Holiday Inspiration: Champagne & Rose

... ready to celebrate New Year's Eve? Love this color combination... great for perfect ending and fabulous new beginnings...!!!

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Time for a Drink: Sorbet and Champagne Cocktail..!!

... why not add a scoop of sorbet to the traditional bubbly drink and transform it into a NYE glam slush to welcome the New Year?

Ingredients
* 1 tsp sorbet (I like lemon, raspberry or passion fruit)*
* Chilled Champagne or Prosecco

Directions
1. Scoop a tsp of sorbet into a champagne flute. Fill with chilled Champagne or Prosecco; stir.

..and voila you have a perfect, easy and fabulous slush to welcome the New Year!

* raspberry and passion fruit sorbet works better if you are welcoming your guest with this cocktail, while lemon is great to serve after dinner!

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Fashion Inspiration: Dsquared Pre-Fall 2012

...good girl gone bad, is the inspiration behind the collection!! Very Mad Men, isn't it? Love the cropped pants, the military structured coat and the green velvet tuxedo jacket... how about you?

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Merry Christmas...!!

May the good times and treasures of the present

Become the golden memories of tomorrow.

Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I have been working non stop decorating the house..and getting ready for Christmas Eve dinner at my house... {here} is a sneak pick of the tablescape! Hope you are enjoying your day and GOD bless you and your loved ones... may your heart be full of love and dreams!

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Hair Inspiration: Looped-Under Ponytail ~ How to

As seen on the runway of Carolina Herrera this elegantly equestrian and simple updo is the perfect hair look for the upcoming holiday season. Love the fact that is simple yet super chic... totally effortless!

Here is the step by step:

1. Start with clean hair. If your hair is damaged or frizzy in texture, use a smoothing and conditioning oil or balm (backstage at Carolina Herrera, Orlando Pita used Morrocanoil Light) to help improve the quality and give it a natural looking shine.
2. Apply a styling cream (Pita used Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream) to dampened hair, then blow-dry it straight.
3. Part the hair in the middle and pull it into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. If your hair is fine, you can tease it a little for more volume then spray it with hairspray to hold it.
4. Loop the length of the ponytail under and secure with an elastic band, keeping one small section free. Using the fingers, mold the shape of the looped ponytail into a neat triangular shape.
5. Wrap the loose section of hair around the base of the ponytail, covering the elastic. Pin it in place.
6. Finish with hairspray to hold.

..and voila you simple & chic hair-do for this holiday season! I can totally see wearing this on the 25th...or for some nice dinner with friends right before New years


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Holiday Inspiration: Nature Inspired Gift Wrapping

It's amazing how a little bit of twine and some luscious green branches or winter flowers can create such lovely rustic chic gift!

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American Express Challenge + Winner $250 GIveaway

So 2 weeks ago I partnered with American Express to host a USD 250 GIft Card Giveaway! As part of the post I  was challenged  to buy gifts for 5 love ones using the same gift card as the giveaway plus 40,000 points....!

Here is what I bought and the lucky winner of the giveaway!




1. Quips+Queries Set 2. Suzanne Kasler Sunburst Mirror 3. Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People 4. The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well 5. Ikat Coffee Mug

I went with classic gifts... gilded cards for one of my friends, a classic and chic Sunburst mirror for my sister-in-law, fabulous coffee table books for my best friend and some chic ikat mugs for my personal trainer!


6.Michael Kors Chronograph Acrylic Tortoise Watch 7.8.and 9. Gap & Banana Republic Gift Certificate

...and here is the best part, I was able to get 4 more gifts using points!!! Have you ever tried buying with points from the Membership Reward Program? I have been using miles for years but never paid much attention to points... ohh are things going to change in my house! I am paying everything with the card now and start getting points!! I didn't even know you can actually buy everything from Amazon with point!

My sister is going to-die when she reads on this post that she is getting a tortoise MK watch for Christmas!! And with the points left I was able to buy 3 gift cards for my kids teachers...!! Now that is reason to celebrate...!!

Thank you so much to all that participated on the giveaway... and all your great advice on how to stay on budget through the holidays!!!! I wish I could have an Oprah moment and have one for each... Ok enough said here we go:

The lucky winner of the USD 250 American Express Gift Card is............ #137 Rebecca Shockley!!

Cograts Rebecca!! Please send me an email to sasha@everythingfab.com with your address!



