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Think about this one!

 

Would you be willing to “drop everything" (lets say, I don't know..... YOUR IMMEDIATE TRAVEL PLANS ) to take a free trip to a mysterious location chosen by a machine? 

 

Heineken pulled a marketing stunt at JFK  Airport and asked travelers to take part in travel roulette. Travel Roulette? Makes me nervous on all levels!

 

Cheer's t0 those living a spontaneous life! & Hope you all have a great kick start to the week!
 

 

 

 

Would you push the button?

FRIDAY



pic via damsel in dior

& Friday has arrived! This past week was a busy one for me so to know that Sunday will be an R& R day I'm just thrilled!

A few days ago I posted my review for a book I fell in love with immediately and I was delighted when the author commented on my blog post. Jamie, you made my day!  Click here for the review. 

Jamie Cat Callan is the author of "Bonjour, Happiness!" and the wildly successful "French Women Don't Sleep Alone." Inspired by her beautiful and elegant French grandmother, Jamie has traveled all over France, interviewing hundreds of women to uncover their secrets to simple, authentic pleasures, including how to stay stylish at any age, how to enjoy more with less and how we too can find our joie de vivre, American style. *via goodreads

 

Im looking forward to spending time in NYC with parents walking the Highline and grabbing some good NY grub along the way. What do you have planned this weekend?

 

Until Monday!

xoxo
M

 



10 SECRETS....

POM IT UP

via damsel in dior

 

 

Poms have been popping up everywhere! Here are some pieces to inspire your inner pom pom girl. Let's talk about the duvet, wow!

MORNING NEWS SHARE

My morning routine consists of sitting down enjoying my Spinach Protein Pancakes with a hot cup of Lemon Water and catching up with news. Today's news got me so excited.....I heard something that got made me so happy and scream out loud "finally!"

Here is the Morning News Share......

VIA NEW YORK (WABC)  -- Doctors are now giving prescriptions for fruits and vegetables. It's a unique program that for the first time is now available in our area.

"That's what this is all about where doctors are gonna be writing prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables," said Dr. Thomas Farley, Health Commissioner.

The city launched a new fruit and vegetable prescription program-- called FVRX.

It targets children who are overweight and their families. Especially in low income neighborhoods.

Here's how it works, pediatricians give parents a prescription. It allows up to a dollar a day per family member for fruits and veggies, $28 a week for a family of four.

You also get vouchers, New York City health bucks. Paid for by tax dollars they're similar to food stamps but can only be used for fresh produce.

Those health bucks can be used at any of the city's farmers markets.

"It allows people to get a shopping basket full of produce that they otherwise would not be able to afford," said Margaret Hoffman, Regional Manager of Greenmarket.

The prescriptions are part of a national initiative linking local farmers to underserved communities. Officials are now testing it in two New York City hospitals with 140 families.

For now, it's a 4 month pilot program at Harlem Hospital and Lincoln Medical Center.

If it works- officials say they will try to expand it to other locations-- using donations, grants and possibly city funding.

What is your opinion on this?

EAT WEEK

Restaurant Week is here! Is there a restaurant you have been dieing to try but don't want to fork over alot of $$ to enjoy? Then this is for you!

The deal for Restaurant Week is a three course prefixed menu that includes an appetizer, your main course and dessert.Lunch is only $25 and for dinner it’s only $38  - these special menus are at nearly 300 restaurants in almost every neighborhood with every cuisine that you could possibly think of!

The premise of the program really is to showcase the high-end restaurants and make them accessible for everyone. TRY IT BEFORE IT ENDS!

Click here for the full list of participating restaurants....

WISE WORDS WEDNESDAY

STYLE INSPIRATION SERIES: PART 8

One of my favorite wardrobe pieces, the Trouser Pant also referred to the Party Pant! Well, maybe I just call it that.....

Whether they be Silk, printed, cropped, flared or crepe de chine pants that are cocktail-party-appropriate, the trouser pant will also serve you well on evenings when it's too cold to wear a skirt, when you're in conservative company or when you just feel like mixing it up a bit for a bit more 70’s sass! They can go from the office to a stylish night out on the town. I love a daring high-waist pair, but feel free to play around with a silhouette to suit your dressy-top lineup and high-heel options. Nothing sexier than a tailored pair of trousers on a woman. 

Invest in timeless pieces, and you’ll never be at a loss for what to wear for whatever occasion and season.

Here are some looks to inspire you on your next shopping adventure!

Click for the previous style series....

Style Inspiration Series: Part 1 (Classic White Shirt)

Style Inspiration Series: Part 2 (Maxi Skirt/Dress)

Style Inspiration Series: Part 3 (The Trench Coat)

Style Inspiration Series: Part 4 (The Pencil Skirt)

Style Inspiration Series: Part 5 (The Blazer)

Style Inspiration Series: Part 6 ( The Chambray)

Style Inspiration Series: Part 7 (Shoes)

TUESDAY EATS!

Via Mrs.Lilie

 

 

Nothing beats the heat better than a fresh summer salad! You get your greens in and your vitamin C dose while your taste buds dance a dance of joy! Swap out a potato or macaroni salad for something more fresh! Try it and enjoy :)

MUCH NEEDED INSPIRATION TODAY....

THIS & THAT

Hope you all had a great weekend! Just want to share a few things while I sip my morning coffee.....

 

 

 

 

#1. I started this book on Friday and cant seem to put it down! Its a truly enjoyable read. Ideal for finding a cozy nook (couch corner with my Voluspa Macaron candle burning), enjoying lemon water  all alone learning about the Ooh La La! I plan on picking up her other 2 Parisian books  Bonjour Happiness and her first book French Women Don't Sleep Alone. 

 

The author writes about her affection on finding why french women have so much of, how you say..... je nais se quoi! The book also gives women permission to just be sometimes, to love, to be sexy, to enjoy life as naturally as you can with pure confidence in who you are. So many American women don't know how to do that...but Jaimie Cat Callan does....and her charming book tells us how  - Thank you Jamie!

 

#2. Lana Del Ray's - This is what makes us girls... has been on repeat all weekend! Her voice is haunting but her album slightly depressing so I have to pick and choose the songs that are enjoyable for me & this one takes the cake - Summer Sadness & Young and Beautiful are my runner ups.

 

 

 

#3. My new Gym song - starting off slow for a warm up on the bike and headed into a hard intense bike ride to the beat when Jay Z's rap comes in. I'm obsessed. Cant wait to workout to this for the next month! (also hoping he appears at Beyonce's concert at the Barclay's Center next month)

 

& that's all she wrote.....How was your weekend?