Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Places to Venture {Brooklyn} - Four & Twenty Blackbirds

There are so many places to dine at in New York City it can be quite intimidating.  I find it nearly impossible to keep up with the newly opened restaurant section of New York Magazine, Time Out New York or The New York Times.  I admit that I get most of my leads  by watching The Cooking Channel - I am quite obsessed with two shows,  Unique Eats and Unique Sweets (have you guys ever tuned in? You should if you haven't!). 

They recently featured Four & Twenty Blackbirds, a cozy little pie shop nestled in the up-and-coming section of Gowanus, Brooklyn,  They have an amazing selection of pies by the slice or whole pies to choose from - we settled on Lemon Chess and Salted Caramel Apple. Let me tell you how amazing both were in particularly the latter - the inside contained soft, molten apples drenched in liquid caramel while the outside had flaky crust sprinkled with coarse sea salt. It was a slice of  heaven.   If you are in the area of if you aren't it is definitely worth the trip. They also brew Irving Farm Coffee and an assortment of teas to accompany your pie.  I also loved the rustic/refined decor that consisted of aged copper tin ceilings and walls and the large wooden tables to enjoy your pie.  
*Photographs by Alison 

Monday, March 4, 2013

Trending Beauty:: Paris Fall 2013

With the Paris Fall 2013 shows (sadly) coming to a close, there have been quite a few beauty trends dominating the runway. At Lanvin, the models paraded down the runway with a bare face that was finished with one swipe of an attention grabbing lip color in a deep berry wine, while at Nina Ricci the models donned a bright poppy red lip.  Another trend is the 'I'm wearing makeup, but you cannot tell' look that has dominated much of the Spring runways, where a clear and luminous complexion is the clear statement look.  Finally, a trend that was greatly welcomed was the silver lids paired with bright candy colored lips at Dior.  See below my product picks to accompany each look.  Continue for more...

Friday, March 1, 2013

A Luxurious Life: Aerin Lauder

I have admired the style of Aerin Lauder since I was in college. She lends a sort of refinement and understated glamour to everything that she touches and her office is no exception. I absolutely adore  her New York office that is the perfect infusion of gold, color, the occasional antique and statement art.  You can see the rest of her home tour here.  I hope that everyone has  a great weekend!


I have admired the style of Aerin Lauder since I was in college. She lends a sort of refinement and understated glamour to everything that she touches and her office is no exception. I absolutely adore  her New York office that is the perfect infusion of gold, color, the occasional antique and statement art.  You can see the rest of her office tour here.  I hope that everyone