He who distributes the milk of human kindness cannot help but spill a little on himself!
James Matthew Barrie
He who distributes the milk of human kindness cannot help but spill a little on himself!
James Matthew Barrie
This fall, the target many ladies are zeroing in on has more battleground appeal than one would expect: camouflage.
A few of our favorites include:
1.) Faith Connexion Jacquard Loose Pants, shopbop.com, $413.00
2.)Baum und Pferdgarten Silk Shirt Dress with Fluted Hem in Camo Print, asos.com, $371.64
3.)Michael Kors Samantha Camouflage Pants, bergdorfgoodman, $895.00 (Pre-order)
4.)Elena Iachi 70 mm Suede Camouflage Wedge Sneakers, luisaviaroma.com, $445.00
We love this cue from Rihanna mixing camouflage with hot pink, and bright yellow!
The inspiration:
How to copy it:
W118 by Walter Baker Cameron Silk Shirt, theoutnet.com, $75.00
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Dondup Lambda Camouflage Jean, farfetch.com, $198.48
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Aquazzura Slone Slit-Front Suede Bootie in Yellow, bergdorfgoodman.com, $595.00
How to wear the “CamuRock” according to InStyle UK (We tend to agree!)
Pair this bold purse with light colors, shimmery fabrics and paisley prints.
Another combination to try:
Splendid Long Sleeve Camo Top, piperlime.com, $128.00
Moschino Cheap & Chic Ribbed Wool Mini Skirt, net-a-porter.com, $475.00
Dolce & Gabbana Intense Liquid Glam Liner in metallic yellow gold, sephora.com, $34.00
The best shoe to try NOW:
Valentino Leather & Suede Camouflage Sneaker, saks.com, $795.00, available on pre-order (hurry!)
Our favorites in blue (Again, try them with a pop of yellow!)
1). Camo Print Stepped Pencil Skirt, topshop.com, $72.00
2). Christopher Kane Camouflage Woven-Silk Skirt, net-a-porter.com, $860.00
3.) Valentino Rockstud Camo Canvas-Leather Medium Tote Bag, bergdorfgoodman.com, $3245.00
4.) Lanvin Open Toe Ballet Flats, farfetch.com, $550.00
Camouflage is perfect for sneaking around!
Valentino Rockstud Camo-Print Sneaker, neimanmarcus.com, $795.00
Puma ‘Easy Rider’ low top trainer, farfetch.com, $72.00
The last look is a perfect end-of-summer treat in candy color!
1969 Camo front-zip always skinny jeans, gap.com, $69.95
Camouflage nails are actually hard to miss!
Never affirm or repeat about your health what you do not wish to be true.
Ralph Waldo Trine
Who knew armor could be so alluring?
Marant gives us swashbuckling metal accents in her 2013 Fall Collection from skirts to scarves and sashes.
The look is reminiscent of chain mail and riveted mail.
Chain, features small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh. Riveted mail and plate coat zirah bagta was introduced into India under the Mughals. (Text from: Wikipedia)
Other prominent houses that give a nod to modern-day chivalry include:
Even without a sword you can still take on the aura of an urban knight.
Jules Smith Knights Armor Chain Bib Necklace, cusp.com, $85.00
Caprina Necklace, dannijo.com, $870.00
Monique Lhuillier Leather Armor Sheath Dress, shopbop.com, $5,290.00
Mia Armor, zappos.com, $57.99
As young as I am, I have observed these three swashers. I am boy to them all three, but all they three, though they would serve me, could not be man to me.
Shakespeare
This recipe for steamed fish comes to us by way of the Amantaka in Luang Prabang, Laos.
There are several reasons we love it:
—It’s delicious and mildly spiced
—It’s amazingly fun to prepare making it a perfect way to engage your kids to eat fish
(We prepared it with our 7 year old daughter and she loved the process)
—It affords a gorgeous presentation for a party
—It’s a healthy recipe that you can easily add your creative touches to
Mok Pa—Fish Steamed in Banana Leaf
Ingredients:
200 grams fish fillet, cubed (about 7 ounces or .44 lbs, a fish like Tilapia works best)
1 tbs coriander leaf
4 pcs kefir lime leaf
1 tbs spring onion, sliced thinly
2 tbs fish sauce
2 pcs chopped shallot
1 tbs dill leaf finely sliced
Pinch salt
2 stalk lemongrass sliced
½ cup Thai basil
1 pcs egg yolk
1 tbs pounded dry rice (best to use a mortar and pestle)
1 tbs oyster sauce
For the Wrapping
4 pcs toothpick
4 pcs circular cut banana leaf, approximately 6 inches in diameter
Instruction:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Divide into 4 parts. Wrap individually with banana leaf then stick with a tooth pick and steam for 15 minutes.
