The Alternative Wife

Welcoming the Weekend!

2012-02-03T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! And welcome to the weekend!

I'm so looking forward to a few lazy days to do whatever my heart desires. Sleeping in, catching up on books, maybe I'll even get to do some creative projects I've been hoping to do since the new year. I would love to start illustrating again and I also need to redesign my living room and bedroom which I've been meaning to do forever but I never have the time.

What are you all planning to do this weekend? Whatever it is, I hope you have an amazing one!

Enjoy the weekend, lovelies and I'll see you Monday!

xoxo

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Spring Tease

2012-02-02T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Thursday, loves! Hope you're having a splendid week.

We're currently be spoiled here in NY with a stretch of days with spring like temperatures. I didn't even need to wear a coat yesterday! {But I did...Just didn't close it :)}.

All of this warm weather is teasing me with thoughts of spring. My ideal day would be a stroll in Central Park followed by a stop in Ladurée. And of course I'd stop by my favorite flower market for some fresh blooms.

Springtime are you really here or are you only playing with me?
Have a wonderful day, sweets! Hope you're getting spoiled right there with me :)

xoxo

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Hello, Febraury!

2012-02-01T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy first day of February to you!

I'm so happy to bid January adieu and to welcome February in with open arms. I love that we're having a pretty mild winter with not much snow {knock on wood!} and I'm hoping that continues through the rest of the season.

Looking forward to a few more cozy days, Valentine's Day, and an extra day off in a few weeks for President's Day when I can hopefully plan a little getaway.

What are you all looking forward to this month?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

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You Outta See The Pictures

2012-01-31T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, sweets! Hope your week is off to a great start.

Mine certainly has been. Got to meet up with my favorite girl Shari last night while she's in town on a short visit. And also, tonight I'm off to watch The Artist with friends.

For the past few years J & I have had a pact/challenge with our friends to see all of the Oscar nominees for Best Picture. And, if there's any extra time, we try to catch all of the other nominations. {Wishful thinking as that has never been a reality...}

I really had my work cut out for me this year because I hadn't seen many at the time the nominations were announced. I'm starting to make a dent though. Here's how the playing field stands.

Best Picture Movies Seen
Midnight in Paris
The Help
Moneyball
{Also saw The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo & Bridesmaids which have nominess up for Actress in a Leading Role and Actress in a Supporting Role.}

Best Picture Movies Yet to See
The Artist {after tonight this will be a check!}
The Descendants
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Hugo
The Tree of Life
Warhorse

So as you can see, I have quite the challenge in front of me. 6 movies in less than 3 weeks. And I'd like to squeeze in My Week With Marilyn and The Iron Lady as well. Wish me luck!

How about you all? Which nominated movies have you seen this year? Are you going to try to catch them all before the Oscars?

xoxo

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Feelin Fine

2012-01-30T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! How was your weekend? Hope you all had a fabulous one!

Mine was great. Went out to the vineyards on Saturday and did some wine tasting with family and friends for my cousin's birthday. Then watched the sunset over the water before heading on out to sushi for dinner. And a special bonus was the weather was so gorgeous all weekend. It felt like spring was in the air. All in all it was a perfect weekend.

Now here we are on a Monday morning. Not really wanting to face the reality that it's back to work time but I'm going to keep the memories of the weekend with me as long as I can. :)

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

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Winery Weekend

2012-01-27T05:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! I've been so looking forward to this weekend and I'm happy that it's finally here.

This weekend we're headed on out to the wineries on the North Fork of Long Island to celebrate my cousin's birthday. I love visits out there, especially this time of year when it's not very crowded at all.

I'll also get to do a take 2 of last weekend's plans which got squashed because of a snowstorm. Going to squeeze in some quality sibling time and also head on out to our favorite sushi restaurant. This place is so good that I actually leave the city for it!

What do you all have planned? Hope you have a fabulous one, whatever you do!

xoxo

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Play Day

2012-01-26T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, sweets! So happy Friday's almost here! I can almost taste it! Can you?

Wishing I could have a slack off day today. I just want to sit around doing whatever my little heart desires. Luckily the weekend's just about here!

Enjoy the day, loves! Hope you get to squeeze in some fun time today :)

xoxo

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Longing for Lightness

2012-01-25T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday, lovelies! Hope you're having a great week!

Something about these stark white interiors that make me swoon. My current dwellings as well as my office are both decorated with darker woods and quite a bit of "stuff". I'm so in need of a major change and longing for a lighter look and feel.

Problem is J isn't on the exact same page as me so I have my work cut out for me. Maybe promising to love J forever will do the trick. I guess it's worth a shot :) Wish me luck!

Have a lovely day, dolls!

xoxo

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Lovely Lingerie

2012-01-24T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, sweets! Hope you're having a lovely start this morning.

Wanna know one place that makes me happier than pretty much anything? Can you guess what it is from the photos above? Well yes, you're right, I'm talking about a lovely little lingerie boutique. The smaller and more boudoir in styling the better. Talk about making a girl swoon!

Now don't get me wrong. Victoria's Secret is great and all and I buy quite a bit of my underthings there but I just love the ooh la la likes of Journelle, La Petite Coquette, Kiki de Montparnasse & Laina Jane here in NYC. I swear I'm like a kid in a candy store whenever I visit. I can spend hours upon hours entranced by all of the prettiness. The colors, the textures, ribbons, lace, bows, corsets. I'll take them all!

It's been quite some time since I've been to one. Between all of the holiday shopping and the new year, lighter me {ie - try to acquire less "stuff"} mantra, I've hardly stepped foot in a store in a month. But I feel the urge and I think I'm going to have to give in and indulge. Goes along with the romantic mood I've been in for a while now. And for some reason I always like to buy lingerie this time of year. Maybe because I'm over buying winter clothes and not quite ready to purchase spring. And a little somethin' somethin' can satisfy this girl's shopping urges quite nicely. Time to get my shop on!

Enjoy the day, loves!

xoxo

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Monday Morning

2012-01-23T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday, lovelies! And welcome to the start of a brand new week! Hope you all enjoyed the weekend.

Mine was wonderful but much different than originally planned. The forecast was calling for snow on Saturday so we cancelled our plans to go to Long Island and ended up staying in the city instead. But I did manage to get my sushi in and some treats as well so all in all it was a great weekend :)

Now it's time to start the week. I'm going to take it a little slow this morning and ease myself into it so I can keep the weekend glow around for a bit longer.

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

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Wonderful Weekend

2012-01-20T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday, loves! And welcome to the weekend! It's been a busy week so I'm thrilled that it's finally here.

I'm planning on treating myself a bit this weekend. Heading on out to Long Island for the weekend. Sushi with the siblings Saturday, a hotel stay, and some shopping on Sunday. And I might even let myself have some dessert at some point. I've been so super healthy and disciplined which is working really well but it's what the soul is calling for these days :)

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend filled with all things pretty and sweet! Enjoy and I'll see you on Monday!

xoxo

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The Softer Side of Winter

2012-01-18T11:51:00.008-05:00

Happy Thursday, loves! Hope you're all having a lovely start to the day.

I wanted to share with you one of my latest color combo obsessions, ivory and a kiss of aqua. Everything is so dark this time of year that I found myself gravitating towards winter white and lighter pastels which are all gorgeous and good but how do you pull that off this time of year? Winter white yes, but lavender? It's a bit hard. But I think I've finally found the perfect way to achieve the lighter mood I'm going for with this gorgeous combo. What do you guys think?

Have a wonderful day and see you all Friday!

xoxo

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A Bow-tiful Life

2012-01-18T05:00:00.001-05:00

Bonjour, loves! How are you all today?

I'm in quite the romantic mood as of late. Now that we're in the thick of winter my mind starts to wander off to pretty things and what's next to look forward to. Where does that leave me? Bows, bows and more bows! They're so pretty and everything looks better with a bow on top, right?

Maybe it's because I'm starting to think of Valentine's Day. Pretty packages all tied together in bows. Coquettish lingerie. Chloé fragrance, anyone? I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Hope J pulls out all of the stops this year :)

Hope you all have a lovely day!

xoxo

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Toasty Twosome

2012-01-17T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're having a great week so far.

