Recipe Ideas for a Kentucky Derby Party

The nation's biggest horse race, the Kentucky Derby, is this Saturday. I don't know a thing about horse races but I'm all for a cocktail party that calls for stylish hats and seersucker, so bring on the mint julep's!

After some extensive research on Pinterest and every southern magazine currently in print, I've found a fun round up of recipes that are sure to be crowd pleasers at your derby-watching party. Enjoy!

Classic Mint Julep // Mint Julep Profiteroles // Honey Custard with Berries

Beef Tenderloin Crostini // Pecan and Chocolate Tart // Derby Pecans

Minty Iced Tea // Honey Ham Biscuit Sliders // Southern Cheese Grits 

Benedictine Sandwiches // Bourbon Balls // Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs

Moonshine-Cherry Blush // Mini Hot Browns // Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: Confidence

The Week in Fashion

Blake Lively's Fashion Marathon - The Telegraph

What’s Behind Gucci’s Dive and Saint Laurent’s Rise? The Creative Director - Quartz

The 10 Best Dresses from the Spring 2016 Bridal Collections - Vogue

Matthew Williamson to Close London Flagship as Label Focuses on E-commerce - Fashionista

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Shares Her Beauty Rules - The Zoe Report

Lilly Pulitzer for Target: They Came, They Waited, They Went Home Mad - New York Times

Happy Saturday!!

Pins for Thought 1.0

My favorite look from Coachella. 

And she has the second best look, too.

I'll take it! And there are plenty more where that came from.

My Favorite Fashion Neutral: Gold!

When it comes to neutral accessories there is plenty out there beyond beige. Silver, navy and even leopard print (thank you Jenna Lyons) are great neutrals, and I love them all but nothing can compare to gold. I've had a long-tern love affair with gold because it helps brighten my pale skin.

I have a couple of pieces of gold clothing but where I really go all out gold is my accessories. They go with everything and I get so much milage out of my gold jewelry, shoes and bags.

Check out my favorite gold accessory options for spring:

Crossbody Bag // Flat Sandals // Pendant Necklace // Chanel Earrings // Cuff 

Belt // Driving Moccasin // Watch // Sunglasses // Hair Pins // Wedges // Ring // Mini Tote

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: Life Isn't a Dress Rehearsal

The Week in Fashion

24 Hours with Kim Kardashian - Harpers Bazaar

The Olivia Palermo Guide to Accessorizing Like a Pro - Who What Wear 

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season - Business of Fashion

How Tibi Transformed Itself to Survive in a Fast Fashion World - Fashionista 

The Coveteur Does Australian Fashion Week - The Coveteur

Is Alexander Wang Really the Most Influential Designer in the World? - New York Times

Anna Wintour at New York Magazine: ’80s High Fashion - The Cut

Gemma Ward Explains Why She Took a 6 Year Break from Modeling - Fashion Gone Rogue

Moda Operandi Debuts Updated E-Commerce Website - Fashion Times

Carine Roitfeld to Collaborate With Uniqlo - Fashionista 

Happy Saturday!!

My April Wish List

Gold Sandals // Earrings // Scarf // Hat
Dessert for Two //  Glamglow Cleanser // Confessions of a Serial Entertainer
Sugar Scrub // Top // Dress // Brown Sandals
 

Piperlime Closing Sale

Piperlime's closing sale has officially begun! Everything on the site has now been marked down and there are plenty of good deals to be had. Don't wait to shop this sale as all of the good stuff is going quickly.

These are some of my best bets from the sale:

Black & White Top // White Top // Striped Top // Coral Top / Beaded Camisole // Scarf

Striped Pants // Pink Jeans // Pink Skirt // Striped Shorts // White Mini Skirt // Earrings // Bag

Coral Sandals // Nude Sandals // Gold Sandals // Pink Pumps // Floral Sandals // Hat

Happy Shopping!!

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: The Unexpected

The Week in Fashion

Uniqlo Continues US Takeover - Fashion One

Gucci Westman is Leaving Revlon After 7 Years - Fashionista

Beyoncé and Kate Middleton: Still Not Fashion Icons? - Style.com

How Jessica Simpson Built a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire - Business of Fashion

From Anita Pallenberg to Kate Moss,Vogue’s Guide to the Original Festival Girls - Vogue

ASOS Launches Bridesmaid Line, Solves Your Group-Dressing Problems - Refinery 29

How Jennifer Lopez's Grammys dress launched Google Images - The Telegraph

Do Women Take Body Image Cues From Models? - New York Times

 

Chanel Makes E-commerce Debut With Net-a-Porter - Fashionista

Happy Saturday!!

Save or Splurge: Spring Shoe Guide

Here in New England, we're slowly getting to that point where we can put away the boots and pull out the colorful pumps and sandals. In celebration of this great time of year, I've put together a guide of the top shoe trends for spring 2015. I cannot wait to get my hands on a pair of floral pumps and comfy gladiator sandals.

What's your favorite spring 2015 shoe trend?

Save Espadrilles // Splurge Espadrilles // Save Pointy Flats // Splurge Pointy Flats
Save Gladiator Sandals  // Splurge Gladiator Sandals // Save Slide Pumps // Splurge Slide Pumps
Save Floral Pumps // Splurge Floral Pumps // Save Tall Gladiator // Splurge Tall Gladiator

Work and Play: Black & White Stripes

When it comes to fashion, we all need clothes that can do double duty. Most of us don't have the space (or the money!) to have completely separate wardrobes for both work and play, so the smart move is to look for clothes that work for a variety of settings when mixed and matched with other clothes and accessories.

I love this black and white striped skirt from A.L.C. It's perfect for spring and when paired with a blazer and classic pumps it's a fashionable but appropriate outfit for work.If I'm heading out after work or have weekend plans, a quick top and accessory change is all that's required to take me from day to night.

Striped Skirt // Blazer // White Blouse // Pumps // Sandals // Clutch // Black Top

Monday Morning Pick Me Up: Build Your Life

The Week in Fashion

Net-a-Porter Is Merging With Yoox - Fashionista

Gaultier Confesses Why He Quit Ready-To-Wear - Business of Fashion

Designers In France Can Now Get Arrested For Using Too-Thin Models - Refinery 29

Nars & Christopher Kane Team Up For A Sure To Be Must-Have Makeup Collection - Bustle

Fashion Week Russia: Alena Akhmadullina, Tigran Avetisyan, and More - Style.com

Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley Launch Their Own Line - Fashionista

All the Megastars at Chanel’s Salzburg Party - The Cut
 

Easter Breakfast Recipe Ideas

A big breakfast on Easter Sunday is a tradition in my family, as it gives us some time to catch up and enjoying a relaxing meal (most of us are still in our PJ's) before we all head to my grandmother's for a late afternoon lunch with extended family.

These are some of my favorite breakfast recipe ideas for large Easter Sunday:

Citrus Platter // Blueberries 'n Cream Danish Braid // Ham-Stuffed Biscuits With Mustard Butter

Fresh Berry Bruschetta // Smoked Salmon Waffles // Eggs Benedict Bake

Spinach-Gruyere Gateau de Crepes // Brie & Mushroom Breakfast Strata // Challah French Toast

Candied Bacon // Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon // Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake