What a beautiful, simple bag. 
http://64.39.9.101/default.asp
Benefit Posietint
As much as i do love Benefit's Benetint, sometimes its just a bit toooooo red for me, so I bought Posietint! "poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain"
http://www.benefit.com/
Moshcino Cheap and Chic Ankle Bootie
I want these shoes! I love Moschino!!! They are definitely Chic but not cheap at $680.
Modern Vintage Mary Jane Pump
I don't know about you, but I think these shoes are very interesting.....
http://www.cusp.com/
María Vázquez Fashion
Maria Vazquez is one of my favorite stores/clothing designers. However, her clothes are impossible to find in the United States. I need to take another trip back to Buenos Aires!!
The brand specializes in the combination of gauze with transparent materials, achieving an elegant and original style. Maria Vazquez has incredible and elegant designs for the young and innovative woman who wishes to make an impression and distinguish herself from the rest. The shop also sells shoes and bags,
http://mvzmariavazquez.com.ar/
Lai Wah Heen Restaurant
When in Toronto, you must visit Lai Wah Heen.
In an elegant room with a sculpted ceiling, etched-glass turntables, and silver serving dishes, the service is formal. Go for lunch, the dim sum is divine: baked meat-filled morsels and translucent dumplings burst with juicy fillings of shark's fin sprinkled with bright red lobster roe, and shrimp dumplings with green tops reminiscent of baby bok choy.
Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie
I did not even like apple pie until I made this recipe. A thick layer of finely textured crumb topping crowns a tall mound of apple filling. I ate half of the pie last weekend...not so good!
INGREDIENTS
Crust
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup frozen solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons (or more) ice water
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Filling
3 1/4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Topping
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Vanilla ice cream
Preparation
For crust:Mix flour, salt, and sugar in large bowl. Add butter and shortening; rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Mix 3 tablespoons ice water and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Drizzle over flour mixture; stir with fork until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 1/2 inch; turn edge under and crimp decoratively. Refrigerate while preparing filling and topping.
For filling:
Mix all ingredients in large bowl to coat apples.
For topping:
Blend first 5 ingredients in processor. Add chilled butter cubes; using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles wet sand.
Toss filling to redistribute juices; transfer to crust, mounding in center. Pack topping over and around apples. Bake pie on baking sheet until topping is golden, about 40 minutes (cover top with foil if browning too quickly). Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake until apples in center are tender when pierced and filling is bubbling thickly at edges, about 45 minutes longer. Cool until warm, about 1 hour. Serve with ice cream.
Qara W Tote
There's nothing like Argintinean Leather! Lightweight, durable and impossibly comfortable, this tote is the perfect everyday carry-all
www.qara.com/
Begeren Belmont Shopper
I want this Begeren Belmont Shopper but it is sold out!! What to do?
The Belmont shopper tote is all grown up, yet evokes a schoolish charm with overall sliders and simple pocket detail. Roomy enough to hold books, magazines and more, without looking or feeling burly.
http://www.begeren.com
Pancake Meow Charms
These scrumptious realistic looking charms look & smell delicious! Inspired by everyday desserts! My favorite is the PB&J.
http://www.pancakemeow.com
Beef Empanada Recipe
Until about 4 months ago I had never cooked before in my life. Literally, I had never used a stove. So, imagine my surprise when I found out that I loved cooking and baking. Since then, I have been cooking up everything from muffins to indian food. Lately, I have been making beef empanadas alot. They are so good, and they remind me of my trip to South America! Here is the recipe.....
The exquisitely fragrant beefy filling in our take on these classic Central and South American pastries draws on a number of influences—Chilean, Puerto Rican, and Argentinean. Traditionally eaten as street food, empanadas are ideal for snacking on the go but are just as satisfying to sit down to for a simple dinner.
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 hr
Servings: Makes 10 empanadas
Ingredients
2 hard-boiled large eggs1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 pound ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving
2 tablespoons juice, and chopped
1 package frozen empanada pastry disks, thawed
About 4 cups vegetable oil
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer
Preparation
Cut each egg crosswise into 10 thin slices.Cook onion in olive oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beef and cook, breaking up lumps with a fork, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
Add raisins, olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and tomatoes with reserved juice, then cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced but mixture is still moist, about 5 minutes. Spread on a plate to cool.
Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.
Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on a dampened work surface (to help keep plastic in place), then roll out an empanada disk on plastic wrap to measure about 6 inches. Place 3 tablespoons meat mixture on disk and top with 2 slices of egg. Moisten edges of disk with water and fold over to form a semicircle, then crimp with a fork. Make more empanadas in same manner.
Heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Fry empanadas, 2 or 3 at a time, turning once, until crisp and golden, 4 to 6 minutes per batch.
Transfer to a shallow baking pan and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 360°F between batches.
Cooks' note: Empanadas can be brushed with oil and baked on an oiled baking sheet in a 425°F oven until golden, about 10 minutes. (They will not be as crisp as fried empanadas.)
Halloween Glitter Post Cards
I love Halloween! I am going to send out these Halloween Post Cards! So cute.....a tin of 12 is $14.00 available at Posh.
http://www.poshchicago.com
Blugirl Gym Bag
I am tempted to buy this Blugirl gym bag. I am sick of my Stella McCartney gym bags! Everyone has one. I am sure this Blugirl bag would be unique to my gym. Besides, I love the girlyness of it.
Oliver Peoples - Cady
I need a new pair of glasses. These will do perfectly. I love the Olive Tortoise Pink color of them.And they are so simple and streamlined, unlike most of the thick bulky glasses out there today.
http://www.oliverpeoples.com/collSumOpt-cady.html
Chulo Pony Scoop Neck Vest
I need this vest for fall. I love the tie detailing. This vest would be very flattering to the figure.
http://www.famousfashionsfound.com/
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
I traveled to Estes Park Colorado recently and stayed at Taharaa Mountain Lodge. Awesome views, great breakfast, friendly hosts. Why stay anywhere else? And way better than the over-rated Stanley Hotel.
Property of.... Tyler Big Tote
This is my next bag. I love the simplicity and functionality of this tote. I saw it in a store in Boulder, Colorado called Weekends. I might have to order it......
http://www.weekendsboulder.com
http://www.weekendsboulder.com
Summersent Perfume
Summersent is my new fragrance! I stumbled upon it in a new boutique in Rivernorth, called Minx. The fragrance that is light and floral, but not too sweet or involved. The fragrance makes you feel as if you are in a Midsummer Night’s Dream. It blends Italian jasmine, Moroccan orange blossom, genet, mandarin and cassis flower for an exquisite result of something sweet and musky, light and full. To top it all off, the bottle of the fragrance is just as beautiful as the scent.
www.summersent.com
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