Foodie Friday: Oscar Worthy Recipes

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The Oscars are two days away. Time to put on our fancy pants. Whether you are planning a casual get together or a sit down dinner, why not change it up this year? This post features glam recipes that are all party perfect. Think edible gold, spiked milk shakes, crab tacos and more. May your favorite movie win.



HERE: 15 Award Winning Recipes

Ginger and Prosecco Cocktail
Mixology heaven! Cheers to special events and pretty drinks.
Style Me Pretty

Oscar Award Winning Popcorn

What's going to the movies without it? Buttered popcorn with movie theater candy mixed in. It’s the ultimate marriage of savory and sweet!

Honestly Yum

Spicy Crab Wonton Tacos
My kind of finger food. And you can feel free to use any kind of seafood you wish.
Foxes Love Lemons

Edible Gold Leaf Champagne Cupcakes
Aren't these the cutest?  I think the best part of this recipe has to be the Champagne 
Caramel Buttercream.
Crate & Barrel

Old Hollywood Cocktail Hour
Do your party old school style. The truth is, everyone loves a good deviled egg. The crab cakes are bite size, and that daiquiri is a classic cocktail.  Your guests will feel as if they are at Chateau Marmont!
Epicurious

Spiked Milk Shake Bar
Now here's a dessert that no one will pass on. It's the best idea, and keeps the party going. The pictures are great, including the above custom liquor bottles. Go ahead and click to get the DIY on the set up.
HWTM

Caviar Waffle Bites
Could an appetizer be any more chic and clever? Much more interesting than a blini.
Food and Wine

Saffron Poached Pears With Chocolate

Pears are simmered and poached with vanilla bean. Indulgent on their own, but the chocolate sauce and edible gold make them Oscar or special occasion worthy. You can find the Saffron Threads HERE and the Edible Gold Leaf HERE. The recipe is from....

Sprinkle Bakes

Roasted Baby Potatoes
A special evening calls for dressed up potatoes. These have been dressed with sour cream, black caviar, salmon roe, shrimp, avocado and dill. So easy yet so elegant.
The Feed Feed

Sacher Torte With 23-ct. Gold Crumbs
What a pretty presentation! Serve this to anyone you wish to impress.
Manetti Brothers

Bittersweet Coffee Mocktail
Isn't this sexy? With just three ingredients, we all can make it. It will keep your guests awake during the show.
Oh So Beautiful Paper

Lobster Pot Pies
The stars will be enjoying Wolfgang Puck's famous Chicken Pot Pie. I am sure that it it great, but I would rather have this.
Saveur

Grilled Tomato, Fig and Prosciutto Pizza
A special night calls for a special pizza. This one is beyond gorgeous.
Half Baked Harvest

Chic Caviar Presentation
I like caviar served any 'ol way, but this is absolutely gorgeous, and so simple to create.
Bakers Royale

Chocolate Truffles
End the evening on a sweet note with an assortment of rich, decadent chocolate truffles. And isn't the presentation 
just perfect?
Williams Sonoma Taste



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Resort Ready: What To Pack

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It's snowing like crazy as I write this post.  I think it is time to getaway. If you are heading to a lovely resort, feel confident that you belong. Leave the sweatshirt and cutoffs at home. Here's a few pretty pieces that will have you vacationing in style.

Samantha Brown Four Piece Set

World traveler, Samantha Brown knows how to design functional luggage that is also good looking. This set comes complete with a hardside pilot case, quilted satchel, and two packing cubes. Proof that you can arrive in style without b breaking the bank. This entire set is less than $170.
HSN

Tory Burch Ravello Studded Sandals

The flat to pack. These stylish sandals will go with almost everything. Luxe in leather with a glimpse of gold glam.

Neiman Marcus

Onia Stella Swimsuit

The one ruffle shoulder detail is so fun. Loving the color which is called "rooibos." 