It's been brutally cold here in NY the past few days. So cold that I don't even like to leave my bed, nevermind the apartment! But since I really have no choice in the matter, I've been relying on my toasty staples to keep me warm while braving the elements, layers upon layers of knitwear and a hot cup of coffee in hand.

How are you all staying toasty these days?

xoxo

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Beauty Sleep

2012-01-16T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good Monday morning, loves! How was your weekend? Hope you all had a great one.

Mine was exactly what I had hoped for and needed. A totally relaxing weekend spent indoors. I slept more than I could ever remember and now I'm feeling happy, healthy and well rested and ready to start the week.

What did you all do?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

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Welcoming the Weekend & A Guest Post!

2012-01-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday, loves! Thank goodness the weekend is finally here, right?

Nothing is on the agenda this weekend and I couldn't be happier. J & I both have been a bit under the weather and it's going to be really cold so I'm looking forward to a few restful days spent indoors this week.

Before I go there are two things...

Firstly, I want to thank you all for stopping by this week. You guys are the best and continue to inpspire me day in and day out. And welcome to my newest followers! So lovely to have you all and I look forward to getting to know you all better in the near future :)

And secondly, in case you missed it because I didn't post about it until later in the day, the lovely Sandee of A Brit Greek did a feature on my day job as a Cosmetic Product Developer. Stop by if you have a chance. And if you haven't met her yet, be sure to stick around a bit to learn about Sandee and her awesome life as a fashion, beauty, photography, and everything else fabulous in this world loving Ex-Pat Brit living in Greece. Love her!

Enjoy the weekend, sweets!

xoxo

Lavender Love & A Guest Post!

2012-01-12T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hi loves! Hope you all woke up in a light and cheery mood today.

This time of year the same thing always happens to me. After months of wearing dark shades I'm suddenly craving the lighter side of things. Light and pretty and feminine and delicate. Like lavender. There's something so calming about the color but also hopeful and happy. And that's what we all need a bit of this time of year, isn't it?

Oh and if you have a chance, stop on by the lovely A Brit Greek today where I am sharing about what it's like to be a Cosmetic Product Developer :)

Wishing you all a happy day!

xoxo

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A Fur Thing

2012-01-11T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy mid-week to you all!

I'm happy to report that today I'm feeling much better than yesterday. Yeah the sweets do help, don't they? Also, I had a chance to see Priscilla Queen on the Desert on Broadway last night and I had an absolute ball! And I actually got pulled on stage to dance to a number. It was quite the experience! My Broadway debut! LOL. If you're in NYC or wherever else it may be playing I highly recommend it. It definitely turned my mood around!

Another thing making me happy these days is fur. Well faux in my case. I just can't get enough of it. I've had pieces for years but this year there seems to be an explosion of faux fur in my closet and in my home. Vests, scarves, collars, neck warmers, gloves, throws, hats, bags, earmuffs, the collar on my coat. You name it, I have it.

I can't get over the look and the feel. It just makes me happy! In fact, just the other day while I was having a not so great moment, I found myself petting the fur vest I was wearing {please don't judge :)}. Strange but true, I know. But I found it comforting like a child would or something. Go figure.... :)

How bout you all? Embracing fur these days? If so, I'd love to know what pieces you have.

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

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Sweet Day

2012-01-10T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! How is the first full week of the new year shaping up for you?

I know I said last week that the winter blues haven't hit me yet but I think I spoke too fast. I haven't been sleeping well and I'm feeling pretty sluggish and off the past few days. And I've been eating well and taking care of myself so go figure... Who knows maybe it has to do with the full moon....

Thinking a trip on up to Laduree today could do the trick. Anyone care to join? :)

xoxo

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Beautiful Life

2012-01-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday, loves! And welcome to the second week of the new year! How was your weekend?

My now most of us should be getting back into the swing of things after the holidaze. For me it's back to business as usual. But this time it's me, only better. I'm taking better care of myself so I am feeling much better, healthier and more energized. Also, with my new clean and decluttered office, I'm no longer dreading having to sit amongst all of that "stuff" I once had.

I can't begin to explain to you how much a beauty product developer can accumulate. We have product EVERYWHERE. It's kind of mind boggling. But I decided that the time had come to let go of a lot of it. Kind of a scary thing to do since you never know when you might "need!!!" a sample of something you developed 4 years ago. Believe me, it does happen but I'm taking my chances. Now I just love going into work. It's a fabulous feeling and a great way to start the week.

Hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

xoxo

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Sweet Weekend

2012-01-06T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! Who else is excited for the weekend? I know I am, that's for sure!

I got a little spoiled there having so much time off during the holidays and I found myself counting down the days till the weekend since I went back to work on Tuesday. Could also have to do with the freezing cold temperatures outside and I've also been extremely tired during this week of detox.

Looking forward to sleeping in, catching up on some books and just generally having a wonderfully sweet weekend with my J.

What do you all have planned this weekend?

Enjoy yourselves, sweets!

xoxo

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Oh Hello, Winter!

2012-01-05T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! How's this week treating you? Are you still on a holiday high like me or has reality set back in?

The reality check that I received this week had nothing to do with work. It has to do with the weather. After a really mild fall and early winter, old man winter has finally decided to pay us a visit here in NYC.

Burrr it's bundle up time for sure! I hardly want to leave my apartment these days! Since that's not an option I'm relying on plenty of layers and hot liquids instead.

Stay toasty, sweets!

xoxo

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Winter Blues

2012-01-04T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, sweets! How was the first day back to reality for many of you? And for those of you lucky enough to be enjoying a few more days off, good for you! Enjoy!

Mine dose of reality was fine. I actually enjoyed being back at my recently purged office. I spent a few days last week tossing out everything in sight and it's helping the new "lighter" me feel refreshed and revived and ready to take on anything that comes my way.

One thing that I was surprised to hear while I was out and about yesterday was people talking about the winter blues. Seems kinda early in the season for that, doesn't it? I mean the holidays have only just passed. I thought that the 3rd Monday in January is supposed to be the "bluest" day of the year for us in the northern hemisphere....

Luckily I can say that I'm not of that mindset these days. I'm feeling light and bright and happy. And besides, who says that blue has to be a bad thing, right? :)

Hope you're all feeling cheery these days!

xoxo

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Lighten Up

2012-01-03T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! And happy new year to you all! Hope that you all had a wonderful time ringing in the new year and that 2012 is off to a fabulous start.

A new year always signals new beginnings and this year I'm looking to make a bunch of changes. I'm not going to call them resolutions, but rather goals. For some reason I usually try harder to reach my goals. It's me being competitive with myself and I'm pretty good at that :)

Overall I'm looking to lighten up in terms of everything. Less clutter, lightening up the decor, less weight. You name it. I'm basically learning to let go of a lot of "stuff" I've held onto both physically and mentally over the years. I'm going to turn 40 this year and I think entering my 40s lighter will be a good thing.

How about all of you? Any goals/resolutions you wish to share? It takes a lot to set them and to try to achieve them. Also I'm interested in those of you that choose not to make resolutions. I respect that equally :)

Have a wonderful day and here's to an amazing start to the new year!

xoxo

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Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T09:48:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year, lovelies! I can't believe that another year has come and gone. The year really has seem to flown by but looking back remember all of the fun and wonderful times I've had and then I realize that there's no way that could have all happened in a flash.

Thank you again for all of your support and for your friendship. It truly means the world to me. You all bring me such happiness and I look forward to much more of the same in the new year.

I hope you all have the most amazing time tonight and wishing you all a joyous & prosperous new year.

Be happy & be well!

xoxo

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Pretty Time

2011-12-30T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! And happy Friday! I hope you are all off today starting the new year festivities early like I am.

Today is all about prettying up for me. Hair cut, nails, and playing with my new Urban Decay Naked2 palette that I received last night. I've been dying to get my hands on it since it came out earlier this month. As I mentioned a few months ago I'm absolutely obsessed with the original UD Naked palette. Can't get enough of it. And lucky for me, this one came just in time to experiment with my New Year's Eve makeup look. I can't wait!

Hope you all have a wonderful day and if I don't speak to you before, have a happy New Year!

xoxo

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Decadent Days

2011-12-29T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, sweets! And happy Thursday to you! I am so happy because today is my last day of work for the week! Then it's 4 days of complete fun and indulgence!

