tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25791161107205079702024-03-05T12:25:00.203-05:00Belle Maison Et MoiBelle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-86351890308213513542013-01-16T07:38:00.000-05:002013-01-16T07:38:48.257-05:00Retail TherapyAfter a particularly long and trying day at work yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised to find long awaited packages I had ordered from Nordstrom and Rebecca Taylor waiting for me when I arrived home...<br />
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{A sweet little silver heart sticker sealing the tissue paper in the package from Rebecca Taylor}<br />
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{Rebecca Taylor Silk Reptilian Tee available<a href="http://rebeccataylor.com/"> here</a>}</div>
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{Sam Edelman Petty Booties in 'Putty' available <a href="http://piperlime.com/">here</a>}</div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-15922409978801480822013-01-09T13:35:00.001-05:002013-01-09T13:35:19.278-05:00Wu Me<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
I love nearly every collection designer Jason Wu releases each season and one of my favorite classic style/beauty icons, Olivia Chantecaille, is known to be a huge fan of his clothing:<br />
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A few of my favorite pieces from Jason Wu's spring 2013 collection:<br />
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Recently I discovered that he designed a less expensive collection for Nordstrom called Miss Wu. While still bit pricey, if you're looking for a fashion splurge, you may want to consider an item from this line. These are a few favorites:<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">photos: </span><a href="http://zimibio.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">collage 1</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://nordstrom.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">collage 2</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://nordstrom.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">collage 3</span></a>Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-4217228472976251112012-12-31T05:30:00.000-05:002012-12-31T05:30:01.035-05:00Cheers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing you an elegant and fancy New Years Eve. Cheers!<br />
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-78926410582202122012012-12-30T11:53:00.001-05:002012-12-30T11:53:42.468-05:00A Flurry of PhotographsThe snow continues to fall here in New York and it has made for a magical feeling this season. It makes decorating this time of year that much fun too! Lately, I have been watching the delicate snow fall through our living room windows and it's as if looking into our own personal snow globe. How about a glimpse?<br />
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{A snowy sidewalk path}</div>
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{Beautiful snow fall on a stone wall}</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">{Mesmerized by the glow of this nearly snow covered Nativity scene down the street from us}</span></td></tr>
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{Lucky to own a pair of Sorel boots...thanks mom!}</div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-10448396573132893532012-12-29T19:43:00.000-05:002012-12-29T19:43:37.789-05:00In My WorldI hope you are enjoying the holidays. Here is a little peek at what has been happening in my little world:<br />
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{A surprise from Mr. Belle Maison Et Moi!}</div>
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{Our gift wrap details...my favorite color scheme and tags out of the bunch}<br />
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{Gigi's elegant new coat from my parents. She looks more beautiful in the snow, it makes the red pop!}<br />
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This was such a fun project that my mom and I worked on together from picking out the cupcake wrappers, finding a big enough bakery box to transport the cupcakes, adapting the steps of the super simple recipe, the photography (great work mom!), and tying it all up with a simple ribbon.<br />
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Adapted from <em><a href="http://megansmunchies.com/birthday-cake-oreo-funfetti-cupcakes/">Birthday Cake Oreo Funfetti Cupcakes</a></em> by Megan's Munchies</div>
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1 box of Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix<br />
1 container of Betty Crocker Rainbow Chip Frosting (the best & hard to fine!!)<br />
3 eggs<br />
1/3 cup oil<br />
1 cup water<br />
1 package of Oreo cookies (Birthday Cake Oreos if you can find them, I could not)<br />
cupcakes wrappers<br />
rainbow sprinkles<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
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<strong>For the Cake:</strong><br />
With a hand or stand mixer, combine the oil, water, eggs, and cake mix. I add just a <em>pinch</em> more oil to keep the cake from getting dry. <br />
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Place the cupcake wrappers in the cupcake tin and place an Oreo at the bottom of each cup. Fill with batter to 3/4 full.<br />
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Bake for 19 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. The cupcakes will be lightly golden. Cool completely.<br />
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For the Frosting:<br />
Scoop the filling out of the center of about 6 -8 Oreo cookies (save the cookie pieces & crush them up to sprinkle on top of the frosting for decoration), add to the Rainbow Chip frosting and mix. <br />
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<strong>Assembly</strong>:<br />
