Senin, 04 Oktober 2010

Sparkles Kitchen

on Etsy

CONFESSION: After my macaron post a couple weeks ago, I stalked Sparkles Kitchen on Etsy for a few days in a row... yes even quick peaks on the iPhone. I couldn't help it. The pictures were just too good.






So now, the order has been placed, and I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I will be enjoying these little bits of heaven next week for a tea party!









Could not resist this Tea Time Happiness box as well!
It contains madelines, smiley icebox cookies, Italian Florentines,
almond thins, and sea salt sticks all for $20.

Macaron flavors:

72% Dark Chocolate
Black Sesame
Macha Azuki (Green tea with Red Bean Cream)
Lemon
Raspberry
Bitter Caramel
Sumiyaki coffee
Rose
Lavender


Mmm mmm...

Follow Simply Colette

Minggu, 03 Oktober 2010

Bright Tights

Fall Trends

What's your position on these bright tights? Too bold, or just right?




I bought some fall tights this weekend and I'm so excited to wear them! They are deep navy, dusty light plum, rose print lavender and cable knight gray! Can't wait to show them in a fashion post later...

Have a great week!

Sabtu, 02 Oktober 2010

My Love as a Little Chap



These photos came across my fingertips recently of my sweetheart and his family
back in the day. I thought they were so adorable, I couldn't help sharing!










Photos by David Gore.


Isn't his mom beautiful?
And one of the kindest women I've ever met!


Isn't it fun looking at photos from the past?

♥♥

PRIVATE ACCESS - defining the successful woman.


Mia Sudakov

Founder & CEO of Private Access


Attention fashion lovers, have you strapped on your heels? ( Jimmy Choos, Christian Louboutin & Gary Castles..etc ), are you draped in style? ( Collette Dinnigan, Sass & Bide?), have you jewelled yourself in a Samantha Wills creation?, if so, then clasp your clutches and enter the world of all things defined by luxury, fashion , beauty and lifestyle. Enter the world created by Mia Sudakov, enter; Private Access.

Mia Sudakov lived the life, a life of all things pertaining to a lifestyle of fame & fortune which equally amounted to 'movie' like palatial lifestyle settings. Mia Sudakov has travelled the endless luxurious boundaries of the world to come to a realisation, one which then ultimately created the Private Access empire like concept; in the words of Mia S. " Private Access came from my passion for the good life as well as my deep inner longing to help others succeed and live a 'privileged life'. "This is what Private Access Woman is all about, it's about bringing women the strategies which will empower them in all areas of their life".

I first came to know of the Private Access concept, through the direction of an M.Ae reader, to which I then made the attempts to get into contact with Mia Sudakov and try to find out a little bit more about why and what her concept was wanting to achieve, but more importantly 'give' to women. I have concluded, that Private Access, is exactly what every woman would dream of salvaging. We all have that burning desire to want to be somebody, to do something... all in order to get to 'that place' - a place of being able to indulge in the delightfully positive sinful discoveries of fashion, beauty, travel and simply living 'life'.

We all tend to have that 'wanting' feeling for all things unreachable... yet blissfully unaware that it is quite reachable. All too often we slip into that 'limbo feeling of life' ( not really there, not really anywhere), and without the positive enforcement and encouragement from those who have already passed the 'limbo' bridge... then it basically fades. This, ladies and gentleman, is when Private Access, I believe is sorting out to save. Save, encourage and empower all women who want to live it!, live that life, live in that lap of contentment. Contentment inside and outside. xoxo.

How intelligent is this concept?, very intelligent indeed. Tapping into the desires of all women, Mia Sudakov is serving on a silver platter what she believes will help Australian women build on "their 'self worth', through education, empowerment, inspiration and connection." "Offering an online portal, where chic and fashionable women can log in and receive the secrets and strategies to their next level of life" - Mia S. .

Supported by a reputable and successful list of women ( Samantha Wills, Erika Heynatz, Poppy King, to name just a few ) who have and are already living that life of contentment, a life so much richer with Mia's conceptual fusion of "fashion, beauty, lifestyle, empowerment, personal development, wealth creation, spirituality, exotic travel and philanthropy" (I love this!, the word 'Philanthropy' makes it sound so delicious xo).

I love this concept, and I say this will all the x's and o's xoxo. I love the idea of how Mia is encouraging women to succeed and continue succeeding, to have guilt free indulgent moments in the very things every women love, and that is fashion coupled with life. Maybe I am so attracted to the Private Access concept because I too, believe in living it, to not slavishly succumb to the thoughts of 'I can't, too afraid of failing etc..', but instead, to see each downfall /failure in your life ( if any) as an accomplishment, because you have 'successfully' passed it, learnt something from it and will now proceed to climb higher... ( this is my inner philosophical creative thoughts coming through xo)

Ladies, this is the new era of defining the successful women, so return to strapping on your heels and clasping your clutches, gloss up the lips and take your front row seat to Private Access....courtesy of Mia Sudakov.

Are you a Private Access woman? talk about this over your high tea sessions, Sunday drinks, mocktails, cocktails and chai teas xo.


http://www.privateaccessau.com/


http://www.privateaccesswoman.com/


Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E.(k)



images courtesy of Private Access - Mia Sudakov

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Weekend Brunch





One of my life long dreams is to own a bed and breakfast...or bread & rest as we call them in my house. (Read more about this HERE.) So, occasionally on the weekends I love to experiment with recipes that are either unique, hearty, or comforting. I think this combination covered it all.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 1/2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ripened bananas
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. In a large bowl, smash bananas with fork, add egg, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well. Add dry ingredients gradually. Fold in chocolate chips. Bake for 18-20 min on 375. If using a dark coasted muffin pan like I did with no muffin liner, spray muffin pan and bake at 350 for 16-18 min.


Go on, give it a try this weekend!
Follow my blog with bloglovin

And...We're Back!

A Week With TREND

Now that summer has ended, we now have a schedule for our posts! You can always expect a post on the mentioned topics but we may post more. We look forward to a most exciting and fun year!

Monday: Fashion Muse
Tuesday: Accessory of the Week
Wednesday: UCSD Best Dressed
Thursday: Designer Spotlight
Friday: All Dressed up With Somewhere to Go

Also, looking for fashion advice? Not sure what to wear and when to wear it? Ask our fabulously fashionable staff at trenducsd@gmail.com, and we will post a reply within two school days to calm you fashion worries!

-Bridgett
TREND Staff Writer

Jumat, 01 Oktober 2010

Happy October!

October is one of my favorite months. Though it ties close with December, October still takes the cake, because the weather is better with gorgeous crispy colorful leaves littered all over the ground.







Photos from my trip to Eugene, Oregon last year.

I think this October is going to be particulary special as well...

  1. Vegas next week with Dad & his lovely lady.
  2. Flying to see Mom & Step-Dad afterwards for a bit, where I will get to enjoy autumn.
      (No leaves falling in Florida!)
  3. Following my heart with the business.
  4. Advertising on A Cup of Jo begins today...
  5. Marketing materials finally due to arrive early next week... super excited!


Happy Friday!
Check back tomorrow for a little weekend brunch idea.