Stockholm Streestyle

It's Christmas Eve!

And I still need to shop!













Sarah Kaye; Chris Everard

Christmas Wish

What is your Christmas wish? Sometimes I feel so uncertain, while at other times I know exactly what I want, but feel almost paralyzed when taking steps to go after it. Obviously, I am not talking about a Christmas wish that is tangible, I am talking about what you wish for in your life- the big things. Events happen, that make you stop and think. At times there are things I wish I would have said, but I didn't. There are also moments when I probably would have behaved differently, but fear got in the way. The point is we can't go back. All we have is now. All we have is this present moment.

"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake..." -Francis Bacon, Sr.
So... Forgive. Love. Be thankful. Appreciate your friends and family. Don't be afraid to take a risk. Get to know yourself, love yourself, follow your heart, and be kind... to yourself and to others.

I don't usually fall in love with a star's style...
But Rachel Bilson is quite the exception. From her collaborations with designers such as DKNY to having her own Q&A section, "Ask Rachel," in InStyle Magazine, the starlet has become known for more than her acting. Her knowledge of fashion and her own unique style seems to be taking center stage, and I think she is adorable... from her street-style to the red carpet she never misses. She knows what works and although she isn't afraid to be fun and adventurous- she never looks like she is trying to hard.


A few style tips from Rachel:
-Make dressing fun everyday. Be creative by mixing vintage, luxe, and cheap-chic lines.
-Create a palette. Pick two colors as your base, then add bright ones.
-Seek out young designer lines, which offer individuality to create a signature style.
InStyle Magazine, August 2008

Giant Kiss Sugar Cookies

Image and Recipe: Country Living

I love the idea of giving these Giant Kiss Cookies during the holidays. The basic sugar cookie dough is flavored with cocoa, which also provides color. Choose high-quality cocoa for the best flavor results. A heaping tablespoon of dough is molded around a Hershey's Kiss to create the signature shape. Chill 20 minutes before baking to help cookies maintain their shape. Wrap the baked (and completely cooled) cookies in foil paper, and place messages inside.
Sugar Cookie Recipe: Click Here

One of my favorite authors...

One of my favorite authors is Emily Giffin. Yes, I absolutely think that she is a delightful writer. When I read "Something Borrowed," I felt like I was watching a movie instead of reading a book. Her depictions of characters come off the page and take you into a different world other than your own. She allows you to fall in love with the characters and root for them, no matter what the circumstances are... upon finishing "Something Borrowed," I then read "Something Blue," which to my surprise, was equally complex and heart-warming.

If you need a good, relaxing, fun read... Emily Giffin exceeds Chick-Lit...
It's just life.
Shit Happens and Emily Giffin is pretty darn good at getting through it.

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