I am so looking forward to it. It's nice after Christmas to have days off with nothing else to do besides to give into all of your desires. Looking forward to lots of lounging, catching up on tv, and maybe even a book or two. And of course I have to squeeze in some pampering there too :)

How are you going to spend the next few days? Hope you're all enjoying a bit of a break like me!

xoxo

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Holiday Haze

2011-12-28T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're all doing well and are enjoying the last week of the year.

I don't know about you but I am most certainly in the middle of a holiday haze {which explains the lack of posting yesterday....} The Christmas festivities have finally died down and I was back at work yesterday. It's a slow work week but I'd much rather be home resting and catching up on things. I could really use some pampering after the past week and this seems like the perfect time to do it. A nice long bath and a visit to the salon are most definitely in order. Hoping to squeeze them in over the next few days.

Have a fabulous day, sweets!

xoxo

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Happiest Holiday

2011-12-26T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend celebrating with your loved ones.

We celebrated with both families. Hosted Xmas Eve and Xmas morning for J's family at our apartment and then we headed on out to see my family Xmas afternoon and evening. And I am off again from work today so we're continuing the celebrating at my house. My siblings are coming into the city for some more festivities. Let the fun continue!

Can't wait to hear all about your holiday and to find out what goodies were left under your tree :)

xoxo

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Holiday Kisses & A Guest Post!

2011-12-23T10:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday, loves! I'm so happy that it's Friday. I finally have off from work and now I can focus on getting everything done for the arrival of my company tomorrow.

Lots to do and not a moment to spare so I'm going to be real quick today. So sorry that I have been so absent this week. I promise to be by soon. I miss you all terribly!

In the meantime, you can stop on over at La Vie... J'aime today where I am sharing what I'm hoping to find in my stocking this year :)

Wishing you the most wonderful holiday weekend filled with lots of love and joy!

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Welcoming Winter

2011-12-22T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy first day of winter for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere!

The weather is actually fairly warm here in NYC. I'm not complaining, I'll take it while I can. But there is a pretty big part of me that's wishing for a white Christmas. I feel like it used to happen all the time when I was little but lately it's a rarity. The forecast isn't calling for it so I guess I'll just have to have one in my dreams.

The winter is usually a pretty long and bleak one around here but I'm focusing on all the good things to look forward to. That first snow fall, cozy days indoors, and time to refresh and renew oneself. Oh and of course the holidays is a given. :)

What do you look forward to this time of year?

Enjoy the day, loves!

xoxo

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Last Minute List

2011-12-21T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy Wednesday to you!

Can you believe there's only 3 more days until Christmas Eve??? I have a bunch of last minute things to do. Cookies, menu finalizing, last minute gifts, wrapping and getting the apartment ready for a house full of guests on Saturday. It'll all get done but I have little time for much else. Which explains why I was MIA yesterday. Sorry, I'll try to stop my in the very near future :)

Enjoy the day and good luck getting any last minute things done!

xoxo

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Magical Moments

2011-12-20T05:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning, loves! How's the week treating you all so far?

Well it's certainly starting to feel a whole lot like Christmas over here. Especially after getting to experience Handel's Messiah in all it's glory last night. What an incredible experience. And my seats were front row center! I had goosebumps for hours after!

Also helping the shape the mood....the temperatures have dropped, the wreath is hung, the presents are wrapped and the house is finally all done up. There's still lots to do, baking, cooking and a little rearranging, but I feel like everything's coming into place and I'm just going to enjoy this magical time of year. The past few years have taught me what is important in life so there's no point in sweating the small stuff. In the end the holidays are about spending time with your loved ones, right?

How are you all doing with your holiday preparations?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

In memory of my best friend Derek who passed away almost a year ago. He would have been celebrating his 40th birthday today. I cherish all the moments we had together and I remember and celebrate him today and each and every day.

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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

2011-12-19T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, loves! How was your weekend? Hope you all had a wonderful one.

I had a good one but am finally starting to feel a bit of the holiday crunch. I can't really complain, it's still relatively mellow compared to every other year, but I didn't really have much downtime. Just focusing on getting ready for the festivities that we will be hosting in less than a week. I have to admit that I did get to squeeze in a ghost walk of lower Manhattan and a screening of Rudolph and Frosty on Sunday night so it wasn't all work and no fun. :)

And there's some more holiday fun yet to come. Tonight we're going to see Handel's Messiah at Carnegie Hall. I've never been and have always wanted to see it so I'm really excited!

Have a wonderful day, sweets!

xoxo

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Oh What A Night!

2011-12-16T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday, sweets! I can't tell you how happy I am that today is Friday. Well actually, I'd be happier if it were Saturday, but I won't be greedy :)

Had a wonderful time at the holiday party last night. And of course that has me wishing that I could stay in bed all day today. Unfortunately, that's not a reality so instead I'm gonna do my best to rally and will put on a pretty face and head on out to work.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of love and holiday cheer!

See you all Monday!

xoxo

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Putting on the Glitz

2011-12-15T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy Thursday to you all!

I'm in a celebratory mood today because tonight is my company holiday party. Everyone's been in such a festive mood at the office this week. Can't imagine how it's going to be today with all of the anticipation for this evening. I just love this time of year :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day. And we're almost there...Friday's just around the corner!

xoxo

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Keeping Calm

2011-12-14T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy mid week, sweets! Hope you're all having a wonderful week and that you're all enjoying the holiday season.

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that this week is a particularly busy one chock full of many parties and other holiday festivities. Bur somehow between all of the planning, prepping and celebrating, this year I'm managing to keep a level head and calm nerves. I'm even managing to pull myself away from the madness and have been able to have a decent amount quiet time. It's truly miraculous this time of year. And it's most definitely a first for me. I'm not sure what's come over me, but I have to say I'm liking it! :)

Have you managed to steal away some quiet time this season or are you all caught up in the madness?

xoxo

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Load on the Layers

2011-12-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start. Mine is going well. But boy is it cold out here!

We've been spoiled by a fairly mild late fall but now reality has hit and the temperatures have taken a real nose dive. Which normally would be all fine and good. I actually like it to be on the cooler side during the holiday season.

Only problem is that I desperately need a new winter coat. So far I've been getting by with capes, fur vests and collars, gloves and boots but that's not doing the trick anymore. This girl needs a winter coat and I need it like yesterday!

I desperately looked for a coat last night with no success. So I'm back at it tonight with another round of coat shopping. Wish me luck! Based on last night I think I'm going to need it!

Have a lovely day, sweets and stay warm and comfy!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Feeling Lovely

2011-12-12T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good Monday morning, lovelies! How was your weekend? Did you do anything exciting?

Mine was everything I could ask for. After a hectic week J & I finally got to spend some quality time together. And I really couldn't have asked for anything else, especially at this time of year. Getting to steal away some quiet moments with the ones you love is truly the greatest gift of all.

Feeling totally content and loved so I'm planning to take this romantic state of mind into my week.

Hope you all have a lovely day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Weekend Wish

2011-12-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday, loves! So happy that the weekend is finally upon us. And I'm so happy because I have virtually nothing on the agenda!

I mean I definitely have some things to do to get ready for Christmas but for the most part it's pretty free and clear and I should be able to take care of those things in a relatively calm manner. So my weekend wish is for lots of relaxation, a bath and breakfast in bed sound heavenly, and being able to calmly check some more things off of the holiday to do list.

What are your weekend wishes?

Enjoy yourselves, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

All I Need...

2011-12-08T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! Is it Friday yet? Unfortunately no, right?

Busy week with lots of running around but I'm so grateful that I've had a few comforts to look forward to once I crash out at home. My Christmas tree, my comfy couch and cozy throw and my Frosted Cupcake Slatkin & Co. candle. It's all I need to feel instantly relaxed and forget the madness of the day.

Hope you're all having a lovely week. And good news! Tomorrow's Friday :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Sweets & Treats

2011-12-07T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, sweets! Still in the middle of a hectic week but between all the madness I find my mind wandering to the sweeter things in life. Like what treats am I going to serve my guests for Christmas?

