This was quite a busy weekend, which was a nice change from being alone all last week! Saturday I went out with Lydia and Amber (photos tomorrow!) and yesterday I went to my Grandmother's for our weekly Sunday dinner. It was a little chilly on Sunday so I threw on my Ralph Lauren sweater to keep warm. I do love how sparkly this Valentino tank top is, though you can't see it all too well in the photos.
Top: Valentino (Roundabout) $45, Sweater: LAUREN Ralph Lauren (GoodWill) $9 Skirt: Mudd old, Sandals: Sonoma Life & Style (Kohl's) old, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: LAUREN Ralph Lauren gift
Top: Valentino (Roundabout) $45, Sweater: LAUREN Ralph Lauren (GoodWill) $9 Skirt: Mudd old, Sandals: Sonoma Life & Style (Kohl's) old, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: LAUREN Ralph Lauren gift
You get two posts today! The NY Times magazine has posted a new interview and photoshoot with Emma Watson. Most of you know by now that Emma has been one of my style icons since I was in my mid-teens (I'm obsessed with Harry Potter ;) ) She introduced me to many designers that I am a huge fan of now, Sass & Bide for example. I posted this interview on my Harry Potter site this morning and had to share the pictures with you because they are simply gorgeous!
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| Bottega Veneta jacket, $3,200; Harry Winston earrings |
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| Ralph Lauren collection jacket, $2,198, shirt, $898, vest, $898, trousers, $1,098, and tie, $195 |
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| Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons coat, $2,165, shirt, $370, and trousers, $745; Acne shoes, $530; Graff earrings |
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| Giorgio Armani jacket, $2,575; Isabel Marant sweater, $415; Burberry Prorsum hat, $450; Harry Winston earrings |
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| Chanel jacket; Dolce & Gabbana shirt, $995; Harry Winston earrings |
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Yesterday I found myself in need of a chocolately dessert, but I didn't want to run out to the grocery store. So...I broke out my go to recipe for Chocohotopots (by Nigella Lawson)! They are amazing, you will die. The recipe is really simple as well, you only need 5 ingredients (and 4 ramekins.)
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- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, with 60 percent cocoa solids
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Special equipment: 4 (2/3 to 1-cup capacity) ramekins
- Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Butter the ramekins with some butter (not from the full stick).
- Melt the dark chocolate and 1 stick butter, then set aside to cool a little.
- Mix the eggs with the sugar and flour with a hand whisk and beat in the cooled butter/chocolate mixture.
- Divide the mixture between the 4 buttered ramekins.
- Bake for 20 minutes, by which time the tops will be cooked and cracked and the chocolate gooey underneath.
- Then let cool and enjoy!!! :D
This past weekend when I was home, my mom and I went through her old patterns because we are trying to recreate this Michael Kors skirt (because I obviously can't afford it.) We came across one for a dress she wore to some weddings. I asked if she still had it and, it turns out it was one of her favorites, so she did!
She made the dress back in 1994 (when I was 5) and here I am wearing it in 2012, 18 years later, funny how things work out that way. She used to make a lot of her clothes, clothes for my sister and I, and even our American Girl Dolls! Unfortunately I didn't inherit her patience so I'm not very good at sewing, though I have made a few pieces (and quilts)
The last picture is my mom in the dress at a wedding with my brother. Sadly I couldn't find a really good shot of my mom in the dress, it looks better on the videos we have, but I didn't have time to get a screenshot from a home video.
Dress: Made by Mom, Heels: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Bangles: Burlington Coat Factory $7, Necklace: Acanthus giveaway win
I look freakishly skinny in the last shot, I swear I didn't Photoshop it, haha...
She made the dress back in 1994 (when I was 5) and here I am wearing it in 2012, 18 years later, funny how things work out that way. She used to make a lot of her clothes, clothes for my sister and I, and even our American Girl Dolls! Unfortunately I didn't inherit her patience so I'm not very good at sewing, though I have made a few pieces (and quilts)
The last picture is my mom in the dress at a wedding with my brother. Sadly I couldn't find a really good shot of my mom in the dress, it looks better on the videos we have, but I didn't have time to get a screenshot from a home video.
Dress: Made by Mom, Heels: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter) gift card, Bangles: Burlington Coat Factory $7, Necklace: Acanthus giveaway win
Happy Wednesday everyone!! Originally I was going to share something else with you today, but then Zara's August lookbook came out and I had to share it first! Can we talk about how gorgeous the nude sequin(?) embellished dress is? Here it is along with some of the other looks I love.
P.S. Speaking of lookbooks, net-a-porter released it's first ever online lookbook! For the first time you can preview all the fall collections by logging in to your account. Simply log in to your account (or create one) and click on "My Lookbook" Then you can register your interest on the pieces you love and they will let you know when they arrive! Simple as that!
P.S. Speaking of lookbooks, net-a-porter released it's first ever online lookbook! For the first time you can preview all the fall collections by logging in to your account. Simply log in to your account (or create one) and click on "My Lookbook" Then you can register your interest on the pieces you love and they will let you know when they arrive! Simple as that!
