Winter Shift.

Thakoon dress//JCrew jacket & scarf//Eileen Fisher leggings//Madden Luxe boots//Chloe handbag

Even with a chill in the air, a sunny day always makes me happy. Happy weekend! xx

Beer & Bacon Braised Greens.

Growing up, I didn't enjoy greens at all, but as I get older I notice my palate has matured. Then again, add bacon and beer to just about anything and I'm in. Now that sounds refined, doesn't it?

Ingredients

4 bunches collard greens (stems removed & chopped)

6 slices thick cut bacon, large dice

1 diced onion 

1 bottle beer (brown ale)

pinches of cayenne pepper 

1/4 cup brown sugar

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: Place the bacon in a pot and cook over low heat. Add the onions after 10 minutes and continue cooking until bacon is crispy and onions have caramelized, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat to medium high and add half the collard greens and bottle of beer. Stir and let wilt some before adding the rest of the greens. Stir until the greens are mixed with the liquid and add the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Turn down the heat, cover, and let cook for 30 minutes or until greens are tender. 

Enjoy! 

Everything Emerald.

Reiss sheer cocktail dress//Marc by Marc Jacobs cableknit sweater, $380//Elizabeth and James leather shirt//M Missoni collarless coat//TIBI knee length pencil skirt, $1,060//Vanessa Bruno black lace pants//Coach heels//Jil Sander genuine leather handbag//Drop earrings//Cole Haan bow glove

Last week the Pantone Institute announced the 2013 color of the year - emerald. Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous year, lovies.

Gift Guide: Under $100.

Here are some more great gift ideas, all for under $100. I have to admit, every day at work when a new package arrives at my desk I get a little excited as though they are really my own.

1, studded iphone case, $48

2, Ted Baker cufflinks, $70.36

3, tassle necklace, $65  

4, poster, $60  

5. Rag & Bone sweater, $69.99  

6, Ted Baker cuff, $86.19

7. Portable turntable, $75  

8. bow earrings, $61.57

9. Star headband, $78

10. monogram necklace, $99

11. Leather gloves, $78  

12. Ted Baker stripe scarf, $79.16

3 Things.

It's finally starting to click for me that it's December and Christmas is right around the corner. As it happens, this year has been the best one yet, but has flown by so fast; I guess time does fly when you're having the time of your life.

1. Kicking the holiday's off at Drag Queens on Ice in Union Square.

2. Attending the annual Holiday party - special thanks to the gracious hosts, they sure know how to throw a good shindig.

3. Sunday evening dinner at The Grove with my main gal, my mom.