The Perfect Little Presents

From cocktail soirée's to decadent dinner parties, the month of

December is always filled with social gatherings celebrating the

upcoming holidays. Regardless of the event, bringing the

Host or Hostess a little thank you gift is always a must.

Whether you are best friends, acquaintances or co-workers, you

can't go wrong with gifting any of my favorite hostess presents when

you attend your next holiday bash.

Move over cupcakes and mediocre boxes of chocolate;

It's time to take gourmet treats to another level.. These

Rich and decadent chocolate covered apples will have the 

Hosts mouth watering from the time they open the box. 

Mrs. Prindables Petite Apple Tray

Saks Fifth Avenue, $80

From her perfumes to these amazing candles, Jo Malone

Captures unique and exotic scents that smell nothing short of

Warmth and luxury.

 Jo Malone Orange Blossum Scented Candle

Nordstrom, $65

Representing a local business from my hometown 

Back on the east coast, Chococoa Baking Company

Has perfected the whoopie pie. Your host will adore you 

If you show up with a few dozen of these delicious treats.

(P.S., You need to try the chocolate and mint cream💗)

Chococoa Whoopie Pies

Chococoa Baking Company, $34-$174

Regardless of where you live, who doesn't love a ridiculously

Comfy new throw blanket? You can never have enough!

Gilded Square Textured Throw

West Elm, $99

One of the worlds most well known magazines turned 100

In 2013 and this gorgeous celebratory book holds some of it's most

Memorable photographs and articles. Anyone with a fascination in

Culture, Entertainment and glamour will love this book.

Vanity Fair 100 Years Coffee Table Book

Amazon, $40

And my personal favorite...you can never go wrong with a beautiful

Bottle of champagne. My favorite is Veuve Clicquot Rose..

You never need an excuse to pop open a bottle of bubbly! 

Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne

Available at your local liquor/wine store. ($55-$85)

Happy Gifting!! xoxo 💗

A Few of My 

Favorite Things

There are many things to love about my move from

Boston to Los Angeles..While I love my job and the weather

(It is literally 75* and sunny everyday),

today I explored some of my favorite shopping destinations,

and was in complete awe when I found out how

much better the selection of clothing and accessories

are here in Lala land than back in Boston.

While the weather is partly responsible for that fact, 

stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales buy items for their

stores based on their clientele and I didn't see one pair of

Berkinstocks today at Barney's...Just saying. 

Anywho, just from my exploration of little boutiques on

Robertson like Curve and the amazing Neiman Marcus out here,

I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite pieces and trends :)

Catherine MalandrinoStrapless Silk Jumpsuit
(Available at Saks Fifth Avenue)
I have always been a lover of jumpsuits and
rompers, but only when they are done well and not
looking like they are coming out of the "I'm Real" music
video. While they can be dressed up for a dinner, I feel as though
they look best during the day.

Alice + Olivia 

Lindsay Lace Tank

(Available at Neiman Marcus)

The older I get the more I realize that despite the

saying "One must suffer to be beautiful", I would

much rather be comfortably stylish than want to

ming someone in the throat because A.) I can't drink

my normal amount of Diet Coke without looking

like I just ate a small child or B.) worried that

I'll end up walking around like a homeless person with

no shoes because my heels were killing my feet. Purchasing

comfortable basics like the Tank listed above is perfect 

because it acts like a blank canvas and I can throw it on 

with boyfriend jeans and heeled sandals for the day or pair it 

with leather leggings, a chic blazer and pumps

at night.

3.1 Phillip Lim 

                                                          Pocketed Draped Trousers                                                              (Available at Neiman Marcus)

 I used to only wear skinny style pants. From denim to ponte knit pants,

I never left my comfort zone. However, I am kind of loving these draped

trousers..although I feel you should only wear a heel with them, unless its a

really chic and dressy flat.

Elisabeth and JamesLily Erwan Jacket
(Available at Nordstrom)

I saw this today at the completely
renovated Nordstrom at The Grove which is
amazing.. and fell in love with it instantly.
The smell of the leather, the seams and the
print is perfection. If it wasn't $1300 I would
probably already be wearing it to bed already.

Hope you enjoyed!

Stay tuned for my Oscars Red Carpet Post!

XOXO