Finding My Forever

it's 5am and i'm laying in bed wide awake... have been since 4 when my husband left for the airport. i used to think of myself as someone who would always enjoy my "me" time and revel in the days that i get to wake up and make my own schedule, watch entertainment news without being teased and blast dave matthews on repeat because my hubby skipped town with the boys. but, all that changed when i met w. don't get me wrong, i love the occasional night in and love my afternoons or nights out with the girls (especially s & c!), but whenever w is not with me… a piece of me is missing. 

w is my best friend. the one i call when i have good news to share. the shoulder i lean on when life is challenging. the one i laugh with like no other. the one i dance around the kitchen with like no one's watching. the one that i want to share every moment with because life is better when he's sharing those moments with me. 

four years ago this spring when he left for a week of sailing… i simply couldn't sleep. i had a knot in my stomach. it was the first time we had been in different cities since we started dating and it was my dear friend AP that clued me in… i was head over heels in love and it literally hurt to be apart. 

this morning reminds me of that morning four years ago when i knew i had found my forever. these occasional times that we travel separately or spend a day on our own are absolutely necessary for many reasons, but i believe the most important reason is the reminder of the love and appreciation i have for my other half. 

we all deserve this forever love. one true test is traveling together (a must before saying "i do"). but i believe the real test is how you feel when you take that time apart. when you find someone that makes you feel this way, hold onto it. it's the real thing.

xx,

k

(photo taken by adam alexander)

Recipe for Chi-berian Survival

is anyone else feeling like this winter has taken a major toll on their hair, skin, and waistline?? oh buddy…you are not alone. after being in florida, i realized how just a little humidity, a touch of vitamin d, and running outside can make a world of difference to your overall psyche and well being. but now that i am back in chi-beria with at least another few months of this winter nonsense... i need to find a way to keep myself (and my skin and hair) looking and feeling fab til the weather warms up and its time for cocktails at the j. parker.

here is my recipe for chi-berian survival:

• chanel hydra beauty creme nightly (it is worth every penny)
• after work breaks at bliss (the triple oxygen facial is UNREAL) 
• kiehls. is. amazing. 
• golden girl chicago is a stys fav to get our golden glow on
• reform chicago (k and her hubs turned me on to pilates...great compliment to my running routine)
• kerastase shampoo (i've tried to save money by using other shampoos and it's not worth it, this one is the best for dry, highlighted hair)

xx,

s

chanel hydra beauty creme

bliss - triple oxygen facial

kiehls - creme de corps

golden girl chicago

reform chicago

kerastase resistance bain force architecte

(pictures via chanel / kiehls / golden girl chicago / reform chicago / bliss / kerastase)

gorjana & griffin

we all know we have a love for drd, ag, and as of late helene lucille. diamonds really are a girl's best friend ;) but just like most girls who are on a budget... we love mixing the high with low. gorjana & griffin has been c's go to for mixing the low with the high for almost a year now. it doesn't completely break the bank and the jewelry looks good after everyday wear. it's daintier pieces so it's similar to the jewelers we save up for & love, but the price is affordable. here are a few of our favorite pieces right now:

carina midi ring set

anchor bracelet

horse studs

(reminds us of the current dvf collection!)

 

carpe diem bracelet

stackable rings

(perfect for stacking with these)

mia split necklace

xx,

k, s, & c

(photos via g&g)

Matching Tuxes

we think angelina & brad did a pretty great job at making matching tuxes not look crazy. last night at the baftas awards, angelina decided against a gown and went for a yves saint laurent tuxedo... while brad looked equally as dapper in a dark suit. from past posts, you know we're suckers for men inspired looks, but we can all say that we have never thought of a look like this. and well, we're completely loving it. his & hers looks never looked so good...

xx,
k, s, & c

(photos via e! online)

Three from NYFW

we've loved seeing snapshots from nyfw on insta this week...whether it's from our favorite bloggers like jessica sturdy from bows & sequins or from our fav designers i.e. marc jacobs, dvf, reem acra, zac posen, jenny packham (the list goes on and on)...it's the next best thing to being there and has kept us in the know on the latest and greatest from nyfw. as much as we are dreaming of spring, some of these pics have us already excited about fall jewel tones, buffalo plaid check (as seen in rag and bone), oversize sweaters, and pink (lots and lots of pink).

xx,
k, s, & c

k's pick - michael kors

s's pick - erin fetherston

c's pick - kate spade (obvi!)

(pics via k, s, and c's insta)

The Glow

busy philipps "to be a good wife when you're really focused on being a good mother, that's the hardest thing of all" -bp

leslie fremar & children "if i wasn't a stylist, i'd be a stay-at-home mom" -lf

claire vivier & oscar "he has a strong sense of style, and little flourishes on his own" -cv

rebecca taylor & kids "i tell my girls to love themselves and their bodies just the way they are." -rt

jennifer fisher & kids "i wish i was better at sitting still & playing pretend" -jf

rebecca minkoff & luca "we don't like to leave him so we take him out at night" -rm
 

our good friend albe sent over the glow to us a couple weeks ago. needless to say we spent a good half hour (ok, maybe hour) on the website clicking through the photos and reading all about these power houses of mommas who have the best styling tips and suggestions on how to be a multi-task guru. it only took a couple photos + stories for us to think of our own (rockstar) momma. we know it's not mother's day, but we want skinny buddha to know how much we love her and we constantly ask ourselves (and have asked our whole life) how she does it all while always looking amazing & stylish. she has that special kind of mom magic that we hope to sprinkle over our lil' loved ones one day...

now go check out the glow. let us know what you think! ...and maybe shoot your mom a text how much you appreciate her ;)

xx,
k, s, & c

(photos via the glow)

J.Crew Fall 2014 RTW

i finally caught up on nyfw happenings last night cuddled in bed (hiding from the brrr, chiberia). and well, they strike again. or so tom mora, j.crew's head women's designer does. inspired through his trip last year to berlin, this collection's inspiration is 1920-30's germany and it's full of sparkle & color (would you expect anything less from j.crew?!). during this era, it was a very prosperous time for art, poetry, and music (or so i read here). all of which was centered around cabarets.

enter in: the j.crew fall 2014 rtw collection. the dropped waist pants, color palette, vertical white & black stripes, and tweed. post world war I women started wearing ties and and wearing pants. being in menswear and personally loving mixing super feminine pieces (like gold sequins) & a red lip with menswear inspired pieces- this collection is everything and i can't wait to get my hands on it this fall before the pieces sell out... which we all know the outerwear will be the first to go. ;)

xx,
c

(photos via style.com)