I definitely will be making peppermint bark again this year. I made it once before and it was a big hit. But I have to admit that last year I cheated and relied on Williams Sonoma instead. And I always have candy available in abundance. Also, Christmas cookies are always a staple in our home.

So what else can I do to make the mood even more festive? Christmas cocktails, right? This Candy Cane Martini sounds delicious, doesn't it? And I have quite a few other options that I'm considering. I'll definitely have to have a couple of trials which should make for a few fun nights! :)

Do you have any favorite holiday treats that you'd like to share?

Have a wonderful day, loves!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

See Ya!

2011-12-06T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! Hope you're having a great week!

I've got a busy day today on tap today. I'm running around for work so no office time to for. I need a strong coffee to start the day and then I'm off!

If only I was running around Paris. In reality, it's Jersey but hey, a girl can dream, right? :)

Oh and I've been sporting my glasses for the past few days which is a new thing for me. Usually I only wear my contacts but had a subconjunctival hemorrhage in my eye this weekend (I'll spare you the details...) so I'm giving my eyes a break for a while. Trying to embrace this new look since I think I'll have no choice for a while.

I always see such chic looking ladies wearing glasses. Are you one of them?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Rise & Shine

2011-12-05T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday, lovelies! And welcome to a brand new week. How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?

Mine was the perfect mix of fun, I attended two birthday celebrations, relaxation & productiveness. I finally finished all of the holiday decorating and now the apartment is looking so festive. Just how I like it :) And the weather here in NYC was perfect. So warm and sunny. I even ate breakfast outside yesterday. Gotta be grateful for days like that in December.

I just love weekends like that. I feel totally content and ready to start the week.

Hope you all had a wonderful one!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Kick Back Weekend

2011-12-02T05:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! Who else is happy that it's the weekend?

Looking forward to resting and relaxing a lot this weekend. Well I actually do have plans both Friday and Saturday night but I'm planning to make the most of my days. Hoping for lots of lounging, a little pampering and finally having the time to catch up on some reading.

Feels like the quiet before the holiday storm so I'm going to make the most of it :)

What are your plans, sweets? Hope you enjoy yourselves whatever they may be!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

A December To Remember & A Funny Story

2011-12-01T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy December to you all! Thank you so much for the well wishes yesterday. I stayed home from work and rested up and I can happily report that I'm feeling much better. And just in time for the holiday rush to begin!

I'm so looking forward to all this season has to offer. The shopping, the shimmer & shine, the parties, the annual xmas cookie bake off, the look of pretty presents around the tree, and the overall festive holiday cheer. And now that the Rockefeller tree is lit up, the season has officially began! Can't wait to walk on over to check it out later on today.

Oh and before I go I wanted to share a funny little snippet. One day last month I ran out of work in a panic because J was being rushed to the ER with some pain, which we later found out was a cyst.

On my mad dash to find a taxi a woman stopped me on the street to see if I wanted to try out a lip plumper and be interviewed for a morning talk show. Normally I would have said no because I was in a rush and totally out of my mind with worry but the fact that she said lip plumper intrigued me. I developed the Lip Fusion lip plumper years ago and wouldn't you know it, that's the product she handed me to test! I couldn't say no. I mean what are the chances, right?

Well here is that interview...If you go to 3:06 of the tape you'll find me looking pretty intense in all my worry. But I have to say that my testimony is 100% true. The product definitely does work. I swear I'm not being biased. :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day and a wonderful December ahead :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Sugar & Spice & A Guest Post

2011-11-30T08:30:00.001-05:00

Happy Wednesday, lovelies! How's the week treating you so far?

I'm having a bit of a tough week but am trying to keep a positive attitude. You've probably noticed that I haven't quite been myself since I got back from vacation. I'm not as responsive as usual and maybe even a bit off. Unfortunately I hurt my back pretty badly the day after I got back and have been in and out of it for over a week now. Hoping that I get back to my old self soon but I just wanted to explain why I've been MIA. I'm just trying to smile through it all. And a little sweetness and spice, as in some delish hot toddies!, have been helping me through.

On a more positive note, I'm thrilled to let you all know that today I'm on over at vmac + cheese taking part in Victoria's Behind the Scenes series . Pop on over if you have a chance and I strongly urge you to stick around a while to peruse through Victoria's fabulous blog which just happens to be one of my daily indulgences.

Have a wonderful day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

All Glammed Up

2011-11-29T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! And happy Tuesday to you all! Hope the week is treating you well.

Well it seems that the season is finally upon us, isn't it? I've been pretty wrapped up with all of the planning, shopping and decorating the past few days, but now comes thoughts of all of the parties. I have quite a few to attend this year and now my mind is pretty occupied with thoughts of what's a girl to wear???

I'm not complaining though. It's really one of the most exciting parts of the season isn't it? I just love any excuse to get all glammed up. And I've already have a few ideas in mind for the all of the various events. Can't wait to pull out all of the stops!

How about you, loves? Do you all have holiday parties on the agenda? And have you started planning what to wear? Care to share? I'd love to hear. :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All edited by The Alternative Wife

It's Beginning To Look...

2011-11-28T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good Monday morning, lovelies! How was your weekend? Did my American friends have a happy Thanksgiving?

I finally digested after my Thanksgiving meals sometime Friday and I ended up having a very enjoyable and productive weekend. Got to spend a lot of time with family, started to decorate the apartment for the holidays and I was able to get some shopping done. And in between it all I even managed to squeeze in some relaxation.

My holiday spirit is in full force and I'm looking forward to all the festivities yet to come.

Do you all have the holiday spirit yet?

Enjoy the day, sweets! Oh and in case you missed it on Friday on was on over at Trust Your Style taking part in Mary Jo's Eye on Style Series. Stop by if you have a chance.

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Happy Weekend & A Guest Post!

2011-11-25T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hello, lovelies! Well I'm alive but near comatose after all the eating that took place yesterday. We had 2, yes I said 2, Thanksgiving meals yesterday. One with my family and then one with J's in the evening. Stuffed is not the word!

Still enjoying the time with family but wanted to pop in to wish you all a wonderful weekend. Also, today I'm on over at the amazingly talented Mary Jo Matsumoto's blog Trust Your Style taking part in her Eye On Style series.

Enjoy the weekend and I'll see you all Monday!

xoxo

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Giving Thanks

2011-11-24T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! And to all of my American friends, Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Today J & I are heading on out of the city to spend time with our families for a few days. The days will be filled with lots of eating, celebrating, giving thanks, walks, naps and all around happiness.

I am grateful for many things in my life, J, my family and friends, my health, my job, my home and I am also so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for enriching my life so.

Wishing you all much love and happiness!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Afternoon Delight

2011-11-23T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! And happy Wednesday to you all.

So happy to say that today is my Friday! I'm lucky to have an incredibly short week, only 2 and a half days of work, since Thanksgiving is tomorrow.

I get out of work at noon today so I have the whole afternoon to myself. A perfect way to start the holiday weekend. I'm hoping that the weather clears up so that I can take a walk in Central Park and then catch the Thanksgiving Day parade balloons being blown up later on tonight.

Other than that, I'm planning on a relaxing 4 day weekend with lots of family time. Also planning on catching up on life and getting ready for the holiday season. Christmas is only a month away and there's lots to do!

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2 &4, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Reality Check

2011-11-22T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! Hope you're all enjoying the week so far.

As for me I'm in major catch up mode. Also I feel like I'm in a bit of a time warp. My mind is still daydreaming about frolicking in the aquamarine sea but my eyes and body are telling me something else. That it's most definitely fall and that Thanksgiving is just a few short days away. I need to shift gears and focus on baking and getting ready for the holiday. And also, Christmas is right around the corner! Yikes! Better get a move on!

Hope you all have a wonderful day and I hope to be by real soon to catch up :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Snapshots From Paradise

2011-11-21T05:00:00.000-05:00

Morning, lovelies! I'm back from my fabulous vacation in Vieques, aka my new favorite vacation destination.

Hope you all had a wonderful week and weekend. Sorry to be short today, I'm still catching up but in the meantime I wanted to share a few photos from vacation. I promise to share more details soon.

