XMAS Cookies & Milk

Yay! It's finally here :) I hope everyone has a very joy-filled Christmas & Holidays-get in the spirit by making some milk & cookies (with a fashionable twist...)

Take a break from hokey music this Christmas and look up Sigur Ros on grooveshark.com. It'll fill your heart with love.

[Left: Style.com | Right: Flickr]

 

Super-Simple Infused Lavender Milk

2 c. milk

1tsp. sugar

1tsp. dried lavender (or any other spice or herb)

 

Bring the milk, sugar, and lavender to a boil. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain and ice down.

 

 

Neiman Marcus "$250" Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
• 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1.	Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds)
2.	Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds.
3.	In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips.
4.	Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2 inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.
Yield:	2 dozen cookies

 

 

Miu Miu Fall 2009

[Thanks T.T. @ Jak & Jil ]

I haven't seen a pump with such a nice shape since Lanvin spring 2008. The tall, slim heel, the glowy-nude color, and the perfectly rounded toe make this shoe perfection. The design is simple, but there are so many variations on this shoe that there is a unique miu miu fw/09 pump for everyone!

Just a shout out to this Miu Miu collection: it made me realize that I actually love this line of clothing. I hadn't really paid it much attention before, thinking that it was just a tame-version of Prada. It's actually just a younger version of Prada that's a bit more mainstream, but still very different, design wise. How does Miuccia do it?

"Supermodel"- Presidents of the U.S.A.//note on models

Back when ElleGirl was my fashion bible, fun and carefree fashion were all that I knew. How exciting would this world look to an 11 year old? (Let alone a 16 year old...) Parties, cute clothes, and being fabulous seemed like a pretty great gig to me. Sure, not the best people to look up to, but it was decided, that that's what I would be. A supermodel- just like Gemma Ward, Anna J, and Cintia Dicker!

Reminiscing on the world of fashion from the early thousands makes me feel happy. Like, look at these pictures and tell me that you aren't inspired. Supermodel by the Presidents of the United States of America is an upbeat, perfectly fitting song that makes you want to dance, not unlike the impromptu conga line shown below.

[Supermodel: not just a regular girl]

 

Photos courtesy of Style.com

 

heatwave

This is the way to wear red lipstick. Proenza Schouler spring 2009 (far left image) achieved perfection with an orange hued color, paired with a soft, natural hair. I've always been mystified as to what cheek color to wear with red lips. When I saw the far right image of Kate Moss, I finally understood. Apricot cream blush is the answer. Nars lipstick in Heat Wave or MAC in Vegas Volt are great options for an orange-y shade. As for blush, Stila convertible color in Gerbera works, as does Tarte cheek stain in Green Siren. This pairing was also mimicked in the Proenza Schouler show, further proving that these two products are a match made in heaven.