Monday, May 30, 2011

Office Uniform Part 4


I
may have stopped blogging for a few months already but I have not stopped wearing (and buying) sheath dresses since I first started last year! The obsession continues...


-- Banana Republic light blue sheath dress -- Theory gray blazer -- Mimi di N vintage shell belt -- Stuart Weitzman black pumps --



Monday, March 7, 2011

Paris: Sights, Shops, STYLE (Part 3)


What outfit should I wear in Paris during a winter visit?

This question caused me several sleepless nights. In fact, I must have lost a few pounds stressing much over it. I mean, it's Paris, the home of all things chic and fashionable, who wouldn't lose sleep over such mind-boggling question?

Ok, lies. The truth is, I only packed the night before the trip and in an effort to travel light, forgotten a few things. But I somehow managed with just 1 scarf and 1 pair of jeans worn 4 times!

Did I hear anyone say GROSS! Yes, I know. The germaphobic me seems to have been hibernating recently.



What I wore out shopping!
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-- Armani Exchange sweater -- Target tights -- 7 for all Mankind jeans -- Banana Republic boots --


But I learned a very important, life-altering lesson on this trip: I need a good pair of some buttery soft tall leather boots! The boots I wore nearly cost me my toenails!! And each time the unforgiving leather would come in contact with my ankles, I'd give out little cries of pain. Considering we walked nearly 52,000 steps while there, can you imagine just how much ordeal I put my little feet through?!



Wore this to the Opera Garnier to see Caligula ballet
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-- Lanvin LBD -- Chanel-esque tweed from Nordie's Rack -- Louboutin "New Simple" red pumps --


Hubby wore his favorite Burberry suit
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Every time I'd see folks giddily strutting in their comfy Uggs, I had to battle self-restraint to prevent myself from tackling them to the ground and taking their Uggs for myself!

Yes, it was that serious. I was ready to suffer misdemeanor charges in the name of comfort.

So lesson learned there, I need some buttery soft leather boots so I could stay away from jail!



What I wore to Guy Savoy.
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-- Qi Cashmere LBD -- Chanel-esque tweed from Nordie's Rack -- Louboutin "Picador" slingbacks --


Paying homage to the mothership
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-- Theory dress -- Laundry by Shelly Segal coat -- Longchamp Le Pliage shopper tote --


Thanks for listening to my rant!
Up next: Paris haute cuisine!


Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Paris: Sights, SHOPS, Style (Part 2)


Didier Ludot
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Rue Fauborg Saint Honore Shops
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Repetto
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Depot Vente at 17th Arrond.
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My Paris souvenirs!
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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Paris: SIGHTS, Shops, Style (Part 1)


There are simply no words to describe the beauty of this city!

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Restaurant Review: Guy Savoy, Paris


I was nervous, giddy and excited all at the same time when we went for lunch at Guy Savoy. And considering it's got 3 Michelin stars and consistently get rave reviews among the foodie community, I had very high expectations!

We were the first ones to arrive and felt like a royalty as the entire staff welcomed us at the reception area! Everyone was so warm and nice and made sure we were comfortable being this as our first dining experience at a 3 Michelin star restaurant!

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Out came a serious of amuse-bouches beginning with this foie gras terrine and toast on a stick...

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Then, we were served another amuse-bouche of lentil and truffle ragout. I thought this was really, really good... such intense flavor!

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Lifting the cup was another surprise amuse-bouche of lentil spring roll.

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We were already so amused with the amuse-bouches served so far long before the meal officially started.

To officially kick off the meal, I had the artichoke and black truffle soup for starters. It was so rich and oh so flavorful, I really don't mind eating this every single day!!

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Brioche with truffle butter...
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For his starters, the hubz picked terrine of foie gras and cannard in black truffle sauce
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Midway through, a bread cart came in loaded with some artisan bread!
I passed on these carbilicous goodness which to this day, I still regret!

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Then came the main course. I had the red mullet with liver sauce and some pickled herb that was supposedly marinated for over 6 months!
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...The hubz had sea bass (scales included!) with vanilla-infused stock.
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Shortly after, we were served a pre-dessert of lemon/pineapple meringue, grapes with rice pudding (weird but good!) and apple infused with something that was really good but forgot what!
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For dessert, hubz had what the menu says "apple" which was really layers of apple compote, apple sorbet, apple granita, apple crisps and juice of can you guess what?? Yes, apple... what else? :D

He calls it a very expensive applesauce. :D
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Meanwhile, I had dark chocolate biscuit and dark chocolate ganache topped with dark chocolate sorbet! It was served with black pepper. Yes, black pepper, I'm serious!
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Just when we thought it's over after the 2nd dessert, out came this "chariot of sorbet"!
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I picked a vanilla sorbet, caramel custard, chocolate macarons and 2 of the best tasting marshmallows I had in my life!
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The hubz picked strawberry and vanilla bean rice pudding and sorbet!
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After all that gourmet goodness, the final dish was this prune sorbet which was a perfect palate cleanser!
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And that ends our 2 1/2 hours gastronomic adventure which we will both remember for a long, long time!
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