Yesterday I went to Westport for an appointment and stopped by Roundabout's Westport location on the Post Road because an ex-coworker had told me about it. They carry so many designers, from Chanel to Hermes, Lanvin, Phillip Lim and so much more! It was like walking into a candy store! They had a gorgeous Chanel jacket for $500, but sadly it was a size 14... There was also a sale going on: 65% off clothes, 75% off shoes and 505 off bags & accessories. (except Chanel, Hermes, Valentino and something else)
I was looking at all the shoes and none caught my eye until I saw these gorgeous turquoise Lanvin pumps! They were a 37.5 and I'm usually a 38 or 38.5 but I tried them anyway and they fit! WAHOO! They were originally $960, the store was selling them for $329 and after the discount that was $82.85! How could I resist? These babies are adding a nice pop of color to my shoe closet.
Next up is a cute Valentino tank! They were selling it for $129, but it was 65% off so I paid $45 (still a lot, but it was cute and I needed to blow some money to make myself feel better, ha ha)
I was looking at all the shoes and none caught my eye until I saw these gorgeous turquoise Lanvin pumps! They were a 37.5 and I'm usually a 38 or 38.5 but I tried them anyway and they fit! WAHOO! They were originally $960, the store was selling them for $329 and after the discount that was $82.85! How could I resist? These babies are adding a nice pop of color to my shoe closet.
Next up is a cute Valentino tank! They were selling it for $129, but it was 65% off so I paid $45 (still a lot, but it was cute and I needed to blow some money to make myself feel better, ha ha)
This has been a crazy few days, Friday and Saturday were sunny one minute and then pouring rain the next. Then Sunday I was dying taking these photos because of the heat. Summer is very fickle, ha ha. I decided to go for a breezy, monochromatic look and then grabbed Arnold, my trusty Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, for a punch of color.
[Today also happens to be my best friend from college, Kera's, birthday! I haven't seen her since we graduated 2 years ago...so depressing! :( ]
Song of the Day: Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Skirt: American Eagle $15, Tank: Forever 21 $3, Shirt (as vest) c/o sheinside, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW) $35, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs "Aidan" (shopbop), Bracelet: 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20
[Today also happens to be my best friend from college, Kera's, birthday! I haven't seen her since we graduated 2 years ago...so depressing! :( ]
Song of the Day: Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Skirt: American Eagle $15, Tank: Forever 21 $3, Shirt (as vest) c/o sheinside, Sandals: Seychelles (DSW) $35, Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs "Aidan" (shopbop), Bracelet: 31 Bits, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls) $20
Yesterday I felt like Cinderella, but not because I found my Prince Charming; I was so excited to head out to NYC but ended up locked in a tower. Long story short * I couldn't get to the city so I missed out on two amazing events. The Brahmin Fall Handbag preview and the Garance Doré for Kate Spade cocktail party, both of which I was really looking forward to for over a week. Unfortunately I didn't have a fairy godmother to save me and get me to the ball. I didn't want my outfit to go to waste so I took some photos so the day wouldn't be a total waste. (The jacket was for when it got a liiiittle chilly at night, wasn't sure I would need it, but always be prepared!)
Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs gift, Heels: MICHAEL Michael Kors (DSW) $35, Bag c/o Brahmin & VOGUE, Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack) $180, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Bracelets: Burlington Coat Factory $7, Necklaces: gift, giveaway, giveaway, Watch: Michael Kors
*I got ready and headed to the train station with a slight suspicion that I might not get parking, but I had always been able to find a space before so I wasn't too concerned. Well I should have been. The lot was completely full, except for the permit spaces. So I missed the train and came home. There wasn't enough time to call my mom to have her get me for the next one and she wouldn't have been able to pick me up when I got back so there was no way to get home.
I decided to give it one more shot and tried again for the last possible train to get me there in time, but there still was no parking. Dream over. No fun events for Megan...and now I was also embarrassed because I replied yes to the events and had to email again to let them know I wouldn't be able to make it. AND I made a big deal about going to them on Twitter, here and Facebook.... *sigh* So I felt like a complete idiot. Needless to say there were some tears, and I NEVER cry. But then I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and Cinna Stix from Dominos to cheer up (light on the cheese and sauce, double pepperoni)
UPDATE: I would have called a cab but 1. I am terrified of them, because of people... (social phobia, it's a miracle that I was even going to the city alone) and 2. Whenever my roommate calls them they take FOREVER to get to our house, because they get lost, so I would still miss the train ;)
Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs gift, Heels: MICHAEL Michael Kors (DSW) $35, Bag c/o Brahmin & VOGUE, Jacket: Theyskens' Theory (Nordstrom Rack) $180, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) gift card, Bracelets: Burlington Coat Factory $7, Necklaces: gift, giveaway, giveaway, Watch: Michael Kors
*I got ready and headed to the train station with a slight suspicion that I might not get parking, but I had always been able to find a space before so I wasn't too concerned. Well I should have been. The lot was completely full, except for the permit spaces. So I missed the train and came home. There wasn't enough time to call my mom to have her get me for the next one and she wouldn't have been able to pick me up when I got back so there was no way to get home.
I decided to give it one more shot and tried again for the last possible train to get me there in time, but there still was no parking. Dream over. No fun events for Megan...and now I was also embarrassed because I replied yes to the events and had to email again to let them know I wouldn't be able to make it. AND I made a big deal about going to them on Twitter, here and Facebook.... *sigh* So I felt like a complete idiot. Needless to say there were some tears, and I NEVER cry. But then I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and Cinna Stix from Dominos to cheer up (light on the cheese and sauce, double pepperoni)
UPDATE: I would have called a cab but 1. I am terrified of them, because of people... (social phobia, it's a miracle that I was even going to the city alone) and 2. Whenever my roommate calls them they take FOREVER to get to our house, because they get lost, so I would still miss the train ;)
