Holiday Art

I hope everyone had a wonderful christmas and is enjoying the blizzard like I am! So sorry for my absence, my laptop has been under costruction and I'll hopefully get it back soon! It's below freezing and apparently NY will be hit with about 16 inches of snow, especially on Long Island! I'll be in pj's watching my favorite musicals and experimenting in the kitchen. Open faced baguette sandwiches anyone? I'll be in the kitchen making this and this from the last episode called the "the holiday show" on Martha Stewart. YUM! Happy Holidays!

ps- I had to share some wonderful holiday cards from Papyrus by none other then Bella Pilar. Here are a few of my holiday favorites.

LOVE the ice skates and whimsical design!

My favorite, nothing like a deep red gown with sparkles and ornaments



Love the Peppermint Martini here...  ; )



Christmas Trees... or Branches?

I love the idea of having your own decorated tree at home for Christmas, and I also loveeee the designer trees at some wonderful department stores for their window displays such as Barneys, Bloomingdales and of course Macy's. For those of you who in the city, or in your studio apartments...I imagine you'd look for an alternative to a tree for festive decor, so I'm glad to share this wonderful idea that I came across a great French design site called Maison et Demeure . This is the perfect cheaper and chic way to to make your living space more holiday friendly and wont cost you a fortune for excess lighting or ornaments and will not be a hassle to clean up afterwards (since there is no trimming involved). My advice, hang up a few classic ornaments in holiday shades such as red, green, silver or gold sparingly. For some extra fun, hang one or two extra ornaments related to YOU.

If your a baker, hang a little cupcake ornament. If your a fashion designer, a little shoe/purse/dress ornament. For sports nuts, little basketballs or footballs...you get the point! When you make it personal, its fun. Just remember, don't overload...they're leafless and empty branches not a green tree. Have fun decorating!

GQ: Amir Khan

UK has delivered yet another Desi gem of the male species to the world, and no I don't meant Jay Sean.(yes hes a hottie with a great voice) I mean the light welter-weight champion boxer Amir Khan. I didn't know about him until my good friend Sajjid (Ballymena stand up! lol) was preaching on about him and how his next fight was against Pauli Malignaggi at MSG in New York in May (he won). I became so curious about this guy, that I (like the rest of the world) googled him and realized he is a pretty big deal. He's not just another desi guy who is into boxing, it's his passion and his career and he's good at it too. Really good, an impressive record of wins 23-1. Amir is Pakistani-British... so yes ladies, he has that sexy British accent we all love. ANYWAY, getting back to the main point of my post today is that he looks incredibly handsome when he's in a suit and he knows how to put himself together and he does it oh so well. Its nice to know that Amir looks great fully clothed as he does during the other half of his time either fighting or training.

Well, I hope you all are having a great weekend, I know I am! I'm heading off to Brooklyn with my sister and best friend to stay the weekend at a friends place and attend a fabulous housewarming right by the water with the perfect view of NYC. Hopefully I'll catch the Amir VS Maidana fight tonight as well! Very excited for him to be in Vegas for this fight.

PS- The guy is only 24. = )  

Good luck Amir! <3

With Jay Sean and Imran Khan! LoveLoveLove

My only question......What do you think his jacket in this outfit?

All pictures courtesy of Facebook/AmirKhanTheOfficialPage

Check out his official site as well! http://www.amirsfans.co.uk/

Pomp & Circumstance

Yours truly, is now an online fashion blogger for the amazing NY based lifestyle magazine Pomp & Circumstance. Ive had this wonderful opportunity presented to me by my childhood friend Kastoory. I can't thank you enough for opening up a new door for me to expand in the blogging world, which I'm coming to love! Id say the month of December has a rather positive outlook after going through some tough times! 2010 looks to end with a bang! My first post is up today on the website, and so far so good, but fear not.... I plan on continuing La Vie en Rose and updating it on a regular basis. This is where it started! I still have yet to post anything on the Culinary subject! (which will be Coming Soon!)  ; )

Here is the link for Pomponline.com , my post is titled Fashion Debut : Diamond in the Rough
..and here is their Facebook page, "Like" it! Facebook/Pomp&CircumstanceMagazine


Hope you all like it, please do share your thoughts and leave a comment on my post on the Pomp site.

Marie Antoinette Sugar Rush

You may have noticed that I, like many others have a strong liking (that being the friendlier version of the word obsession) to anything related to Marie Antoinette's lavish lifestyle. I came across this wedding cake courtesy of Cake Coquette in San Fransisco. I may have just found the woman who will do my wedding cake in the future (my top choice was Ron Ben Isreal). This cake is....perfection. Sighhh

Holiday 2010

I hope that all of you are enjoying your holiday season with great company, great food and in the most chic winter coat on your back! What accessories do you prefer during the cold and snow? Ear muffs to a fur hat? Mittens to  finger-less gloves? Here's 10 things I love about the month of December.

1. Perfect excuse to update your winter wardrobe
2. The lit christmas tree at Rockefeller Center
3. Anything in NYC!
4. Wearing velvet without ending up on fashion police
5. New pair of boots
6. Holiday movies like A Christmas Carol, Elf and How the Grinch stole Christmas
7. Using the holiday season as an excuse to have cake, eggnog and more yummeries! = )
8. More glamorous outfits worn with lipstick
9. Christmas music, my favorite is Christmas Time is Here from A Charlie Brown Christmas
10. SNOW IN NEW YORK! Its magical everywhere.

