Most Wanted: Fall 2013 Accessories

When Fall, comes around, I get SO excited that I usually make all my purchases in the beginning of August justttt to make sure I get the items before they sell out. This year I decided to take a different attitude and wait out the trends to see what's sticks and works for me.

Here are the accessories I can't WAIT to try:

What I Packed: Hamptons

The Hamptons are a great escape from the hot city when you want to transplant your NYC lifestyle to the pool and mix it up with other NYC exports at one of the 5 bars that becomes a summer mecca. My packing philosophy is simple: comfortable pool lounge wear for the day and beachy sundresses for night (see my very first post). Oh and of course some fun extras! Here's what I packed this time:

Mara Hoffman swim wear
$160 - oxygenboutique.com

Ella Moss clothing
shopbop.com

Bric s luggage
forzieri.com

J Crew straw hat
jcrew.com

Anastasia Beverly Hills eye makeup remover
net-a-porter.com

Kindle Paperwhite
amazon.com

Westward Leaning Color Revolutions Acetate Square Sunglasses/Neon Pink
saksfifthavenue.com

Healthy Snacks: Gluten Free

Recently, many of my friends have been pursuing healthier eating styles. One of the most common is certainly the gluten free diet. Even though I could never give up the pasta and indulge in the craze, I wanted to depict some of the yummy snacks that one can make or buy while following the gluten free lifestyle. The EatingWell recipes can be found at here.

What I Packed: Paris

Paris is an amazing city. You could go back 1,000 times and always see something new. That being said, packing takes some serious forethought. Here's what I consider when I pack:

1. Sights, restaurants and shops are close together, but not THAT close, so be prepared to walk!
2. Can you say fashion capital?
3. Tavel time...it's a long flight, so comfort is king!

And here's some of my favorite Paris staples:

Zara gray dress
zara.com

Club Monaco black long sleeve top
clubmonaco.com

Matt Bernson leather sandals
piperlime.gap.com

Bric s luggage
forzieri.com

Christian Dior retro glasses
nordstrom.com

Crushin' On: Tennessee Honey Whiskey

Ever since I had this drink at a wedding in early July, I have been obsessed with this drink. Friends will swear that I am getting paid by the company because I try so hard to convert people. But really, it's just that good and I want to share the love. I am a whiskey fan by nature, but often the strong whiskey aroma would have me choose a vodka soda pineapple over any whiskey drink. But that all changed the moment I tasted the sweet taste of Tennessee honey. Below are a few drinks I concocted over the weekend!

Via

In the Kitchen: Fried Rice Balls

As a lover of rice and cheese, it was only a matter of time before I attempted to make the world's most delicious hors d'oeuvres. Courtesy of Giada's recipe, they were definitely just amazing as I imagined.

Crushin' On: the Fishtail Braid

I know. It already happened. But I figured there may be other ladies who couldn't quite get a hang of it the first time around. Courtesy of LC (big Laguna Beach fan right here) and beautydepartment.com, this video shows how to perfect the hairstyle of the moment.