Inspiration: Strange People

For all the controversy Karl Lagerfeld has stirred up lately with calling Adele fat, I still find him very interesting. Well, this month in Harper's Bazaar he wrote an article about a day in the life of Karl. It's fascinating to see how a person can be so particular and babied, yet very artistically talented. I love to just imagine what a life like that would be like. All the great artists and thinkers are usually vile people in their personal lives. Hemingway married to essentially have someone to type up his manuscripts, but we still love his work anyway.

Read the article in full here.

Gasparilla Run

If you come to the site frequently you've heard me mention Gasparilla in Tampa. Well, we're still celebrating, and today is the run. my friend is coming down from Atlanta, and we're running the 15K, which is 9.3 miles. It's been really humid, but luckily it's early in the morning before the sun has a chance to beat down on our backs.

Like all good runners should, we're going to reward ourselves with some spa treatments and a day at the pool!

The Trend: Tusk necklace

This isn't that new of a trend, but I've been seeing these tusk necklaces everywhere. 

You can find the tusk necklace here.

Even better are Wishbone necklaces. I want to get the Marc Jacobs one because it is cool and, best of all, very inexpensive by any standards, not just Marc Jacobs. At $10 a pop at the store, which I'm still kicking myself for not buying when I had the chance in NYC, but you can get in on ebay for a few bucks more. Good in either silver or gold...

Inspired: Yellow & Red

Inspired: Yellow & Red by beatnikki featuring short boots

Mary Katrantzou sleeveless top, $870
Sonia by Sonia rykiel, $295
Christian louboutin shoes, $625
Hunter short boots, $115
Butter London 3 Free Lacquer Nail Polish, $14
Butter London 3 Free Lacquer Nail Polish, $14
No 13 White Red On Yellow | Mark Rothko | Oil painting reproductions, $279

Base Outfits

Base Outfits by beatnikki featuring vivienne westwood jewelry

Emilio Pucci lace top, $1,255
Marc by Marc Jacobs graphic tee, $80
Jigsaw striped shirt, £45
Top, $21
Preen leather skirt, $429
Alexander McQueen lace up booties, £418
Antik Batik thong sandals, $225
Vivienne westwood jewelry, £57

Happy Valentine's Day

Love Potion Drink Recipe 
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. amaretto
1 oz. peach liqueur
1 oz. fresh orange juice
1 oz. cranberry juice
Orange Wedge

Combine vodka, amaretto, peach liqueur, orange juice and cranberry in a shaker half full of ice, and shake and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with an orange wedge.

recipe via sofakingdrunk

Deals: Rent the Runway For Sale Clearance Items

If you haven't had a chance to stop over at Rent the Runway, now is a good time. They are selling some of their items at a very discounted price. It's nice because you can choose your size to see what's available, and they also are selling jewelry.

For example, I can buy a $500 Missoni dress for $75, an almost $1900 Calvin Klein dress for $145, or a $300 Halston dress for $75. These are top brands that don't even rent at the price!

Go to the clearance section here at Rent the Runway. Go soon though as everything is going quickly!

Fashion Inspiration: Victoria Beckham

Here is Victoria Beckham's new line. The show was Saturday, and apparently Anna Wintour was sitting next to her husband David. I wonder if she liked the line. I love the colors and the red lips with long, straight hair. Victoria is known for clothes being accessible yet still in a higher price point because of the small details, like the zipper lining in the back. Love it!

Love the shoes! Not hot on the socks, though. 

Super Bowl Healthy Snack Recipes

Here are my super bowl snack recipes with a healthy twist.

image via chezus.com

Faux Queso Dip

1 can white beans (cannellini beans)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper

Mix in a blender with all the ingredients. Place a tortilla shell in a dish and pour dip in. Tastes like queso. You can add a cheese on top for a more cheesy flavor! Eat with crudites or homemade baked tortilla chips.

image via thefaithkeith.wordpress.com

Brownies (with black beans)

1 Brownie mix
1 can black beans

Blend can of black beans with a 1/2 c water. Pour into brownie mix and blend together. No need for the eggs or oil, making this a wonderful healthier treat. It sounds crazy if you've never tried anything like this, but trust me it's really good. You can also make them with a can of pumpkin, but I haven't tried that. Plus, you, or your child, can eat the batter as some are want to do!

TIP: I like to make mine in a mini-cupcake pan because they turn out crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Yum!

Off to Camping on the Beach

We're leaving this morning for camping on the beach in Siesta Key. We love Florida in the winter time because it's not too hot or humid, and it allows us to be outside more and camp at some of the best beaches in the world. Pictures to come!