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...  ; )



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.

Uggs for Jimmy Choo

Ahhhh, the winter boot that so many people have come to criticize for so long until realizing its a wardrobe staple for those snowy days. To me, Uggs are a love/hate thing. I was lucky enough to purchase my very first pair (Rockstar Uggs) at $50 on clearance from Lord & Taylor years ago. Yes, you read right- I spent 50 bucks, I got lucky considering they were worth $260 at the time. I like Uggs, very much actually because it has made my life and happier feet much easier to enjoy the cold and snowy weather of NY, but not to the point where Id spend over $100 for every new color or design that came out. Speaking of which, this particular Ugg boot caught my eye on the web. Even though they have teamed up with Jimmy Choo for a seasonal boot, would you shell out nearly $600  for something that looks like this? Oh and fyi, there is only 1 way to wear Uggs and it is the very last picture below!

Kaia Zebra-Print Suede Boots $595.00

My first babies... Ive worn them out! = (

The reason why we've come to HATE Uggs

The reason why we LOVE them.

Tommy Hilfiger

An American legend has finally made his way back onto the fashion scene! I have to confess though, I thought he had given up for good = (....anyway, as a pre-teen (and gong through a serious tomboy phase), I used to be obsessed with this brand! I used to own a couple of sports wear items and baggy T-shirts with his logo on it. Now years later, its so refreshing to see a comeback from Mr. Hilfiger and hope he sticks around. Love his "Ultimate Tailgaters" campaign that I saw in the new issue of Glamour, and put up a few of my favorites from his ready to wear Fall/Winter 2010 "Preppy with a Pop" runway collection. 

Both outfits are fantastic but the belted black long vest-looking dress won me over! 

LOVE these knee high darlings!

I absolutely adore the peacock color and structure of the skirt with the camel sweater. 

<3 

Perfect balance here, toned down grey pants with a bright "happy" orange button down!

Don't you love how the skinny orange belt brought out the rest of the prints and texture?

Love the simplicity and elegance of this...but i almost get a Chanel feel from it... 

Oh Tommy, more please! 

Dream Destination : Quebec

It is August, and I'm dreaming of the snow already. Snow in Long Island, Central Park and of course Quebec. Ive been to Quebec City once and only for a couple of hours with my family and a close family friend during August 2005....5 years ago! Where did all the time go? Ive been dreaming of going back for so long, but for the famed Winter Carnival 2011 in Jan - Feb. Snow themed festivities, new French style nightlife, cuisine and the beautiful historic architecture.

Quebec City sans snowfall! 

Opening ceremonies of the Winter Carnival

Bonnhomme Ice Palace

Giant snow slides! 

What better way to enjoy a carnival then a night parade?

So, road trip anyone?

http://gocanada.about.com/od/eventsandfestivals/p/quebec_carnival.htm