A Luxurious Life:: Zani Gugglemann

'Warm modern' is how jewelry designer Zani Gugglemann aptly refers to her Tribeca loft.  I couldn't agree more.  I love how she has infused her living area with a soothing color palette made up of steely grays, bits of pink and exposed brick painted white.  I also love the sort of subtle tropical feeling that she has created by incorporating trellis patterned screens and large scale ferns. I also love how her bedroom that just says tranquil.  To see the rest of her gorgeous loft head over to Vogue.

On another note, I am so excited and flattered that I have been chosen to be the newest food contributor on one of my favorite blogs, MadeByGirl! Stay tuned in the next week for my first post.  

Screen / Side Table / Sofa /Raspberry Pillow / Raspberry Pillow 2 / Parker Chair

Bijou Rug / Sterling Lamp / Silver Pouf / Blue Pillow

Beauty Flash: Couture Spring 2013

Valentino:: A barely there, flawless face that was accentuated with a coating of black mascara and a hint of pink on the pout.  

Tarte BB Cream / Edward Bess All Over Seduction /

More than Mascara Rich Black / Guerlain Shine Automatique Lip Shine

Versace:: Dark smoky kohl-lined eyes with an accent of green, finished with a glossy lip and defined brows.   

NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Brumes / Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara / Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eye Liner / Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil in Clinic / Sephora Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Precious Pink

Elie Saab:: Ethereally beautiful - softly lit skin, a touch of pink on the lips and hair coiffed and twisted into a low bun.  

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Illuminating / NARS Multiple in Orgasm / Phytolisse Finishing Serum / Boar Detangling Brush 

*All images from wwd.com 

Heart Your Heart

Today is National Wear Red Day, which marks the beginning of February and heart health awareness month.   Heart health is something that is very close to my own heart. Did you know that the number one killer in women is heart disease? Women are more likely to die of heart related issues than cancer. This oftentimes comes as a shock to people as heart disease is often thought to only happen to men.  Sadly, I have been directly affected by heart disease - I lost my father 7 years at ago at the young age of 49 without a warning or any visible signs of a heart condition.  It ripped my world into shreds.  Seven years later, I want to spread the word to prevent others from going through the pain and loss of loosing a loved one the same way that I did.  Spread the word to your loved ones to get their hearts checked out and light up the streets by wearing a bit of red. Learn about the risk and signs here.   And always remember to heart your heart.