Lastly, I wanted to thank my fabulous guest posters from last week, Debby, Lisa and Ada. It was so nice to be able to get away but know that you were all in good hands. Made the trip that much more enjoyable :)

Can't wait to stop by and catch up with you all!

xoxo

Images: All by The Alternative Wife

Kisses From Paradise!

2011-11-18T05:00:00.003-05:00

Hello, loves! And happy Friday to you all! Hope you all had a wonderful week.
Well I'm still here in paradise for another day or so. Leaving to come home tomorrow night so I until then I plan on soaking up every last bit of sun & relaxation that I can get.

Thank you all for stopping by this week while I've been away. Didn't I have the most fabulous guests here this week? Thank you Debby, Lisa & Ada for filling in. I was honored to have you all.

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on the flip side when I'm back to reality on Monday :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Classiq Guest Post

2011-11-17T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello! This is Ada from Classiq and I am so happy to be a guest on Dawn's lovely blog. I was thrilled when Dawn invited me to guest post, as The Alternative Wife is one of the first blogs I began following and one of my daily stops, always bursting with prettiness, inviting to a little bit of daydreaming every single day.

Today I thought I would share a few images that encapsulate a beautiful autumn, a season I have surprised myself enjoying more than ever before this year. The unseasonably warm weather for a good part of this fall may have something to do with this, but I think the secret lies in learning to appreciate the gift of the luxurious comforts as I call them: an elegant coat to wrap yourself in and take a walk on the sidewalk covered in a carpet of fallen leaves, reaching for special details for your wardrobe, like rich colours and prints in accessories, and your home, like velvety chairs or heavy blankets, and everything topped off with the ultimate delights: the smell of fresh coffee in the morning, fresh flowers or savouring a good movie or a new book on a rainy Sunday after having spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon in your favourite bookstore.

I hope you all have a beautiful day!

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4

LatteLisa Guest Post

2011-11-16T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hello lovelies – I had to write lovelies; Dawn's classic greeting. I'm LatteLisa, an Icelandic blog friend of hers, living in Belgium, feeling honoured to write a guest post while she's soaking up the sun.

I don't know about you but I come here for my dose of feminine and often glamorous images. In my mind, Dawn is the glamorous girl with the big heart, a woman who knows how to live life to the fullest. She embraces colours and beautiful things and arranges them so neatly for us to enjoy. She willingly shares with us what she's up to ... or buying, wink.

I love her love for peonies so excluding pink ones was unthinkable. Some Chanel couture seemed fitting because our girl likes her accessories. An interior with a touch of gold couldn't go wrong and I simply had to top all that with a photo of model Chrystal Renn for Vogue Japan. Voilà! A classic Dawn post is born, or so I believe. I love those.

Enjoy your holiday girl and thanks for having me over.

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4

Inspired Design Guest Post

2011-11-15T05:00:00.002-05:00

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Hello Lovelies! It's Debby from Inspired Design. I think we can all agree that Dawn is the Queen of romance. It's safe to say that she is easily one of my favorite bloggers out there and I usually can't get over here quick enough in the mornings to see what loveliness she has in store for us all.

I adore the fact that Dawn celebrates femininity, revels in all the beauty life has to offer, and is as sweet as they come. After all, is there really anything better than being a woman? Magic happens when one slips on a beautiful dress, leaves the salon, or puts on that final coat of mascara. We are taken out of our every day realm and feel like Cinderella, if only for an instant.

What do you love most about being a woman?

And I'm Off!

2011-11-14T05:00:00.001-05:00

Good Monday morning, lovelies! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I'm off on a very early plane ride to paradise this morning.

Wanted to wish you all a wonderful week. I'll try to check in from time to time. In the meantime I have some ultra fabulous bloggers lined up for you this week. I promise that you will not want to miss what they have in store for you all.

Enjoy the week and I hope to see you all soon :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Sayonara, Sweets!

2011-11-11T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, loves! And happy Friday to you all! So happy to be able to say hello to you this morning. It's been quite the struggle this week and I'm feeling quite privileged to get some computer time. Just wanted to pop on in and bid you adieu before I take off for my week long vacay to paradise. J & I are headed to a fabulous resort in Vieques and this trip couldn't have come at a better time.

I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous week ahead. And don't worry, I have left you in the most capable hands next week. I have some of the most incredible ladies lined up to take you through the week. And I'll also try to stop by if technology decides to be kind to me :)

Love to you all!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All edited by The Alternative Wife

Serene State

2011-11-10T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday, lovelies! Wow, what a week it's been so far. First with J's ER visit, then the computer decides to go on the fritz, all of this while I'm trying to get things wrapped up for our vacation next week. These things do not make for calm nerves, that's for sure.

Feeling the need for some serene time to relax & regroup so I can get everything taken care of.

Hope you're all having a wonderful week! And if I haven't gotten around to you yet, I apologize. Hope to have computer issues resolved soon!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Keep Calm

2011-11-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're all having a great week.

I apologize for not getting around yesterday. J was rushed to the emergency room with a possible case of appendicitis so I dashed out of work in a crazy panic. After 6 hours in the hospital we finally got the word that it's just a cyst. Luckily thing's are looking ok, but my nerves are pretty shot.

Promise to get around later today once things get a little closer to normal. In the meantime I just wanted to share some prettiness that's helping me calm down.

Enjoy the day, lovelies!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Sunny Start

2011-11-08T05:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! How are you all doing on this lovely morning? I'm having a great start. We turned to clocks back this past weekend and I am just loving waking up to the morning light. Makes the whole day seem a whole lot brighter, doesn't it?

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Morning Beauties!

2011-11-07T05:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, lovelies! How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?

Mine was fabulous. Started it off just the right way Friday with the Lucky Shops NY VIP event. It was such a great time. A great crowd, fabulous free cocktails and an amazing selection of designer goods at up to 70% off retail. And yes, J & I did shop our little hearts out. Got 2 Foley & Corinna bags, a bracelet, a set of R.J. Graziano bangles, some earrings, and also got some fabulous free goodies. Thanks again to the lovely Audrey Allure for giving me the opportunity to attend. It really was such a fabulous night.

The rest of the weekend was equally as fun. We saw our 9 year old niece Saturday and Saturday night was chock full of celebrating with friends and family.

Now it's time to start the week, my last one before vacation next week so between the great weekend I had and the fun and excitement I have to look forward to I'm feeling mighty fine this morning.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that your week gets off to a great start!

xoxo

Images: 1 & 3, 2 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Welcoming the Weekend!

2011-11-04T05:00:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday, sweets! Are you guys as excited for the weekend as I am? I have a fun-filled packed one ahead of me!

Tonight I'm lucky enough to be attending the Lucky Shops VIP Event courtesy of the lovely Audrey Allure. I won her contest a few weeks ago and I've been bursting with excitement ever since!

Then tomorrow night I'll be hitting the town with my sister and brother-in law, aka BFFs, to celebrate my sissy's birthday which is today! Cannot wait for that one! Oh and I'll be sporting my latest purchase, the fabulous Zara sequinned clutch above. I've been dying for it for a while but despite searching high and low everywhere in store and online I couldn't find it. Thanks to Sabra from The Lonely Wife Project's help, it's finally mine!!!

What will you all be doing this weekend? Hope it's jam packed with fun like mine is :)

Oh and I just wanted to say happy birthday to my amazing sister and best friend Lisa today! She's the love of my life {well excluding J} and I celebrate today as if it were my own bday :)

Enjoy, lovelies!!!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Autumn in the City

2011-11-03T05:00:00.003-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! Can't believe it's Thursday already. The week seems to be flying by. I just love weeks like that! :)

NYC is a fabulous place to live year round but in my opinion there's no better time than the fall. It's even more picturesque than usual with the kaleidoscope of changing leaves. Walks through Central Park are seriously a feast for the eyes.

And there's no better way to pass the time than by people watching over a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe. NYers seriously bring it this time of year. The fashion parade is something to see!

And of course there's all of the excitement around the holidays. As of November the outdoor rinks are already open and that magical feeling is starting to fill the air.

Have any of you ever visited NYC in the fall? If not, you definitely should. And be sure to let me know if you're in town :)

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All edited by The Alternative Wife

Love Her Look - Olivia Palermo

2011-11-02T15:00:00.000-04:00

I'm starting a new series today on The Alternative Wife. Love Her Look is where I will attempt to recreate the looks of some of the women I admire when it comes to style.

