Holiday Picks

What is it about the holidays that make me want to wear even more sequins and glitter than I already do? Here are some of my favorite picks to feel extra special during the festive days.

1. Valentino studded suede pumps 2. Joolwe silver Love ring 3. Tibi leather trimmed blazer 4. Blu Bijoux necklace  5. ADAM sequined dress 6. Alexander Wang Devere bag 7. 3.1 Phillip Lim reindeer sweater 8. ASOS sequined bow pump 9. Vincent Longo lipstick in Rhubarb Spice 10. 3.1 Phillip Lim lace dress

Weekend Wears

Zara jacket and jeans, Club Monaco shirt, Chanel bag, Miu Miu shoes

Snakeskin Dreams

Proenza Schouler booties, Fendi pumps

Amy's Pink Cake

I'm all for complex desserts with interesting flavor profiles and combinations, but once in awhile it's nice to go back to the simple things. Amy's Bread is a bakery here in New York that makes some incredible treats and one of my favorites is her classic pink cake. It's an old fashioned vanilla cake with a trademark vanilla pink buttercream that is so simple but SO good. I found the recipe online and woke up a few weekends ago with the sudden urge to bake something really decadent. It turned out pretty damn well if I do say so myself. I posted about the best chocolate cake in the world, well this is the best vanilla cake in the world! Decorated with sugar flowers that were sent to me in a birthday package from Miette bakery in San Francisco (thanks, Stella).

Click here for the recipe.

StyleMint

I have to admit, I didn't own a single basic long sleeve shirt until recently when StyleMint sent me one of their great tops. Yes, I believe that basics are essentials in anyone's closet but they're always something I overlook while shopping so I was thrilled when I received my "Hudson" shirt. The loose trapeze fit is so comfortable and I love that the back is longer than the front. I now have the perfect piece for layering in this cold weather.

StyleMint is a members only t-shirt company that's designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. You join, take a quick quiz to determine which styles will be best suited for you and each month new styles will be picked especially for you. It's fun, there's a lot of variety and best of all, everything is very affordable! Click here to start shopping. Also check out StyleMint's November contest. The winner win's a whole years worth of clothes!

Lutz & Patmos sweater, StyleMint shirt, Citizens of Humanity jeans, Alexander Wang shoes, Celine bag, Club Monaco scarf

And The Winner Is...

Ashley (@ashleystarrr) Congrats on winning the gift card to Jay & Elle!

For those of you who were interested in the black Staple top that I wore in my previous post, good news! Jay & Elle are offering it for 15% off until Sunday. Grab one while you can, chickies.