It's that time of the year again...the leaves fall, Christmas decorations slowly start popping up, and OPI releases their Holiday collection! This year it's inspired by the new Muppets Movie (and yes I'm dying to see it!).
Because I couldn't decide which shade I loved the most I got the mini set (for now):
And every single shade that came with it is a win, but my personal favorite has to be "Warm&Fozzie"...it's so pretty that words wouldn't do it justice so see for yourself:
(not my picture)
Now on to the yummy part: this color actually reminded me of a recipe I love: Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Sugar Chips. It's super easy to make, only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, and is so full of delicious flavor that you won't know what hit you...
I however like to use sugar beet syrup instead of apricot preserves and brown sugar (only because I'm not an apricot fan, so this is simply a matter of taste) …but whatever you decide – Fozzie will approve ;)
Peace, Love and Sunshine
Laura
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It's time for another outfit of the day, or in this case outfits of the day. I spent the first half of the day in town getting my hair done (I'm finally back to that perfect, not bleached looking, sunkissed blond woo!), and the afternoon working in the garden (meaning: playing in all the pretty leaves)...without having to change my outfit! I wore a Free People thermal and skinny jeans - an outfit that is not only very comfy but also incredible versatile.
1) Morning: I wore a vintage military wool coat, and my wedge booties - a cute and classy look that always works.
2) Afternoon: For the work portion of the day I substituted the coat with a down vest, and the booties with my wellies - and voilà a whole new look...
3) Night (not pictured): If I would decide to go out tonight some black heels, and the right jewelry would do the trick
...but since I'm rather tired I'll probably just go for my fave accessories fuzzy socks and a cup of pumpkin spice latte ;)
Peace, Love and Sunshine
Laura
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As most of you know I grew up loving detective shows, but the clever detectives weren't the only thing I loved about them. The shows I adored the most always had a "will they or won't they?" arc going on.
So… "Hi my name is Laura, and I'm a shipper"
My first detective show ship was Remington Steele's PI duo Remington Steele and Laura Holt. However the "shipping" didn't start until years after I first saw it. I wasn't even born when this show originally aired, and since I was about 5 years old when I saw the first reruns I didn't fully grasp the concept of UST (unresolved sexual tension) yet. But during a little DVD marathon yesterday I realized something: my first TV ship has a lot in common with one of my current ships…in fact they might even be the same people:
Yes I'm talking about Castle's Richard Castle and Kate Beckett. And being named after the (romantic) lead is not the only thing these two shows have in common:
Remington and Castle are both sharp-witted (sometimes cocky) guys, and their partners in crime, Laura and Kate, are the more serious (but nevertheless very flirty) part of the duo. And all four were (or in Castle's case are) too afraid and stubborn to make a move.
RS, however, is the more campy show of the two. With the exception of a few episodes it was a lot more lighthearted than it's modern day counterpart. There seemed to be less at stake, and the characters shared their first kiss in the third (!) episode. On Castle it took three seasons to get to that particular milestone. Okay, so technically both kisses weren't even real (we know they were, but the characters themselves might deny it), but that is just another thing the couples have in common.
So RS might be ahead in the speed category, but when it comes to continuity I prefer Castle's slow but steady approach. At least we know where the couple stands, and even it is very frustrating at times the big relief will be worth it. And until then I always have my RS DVDs if I'm in need for some serious fluff.
Another funny tidbit is that Brosnan was actually offered the role of James Bond 10 years before he first played 007, but couldn't take the part because of his commitment to RS. And wasn't it Richard Castle who happily turned down the offer to author the next Bond novels just so he could continue writing about his favorite NYC detective? Coincidence or not, I leave that up to you…
Peace, Love and Sunshine
Laura
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1) It's finally coat weather! - I wanted a red wool coat for a while and this red trench from ASOS is just perfect (and it also comes in black and beige if red is not your color).
2) I just bought this Patrizia Pepe leather jacket in black today (for an AMAZING deal!) - so it had to go into this post.
3) Betsey Johnson tights - I love them so much, especially paired with combat boots.
4) simple sweater dresses - warm, cozy, comfy...and yet so very cute. It doesn't get much better than this.
5) Pumpkin Spice Lattes - The only seasonal coffee drink that I can actually stand (okay I'm totally crazy about it and even bought the maxwell instant mix - which is pretty darn good)
6) Serendipity - Not only my favorite word but also the perfect November movie!
7) Grimm (NBC) and American Horror Story (FX)
- Grimm, a buddy cop show with magic...enough said!
- After the initial disappointment about the pilot (not scary enough!) it took me a few episodes to warm up to AHS, but now I'm loving it. The drama, the craziness the amazing cinematography, Evan Peters all grown up... this show is gold!
So what are you loving in November? Let me know, comment below!
Peace, Love and Sunshine
Laura (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)
