Monday
Photos from the Miami ING Half Marathon
Last Sunday, I ran the ING Half Marathon. During the race, they had tons of photographers around the course taking photos. Then they sent me a link to all my photos. Incredible how they can pick out my number even in a crowd!
Food Truck Saturdays
On Saturday night, we went to such a fun event: a food truck meetup. Food trucks have taken Miami by storm, and the craze has led to a food truck party on Saturday nights. The trucks meet in vacant lot in Wynwood Arts District. Dinners sit at picnic tables or on collapable chairs, bring their own booze, and dine al fresco on food truck fair. And let me tell you, the food is pretty fantastic.
There was a crepe truck, Jefe's fish tacos, Cheese-Me (mini sliders and grilled cheese), Latin Burger (apparently amazing burgers), Dim Ssäm à gogo by Sakaya Kitchen (asian fare), Kona Shaved Iced, Churros, and more.
First, we munched on crepes. Then, we tried a grilled cheese from Mz. Cheezious. It had multigran bread, gilled apples, and havarti cheese. They also featured had a bacon and blue combination that proved extra-popular. I wanted to sample pork buns, but was too full at that point to keep going.
To end the night, we stopped by the Sugar Rush truck for cupcakes. Sadly, by the time we got there, they were sold out of normal cupcakes and only had deep fried cupcakes left. After the grilled cheese, I decided to save the deep fried cupcake for the next trip.
You can track food trucks in your own city using MobileCravings.
There was a crepe truck, Jefe's fish tacos, Cheese-Me (mini sliders and grilled cheese), Latin Burger (apparently amazing burgers), Dim Ssäm à gogo by Sakaya Kitchen (asian fare), Kona Shaved Iced, Churros, and more.
First, we munched on crepes. Then, we tried a grilled cheese from Mz. Cheezious. It had multigran bread, gilled apples, and havarti cheese. They also featured had a bacon and blue combination that proved extra-popular. I wanted to sample pork buns, but was too full at that point to keep going.
To end the night, we stopped by the Sugar Rush truck for cupcakes. Sadly, by the time we got there, they were sold out of normal cupcakes and only had deep fried cupcakes left. After the grilled cheese, I decided to save the deep fried cupcake for the next trip.
You can track food trucks in your own city using MobileCravings.
Royal Jewelers on Rue La La
Royal Jewelers in Andover is featured on Rue La La. How random is that?
It's starts at 8 AM today on Monday, Feb 7th. I tried to preview the boutique to find out what sort of deals they are offering, but no luck. I'll let you know soon enough!
It's starts at 8 AM today on Monday, Feb 7th. I tried to preview the boutique to find out what sort of deals they are offering, but no luck. I'll let you know soon enough!
Gien Porcelin
A few days ago Rue La La featured Gien dishware as one of it's sales. I don't know much about tableware or Limoges porcelain, so until I saw the sale, I hadn't even heard of the French company. Now I'm in love. Their china is incredible.
According to the website, the history of Gien dinnerware dates back 180 years ago to 1821 when Thomas Hall wanted to introduce fine English earthenware manufacturing techniques to France. Gien dinnerware it is fired at lower temperatures than porcelain, so its colors are richer and warmer than other brands. And get this-it's dishwasher safe.
You can browse their pieces in the Gien online boutique or at Michael C Fina
According to the website, the history of Gien dinnerware dates back 180 years ago to 1821 when Thomas Hall wanted to introduce fine English earthenware manufacturing techniques to France. Gien dinnerware it is fired at lower temperatures than porcelain, so its colors are richer and warmer than other brands. And get this-it's dishwasher safe.
You can browse their pieces in the Gien online boutique or at Michael C Fina
Tuesday
Milly is Desiging for Girls
Fashion brand Milly is debuting a Milly Mini collection for girls. The collection was inspired by designer Michelle Smith's daughter, and is available for purchase online. The clothes and fabrics are too cute. They make me wish I were four years old again.
SAG Awards
I spent some time this morning perusing the dresses from the SAG awards. Lace is clearly in fashion this season judging by it's abundance on the red carpet. I was also a fan of all the bright colors. Below are some of my favorites. My favorite standout was, by far, little Hailee Steinfeld from True Grit
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I think January Jones nearly always looks stunning. Her black and gold lace Carolina Herrera earned her mixed reviews, but I thought the design was a demur and lovely. I can't say the same about the hair though. She may need to start thinking about a new hair stylist.
