Twenty

Happy twentieth birthday to my sister! What a wonderful day it is!

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Life is Uncertain. Eat Dessert First.

Today we are hosting a holiday cookie exchange party at my house. I can't wait to listen to Christmas music, get my hands on some warm yummy homemade cookies, and sip holiday beverages with friends and family!

Cookies are made of butter and love.  ~Norwegian Proverb

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Hermes for Christmas?

This year my Christmas wish list features two Hermes items: a reversible leather belt with the classic H buckle and a narrow H enamel bracelet. We'll see if Santa is good to me this year...

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Glitter Me Good

Last night I went to a delicious sushi birthday dinner for my sister! To celebrate her special night, I stepped out in black sequin shorts because, although I love to wear sequins year-round, I am partial to them around the winter holidays. Sequins can be dressy at a Christmas party or fun and flirty on New Years' Eve. Go ahead and get your glitter on!

If you are looking for some sequins of your own try J.Crew, Calypso, Stella McCartney, Madewell, Haute Hippie, BHLDN, or Free People. 

The J.Crew Sequin Isabel Sweatshirt and the Free People Glitzy Sparkle Skirt both appeared on my Christmas wish list this year.

I also recently wore the Calypso St. Barth Aurora Sequin Gown. I loved the length, loose fit, and the way the sequins hit the light when I moved. 

Calypso St. Barth Aurora Sequin Gown

Calypso St. Barth Sequin Ankle Legging

Stella McCartney Indian Chiffon & Sequin Top

Madewell Sequin Shift

J.Crew Sequin Isabel Sweatshirt

J.Crew Sequin Strip Tee

Haute Hippie Faux Wrap Sequin Mini

BHLDN Gold Leaf Clutch

Free People Glitzy Sparkle Skirt

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Victorious in Velvet

Kate Middleton glowed at the Sun Military Awards on her husband's arm in a strapless black velvet gown. Once again, the Duchess of Cambridge was the belle of the ball as she wowed in Alexander McQueen.

Her dress had a ruffle trim along the sweetheart neckline, a boned bodice, and it beautifully fanned out slightly at the bottom.

She paired her dress with a black suede clutch and black suede platform Jimmy Choos.

To make her look even more irresistible she added some sparkle with a diamond and ruby necklace as well as a matching bracelet and earrings, all of which were wedding presents. Jealous?

Kate's diamond and ruby necklace

Kate presenting the Most Outstanding Soldier Award

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Room of the Week

I am completely in love with this exquisite fireplace. The traditional red brick paired with the beautifully painted wall of flowers and vines makes this space the perfect combination of masculine and feminine. I am so curious as to what is displayed in the frame barely visible in this photograph above the fireplace. It is such an enchanting little space that I'd love to place my Christmas tree next to it and snuggle up by the fire with a book and a cup of coco similar to the woman pictured.

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I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone

The sky is clear of rain clouds today. So, I am about to head off to a pilates class to clear my mind as well.

Happy clear-minded Monday!

Rainy Day Women

It has been raining in the desert all day and I love it! I hope you had a snuggly Sunday.

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'Tis the Season

My family and I just picked out our Christmas tree so we will be decorating the night away!

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Paint the Town

Today I bought a new gold glitter nail polish by FACE called "Toast of Town." It was love at first sight when I saw the festive holiday color. Needless to say the gold glitter is getting me very excited for New Years! Go crazy this New Year's Eve and paint your nails a glittery hue before you hit the town.

This is how I plan to do my nails for New Years

Ombre Nails

Ombre Nails

Glitter French Nails

My new FACE nail polish

Try a glitter nail polish by Butter, Deborah Lippmann, OPI, or Essie. 

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