Tip:
Make leaves pliable for wrapping by heating them ever so slightly over the stove (almost like a tortilla)
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
― Lao Tzu
The safety pin is no longer just an accessory for kilts. The friendship pin is not relegated to your dirty sneakers…..This season the pin is everywhere from hats, to earrings to purses. To capture the look, pin it and you’ve nailed it!
A plethora of safety pin earrings have flooded the market so there are many ways to do this look: more elegant or more punk
House of Harlow, 1960s Safety Pin Earrings with Sparkle Gold, zappos.com, $78.00
Tom Binns ‘Pearls in Peril’ Earrings, nordstrom.com, $150.00
Mango Safety Pin Earrings, mango.com, $19.99
Genevieve Jones Riona Shield Safety Pin Earrings, shopbop.com, $750.00
Rose Classic Wishing Safety Pin Earrings Genevieve Jones, shoplatitude.com, $700.00
Vogue Japan really punks up the look:
We have a budget friendly and splurge option for the ‘square pin’ look:
Squared Pin Earrings, nastygal.com, $18.00
Amy Glenn Safety Pin Earrings, totokaelo.com, $254.00
Balenciaga brought the trend to clothing this fall with its safety-inspired pin:
Other Pinned Ensembles:
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Joust Bolero, couture.zappos.com, $435.00
Versus Saftey pin-embellished stretch twill mini skirt, net-a-porter.com, $275.00
Moschino Cheap & Chic Graphic Cashmere Sweater, nordstrom.com, $695.00
Marc Jacobs Faux-Fur-Collared Striped Knit Scarf, bergdorfgoodman.com, $712.00
Taking a cue from Tom Ford, a wide-range of accessories sports the pin:
Vintage Chanel CC Pearl Safety Pin Brooch, whatgoesaroundnyc.com, $650.00
Sonia Rykiel Striped Safety Pin Brooch, forzieri.com, $84.00
Yellow Pave Safety Pin Headband, henribendel.com, $48.00
Gold Safety Pin Strand, baublebar.com, $32.00
Large Single Strand of Pearls Necklace with Large Safety Pins by Tom Binns, modaoperandi.com, $1,140.00
Lanvin Woven Flutter Hat, farfetch.com, $954.00
Pandora Clutch with Pins by Charlotte Olympia, modaoperandi.com, $1,495.00
Two of our absolute favorites:
Rose Gold-Plated Twisted Safety Pin Ring by Tom Binns, stylebop.com, $190.00
This art deco embellished version from Lanvin looks especially stunning pinning a bolero jacket on for fall.
If you are looking to let the trend percolate into interiors as well try these from Ballard Designs:
Safety Pins, ballarddesigns.com, $35.00 for a set of three
“The body says what words cannot.”
Martha Graham
Peonies are the undisputed ‘reine des fleurs,’ at the moment. Every celebrity from Holmes to Paltrow sings their praise and calls them their ‘must have’ flower. They are center-stage in floral displays from quaint English teas to lavish weddings to chic catwalks.
Mimicking the intense hue, ruffly petals and large blooms of the peony, Yves Piaget is a must-have rose.
But, except in the most perfect climates peonies can be challenging to grow (Southern California folks, forget it! We’ve tried 3 varieties made for our climate and have not succeeded in producing more than one bloom!).
Even the Yves Piaget bud seen in the middle has the same tight ball-like configuration as the peony bud.
Peonies require staking and a whole crop can be easily damaged with one hard spring rainfall.
Peonies only bloom once a year and for a few limited weeks.
They are difficult to locate at florists and extremely pricey purchased out of season.
……Enter Yves Piaget—a rose whose buds and blooms mimic those of the peony, but that also carries the most arresting aroma!
Also very difficult to find at florists (in Los Angeles we have only found Yves Piaget stems at Botany in Brentwood), it is a gardener’s delight. Yves Piaget flourishes in most climates. It is a repeat bloomer and very hardy after its first year in the ground.
While peonies suffer from a truncated vase life (especially when exposed to any heat or direct sun), Yves Piaget will stay fresh looking for days.
Its ruffly petals, high petal count and huge blooms mimic that of the peony, the prime difference is that it comes with the most divine perfume. A bouquet with just 2-3 blooms could scent the entire room, whereas a peony has no aroma at all.
If you are going to invest in a new rose bush this fall, we will have many recommendations in the coming months in time for January planting. But, please keep Yves Piaget top-of-mind. Especially, if you are amongst the many peony devotees.
Piaget follows the same basic principles of any rose in that it grows best in direct morning sunlight. As the rose plant gets established, make sure to water it regularly and deeply once a week.
Yves Piaget was named after the man behind the namesake watches after he developed this hybrid tea with double-blooms and intense color and fragrance. The watches that honor the flower are below in the ‘la vie en rose collection.’