2011 Roundup: The Year of the Handbag

2011 was definitely the year of the handbag for me. Glad it wasn't a repeat of 2010 which was obviously the year of the shoes.

Here's a roundup of my purse-chase for the year!!





Chanel GST
Has gone up by 30% since I bought it, what a great "investment"!



LV Neverful
my weekly travel bag



Longchamp Pliage
in various colors and sizes



Gucci hobo
bought from Faye!



LV pochette
specially bought from Paris by my good friend Faye!



Chloe Marcie
yet another awesome find by Faye!

NYE Tapas Party 2012

Here's some tips on how to throw a super fun New Year's Eve party!

STEP 1 - Prepare the tapas menu.

gazpacho
gambas al ajillo
mussels with saffron butter
fig and olive tapenade in endive spears
ceviche de pescado
avocado & tuna with marcona almonds
quince (membrillo) and manchego
pimiento stuffed manzanilla olives
chorizo stuffed piquillo peppers
cabrales serrano crostini
dates, brie & serrano skewers
spanish cheese & deli meat sampler (manchego, iberico, salsichon, chorizo, serrano)

STEP 2 - Count on good friends for an awesome Spanish wine pairings!

Big thanks to my very good friend, Faye for these fun photos!

STEP 3 - Prepare a 12-footer party backdrop which makes for a fun step 5 below...



STEP 4 - Ask guests to dress and suit up.




STEP 5 - Take lots of pictures. LOTS!







-- ABS Allen Schwartz Lanvin-esque dress -- Mimi di N leopard belt -- Alaia slingbacks --
Hubby is wearing a Burberry suit


STEP 6 - Welcome the new year with a a magnum rosé champagne!!



HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!

...Very grateful for a great 2011 and here's to more food, fashion and friendship for 2012 and beyond!