Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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!!


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Chanel GST
Has gone up by 30% since I bought it, what a great "investment"!
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LV Neverful
my weekly travel bag
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Longchamp Pliage
in various colors and sizes
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Gucci hobo
bought from Faye!
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LV pochette
specially bought from Paris by my good friend Faye!
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Chloe Marcie
yet another awesome find by Faye!
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Sunday, January 1, 2012

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.
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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!
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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...
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STEP 4 - Ask guests to dress and suit up.
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STEP 5 - Take lots of pictures. LOTS!
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-- 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!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!

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



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