Of course I had to kick the series off with my favorite style icon, Olivia Palermo. Love her mixing of colors and she always pays close attention to proportion and fit. Love the slim fitting jeans with the tapered pea coat. And then there's that splash of print to tie it all together.

Are you loving Olivia's look like me?

xoxo

Images: 1 & 2

Sponsor Love - PRIVÉ

2011-11-02T06:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Wednesday lovelies! Hope you're having a fabulous week!

Today I wanted to introduce one of my latest addictions and one of my newest sponsors, PRIVÉ. I'm so thrilled to be partnering with them!

I found out about PRIVÉ, a members only access shopping site, about a month ago and I'm completely obsessed. I must admit that I'm pretty obsessed with flash sale sites but what I love most about PRIVÉ is that they focus on contemporary designers that are not readily available everywhere else online. We all know designers make their rounds on the other sale sights and while that's all well and good I'm the type of girl that likes to score the more unique things out there. Welcome to PRIVÉ!

I recently made my first PRIVÉ purchase, a GABRIELA ARTIGAS Gold Chain Ring and I'm jumping out of my skin waiting for its arrival. I love small delicate rings and this one is just so unique.

A little more about PRIVÉ...

- It offers members-only access to limited time shopping events, where leading designer brands are available at prices up to 70% off retail
- New sale events are featured every day (for men and women) where a curated selection from each designer is available at up to 70% off retail
- Ships internationally
- Current promotion is: Invite friends to join PRIVÉ and earn $25 credit after first purchase.

Some of the fabulous brands featured so far:

- Topshop
- Elizabeth and James
- Sass & Bide
- Tom Ford Eyewear
- Obakki
- Complex Geometries
- By Malene Birger
- Mackage
- Kimberly Ovitz
- Ray Ban
- Cheap Monday
- Diesel
- Nudie Jeans
- + many more!

Sounds good right? As I mentioned earlier, this is a members only access site so you typically would need to be waitlisted for entry. But good news, today you can bypass the waitlist to get instant entry by clicking here!

Happy shopping, lovelies!

xoxo

Sponsor Love - The Trend Boutique

2011-11-01T20:30:00.000-04:00

Has anyone else been shopping up a storm like me this season? Don't tell J but I've been really bad. Like really bad! I'm bad but my wardrobe is definitely reaping the benefits.

One of the places that I have to thank for my indulgences is The Trend Boutique, an online shopping studio based out of California stuffed to the brim with some fabulous collections including some of my faves, such as:

* Love Quotes Scarves (I die for them and have a pretty extensive collection in an assortment of colors.)
* House of Harlow (Another addiction)
* Halston Heritage
* Rachel Pally
* Plenty by Tracy Reese
* 12th Street by Cynthia Vixen
* Winter Kate
* Black Halo
* T Bags
* Wildfox Couture
* Rebecca Minkoff

Not a bad selection, right? See why I can't help myself? And there are many, many more where they came from. Here are some of the swoon worthy items I'm currently coveting....

Blue Life Queen Cobra Sexy Tank in Snake

Blu Moon Summer Lovin' Ruffle Maxi Dress in Sand Wash Leopard

House of Harlow 1960 Tilly Clutch in Black

Rachel Leigh Sweet Tooth Bangles Set in Gold

House of Harlow 1960 Sasha Sunglasses in Tortoise

For the sake of my marriage I should probably just put these on my Christmas list. :)

Oh and you should know that they ship internationally which is an added bonus for all of you outside the states.

Stop by The Trend Boutique and have a look for yourselves. Warning, this may become a new addiction :)

xoxo

Welcome November

2011-11-01T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! And Happy November to you all!

This fall has gotten off to a rather unusual start for me. Typically I would be stuffing myself with baked goods, delicious mulled drinks and pumpkin lattes but silly ol' me decides to go gluten-free and vegan right in the beginning of the most scrumptious season. What was I thinking?!?!

Well the truth of the matter is that it hasn't been all that bad. I've lost weight and I've actually enjoyed everything I've eaten so far. It's fun learning how to cook different types of food and I haven't missed the treats all that much.

But honestly as the weather gets cooler {I mentioned yesterday how it SNOWED on Saturday...}, and the calendar flips the page to November, I can't help but think of the cooking and baking that comes along with this month. I mean Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. I can't even begin to think of a TG without the turkey. We'll see how long this lasts... :)

So where does this leave me? On a search for delicious tasting dairy and gluten-free alternatives to the delicious staples that are calling my name. Pumpkin pie and pumkin bread anyone? If anyone knows of any recipes out there, I'd be more than grateful to find out.

Lastly, I'd like to welcome in November by introducing you to my two new sponsors PRIVÉ and The Trend Boutique. Both wonderful companies that I hold near and dear to my shopaholic heart.

Check back later for more info on these fabulous companies.

Have a wonderful day, sweets!

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T05:00:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday & Happy Halloween, loveys! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Despite an unheard of snowstorm on Saturday...yeah snow before Halloween in NYC? That never happens!...our Halloween party went off without a hitch. Well, the turnout was somewhat affected but for those of us that braved the weather and made it out, we had a fabulous time!

So what was I, you ask? Aubrey was right! I was The Devil Wears Prada. I know it's kind of 5 years ago but what can I say? I just happened to own the right accessories so it just worked out. And J was The Devil Wears Target which was pretty hysterical. A bunch of you guessed that I was going as Valentino from my hint. Wearing red and a lot of a certain Italian designer. Great guess!!! Sadly, I don't own any Valentino so now I'm determined to change that so I can pull that off next year ;)

If you're interested to see how it all came together, you can check out my Twitter where I shared some photos.

Did you all celebrate this weekend or are you celebrating this weekend? If so I'd love to hear who you went as.

Have a happy & safe day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Freaky Friday

2011-10-28T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! And happy Friday!

I know Halloween isn't until Monday but this weekend is all about celebrating for me. We're hosting a party at a bar tomorrow night with our amazing friends so today and tomorrow I'm taking care of all the last minute touches.

Are you all celebrating Halloween this weekend? If so, care to share what you're going to be? As for my costume, I'll give you a hint. I'm going to be wearing red and I'll be sporting a lot of a certain Italian designer :)

Have a spooktacular weekend!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Sunlight Starved

2011-10-27T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Thursday, lovelies! I don't know about you all but I'm already feeling deprived of daylight. Between the shorter days and the autumn skies, this girl isn't getting enough Vitamin D and I need it. Desperately!

Can't wait for vacation in a few weeks. I should be in for a lot of sunshine then but until then I'll just dream of those warm rays beating down on my skin.

Hope you all have a lovely day! Good news, Friday's just around the corner :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

A Glamorous Day At Home

2011-10-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

Happy midweek, lovelies! I had a lot of time on my hands the past few days being ill. Although I had little to no energy, I still had my mind to daydream about pretty things. And it's a good thing that I have a pretty active imagination because this daydream is as far from reality as I could get :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day. I'm going to venture on out to the real world today. Wish me luck!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Be Careful What You Wish For

2011-10-25T05:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning, sweets. You know how yesterday I was saying that I could use another day in bed? Well turns out that I need yet another one. I'm laid up sick in bed.

Hope you're all having a good week. Hope to be back in better shape tomorrow.

Enjoy the day, lovelies!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2 all edited by The Alternative Wife

Monday, Monday...

2011-10-24T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! Is it really Monday already? Please tell me that it's not and that I can crawl back into my comfy bed. Pretty please?

Feeling kinda lazy this morning after a wonderful weekend that seemed to fly by way too fast. I was down in Washington DC for while J was attending a conference. I had a fabulous time. DC is such a great town. I've been many times before but this time was better than I could have imagined.

We walked around like tourists on Saturday afternoon, snapping photos of all of the sites. It was so much fun to really stop and take it all in. We even stopped by The Smithsonian to see Julia Child's kitchen. So much fun.

