Monthly Archives: October 2018

WOW……the days are flying by and it has been so long since I have done a fashion vision board post.  I decided to try again.  My old board posting site closed down and a new company/format took over and its taken me a little time to get it right.  Soooo here goes…These are some of my favorite styles for fall…As always, I am loving leopard, anything fur and embellished shoes.  J Crew has had some amazing pieces…and I added a few splurges in there too…because a girl can dream, no? 

@nslifestyles

Retailer: Neiman Marcus

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Mignonne Gavigan Madeline Beaded Statement Earrings, White/Golden

Brand: Mignonne Gavigan

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Retailer: MODA OPERANDI

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Serpui New Lizzy Wicker Bag

@mimi2018

Retailer: nordstrom.com

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Kristen Blake Faux Fur Quilted Jacket

Brand: Kristen Blake

@peyton

Retailer: NET-A-PORTER

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Ranjana Khan – Carambola Gold-Tone, Feather, Mother-Of-Pearl And Crystal Clip Earrings – Black

Brand: Ranjana Khan

@aleksandra-molchanova

Retailer: TheRealReal

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Tiffany & Co. Horn Torque Bangle

Brand: Tiffany & Co.

@london-capri

Retailer: Barneys New York

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Balenciaga Women S Crystal-Embellished Clip-On Earring

Brand: Balenciaga

@nslifestyles

Retailer: J.Crew

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Sadie Ankle Boots In Leopard Calf Hair

Brand: J.Crew

@chic-splendor

Retailer: NET-A-PORTER

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J.Crew – Leopard-Print Faux Fur Coat – Brown

Brand: J.Crew

@nslifestyles

Retailer: Nordstrom

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J.CREW Leather Back Beaded Beetle Earrings

Brand: J.Crew

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Retailer: NET-A-PORTER

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Golden Goose Deluxe Brand – Superstar Glittered Leather And Distressed Suede Sneakers – Silver

Brand: Golden Goose

@emily-bacal

Retailer: NET-A-PORTER

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J.Crew – Yams Grosgrain-Trimmed Sequined Crepe Skirt – Navy

Brand: J.Crew

@nslifestyles

Retailer: Neiman Marcus

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Petersyn Lowry Ruffled Blouson-Sleeve Striped Poplin Top

Brand: Petersyn

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Retailer: Gucci

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Leather Mid-Heel Slingback Pump With Crystal G

Brand: Gucci

@nslifestyles

Retailer: J.Crew

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Pointed Toe Pumps In Jungle Print

Brand: J.Crew

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Retailer: Nordstrom

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MOTHER The Boxy Ombre Faux Fur Jacket

Brand: Mother

This week I wanted to share a quick easy family dinner that I started making last fall.  It’s a great choice and the spinach and kale combo fills it with just the right amount of superfoods.  It will be very hard for your family to turn this dish down!!!!  Bon Appetit.

• 1 cloves Garlic, fresh
• 3 cups Kale, packed leaves
• 3 cups Spinach, packed leaves
• 1 Yellow or sweet onion, medium
• • 1/2 lb Pasta, dry

  • 1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra-virgin

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 3 oz Goat cheese
  • 3 oz Parmesan cheese

  
  

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-heat, until the butter is melted and the oil just begins to shimmer. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. When the pasta has about two minutes to go, add the kale to the skillet, followed by the spinach, and stir constantly until the greens just begin to wilt. The greens will continue to cook from the heat of the pasta, so be careful not to overcook.
  4. Drain the pasta, then return the pasta to the pot (off of the heat). Pour the greens mixture over the pasta, add the goat cheese and Parmesan, and stir to combine. Serve warm.

  
  

I was so excited to hear that Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa’s new book will be available tomorrow.  This new book is titled,  Cook Like A Pro: Recipes and Tips For Home Cooks.   Here is the summary:

In her new cookbook, Cook Like a Pro, Ina Garten shares a brand-new collection of recipes, tips, and techniques, so readers can cook with confidence no matter how much experience they have in the kitchen. 

As America’s most trusted and beloved cookbook author, Ina Garten–the Barefoot Contessa–has taught millions of people how to cook. A home cook at heart, Ina knows that cooking and entertaining can be difficult, so to make her recipes simple and streamlined, she tests and retests each recipe until it’s as straightforward and delicious as possible. Although Ina is completely self-taught and doesn’t consider herself to be a “professional” cook, she has spent decades working with chefs and learning the techniques that take their cooking to the next level. In Cook Like a Pro, Ina shares some of her most irresistible recipes and very best “pro tips,” from the secret to making her custardy, slow-cooked Truffled Scrambled Eggs to the key to the crispiest and juiciest Fried Chicken Sandwiches. Ina will even show you how to make an easy yet showstopping pattern for her Chocolate Chevron Cake–your friends won’t believe you decorated it yourself!

For Ina, cooking like a pro also means hosting like a pro, and along with know-how like how to tell when a filet of beef is perfectly cooked, you’ll find dozens of other great ideas to boost your cooking and entertaining skills such as how to set up an elegant home bar and how to make an impressive Raspberry Baked Alaska that can be completely prepared ahead of time so all you need to do is finish it for your guests before serving. Beginner and advanced cooks alike will love Ina’s delectable recipes, and if you have questions along the way, don’t worry–Ina’s practical cooking advice talks you through every detail, as though she were right there by your side. 

With beautiful photos and a treasury of pro tips that span prepping, making, and serving, as Ina says, “You don’t have to be a pro to cook like one!” – Amazon.com


For more information or to purchase this book (it will make a great gift for the Holidays!!!!!!) click HERE