe… sounds like pure bliss! Guess it’s time to start saving some money and scouting out plane tickets!

Happy Friday and enjoy the glimpse into my fantasy as I think about being here on this beach!
Who wants to join me?!?!?

*photo from my Kona, HI trip - circa Nov 2007 (OMG...it's been way too long!!)*

Wear to go from here…expedia.com??

*Megs

Wearable Sparkle

With Holiday season staring up in October I am obsessed with finding a Sparkle sequin dress for my holiday parties and events! I found this Adrianna Papell Sequin Dress at Nordstrom and was instantly in love! I like the taupe color, subtle sparkle and sequin detail. Another item to add to my shopping wish list!


I'd like to go to this party. Who of my friends wants to wear the grey dress to the left??

*photo from Nordstrom.com*

Wear to go from here... Nutcracker, Christmas Cocktails, New Years Party???
(I could get so many wears out of it...the possibilities are endless!)

*Megs

Nailing Down Halloween

The beginning of October always starts me thinking of Halloween! The older I get the more I like this silly little holiday where you get to dress up as anything you want and just have fun with it. I haven't quite gotten my costume figured out but I do have some ideas inspired by some of my favorite movies and TV shows... so I promise it will be a good one! (Will for sure get a post up for Halloween with my costume!) And of course I am thinking of Claire's costume too!

But with the start of October and in the spirit of Halloween, Sally Hansen came out with some fun nail strips to celebrate! If you haven't heard of these things they are AMAZING! It's a strip of nail polish that you stick on and smooth over your nail, file and they are done. (I also brush a clear top coat over them too.) They last longer than any normal nail polish and you don't have to sit with zombie hands for a half hour to let them dry.

I absolutely love them and have been using them for months. So of course I am going to try these... I think the fun spiderswebs or skulls are calling my name!

*You can find them at Ulta Beauty*

Wear to go from here... the nearest beauty store!

*Megs