** Compensation was provided by American Express. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of American Express.

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... It's my Birthday!!!

...and I just want to say THANK YOU!!!! For being such a lovely presence in my life..and sharing with me this lovely bloggging adventure!!! As I am sipping some champagne I am cheering with all of you!!! Read More......

Holiday Party Inspiration in Blush & Gold!

...this season I have been obsessed with gold and blush! How sexy is that backless dress and how feminine and dainty the blush dress? Love how the makeup and hair balances the look of the dress out!

Sorry I have been slow on the posts but this time of year is just crazzzyyy...! On my way to Toma's Christmas Concert at school... I'll try to share some tweets!

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Fashion Inspiration: Metallic Collar Necklace

How simple and glam are these necklaces...? Totally coveting them this season!

Update: I personally like the ones  from Dannijo {here & here}.

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Christmas Inspiration: Moravian Stars

... how cute is this tree with a couple of Moravian star lights? Makes bare branches look beautiful...don't you think?

You can get them {here} or {here}.

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A Brand New Week + The Perfect Coat

....there is always a place on my wish list for a Burberry coat!....and the design on this coat from their new Pre-Fall 2012 collection is just to-die for... super feminine! The fur asymmetrical collar and the elegant bow add such a lovely and glam detail!


How are you dears? How was your weekend? I thought I was going to have time to do the weekend post and share links but I spent the entire weekend decorating the house fro Christmas... I now have two major Christmas trees, one on the family room that is decorated in red with a more Scandinavian style and the main one 10 feet tree on the living room all glam up in shades of gold with a touch of pink!!! How are you doing with your Christmas decor? Are you done?


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Christmas Inspiration: Boxwood Decor + DIY Pacesetting Monogram

... love decorating with boxwood, it's so simple and chic! And how about adding a greenery touch to your Christmas tablescape with some place setting monograms? Isn't it fabulous? Go HERE to download instructions on how to do it.  I might do a couple to just place on the dessert table or by the entrance {since I am having 21 guests for Christmas eve......it might just be tooo much work}.

Do you like using boxwood in your Christmas decor?

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.... 17 days till Christmas!

Good morning lovelies! Can you believe we are only 17 days aways 'till Christmas...? Still so many things to do... but I still want to make sure I enjoy every second of the holiday season!

I'll be counting down the days till Christmas sharing decor, food and fashion inspiration... in the meantime you can check out my Christmas folder @ Pinterest {here}!

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Decor Inspiration: Clean Start

....love the simplicity of this space with it's herringbone floors, exquisite ceilings, leaning artwork and contrasting modern furniture!

Hope your week is going great! I thought I was going to have a more quiet end of year from a work perspective but seems things are not slowing down...!

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Time for a Drink: Spiced White Wine Sangria

... maybe I'm still on a weekend mood but I thought this is a great drink to serve for a last minute get together with friends and family or as a welcome drink on your next holiday party.... plus it looks oh so very Autumy with start anise and slices of tangerine!

Here is the recipe:
Spiced White Wine Sangria
Makes 2 quarts

Ingredients
* 2/3 cup sugar
* 2/3 cup water
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* 3 star anise
* 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
* 1 (750ml) bottle pinot grigio
* 2 tangerines, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
* 1 cup pomegranate seeds

Optional garnish:
* cinnamon sticks
* star anise

Directions
1. Place sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise and cardamom pods into a small saucepan, stir and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
2. While the spice simple syrup cools, spread tangerine slices onto a baking sheet and sprinkle the tops with a small amount of brown sugar.
3. Using a brulee torch, caramel the tops of each orange tangerine slice or place the baking sheet under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Place the orange slices and pomegranate seeds into a large pitcher.
5. Pour the wine over the fruit and add extra cinnamon sticks and star anise, if desired.
6. Strain the simple syrup into the pitcher and stir until well combined.
7. Place the sangria in the refrigerator and allow to chill for at least an hour. Pour into glasses and serve.

...makes me want to have some sangria right now! Cheers to you darling, to a fabulous holiday season!

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Fashion Inspiration: J.Crew Winter Collection

...... so many loves!! Black and winter white is probably on of my fav color combination this season and with a touch plaid and tattersall radio red makes for a fabulous winter look! Glitter loafers and button back popover another must have for the season!

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