Carefully frost the cooled cupcakes leaving a bit of a border around the edge and sprinkle with cookie crumbs first, followed by rainbow sprinkles. <br />
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-8175604535744791142012-12-13T17:39:00.000-05:002012-12-13T17:39:49.707-05:00Winter Skin Comforts'Tis the season for dry, two sizes too small skin whether it be on your face or your body. The products below have been tested on my VERY sensitive, dry skin with success. I hope if you try any of them you find comfort in them too.<br />
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1.) Chanel Lait Confort Cleansing Milk for Face and Eyes {$45}<br />
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I received a sample of this and was hesitant to try it as I have tried cleansing milks in the past and they were terrible at making my skin feel clean and also left a greasy layer behind. Wow! Much to my surprise (and I don't know why I was so surprised considering this is a Chanel products) the cleansing milk was an opaque white that spread easily and rinsed clean. The most remarkable thing about the cleanser is that it did not have one bit of waxy consistency and for those of you have used creamy cleansers (ahem...such as the one so often recommended by dermatologists) you will know what I mean. A bit expensive, but a small amount will do and your 'visage' will thank you.<br />
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2.) Chantecaille Fruit and Flower Acids Mask {$86}<br />
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A gentle yet effective mask for dissolving dead, dry skin much like exfoliation but without the harshness. Beneficial to use 2-4 times per month, in my opinion depending on how much exfoliation you prefer. Again, a bit expensive, but this is a generous jar of product and lasts quite a while as it's not used daily.</div>
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3.) South of France Shea Butter Soap {$4.99}</div>
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A pure, natural vegetable based soap that is hydrating and smells gender neutral and just plain clean! All of the South of France soaps are wonderful, but I find this is the most hydrating for the colder months.</div>
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A classic lotion that hydrates well and not with a waxy or greasy feel. Mine is the version with a pump so it makes it quick and easy to use after bathing.<br />
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5.) Beauty Secrets Nail Matrix Cuticle Oil {$6.99}<br />
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Stayed tuned for Funfetti Oreo Cupcakes tomorrow!</div>
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Cream Cheese (I usually use Philadelphia, but feel free to substitute your store brand if you wish)<br />
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-71870047281081251512012-11-21T05:00:00.000-05:002012-11-21T10:37:10.075-05:00A Dish to PassSuch a busy time of year (hence the limited posts lately, sorry!). With Thanksgiving approaching in the next couple of days, I have finally narrowed down my contribution. They are two of my favorites beginning with Beet Salad ( a special request by my mother for my father who also shares my love of beets). You might remember my <a href="http://bellemaisonetmoi.blogspot.com/2011/06/bistro-beet-salad.html">post/recipe</a> for beet salad last year. <br />
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Up next is a cranberry baked brie recipe that I will be trying out, although I am planning to revamp the recipe a bit and make brie en croute (because who can resist some additional buttery crust?)<br />
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xo, <em>Alicia</em></div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-64360602233390890782012-11-12T05:00:00.000-05:002012-11-14T10:13:33.943-05:00Crème brûlée OatmealDessert and breakfast combined? Nothing is better. I ordered my favorite creme brulee oatmeal for brunch with the girls over the weekend and it never disappoints; it consists of a base of plain oatmeal topped with sliced bananas and creamy custard with crackly brulee topping. It was so enticing and delicious I<em> almost</em> forgot to take a photo but luckily I remembered before I got too carried away:<br />
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Below is a recipe from <a href="http://camillestyles.com/tuesday-tastings/tuesday-tastings-oatmeal-brulee/">Camille Styles</a> to create a similar version at home. I haven't tried it yet, but with winter coming soon, it may become a weekend staple. I hope you'll try it too.<br />
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{Macaron Cafe French Macaron <a href="http://macaroncafe.com/ship-nationwide/small-nyc-delivery.html">Small NYC Box</a> $16}</div>
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{'Malice' nail polish From Chanel's Holiday Look 2012}</div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-87088961563083034562012-11-07T11:02:00.000-05:002012-11-07T11:02:29.540-05:00Fashion FilmsAs a lifelong fashion fanatic, I was thrilled to find a series of fashion documentaries on Netflix a few weeks ago. These films have been released for a while now, so admittedly I'm a bit behind the times I suppose. So far, I've indulged in three films: <br />
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-44429280678686731462012-11-06T07:47:00.001-05:002012-11-06T07:47:39.872-05:00Make Me PrettyA few recent purchases to transition my skincare and makeup from summer/fall to fall/winter. A creamier foundation, a brighter blush, a hydrating serum, and a few samples including a new unreleased Chanel mascara that is set to launch in late November. So far, the mascara is wonderful and creates a false lash look with just one swipe.<br />
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{Samples of Le Blanc skin corrector (have been wanting to try this forever!) and a cleanser}</div>
