Say Salsa! It's Almost Cinco De Mayo

All I need for a fab fiesta is Guacamole and a Margarita. But if you want to really have an

Arriba worthy Cinco De Mayo

Here's How.....

Get The Look

A Maxi is a festive look. Love Tbags Los Angeles Print Dress with Beaded Bib. It's on sale, too.

Shop Bop

A little arm candy always gets the party going. Amrita Singh's Jewelry is all on sale now...50% off everything with Code: MOM2013

Amrita Singh

Raj Imports 'Fiesta' Scarf 
Add fiesta flair to any outfit. I'd also drape it on furniture or use it as tabletop decor.

 Nordstrom

Serve With Style

Serve up some Margaritas on Jonathan 

Adler's colorful chevron tray.

Layla Grayce

Tequila straight up. Serve shots in Himalayan Salt Tequila Glasses. Carved from pink salt, they are extraordinary. A great host or hostess gift.

Uncommon Goods

Dress the table for a festive feast with

Fiesta Napkins.

Kohls

Festive Decor

Fiesta Roses 

Add some viva-glam to the party. These rainbow roses will never wilt. Use them in bunches or scatter them around your table.

Fab

Fab Fiesta Food And Drink

(Image and Recipe From The Glitter Guide)

Fresh Margarita

1.5 parts tequila

1.5 parts triple sec (It’s worth springing for Cointreau)

1 part FRESH lime juice

Splash of FRESH orange juice

Splash of club soda

Agave syrup (as desired)

Fine salt

Prep your glasses by slicing a lime and rubbing it on the edge. Dip edge in salt and let dry. Mix tequila, triple sec and lime juice with ice in a shaker. Pour over ice in glasses. Add a splash of fresh O.J and club soda. If you like a sweeter margarita add a bit of agave syrup to taste. Garnish with a lime. Cheers!

Rick Bayless Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos With Honey-Lime Slaw 
Recipe

Serve a Salsa and Guacamole Bar!

Get recipes here

Serious Eats

Smoky Sweet Potato-Black Bean Enchiladas With Sweet Corn Crema

Sugar Plum Blog

Tortilla Soup With Chiles And Charred Corn

Hungry Girl Por Vida

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Enjoy!

All Things Beachy Keen

Yesterday, sunbathers hit  Chicago's Oak Street Beach. Why not? It was 85 degrees. The sight from my window begged the question, Am I beach ready? Are you? Here's my edit for all

things beachy keen.  

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For all the colors under the sun,

Josie Natori has you covered with chic caftans, Bikini's sold individually, one pieces in over the rainbow hues, and beautiful beach towels. 

Natori

Paul and Joe's Summer Edition

comes in retro cool shades that 

are mani and pedi perfect.

Beauty Habit

Mara Hoffman's Electric Casino Suit

hits the jackpot at the pool or beach!

Neiman Marcus

Rachel Roy's Carina Snakeskin Sandal

sparkles with golden chains.

Zappos Couture

I am not a tee shirt girl. But it's

hard to top the notion of Capri.

This cool cotton henley makes a

chic coverup.

Gorsuch

Longchamp's Finca Luisa Canvas Tote

plays well from sea to shining sea. A print inspired by Mediterranean houses celebrates the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragan. 

Nordstrom

My perfect coverup...and I would never

take it off. Short enough to tan your legs,

low enough to add some color to your chest,

and the peek a boo shoulders add a bit of

sexiness.  Made of lightweight gauze.

Free People

One of my fave Summer scents...

Bobbi Brown's Beach. Try the Body Oil

to add a sheen to your skin on or off the beach.

Barneys New York

Make waves...Italian style with Missoni's

Beach Bags, Robes and Towels.  See the collection at

Unica Home

If I could..I would.  Zeki's Feather Trimmed 

Bikini certainly is a splash of color!

Harrods

Jonathan Adler's pretty printed pareo

is just the piece we all need to cover up

in style. Pop it on over your swimsuit or

wear it as a scarf/wrap.

Nordstrom's

Mar Y Sol's Caracas Basket Tote is just

too much fun not to own.

Shop Bop

I, for one, could not live without a black 

swimsuit. The Riviera Rita suit by Thapelo

is an elegant look. 

Nancy Meyer

 Tory Burch's Shelby Patent Leather Thong is 

pedicure perfect for sun and sea.

Footnotes

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Tuesday's Blues

Woke up with a case of the blues.  So, I'm totally going off my radar but hopefully onto yours. Today I beat the blues with color. 

Blue and White Inspiration 

Valentino Fall 2013

Look #45

J.K. Place Hotel Capri 

Oscar de la Renta Spring Bridal Gown

Oscar de la Renta

How special! Layers of blue and white

prints, patterns and textures.

Roberto Cavalli

Beach Perfect!

Delft Cookies. Tea anyone?

Carolina Herrera Spring 2013

Contemporary chic: Blue and White

Blue and White: Nailed it!

Treetop Terrace by Michelle Nussbaumer 

of Ceylon et Cie

Vivienne Westwood

Carolyne Roehm Spring Tablescape

Thom Browne Scallop Overcoat

Victoria Hagen Design on Elle Decor

Okay, I feel better now. 

How about you?

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Equestrian Chic

In honor of the upcoming 139th Kentucky Derby, I present

all things

Equestrian Chic

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Those Hats

(Via Kentucky Derby)

(Image Via Time)

(Via Kentucky Derby)

(Via Kentucky Derby)

Those Jockey Silks

(Image Via Kentucky Derby)

(Image Via The Louisville Arts Review)

Badgley Mischka's Kentucky Home

(Via Elle Decor)

(Via Elle Decor)

Love the Hermes Blanket!

(Via Elle Decor)

Jackie Kennedy

(Via Horse Country Chic)

The Kennedy's sporting riding gear in Virginia Hunt Country

(Via Horse Country Chic)

Remember Caroline's Macaroni?

(Via Cococoquette)

Ralph Lauren's Double RL Ranch

(Image Via Architectural Digest)

(Image Via Architectural Digest)

The Screening Room

(Image Via Oprah.com)

Inside a Guest Tepee

Hermes

(Image Via Tumblr)

(Image Via Hermes)

Steeple Printed Canvas Bag

(Image Via Habitually Chic)

(Image Via Blue Bell Gem)

All The Pretty Horses

(Image Via Just Joycee)

(Image Via Zsa Zsa Bellagio)

(Image Via Habitually Chic)

Charlotte Casiraghi by Mario Testino for Vogue

The Early Times Mint Julep Recipe

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

Sprigs of fresh mint

Crushed ice

Early Times Kentucky Whisky

Silver Julep Cups

Cheers!

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