Idle Fascination

Friday, June 29, 2012

Blogger Lovin': White Jeans

White jeans have been on my shopping list since last Spring, but the perfect pair eludes me. I'm not willing to throw down as much cash as I would on a blue or black pair (my klutzy nature all but ensures that my light-coloured clothes enjoy a shorter lifespan), pockets you can see through the denim just irk me, I need a nice skinny mid-rise (my butt-crack-flashing days are over) either cropped or that can be folded up into a french cuff, which I do with all my skinnies in the summer. White jeans might intimidate some, but they really shouldn't: they can be easily dressed up or down and they're perfectly paired with sweet pastels, flashy brights and the most basic of basic pieces (simple tees, leather jackets, Chucks). Not convinced? Behold, The Great White Hope:

Monday, June 25, 2012

Lazy Monday

Forever 21 dress, Dolce Vita sandals, Burberry sunnies, Nixon watch, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Approximately seven minutes after snapping this photo I snagged my dress on the old lock on my front door frame and tore a huge hole in it. Good times! Fingers crossed my Mommy can work her magic on it seeing as my non-existant sewing skills have been known to include a stapler.

Other than that little sartorial snafu I'm enjoying a lovely lazy long holiday weekend. Today I've got nothing much to do, nowhere in particular to be, and it's alright with me! I may spend the rest of the afternoon improving the sad state of my miniscule outdoor space, or maybe even baking, since the sweltering heat has subsided. Followed by a Californication marathon. Mmmm.... Hank Moody...

Enjoy your day, lovelies!xx

Thursday, June 21, 2012

My Summer Beauty Bag MVPs

We're in the midst of a particularly potent heatwave. Since I'm a heatseeker I don't really mind all that much despite the tandoori oven-like conditions in my apartment right now. When it's this hot I tend to forgo full-on make-up face and keep it simple. Here are some of my current loves (and some, like my Nars bronzer in Laguna, not pictured because their packages are all but destroyed):

Opi nail polish in Suzi and the Lifeguard and La-Paz-itively Hot (the perfect shade of popsicle pink), Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette and Primer Potion, Laura Mercier's oil free tinted moisturizer, Michaek Kors Very Hollywood rollerball perfume and lip gloss combo, Diorshow Blackout Waterproof (always waterproof for these peepers... I just get so emotional!) and pretty much everybody's MVP the Shu Uemura eyelash curler gives hope to even the wimpiest lashes. And mine are big ol' sissies.

What are your MVPs?

Monday, June 18, 2012

The 17th Sign Of The Impending Apocalypse...

... I've put up an outfit post! The rarity of this occurance may ultimately prove that the Mayans were right. Now, while I particularly enjoyed my outfit choice for my girl's Krista's birthday party Saturday night you can see that the art of posing gracefully still eludes me. I call the first pose "The Peepee Dance", followed by "The 50 Foot Woman". Nevertheless, it was a great night with wonderful friends and several shots of Patron XO Cafe. How was your weekend, lovely lovelies?

Zara blazer and bag, T by Alexander Wang dress, H&M cuffs, Simons necklace, Payless heels.

Below: Surrounded by babes! Glorious babes!

Monday, May 28, 2012

Vacation Snapshots

Hey lovelies! I'm back from an incredible week in the Turks and Caicos with my love! I don't have to head back to work until tomorrow so today is all about grey gloomy skies, coffee and donuts, unpacking and sharing a couple of vacation snaps with you. And maybe enjoying a little more Bambarra rum later on...

Below: loading up on libations at The Wine Cellar, what deep-fried dreams are made of at Da Conch Shack, stunning Grace Bay beach, conch ceviche under the palms at Coco Bistro, exploring Middle Caicos in my poor, beat-up chapeau at Daniel's Cafe and Dragon's Cay, a little buddy and the breakfast burrito of champions at Somewhere... On The Beach, and one last look... sigh...

Monday, May 7, 2012

Met Gala 2012

Some of my personal faves from this years' Met Gala. It seems I'm feeling dark lips, feathers, metallics, lace and legs...

More on the Elsa Schiaparelli x Miuccia Prada exhibit here.

Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren

Kate Bosworth in Prada

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Diane Kruger in Prada

Lana Del Rey in Altuzarra

Linda Fargo in Schiaparelli

Images via New York Magazine, Celebrity_Gossip, Fashionista

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Latest Yums

Happy Sunday! I'm just about to curl up with my love and the first season of Lost, but first I thought I'd share a few recent culinary concoctions of mine... Every now and then the motivation to get cooking strikes, here's hoping the habit sticks this time!

Whole grain penne with mascarpone, lemon, spinach and walnuts. Adapted from this recipe. I made it again tonight with rapini instead of spinach and it was fantastic.

Rapini and cherry tomatoes sauteed in garlic

Harissa-spiced shrimp with quinoa in a lemon tahini dressing with diced yellow bell pepper and avocado (it's like a deconstructed salad thang).

What got me through the winter (and this unseasonable frigid April): Organic Detox tea from David's Tea.
I looooove this stuff.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Liv Loves: Body Rock TV

I started BodyRocking this week, at first I created a sort of mash-up of exercises using various BodyRock workouts and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, and finally followed the most recent BodyRock workout this morning, throwing in a much-needed ab bonus. I don't have any of the equipment so I went with the modifications and used an online interval timer. I'm also attempting to make healthier choices when it comes to my meals, which aren't too bad really, however my Achilles heel is definitely portion control (um, and Cheetos. The crunchy kind). The short-term motivation? My trip to Turks and Caicos next month! However I'm approaching this as a long-term lifestyle change: I want to be stronger, have more energy and I'm not gonna lie, looking smokin' hot wouldn't be bad either. But I can be lazy, so I definitely need to kick myself in the butt.

For those of you unfamiliar with the BodyRock home workout movement, it's basically quick, high intensity living room friendly workouts that primarily utilize your own bodyweight. Think twelve minutes a day couldn't possibly make a difference? Why not try? And for those of you thinking that the images on the site look too porn-y to be taken seriously, look beyond, press play, read the posts and the truly inspirational comments from BodyRockers everywhere. I'm completely obsessed with Lisa Marie: I think her charming Brit accent is actually tricking me into torturing myself. In a good way.

Are you all kicking your butts into high gear for the upcoming summer season? Do you ave any recommendations? Or even better, delicious healthy recipe ideas? I've got a gorgeous bunch of rapini to cook up with garlic and cherry tomatoes tonight. Yum!

Monday, April 23, 2012

I'm Only Happy When It Rains

Okay, that's completely untrue. The weather's been cold, grey, rainy... a total meteorological downer that looks like it's going to be sticking around for most of the week. My long-awaited week off of work, no less. An adorably girly raincoat like this scalloped lace patterned number from Free People could make me feel marginally better. And when the sun comes back out, it folds up into a pouch!