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{Caudalie Vinosource Serum S.O.S. Lightweight yet more hydrating than my other Caudalie fave Vinopure Matifying Fluid}</div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-71076320698431299462012-11-05T05:00:00.000-05:002012-11-05T05:00:03.634-05:00It's Not Too Late...A photo through our front window of the first signs of very faint and fleeting snowfall in New York:<br />
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If you haven't considered donating to the American Red Cross, please take a moment to do so. It's not too late! I just made my donation on Sunday. You can visit <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/index.jsp?donateStep=2&itemId=prod10002">here</a> if you wish to make a donation.</div>
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{My bridesmaid bouquet from my cousin's weekend wedding sitting pretty in our mudroom}</div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-30255141325652423382012-10-26T11:34:00.003-04:002012-10-26T11:34:44.090-04:00Duchess Style My WayI love the classic style of the Duchess of Cambridge. A friend of mine gave me this dress a while back and last night, I finally had an occassion to wear it: my cousin's rehearsal dinner. The style and color immediately reminded me of something Kate Middleton would wear. My dress is a morph in style/color between Kate's famous blue engagement dress and her St Patrick's Day 2012 outfit. <br />
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Most painted rhinestone necklaces I have been lusting after are quite pricey. A while back, I purchased a clear rhinestone necklace at a thrift shop and was never quite happy with how murky the rhinestones were. My solution was to turn it into a piece that I love by painting it with bright colors while saving a nice sum of money in the process! </div>
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A beautiful design, not so beautiful stones</div>
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You need: a few bottles of inexpensive nail polish (mine were on sale for 49 cents each!), a toothpick to correct mistakes along with nail polish remover, and plain white paper to place under the necklace</div>
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Start with one color at a time and dab the nailpolish onto the stone. It's okay to cover the prongs...</div>
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Rotate the paper as you work, not the necklace. Gradually, the necklace begins to come alive!</div>
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-78692938211785510672012-10-19T05:00:00.000-04:002012-10-19T05:00:03.341-04:00Peplum and Polka DotsIt seems that menswear for women never goes out of style. While I like menswear pieces, I like to add a feminine touch to personalize it and balance out the overall outfit. Since peplum and polka dots are more stylish than ever right now, this blouse was the perfect touch to my casual menswear blazer and worn in jeans.<br />
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-72999557908621789362012-10-18T09:17:00.000-04:002012-10-18T09:17:34.287-04:00Doe Eyes: Part 2You may remember <a href="http://bellemaisonetmoi.blogspot.com/2012/10/doe-eyes.html">this</a> post about creating doe eyes with makeup for a wedding I was planning to attend. Well, in 'real life' the result was great (minus my failed attempt at applying false lashes...epic fail, friends!) In photos, however, the makeup did not translate as well and does not look as dramatic as it did in person. I'm realizing just <strong>how much</strong> eye makeup needs to be applied for it to really show up in photos and it's much more than I am comfortable with wearing in real life. <br />
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This is how my results turned out. I also used a brown palette rather than black (which I typically wear) and I have to say I have been getting more compliments since switching over to this palette for my eyes.<br />
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Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-49097829685836479492012-10-16T11:08:00.000-04:002012-10-16T11:08:18.460-04:00Beautifully BoldEver since I received my copy of <em>Romantic Homes</em> magazine October 2012 issue, I have been obsessed with the cover! It features designer Megan Winters' bold fuschia and gold dining room. If I could live in a dream, I'm pretty sure this is what it would look like:<br />
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{<a href="http://meganwinters.com/">via</a>}<br />
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A closer look from the <em>Romantic Homes</em> magazine cover:<br />
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Sometimes I joke with my husband that I think about renting a small apartment in a historic building just so I can decorate it as I wish (i.e. modern, feminine, pink!) and I bet you can guess what he says to this ;o)</div>
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<em>Have a lovely day, Alicia</em></div>
Belle Maison Et Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151562386655537456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2579116110720507970.post-85242057948933114062012-10-15T05:00:00.000-04:002012-10-15T05:00:05.668-04:00Monday ManicureI typically polish my nails on Sunday evening as part of my Sunday evening beauty ritual, a ritual which helps me feel that I'm starting the week off on the right foot and one that I have consistently done for 15+ years. To be honest, I get a bit anxious Sunday evening in anticipation of the week ahead, so my Sunday evening beauty rituals help distract and relax me. I plan to write more on this topic in the future, but wanted to share my current manicure:<br />
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Essie: 'A List' nailpolish and 'No Chips Ahead' Top Coat<br />
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