Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re launching a weekly short short story that follows the dating adventures of single gal, Olivia, in New York City. Step back Carrie Bradshaw, step back Hannah Horvath. Olivia’s here! Check back tomorrow for Part I!
Unicorn: a mythical animal generally depicted with the body and head of a horse, the hind legs of a stag, the tail of a lion, and a single horn in the middle of the forehead. (Source: Merriam-Webster)
Unicorns are symbols of purity and grace. This spring, be graceful in two new gorgeous prints: the hot pink unicorn or the navy unicorn print.
Our Monday afternoon playlist. <3
(Source: Spotify)
Not crazy about ironing? Don’t own a steamer? How do you get red of those pesky wrinkles from your silk pieces, without hauling them to the dry cleaners?
Hang your dress in your bathroom overnight. After a steamy shower, those wrinkles should be done with!
Image by John Kasawa, Source
A burst of fresh colors to brighten up your Monday. Behind the scenes picture from our Holiday ‘12 photo shoot. Stephanie’s wearing the Gathered Tank Dress.
Pies are the ultimate in comfort food, sweet or savory. Meat and root vegetables baked together in a delicious light and flaky crust, a steak pie is perfect for today’s chilly weather. Throw an impromptu dinner party, tell your friends to bring some red wine et voila.
Ingredients:
2 lbs steak, cubed
all-purpose flour
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 cup of carrots, diced
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
salt and black pepper
1 cup of red wine
shortcrust pastry
1 egg, beaten
Preparation:
Dust the steak cubes with flour
Melt the butter and fry meat until browned on all sides.
Add the diced onions, thyme, carrots, salt, black pepper, and wine and bring to the boil, then let simmer gently till meat is cooked.
Preheat the oven to 375F.
Pour the meat mixture into a pie dish. Line the rim of the dish with a thin strip of pastry. Lightly brush the strip with beaten egg. Place a piece of pastry across the top of the dish and press the edges together to seal. Make steam holes in the center of the pie and brush the pastry with more egg.
Bake for approximately one hour. If the pastry gets too brown, cover with foil. Serve with a side of greens.
(Source: BBC)
Deodorant stains after putting on your silk dress? Rub a piece of foam (from a coat hanger, if you will) on the pesky lines, and that should fix things!
We’ve begun collaborating with Jennifer Palpallatoc, the amazing blogger behind Haute Off the Rack, and we just love the way she styles our clothes! Take a look: http://hauteofftherack.com/the-luck-of-the-stylish/# We’ll be doing a giveaway with her soon, so keep reading her blog!
Love the cover of this book that we discovered in the office.
Did we tell you we’re on Pinterest?
