V-Day Part Deux

If you don't feel like making Valentine's Day treats like the items in the previous posting, you can certainly buy some darling sweets for your sweet (or yourself :) )

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Perfect Endings Heart Cake

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Conversation Heart Cookies

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Dancing Deer Cake + Cookie Tower

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Valentine Cupcakes

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24k S'mores Hearts

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Perfect Endings Red Velvet Heart Cake

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Heart Petits Fours

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XOX Box of Cupcakes

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Valentine Message Cookies

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Sweetheart Marshmallows

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Recchiuti Blanc de Noir Champagne Truffles

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V-Day

Now, as much as I dislike Valentine's Day, I do like treats, especially super cute treats. When browsing Hostess with the Mostess, I happened upon some adorable Valentine's yummies. I then searched for some additional recipes the web. They're all so darling that perhaps I will consider making some for the dreadful holiday :)

The recipes for the goodies pictured below are on Parents.com here and here and also on MarthaStewart.com here.

Hearty Hot Chocolate

Parents.com

Lip Smackers

Parents.com

Love Bites

Parents.com

Be-Mine Butterflies

Parents.com

Strawberry Sandwiches

Parents.com

Hugs and Kisses

Parents.com

Valentine Heart Pops

MarthaStewart.com

Meringue Kisses

Parents.com

Stacking Hearts

Parents.com

Petite Sweets

Parents.com

Meringue Heart Ice Cream Sandwiches

MarthaStewart.com

Jam-Filled Valentine Cookies

MarthaStewart.com

Mini Heart-Shaped Cake

MarthaStewart.com

Chocolate and Raspberry Heart Napoleons

MarthaStewart.com

Chocolate Eclair Hearts

MarthaStewart.com

Frosted Chocolate-Buttermilk Cupcakes

MarthaStewart.com

Creamy Fudge Hearts

MarthaStewart.com

Heart-Shaped Meringues Filled with Passion Fruit Curd

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Style Inspiration: Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba is not only gorgeous, but she has great style. Her wardrobe choices look effortless, but are well put together, polished and chic, even when she's casual. Below are some of my favorite looks.


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Wigging Out

I am always trying new mascaras - what I'm currently using is Imju Fiberwig.

Fiberwig goes on very easily and dries quickly without clumping. It takes a few applications because its fine and not thick. However, since it dries so fast, doing so itsn't as difficult as with gooey mascaras. Once applied, lashes are lengthened and separated and there's no smudging or flaking throughout the day. Washing it off is a breeze, and it comes off in pieces/chunks sort of, as opposed to running down and smearing on your face. Surprising at first, but so much better than the messy removal of other mascaras.

Outfit Crush

I think Vanessa Minnillo looks so adorable here. Granted I could never pull off those jeans due to the high waist, but they look super cute on her. I love the wash and the wide leg; which I could easily duplicate sans the high rise. The sleeves of her shirt create a slight element of drama without being over the top and without being just a regular white tee. As an accessories lover, I of course, heart her bag. Great color with the navy and white of her clothes and its the perfect size.

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Dress to Impress

My good friend Jackie is attending the SAG Awards this weekend and needs a dress to wear. She needs something fancy enough to blend in with all the celebs, something conservative enough to wear among her clients and colleagues, something young, fun and fabulous to compliment her gorgeous self, and of course, something that's not going to break the bank.

Citrus Squeeze

Alice + Olivia - Bergdorf Goodman

Robert Rodriguez - Bergdorf Goodman

BCBG - Nordstrom

BCBG - Norstrom

Kay Unger - Neiman Marcus

Laundry - Saks Fifth Avenue