Holiday Wish List

The holidays are quickly approaching, I’ve already started my wish list, and began brainstorming gifts for the ones closest to me! So far this wish list of mine is all over the place, from a monogram gold necklace, to sparkly purple pumps, to a few classic pieces for winter. I’ve made note on some of the most stylish and affordable gifts for this holiday season!

1. Max & Chloe  West Avenue Jewelry Classic Monogram Necklace
2. Alexander Wang  Rocco Bag
3. Aldo Trejos Purple Sparkle Pump
4. ASOS Houndstooth Sequin Skirt
5. Danier Leather Rabbit Fur Toque
6. Tiffany & Co. Snowman Ornament in Crystal
7. Coach Poppy Liquid Glass Small Wristlet
8. Vogue Coffee Table Book (or any fashion coffee table book)

My Favorite Things

Unpacking has really become a chore, I always ask myself why I pack so much to go away on holidays, it must be my fear of forgetting something! Oh wait…I did forget something – my camera charger, so for my entire trip I had to rely only on others and my iPhone 4! Thankfully it takes decent pictures!  I hope that I’m not the ONLY one who over packs, but some how I feel as though I am! Anyone else in my shoes?


I am slowly starting to unpack, sort laundry, and remember the good times I had while I was there.  I found a few favorites that I thought would be exciting to share!  When I was in Portugal, a good friend of mine, Raquel, gave me a cute tea light holder of Peniche, which has various famous attractions painted on. It is just so adorable and brings back memories of times I’ve had there!  I also recently purchased a McQueen skull scarf which turned out to be quite useful during some of the nippy nights I had.

Since I am such a procrastinator, I have resorted to sitting in my comfy slipper chair, eating Godiva chocolate out of a Tiffany box, while reading Kelly Cutrone’s  book If You Have to Cry, Go Outside What a great read! It has inspired me to break away from the negativity and embrace the positivity – in other words to follow my heart and my dreams!

Up and away – Vacation starts soon!

As most of you know I am heading to Peniche, Portugal for a few weeks.  Peniche is a small surf/fishing town just north of Lisbon. It is probably one of the prettiest places I’ve been to because of it’s cute historic, small town charm, and beautiful sandy beaches. Peniche cannot compare to any other beach town I have been to in awhile! Mind you it is also my home away from home! Spending a couple of years living there, I grew to love it, and it will always have a special place in my heart!
I always like my traveling outfits to be comfortable, there is nothing worse than sitting on a plane for 7 hours in uncomfortable clothing! I’ve decided to wear my cute animal print maxi dress from H&M, with some colorful feathers, cute flats and accessories. I will also be wearing a colorful scarf which I purchased in Hong Kong last year, my denim jacket and an orange cardigan to brighten the outfit up, and to make sure I don’t get too cold on the plane!

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Does your mother always say to you: “No need to spend money on me”, or “I have everything”? Well don’t listen! I bet that your mother is the one that is there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on, the one that always supports you, the one that listens when you have questions, so why not find her the perfect gift for this Mother’s Day!!  We have put together a gift guide for those who are stumped on what to get the perfect mom!!

1. Leather Jacket, Danier Leather – $199.00
2. Michael Kors wallet & iPhone holder, Apple – $84.95
3. Finding Myself In Fashion, Jeanne Beker *Chapters* – $32.00
4. Key ring, Coach – $58.00
5. Burberry Summer, Sephora – $62.00
6. ” I Love You” charm bracelet, Tiffany & Co. – $150.00
7. Silk Satin Scarf, Danier Leather – $45.00
8. Make-Up Bag Pinks & Plumbs, Clinique *The Bay* – $42.00