ForgetTheFlowersI'llTakeShoes

Hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine's Day!  It's always been a favorite holiday of mine, even before I had a Valentine.  Probably because of all the pink and hearts :) 

So the shoes above are what my beloved Valentine got for me.  Funny thing is since Christmas I had been trying to get my hands on a pair of these:

My husband literally went online, saw SAM EDELMAN- BLACK-SPIKES-ADD TO CART!  When they arrived he was so upset to see that they were not the boots he had wanted to get me. So he gave them to me under the assumption that I would just exchange them for the boots.  Funny thing is, I had wanted the heels a long while ago and never bought them. So now my question for you guys is, WHICH ONES?????  HELP!

POC

With spring on the horizon and watching every episode of It's a Brad Brad World, Pops of Color or POC, al la Brad, is on the mind.  I love the idea of adding just one or two bright pieces to my winter wardrobe and can't wait to go all out come April.

Simple cotton T's add a great POC with an all black ensemble.
(H&M, Target, Old Navy)

Not ready to go all out? Try just one or two of these accessories for a subtle look.
(H&M)

Infinity scarf from Target.

Essie

Peacock Louboutins

Tank/Target, Skirt/Zara, Bag/Chanel, Shoes/Sam Edelman.

Dress/Nordstrom, Coat/Calvin Klein, Bag/Chanel, Pumps/Louboutin.

Lola's always ahead of the trends.

Mint

Marry the Night Music Video

Word on the street is that Mint will have its moment this spring. If Gaga says so it must be true.  While I'll wait out the whole mustard trend, I just may get my hands wet with mint.

Botkier Valentina Shoulder bag

Essie Mint Candy Apple 

Just a splash of mint (Jcrew)

Love this.... (Jcrew)

Toms Metallic Mint

Wit and Wisdom Skinny Jean

Zara Blouse


How do you feel about the color?  Will you be joining in?

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Accessories make my life. Seriously.  You all know I'm obsessed with sunglasses, shoes, and bags, but I love the ability accessories have within the house to make a space feel like a home.  I get bored really easily, and while I would love to just drop cash redoing my place on a whim, sometimes just rearranging a few things can make a place feel fresh. Today I was bored with my bathroom.  Here's a look at how I re-dressed the place.

Practicality at its best.  All my daily essentials at arms length.

Cool jars house necessities. 

Extra TP for guests, lotion and matches.

All my pretties.

A clean and organized bathroom feels amaze.

Here's a peek at a few other random accessory closeups through out mi casa.

Current coffee table reads

Pretty jars and votives on my table.

Vintage prom dress, paper crown, chanel ribbon, maple leaf necklace.

Kitchen Island is always in rotation.

My treasure cabinet.

My Mother in Law would be proud.

Yes. I have a crystal chandelier hanging in my tiny apartment.....

ACE HOTEL.palmsprings

Valentine's Day is booked.  Can't wait to spend some time with my love basking in the desert sun :) Known to be a hipster haven, (we tend to like places like that), can't wait to check it out. Look back next month for a review and pics :)

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Ok, thank the heavens for Pinterest and all the amazing recipes I stumble upon. Today I tried this amazing tomato sandwich recipe that the husband and I fell in love with.

The original recipe can be found here: http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/16580

I used lemon pepper instead of regular, feta cheese instead of pepper jack, and added a little olive oil to the mix.  So many different things you could add, like maybe a little red onion, in a pita, or use a low fat sour cream instead of yogurt.  

Filling made up of tomato's, avocado, cucumber, olive oil, chives instead of cilantro, lemon pepper and salt to taste.

Non fat greek yogurt, chives, lemon pepper and salt

Feta Cheese.  Would also taste great with pepper jack, cheddar, or goat.

Something about sprouts that make every sandwich better.

It looks as beautiful as it tastes.

What are your favorite pinterest recipe finds?

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As many of you know I received my very first Chanel bag this year for Christmas from my fabulous husband. I decided on the Classic Mini, I believe mine is the 3rd generation. While shopping for the bag, being that their were waiting lists involved I wasn't able to see it and try it on in the store.  I had to base my decision on my purchase on the time I tried it on in Vegas 6 months prior. With that being said I decided to share pics of this little beauty for you to see in the event that you are thinking of purchasing one and can't find one near you.

I love the chic box it came in.

Her little dust bag.

black caviar leather, white gold, crossbody.  Perfect length for a comfortable crossbody fit.  I was pleased to see that the new mini is a bit bigger than the old one.

Her behind
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Close up of clasp.

Classic burgundy interior.  Zipper side pocket.  The first mini I had tried on was the generation before and I was very pleased to see that the 3rd generation was a tad bit bigger :)

It's the perfect size for an evening out.  Above is my wallet, iphone, keys, and lipstick.  Day time is a little tougher, but I'll make it work for my beauty.