Everything But Water

Silvia Tcherassi Tomillo Skirt  

Perfect for walking the cobblestone streets of Rome, gorgeous for a gondola ride in Venice, or lunch poolside anywhere. 

Shopbop

Neo Tassel Full Length Caftan

When staying at a resort, a chic cover up is a must have. This one will take you through the lobby to  breakfast and beyond with style.

Everything But Water

Midi Caftan Dress

Comfy chic and made from Modal and Spandex. Where couldn't you wear this? 

Great in black, too.

Rachel Pally

Think Pink

There's nothing like matching your luggage to your hotel. Brics has a color for every destination. I'm thinking that these pinks and corals would be perfect for 
The Breakers Palm Beach.
Brics Milano

Floral Kimono
Here's how to dress up denim for island evenings. Throw on the one pair of heels that you brought, and add this slinky kimono. It doesn't take up any room in the suitcase either. At the pool, it can double as a coverup. Practical and pretty!
Beyond Proper

Dos Soles Dorados Woven Earrings
Designed by one of my favorites, Mercedes Salazar, these were handmade by Colombian artisans. Love!
Everything But Water

Packable Bow Hat
A feminine and practical finishing touch. And the fact that you can pack it without ruining it is a bonus! Available in four different ribbon colors.
Tuckernuck

Beach Weekend Straw Tote
A woven straw tote is pool perfect. The tassels add the fun.
Nordstrom



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Wedding Wednesday: Shades Of Purple Are Trending

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On my first date with "Mr Shop This,"I wore a white dress with a lavender linen long vest. Little did I know that it was the color of romance, at least this year it is. As a matter of fact, we started seeing shades of purple at the end of 2018, and the trend is expected to be one of the strongest color stories of the year. After putting together this edit, I can see why brides are choosing these stylish shades.

HERE: 13 Fabulous Finds

Lavender Gown
If you are a serious purple loving girl, this gown by Ralph & Russo would be a dramatic look walking down the aisle. It's from the design duo's Spring 2019 collection.
Ralph & Russo

Lavender Invitations
A chic collection of invitations sold by the piece or the set. This invitation is so lovely in shades of lavender or choose your own shade.
Vo Handmade

Agate Place Cards
Geodes have become a luxe decorative addition to weddings. This listing is for beautiful agate slices, hand lettered with your guests names or table numbers. Multiple colors available. I just love the idea of these at each place setting. The personalized place card also becomes a take home gift.
Dear Darling Design US

Modern Geode Cake
Modern elegance in purple and gold. Gorgeous isn't it?
Amy Beck Cake Design

The Leisel Gown

Pretty as a princess. This dress is one special style. Click to read about all of the intricate details.

Wedding Toss Lavender
What a fragrant send off this would be. I love this idea.  The lavender is eco friendly and a chic change from the expected rice.
Blue Mountain Lavender

Lulu's Bridesmaids

The palest shade of lavender can make a big statement. Lulu's suggests that if you want to have individual styles of dresses, keep something the same - either color or fabric.
Lulu's 

Bridal Shower Cake

For those DIY bridesmaids. Here's a recipe for the loveliest Lavender Earl Grey Cake with
 Lavender Macarons.
Constellation Inspiration

Bridal Hairpiece

Handcrafted floral hairpieces. These are truly gorgeous. Many styles in any color you might want. Beautiful for the entire wedding party.

The Honeycomb

Lavender Lace Dress
A lovely look as is, but can also be purchased with a sleeveless top or just the skirt alone. 
Less than $200 together.
Beauty Natural Design

Custom Wedding Stamps
Now this is a fabulous find. Custom stamps will set the tone for your wedding color story, and add the finishing touch to the invitation.
Minted

No. 33 Tulle and Velvet Garter
Isn't this lovely? The custom color is called enchant. It's plush, lush, hand dyed and vintage.
Mamie & James

Watercolor Calligraphy Place Cards
Set a terrific table and make your guests feel special with these elegantly scripted cards. They promise that they can match the exact color that you are looking for.
Soigne Calligraphy

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