After our long stroll we had an absolutely amazing meal at Zaytinya, a Turkish, Greek & Labanese restaurant. The food was out of this world. And we were able to eat vegan & gluten free so we didn't even have to break our new way of eating. I sooo wish that it was located here in NY. I might have to make another trip on down to DC in the very near future :)

Right after that delicious meal we walked across the street and caught a hockey game at the Verizon Center. Another hockey arena to check off of our list. J & I are huge hockey fans and our goal is to visit all of the NHL arenas in the US & Canada. So far we've hit 14 out of 30. We're almost half way there!

And then before I knew it, I was right back on a train on up to NYC. It all seemed to happen in a flash so you can understand me wishing for just one more day, right? Oh and to make matters worse, I left J on down in DC for the night because the conference lasts until today so my Sunday night sleep was even worse than usual.

Oh well, I always have my good friend "Joe" to rely on in times like these so I'll be ready to go in no time. Someone get me a latte quick! :)

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that your week gets off to a fabulous start!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Weekend in Washington

2011-10-21T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! And welcome to the weekend!

I'm off tonight to Washington DC for the weekend. J has a conference down there so the majority of the weekend I'll be wandering around the quaint neighborhoods solo. Oh and I'll probably head on over to Georgetown to squeeze in some shopping. A girl has to keep herself occupied, right? :)

Any fun plans this weekend? Hope you all have a fabulous one, whatever your plans!

xoxo

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Cozy Nights

2011-10-20T05:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning, loves! The day's are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler which means there's only one place I like to be when the sun goes down. Cuddled up on my couch next to J.

No place is cozier than our candle lit living room. Huddled together under our faux fur throw, cocktail in hand. That's heaven in my book :)

What's your idea of a perfect autumn evening?

Hope you all have a wonderful day! xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Gray Matters

2011-10-19T05:00:00.002-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! How is the week treating you all?

Lately I've been loving all things gray. Gray is a funny color. I have a love/hate relationship with it. Some seasons I feel like it's blah. It washes me out and it really does nothing for me. And then some seasons I embrace it with all of my heart. This season happens to be the latter of the two.

Not sure what it is this year. Maybe it's that chunky knits look so good in gray. Maybe it's that gray suede is oh so tempting. Maybe it's my Michael Kors wool scarf that I pulled out this weekend or my gray over the knee socks that are hanging on my closet door just begging to be worn. Or maybe it's that the new Essie shade Power Clutch comes up dark gray on me rather than a smoky green like it does in the bottle.

Whatever the reason may be, I'm just going with it. For this season, at least.... :)

Oh and I'll let you in on a little secret. I never know how to spell gray. No matter how many times I look up the spelling and find out that the American way to spell it is with an "a", my go to spelling is always with an "e". The British way, I'm told. Maybe I'm a Brit at heart. Who knows... {You'll see I did my best to spell it the American way but to tell you the truth I had to go back and correct it every time I spelled the word:)}

How about you all? Are you feeling it this season?

Have a fabulous day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Pretty Girl, Pretty World

2011-10-18T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! I'm feeling all kinds of pretty today. The girlier the better in my book.

I just love to surround myself with beautiful things. I'm the girl who likes to keep her things out on display because I think they're too pretty to keep hidden away in a closet or a drawer.

Walk into my bedroom and you will find lingerie, scarves, jewelery out in the open for all to see. My vanity is my haven. Cosmetics, fragrance, lotions and potions tempt me on a daily basis. And since I spend so much time at my vanity playing around I have a big beautiful pink pillow on the chair to keep me as comfy as can be.

Hope you all have a pretty day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The Right Foot

2011-10-17T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! And welcome to a brand new week! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was great. Got a lot accomplished and yesterday we went on a foliage drive upstate. The foliage wasn't peak yet but it was pretty nonetheless.

Also we attempted to go pumpkin picking but, as I mentioned earlier, there is a pumpkin shortage this year, and the farm we went to seems to have been affected by the hurricane back in August. Oh well, guess I'll just be picking mine up from the storm this year. I tried....

So onto the next. A little pumpkin shortage isn't going to bring me down. I'm in a fabulous mood this morning and I'm starting this week off on the right foot. I started a new way of eating last week, vegan & gluten-free, and as of now, I'm feeling great and ready to take on whatever is thrown my way. One thing I haven't given up is my morning cup of coffee. Every girl has to have at least one vice, right? And besides coffee is good for you :)

Hope your week gets off to a fabulous start!

xoxo

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Festive Fall Weekend

2011-10-14T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! And welcome to the weekend! What do you all have planned?

We have our first free weekend in a long time so we're going to take in all that fall has to offer. Planning on going on a fall foliage drive up north and somewhere along the drive we'll stop to pick apples and pumpkins. It's late in the season for us to go apple picking. We usually like to accomplish that mid to late September but there are still apples to be picked so off a picking I go :)

Have a fabulous weekend whatever it is you have planned!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

The Art of Nails

2011-10-13T05:00:00.002-04:00

Good morning lovelies. Hope you're having a fabulous week!

Today I'd like to talk a little bit about nails. From your comments over the past few weeks, I can tell that a lot of you are obsessed with nails these days. And you're not alone. I'm right there with you. Us and pretty much everyone else it seems.

I've been monitoring nail trends since I first started working in the beauty industry {I won't count the years because then I'll feel real old, but trust be it's been a loooong time:)} and this is, by far, one of the most exciting times I've seen in the nail arena.

Sure there was Vamp {which was released my first year working in the beauty industry. Hint, hint :)}, Minx, and a few other things that made women excited over the years, most notably limited edition shades especially those released by Chanel, but we're really all over the place now.

Glitter and metallic, ombré nails nails executed two ways...each finger a different color in progression from light to dark or ombré on an individual nail from root to tip, glitter accents... glitter French tip, reverse French and glitter ring finger, matte, matte/shiny blends, crackle, nail strips, and my latest obsession magnetic nail polish. There's a lot going on, no?

A little bit about magnetic nail polish. I know it's been available in Europe for a while now but the states are finally getting a taste of it. Nails Inc. recently launched in Sephora US it is beyond fabulous! The nail color is infused with metallic particles and after applying the second coat you hold the magnetic bottle cap over your nail to create at really cool 3D looks. You can play for hours, I promise! Too much fun especially for a beauty junkie like me. :)

So what about you all? Any particular nail trends that you're playing with these days? Have any of you tried magnetic nail polish before? If so, 'd love to hear how you like it.

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 All edited by The Alternative Wife

Metallic Moments

2011-10-12T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! It's a grey dreary day today and I'm needing a little sparkle to start the day. So loving these metallized gold glitter accents. How can one feel gloomy wearing any of these babies, right?

Hope this put some sparkle in your step today :)

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Still Blushing

2011-10-11T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope the week is treating you well.

As you can see from these photos I'm still feeling all things blush. Loving a clean, fresh, beautifully made up face, nude nails and I'm just dying for these Chloé ballerina flats. Aren't they perfection?

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Blushing Beauty

2011-10-10T05:00:00.000-04:00

Good Monday morning, lovelies! Welcome to a brand new week! How was your weekend?

Mine was just lovely. It was so warm and gorgeous out that now I am back in a summery state of mind. I'm saying goodbye to all of my dark fall clothes for the time being and am re-visiting lighter, barely there blushing shades. I figure I might as well while I still can. I'm sure it'll be back to fall before I know it.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that your week gets off to a fabulous start!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Warm Weekend

2011-10-07T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! What do you all have planned for the weekend? It's going to be a warm one here in NYC with summer-like temperatures returning. Glad I haven't packed my summer clothes away yet!

I'm thinking that Sunday might be a perfect day for a picnic. Might as well get one more in before it's too late, right?

Hope you all have a wonderful Friday and enjoy the weekend!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Animal Instincts

2011-10-06T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! I have a question for you this morning. Do you love leopard as much as I do?

I've always been a huge animal print lover for as long as I can remember. Now, not in a Jersey Shore kinda way. No offense to those of you living on the Jersey Shore, but I think you know what I'm talking about. It's always a subtle dash of leopard. Be it a scarf, a ring, a jacket, a shoe, a bag. I never wear more than one piece at a time.

I know over the past year it's become more and more popular, maybe too popular in fact, and people who never would have worn it are now more open to the idea.

I don't think I'll ever tire of it. I'm even looking forward to a time that it is less in vogue and it will once again have the chicness I first fell in love with years ago.