Natalie Portman looks pretty darn good in Azzaro especially considering how pregnant she is. From my hours spent watching Rachel Zoe on Bravo, I understand that it's a nightmare to dress a pregnant women. I'm also totally love with her Rogier Vivier clutch. P.S. When did she get so pregnant? Her belly looks like it grew overnight.
Glee's Dianna Agron looks sophisticated in a tea length Chanel.
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Hailee Steinfeld looks adorable in Prada. Props to her stylist for finding something so age appropriate and bold
Most style bogs hated on Angie Harmon's pink Monique Lhuillier, but frankly, it fits her like a glove and she looks pretty darn good. I can't fault her for wanting to be a princess for a night.
Big props to Tina Fey for pulling off this elegant red number from Oscar de la Renta
HGTV Dream Home
Enter to win an HGTV dream home in Stowe, Vermont! You can enter twice per day.
Thanks to Eliza for posting this!
The house even has a laundry room with not one, but two washers and dryers. Amazing. And it comes equipped with an SUV to transport all your ski gear. .
Thanks to Eliza for posting this!
The house even has a laundry room with not one, but two washers and dryers. Amazing. And it comes equipped with an SUV to transport all your ski gear. .
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Monday
Cupcakes
This weekend my mom and I picked up cupcakes at Buttercream Cupcakes in Coral Gables. The store front was tiny, but cute with pink walls and a good selection of cupcakes.
Unfortunately, we got stuck behind a ridiculous mother/daughter duo who were buying 3 dozen cupcakes. They hemmed and hawed over which flavors to get like it was a life and death decision. Then, they talked to the store clerk for 15 minutes about how great Pandora jewelry is. They were in a huff because their Pandora jewelry lady told them that prices were going up Feb 15th. I couldn't stop rolling my eyes.
Finally, once we ordered, I picked triple chocolate and my mom picked coconut chocolate. Generally, cupcakes are either hit or miss. The worst is when the cake batter is too dry. I'm also not a fan if the frosting is too sugary. Luckily, these little treats were actually pretty tasty for cupcakes. I gobbled mine down. I also have a key lime cupcake stored in my freezer for later.
There are about a bazillion cupcakes place around Miami, so I'll have to try out a few more stores. Buttercream are known for being among the better stores stores, and I have to hand it to them, they did a good job.
Unfortunately, we got stuck behind a ridiculous mother/daughter duo who were buying 3 dozen cupcakes. They hemmed and hawed over which flavors to get like it was a life and death decision. Then, they talked to the store clerk for 15 minutes about how great Pandora jewelry is. They were in a huff because their Pandora jewelry lady told them that prices were going up Feb 15th. I couldn't stop rolling my eyes.
Finally, once we ordered, I picked triple chocolate and my mom picked coconut chocolate. Generally, cupcakes are either hit or miss. The worst is when the cake batter is too dry. I'm also not a fan if the frosting is too sugary. Luckily, these little treats were actually pretty tasty for cupcakes. I gobbled mine down. I also have a key lime cupcake stored in my freezer for later.
There are about a bazillion cupcakes place around Miami, so I'll have to try out a few more stores. Buttercream are known for being among the better stores stores, and I have to hand it to them, they did a good job.
Miami Half Marathon
Yesterday I spend the morning running the Miami Half Marathon. My Uncle Ed came down from Chicago for the weekend, and he ran the full marathon. A few of his running buddies were also in town for the event and my parents came down for the weekend so we made a party out of it.
I finished feeling good (although I don't look so hot in the photo). The race started at 6:15 AM before the sunrise, and we ran in the dark across the bay until the sun peeked up over the ocean. There were a lot of spectators out cheering us on given that it was so early. As a special treat, we passed some prostitutes when running on Ocean Drive in South Beach.
Overall, a good time.
I finished feeling good (although I don't look so hot in the photo). The race started at 6:15 AM before the sunrise, and we ran in the dark across the bay until the sun peeked up over the ocean. There were a lot of spectators out cheering us on given that it was so early. As a special treat, we passed some prostitutes when running on Ocean Drive in South Beach.
Overall, a good time.
Tuesday
Ed Westwick.
I went to brunch on Sunday with my friend Eliza and my sister at Bubby's in Tribeca. And as a special treat, we saw Ed Westwick from aka Chuck from Gossip Girl. I'm not normally star struck, but let me tell you, he was very smoking hot. He was the most delicious part of the meal.
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