Blog Crush

Happy December everyone! I thought I'd share a couple of my favorite fashion illustrations by this amazing artist, Brooke Hagel. She has been one of my blog crush's for a long time now. I love that she can re-create anyone onto paper and with the right techniques and color, she brings them life! I'm always inspired by other illustrators when I sit and sketch designs but Brooke's work is always my top choice. Her blog is amazing and even has tips and step-by-step pointers for you artists out there who want a little inspiration! I love her Etsy shop as well, I want to buy everything!! Here are some of my favorite sketches, Holiday girls, MARIE ANTOINETTES (yay costume design), a cute little hostess with dishes (so perfect for me) and the last girl is my absolute favorite. She is simple yet elegant, the perfect fashionista in a LBD. = )

Here is her blog http://fabulousdoodles.blogspot.com/
...and her etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/brooklit?ref=top_trail

Etsy - Marie loves Fashion

Etsy - Marie II

Etsy - Hostess

Etsy - Allie

Holiday Touch

I love the holiday season! I don't celebrate Christmas (Bengali Muslim here!) but that never stopped me from singing along to Christmas tunes or exchanging gifts with my best friends. NYC is also my favorite place to be during this season, the tree at Rockefeller Center and ice skating with holiday classics playing in public. Love the holiday spirit! What I love even more, are chic decor for parties, you don't have to spend a fortune just to wow your guests but get inspired by the black and white collection below that I love, by Carolyne Roehm. I love her book, Passion for Parties in which she provides breathtaking photos, tips and menus of fabulous soiree's shes hosted. If you ever pick up a copy, be sure to check out the "Hunt Ball" and her take on a Halloween party. Breathtaking and original! All photos courtesy of www.carolyneroehm.com

What colors or decorations do you prefer for your holiday party?

GQ: Scott Disick

I hate to give credit to any grown man who refuses to take responsibility for his actions, time and time again and puts it on display for national TV. However, I cant deny this man knows how to dress well. Sometimes I even think of Miami Vice when I see his outfits with bright pink or purple blazers with pastel button downs(he can't get away with everything!). Sadly his great taste in clothing makes up for his free loading and non-stop partying lifestyle when it comes to wearing a sharp suit or casual wear. So, cheers to you Scott. Ugh

Barbie

Thank you, RUTH HANDLER for introducing Barbie to us in March of 1959. We have worshiped her every outfit, hairstyle, cars (maybe even Ken) and eternal style as our Barbie Dolls. Sadly, I do not own any Barbie dolls anymore but am gladly toting a rather fabulous Patricia Field for Barbie clutch that my baby sister gifted to me on my birthday last year and proudly still use it! I would however like to start a collection, starting with the vintage to over the top designer dolls below...what I love most about each designer outfit with the hair and makeup on each doll...is that she is immortalized. I always did have a flair for the dramatic! 

Tribute Barbie Doll $150 

Holiday 2010 Barbie $39.95

Bob Mackie Golden Legacy Barbie Doll $120

Bob Mackie Circus Barbie Doll $175

Cleopatra Barbie Doll $100
J'ADORE!!

My darling clutch! Its a great conversation starter hehe

More Barbie to come!!

Twirl

Do you ever come across a fashion campaign while flipping through a magazine that is so pretty, so dreamy and so fantastic that you end up staring at it and just smile? Kate Spade's fall campaign for her new fragrance Twirl did just that to me. The first photo was a fabulous party scene, with confetti rain and the cutest couple smiling. The model is wearing a gold sequin dress and her date has to be the cutest guy in frames Ive ever seen. I'd like for my new year's eve party to look exactly like that haha! Sequin dress, hot date, confetti rain and all! 

House of Harlow

Nicole Richie, I've forgotten all about your scandalous past, running around with Paris Hilton in that guilty pleasure of a reality show (that was actually popular)......to flashing cameras for fun. That is since you've grown up, had 2 gorgeous kids and came out with your own line of amazing jewelry/accessories. I absolutely love everything from House of Harlow and love that some of the pieces does not cost an arm or leg, but very well reasonably priced. Heres a glimpse of some of her designs for those of you who haven't seen the the gorgeous designs yet.

House of Harlow by Precilla Ullah featuring gold sunglasses

Shop for House of Harlow 1960 - Designer Fashions - PinkMascara.com
$65 - pinkmascara.com
House of Harlow 1960 »

House of Harlow 1960 Women's Pearl Pump
$124 - endless.com
Peeptoe shoes »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Tribal Cuff in Turquoise
$220 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Tribal jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Three Stack Bangle in Black
$138 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Black jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Triangle Drop Earrings in Turquoise
$100 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Turquoise jewelry »

House Of Harlow 1960 Crystal and Leather Bangle
$100 - bloomingdales.com
Leather jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Tribal Ring in Coral
$95 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Coral jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14ct Gold Large Key Cocktail Ring
$84 - asos.com
Cocktail ring jewelry »

House of Harlow 1960 14KT Gold Starburst Cocktail Ring with Abalone
$76 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Cocktail ring jewelry »

House Of Harlow - 1960 Sunglasses, Black
$125 - shopsheboutique.com
Gold sunglasses »