Bonjour + Hola

CLIMB INTO THE TASTE OF FALL

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

There are so many things I absolutely love about the fall! The holiday cooking, the chunky sweaters, the scenic retail windows…not to mention the #boyfriendweather. But one of my favorite activities to kick off the entire season of celebration would have to be getting up on a brisk weekend morning, meeting my fabulous NYC friends [...]

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BLOOMING WITH ANGELICA

Monday, October 6, 2014

Simple. Delicate. Beautiful. Those three graceful words are just a few that first come to mind when I think of the word flowers. But until I met Angelica Gomes, owner of the demandingly fabulous flower brand Angelica Flowers and Events, I never knew you could combine, coordinate + create an upstanding masterpiece from a single [...]

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Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You…

Friday, October 3, 2014

Craving those irresistible yet totally delicious puckers this fall? Look no further than the legendary brand of DuWop. Oh, yes. Between their Lip Venoms to Lip STYXX galore, DuWop always introduces the coolest treats for your lips! Best part? They’ve just launched a new flavor into their Venom kingdom…Hola! Combining the perfect blend of sweet [...]

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NUTTIN’ OVER SPRUTS

Friday, September 26, 2014

Sitting over by Soho House’s pool, there’s no doubt you’ll meet someone innovative, creative and absolutely fabulous. So when I heard about this totally cool new + healthy brand called Spruts from my chairmate a few weeks back, it was a must I took her up on the offer of introducing me to the girl [...]

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FALL ABOUT EYEWEAR

Thursday, September 11, 2014

The end of September’s Fashion Week is the perfect time to be inspired, brainstorm and add a little salt + pepper into your usual wardrobe. But before we start changing our nail colors, sleeve shapes and heels galore, there’s an instant trend I found that will elevate or intrigue your look. What on earth…you may [...]

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It’s Timeless. It’s Iconic. It’s Boast USA.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Just returning back from a relaxing family trip to the South of France, I have to admit…there was one brand my brother and I loved sporting. And honestly, I just have to ‘boast’ about it to y’all! But before I had even placed my first Boast polo over my teased bouffant, I learned that a [...]

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DREAM TO ENTERTAIN LIKE A QUEEN

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

One of my favorite things about working in real estate is exploring the amazing market, new developments and the luxe flats around NYC. Some of which I have to admit are beyond breathtaking. And although I would love to keep what I see on a daily basis on the hush-hush, there’s absolutely no fun in [...]

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GET CREATIVE WITH TABLE BK

Monday, August 11, 2014

When I first met Simone Nemirovsky way back when during an internship at Harper’s Bazaar magazine, I immediately knew this girl would not only be a lifelong friend, but was someone who would show her talents to the world in more than one way. And I have to admit, even as a freshman in college, [...]

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LIFELONG TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Friday, August 1, 2014

In case you didn’t realize, it’s finally Friday! And oh, I am beyond ecstatic to hop on a plane after work tonight and head back home to the one and only, Music City. Why? Not only because the city is totally growing + thriving like never before, but one of my great friends growing up, [...]

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GUAC-OFF WINNING RECIPE

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Umm…did I mention the GUAC-OFF winner’s recipe was published on Kendall-Jackson’s blog this week? Hola. And trust me, this is one not to miss…everyone has gone ole over it! But what’s the recipe without some pictures for guidance? Katie graciously came over to Casa Blanca this past Sunday for me to snap the recipe essential [...]

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Kitchensurfing: Find A Chef

Monday, July 28, 2014

I have to admit, when it comes to hosting a dinner party for more than just you and your Romeo, the hardest part about entertaining your guests is doing just that on top of preparing, cooking and serving the dishes…while trying to catch up with them all and enjoy the evening too! Well, a solution [...]

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BONJOUR + HOLA’S GUAC-OFF

Friday, July 25, 2014

#GuacSwag via Minted strategically placed? Check! K-J AVANT wine perfectly chilled and ready to be poured? Check, check! Dress zipped up and bouffant teased to the high heavens? Oh yes, hunny! The GUAC-OFF was officially in action and ready to rumba! Hola. And since the guest list doubled for this year’s event, it was a [...]

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