So do you or don't you? I'd love to know :)

Have a fabulous day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All edited by The Alternative Wife

Revelling in Red

2011-10-05T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're having a fabulous week so far.

Lately I've had a major obsession with all things red. I didn't realize it until yesterday when I made yet another red purchase with my Chanel Dragon painted fingers while wearing a recently purchased red Love Quotes scarf . Can you say addicted much?

My latest purchase was an Urban Expressions Chelsea Clutch in red from Open Sky. A friend of mine had purchased the clutch in another color earlier in the day and when I saw the look of the clutch, the price...only $30!!!, and the color red, I was instantly sold. I'm new to Open Sky but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. Here's an invite if you're interested :)

Enjoy the day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Shine On!

2011-10-04T05:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! There's finally a real chill in the air and besides the normal craving of sweaters, layers and boots I'm also in a shimmering state of mind. It's not unusual for me. I love shimmer and shine and have quite a few items already in my wardrobe but I can't help want for more.

I've been dying to get a pair of Miu Miu crisscross glitter ankle booties since they walked down the runway back in the spring. I mean how fabulous are they??? Also I need a new sequined clutch. Just trying to decide which color to go with. I already have a black one so I'm thinking either gold or silver. Which would you go with?

So how bout you? Do you love to shine on like me?

Enjoy the day, sweets! xoxo

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Current Loves & Lusts

2011-10-03T05:00:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday, lovelies! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was great. We went to our friends wedding outside of Philadelphia and had such a great time. Wish I had another day off, of course. But that's nothing out of the ordinary.

I thought I'd motivate myself this morning by sharing with you a few things that are making me very happy these days. My current loves & lusts.

Love
Urban Decay Naked Eye Palette

I'm totally head over heels over this fabulous palette. Now a lot of you know that I work in the beauty industry and that means that I'm usually fairly jaded when it comes to cosmetic products. I mean I love cosmetics and all but I have sooo much of it and I get to see anything new and innovative before things hit the shelves so by the time a product launches I'm usually fairly over it. Now this isn't really innovative or anything but this palette really got me excited! The shades are incredible and the shadows really last. I've spent hours and hours playing with it and creating new eye looks and I'm finally starting to have some fun with makeup again. Thank you UD for my beauty awakening!

Lust
Oui ring

I'm determined to make this mine. Also while I'm at it I might get the Two Lovers Custom Initials Necklace. Oui, oui for me!

Love
Chloé Marcie Hobo

My 25th anniversary gift from J! See why we've been together so long? :)

Lust
A big fat cappucino

It is a Monday after all!

What are you loving & lusting these days?

Have a wonderful start to the week, sweets! xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Wedding Weekend

2011-09-30T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday, lovelies! And welcome to the weekend!

This weekend we will be heading on down to our good friends wedding. I'm so excited for both of them and I am also really excited to be going to a wedding. I feel like it's been a while for me, although in reality, I did go to one in June. Must be that everyone around me has been going to weddings all summer long. In any case, I'm looking forward to getting all dressed up and celebrating with them.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Red, Red Wine

2011-09-29T05:00:00.003-04:00

This has got to be one of my all time favorite color combinations. Burgundy & red. So bold, so delicious and just so pretty.

I fell in love with this combo many many, years ago on a trip to Milan. I walked into a Prada store and there it was, hitting me smack dab in the face. I was smitten at first sight. I purchased a pair of red & burgundy kitten heel slingbacks that day about 10 years ago and I still wear them to this day.

I recreate this combo all the time in all different ways. My nails...I'll wear both colors at the same time. Apparel...burgundy skirt, red shirt. Wine clutch, red pumps. I've done it all. Especially this time of year. There's something about fall that makes me want to mix these bold, lush colors together.

Think I know what I'll be wearing today :) How bout you all? Are you loving this combo as much as I am?

Enjoy the day, lovelies!

xoxo

Images: 1 & 3, 2 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Golden Girl

2011-09-28T05:00:00.002-04:00

Good morning, sweets! How are you all doing this morning? I'm doing just great! In fact you could say that I'm golden. We just booked our November vacation and I'm beyond excited. More on that another day....

Speaking of golden, I'm totally obsessed with it lately. I've always had some gold pieces in my wardrobe but I'm craving more and more of it these days. Must be the time of year. Makes me feel all warm and toasty. I'm seriously needing those Dior shoes and Chanel bag in my life. How bout you? :)

Hope you all enjoy the day!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Not So Fast

2011-09-27T05:00:00.003-04:00

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! How are you all this morning? Hope your week is off to a wonderful start.

We're experiencing some serious summertime weather here in NYC. Yesterday it got up to 82 degrees! So much for fall, huh? Time to break out the bare legs and flip flops again and enjoy the great outdoors.

I'm not able to wrap up in cozy layers and wear my new boots that I've been dying to wear yet I am still in a fall state of mind. I think I'm going to go on ahead and satisfy my autumnal cravings by grabbing a cup of yummy cider today. Sounds like the perfect balance to me. A little apple a little spice. I'll just be sure to make it iced :)

How's the weather in your part of the world?

xoxo

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Monday Morning

2011-09-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! And welcome to a brand new week! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Mine was a nice balance of work and play. Friday night was very relaxing. I crashed out on the couch exactly as planned. Then Saturday we went to the beach house to close it up for the season. It was bittersweet. We were sad to say good bye but had fun remembering all of the amazing times we had this summer. Sunday was another relaxing day. Visited the green market and did some cooking for the week. A perfect way to welcome in the season.

Now it's time to head on out to start the week. Have a great day, sweets! xoxo

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Unwinding Time

2011-09-23T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday, lovelies and happy first day of fall!

Wow, what a week this has been! I'm so excited to come have a nice quiet mellow evening tonight with J. We haven't had much QT together lately and we have a somewhat busy weekend on tap so I'm definitely going to cherish the quiet time tonight.

What do you all have planned for this weekend? Whatever it is, I hope you have a great one!

xoxo

Images: 1 & 5 Olivia Palermo for Vogue Turkey Sept 2011, 2, 3 & 4 edited by The Alternative Wife

Orange Ya Glad

2011-09-22T05:00:00.001-04:00

It's almost Fall?

Ok I know, I know....that has to be one of my corniest moments yet :) Sorry, I really couldn't help myself. It never fails, every time autumn rolls in I instantly get smitten with all things orange.

Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumkin lattes, pumkin this, pumkin that. You get the point. And I suddenly like to end my evenings with a whiskey hot toddy. We actually even had some at the beach this past weekend. What can I say? If there's a chill in the air, I'm there!

I've already broken out my Hermès orange boots and bag {we're talking the color Hermès orange here, not actual Hermès. One day.... :)} And I couldn't help myself but I almost fell on the floor when I saw this orange Chloé Elsie bag the other day while shopping. Gorgeousness! And I'm really needing this orange coat. Kinda to die for, right? Call me pumpkin!

What do you all think? Are you all falling for orange like me?

Have a fabulous day, sweets!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Blushing Boudoir

2011-09-21T05:00:00.001-04:00

Happy mid-week, lovelies! I'm smack dab in the middle of a hectic week. Oh how I wish this were me today. Just getting to lay around my boudoir with nothing else to do but pretty myself up all day long. A girl can dream, right? Now it's off to work for me :)

Hope you're all enjoying the week and are able to experience a little pretty time today.

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3 All images edited by The Alternative Wife

Picking Season

2011-09-20T05:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning, lovelies! Hope your week is of to a great start.

I'm loving the cool crisp days that we've been having. The chill in the air is making me excited to take part in some of my favorite fall activities. Every September I like to kick the season off by going apple picking. I'm hoping to squeeze that in this coming weekend.

Then a few weeks later in October I usually take a foliage drive upstate and during the drive we stop by a pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins. Unfortunately I just heard that a lot of the pumpkin patches were destroyed by Hurricane Irene last month and they're expecting an extreme pumpkin shortage this year. Not sure if I'll have any luck but I'm still hoping and staying positive. If not I'll just have to bake from a can. There could be worse things in life, right? :)

Do any of you partake in the picking season?

Images: 1 & 3, 2, 4