Florals!

Florals! by prettystardust featuring bow pumps

skirt - Tesco
top - D&G
shoes - Aloha Rag
necklace - Harvey Nichols

Office love

So I've been trying to get ideas for my office, it's taking a while to come up in a way I like. I have been checking many sites for inspiration.

critical elements of a bombshell

CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR IN ROUGE FATAL, $23
LEOPARD-PRINT GROSGRAIN, $485, D&G,

LACE, $3,150, DOLCE & GABBANA

A bit of Paris

A bit of Paris by prettystardust featuring graphic tees

Weddings and tea parties

Been looking at things for spring and I came across tea party and wedding ideas , when you think of weddings and tea parties, it means lace, dressing up, flowers, and sweet things like cupcakes :) Makes one very happy just thinking about it!

Photos from Dejour magazine.

things that glitter and shine

things that glitter and shine by prettystardust featuring white diamond rings

Such pretty things! Corture and vintage...

Pretty in pink

Pretty in pink by prettystardust featuring chanel bags

Spring flavors to brighten things up!

Baked Pears with Toasted Almonds, Cranberries, & White Chocolate Drizzle

Pears are in season year round and easy to use, I make baked apples a lot, so thought I try something with pears this time...

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Nutmeg, Ground
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cloves, Ground
4 firm ripe pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, halved and cored
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/3 cup heavy cream
4 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in small bowl. Place pear halves, cut-side up, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
2. Bake 30 minutes or until pears are tender, spooning brown sugar mixture over pears halfway through baking. Cool slightly.
3. Bring cream just to boil in small saucepan on medium heat. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate; stir until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.
4. To serve, place a pear half on each of 8 dessert plates. Stir brown sugar mixture in baking dish. Spoon over pear halves. Sprinkle with almonds and cranberries. Drizzle generously with white chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.

*Test Kitchen Tip: Stir 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Saigon Cinnamon into the white chocolate sauce.

peach and gold

peach and gold by prettystardust featuring a shoulder strap bag

Fun ideas for a party...

so, I found these on a wedding site, but they would work great for a party, I am having a Stella and Dot party, so one of these ideas would do great. Which one do you like best?

Spring wish list

Spring wish list by prettystardust featuring straw tote bags

1.straw tote - Victorias Secret
2. lace corset top - Victorias Secret
3. Black top - H&M
4. Gucci shoes -net-a-porter.com
5. Butter London nail lacquer - Nordstrom
6. Eiffel tower earrings - Forever 21

Dressing up for the winter

Most of the country has entered the real winter months -- and in New England - where temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s and chilly weather, rain, etc. becomes frequent. All you've got to do is layer a few items and you can look put together. Fabrics and materials are rich and luxurious, making a statement all on their own. Yet just the same, dressing around frigid days and nights can be a challenge, especially in combining what's warm and protects you from the elements with what looks fashionable and stylish.

Fortunately, one of the quickest and easiest ways to pull off both is with accessories, and thanks to these little items being a hot number every year, there are more options available than ever. From hats to scarves to tights and socks, there are plenty ways to keep yourself cozy warm while keeping your look hip and stylish.

With scarves, the look this season is everything goes, and believe me, designers do not fall short on delivering. Faux fur, thick and cozy cable knits, wool, you name it. While in the past the way to work a scarf was folded in half, then double looped to make a big, bunchy look around the neck, fashionistas all around the internet and on the streets are working them in different ways -- tossed over the shoulder, worn full like a shawl, etc. as well.

When it comes to keeping legs covered (or adding an extra layer of warmth), tights are key. Opaque and cotton/knit tights generally come back every season and are ultra thick in comparison to the more sheer styles you'll also see. One of the looks this year that is going strong are tights with sweater dresses from past season (as seen photo right). Black is the mainstay for most closets, but ivory, gray, brown, and other colors, as well as a range of textures (cable knit, ribbed, houndstooth, etc.) are also a popular look to play with.

If there were any "it" item in accessories that we're spying on people everywhere, it's knit hats of all kinds. The slouchy beanie is a winter classic. This season you will find it updated with luxurious knits, sparkles, and subtle details like sequins or metallic thread, worn with virtually everything you can think of (including party dresses). Bright colors with the same vein are also very popular. The freshest look we've seen are head scarves, which provide a different look and a little less coverage but still keep you secretly warm while looking stylish.

Pretty in pink

Pretty in pink by prettystardust featuring patent leather handbags

Winter in Paris

Winter in Paris by prettystardust featuring ankle shoes

Spending the winter in the fashion capital of the world...ooh la la!

Miss Lanvin

Miss Lanvin by prettystardust featuring jeweled handbags