Yesterday marked day one of being on the Keto diet. I have been hearing a lot about the Keto diet and have had a few friends who were on it for a while. Usually I do not buy into diet fads as I think the word diet means something temporary and not a lifestyle, which is what people need in order to stay healthy. I was also not interested when I heard you can’t have a lot of fruit and nightshade vegetables. So what changed my mind? Well I need to reset my life and detox my body.
Month: May 2018
Friday’s Simply Smitten
“I’m extremely grateful that some things didn’t workout the way I once wanted them to”
-Anon
Happy Friday and Happy Kentucky Derby/ Cinco de Mayo weekend! I am much more of a Kentucky Derby kind of gal. It’s one of my favorite days of the year. I love horses, dressing up in Lilly, and wearing big hats! For the past few years I have celebrated the Derby at The Union League Club. This year, however, I will be watching the Derby while celebrating Cinco de Mayo at a party. Maybe I’ll wear my Derby dress for the first half of the party then switch to a more Cinco de Mayo appropriate attire. Act two.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
If there is anyone on this earth that deserves to be celebrated it is our mothers. I am amazed sometimes how selfless and amazing my mother is. She would drop anything to help another in need, especially family members.The best part about her though is that I can talk to her about anything and she doesn’t judge me. When I get excited over fashion, nutrition, or woo-woo meditation stuff, even if she doesn’t agree or understand it, she listens to me. When I became gluten free she started looking up recipes for me. When I started this blog she was my number one cheerleader/photographer/momager. My mother is my best friend. I do not know what I would do without her. Since I live in New York and she lives in Ohio I do not see her often, but we do talk on the phone every day. It is usually my favorite part of the day. Unfortunately I will not be traveling home for Mother’s Day as I will be going home a few weeks after for a wedding.
Celebrating our mother’s only once a year is not enough. They should be celebrated everyday! This year my mother is telling me not to get her anything, a card is enough. I know this is her selfless personality coming through. I am going to ignore her wishes and still get her something. I have not narrowed down exactly what I am going to get her, but I have a few ideas in mind. Honestly she deserves the world.
Mark and Graham Al Fresco Picnic Basket
Mark and Graham Mariposa Classic Pitcher
Herbivore Botanicals Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio
Rebecca de Ravenel Metal Petal Flower Earrings
Canton’s Wharf Hemstitched Dinner Napkin
Tory Burch Octagon Neckerchief
Cathy’s Concept Mother’s Day Picture Frame
Toucan Hats Packable Wide Bow Sunhat
Salvatore Ferragamo Ballet Flats Varina
J.Crew Cotton Pajamas Set in Lime Gingham
Top 10: Swimsuits
Here in New York we haven’t seen in the sun in many months. Today the sun is finally out and it is 80 degrees! I am about to take a long afternoon break, head to the park and lay out. For someone who does not live near a beach I sure went a little crazy this season with buying new swimsuits. I gravitate towards high waist bottom two-piece bikinis. I find them to be chic and retro. Anyway, I usually only buy one but there were so many cute options out there, I couldn’t decided. So far I have this, this (my favorite!), and this one. Evidently they are all from J.Crew. I do need to branch out a little but J.Crew makes such cute swimsuits! I do adore Mara Hoffman, Lisa Marie Fernandez, and Solid and Striped swimwear as well. Here are some of my current favorites!