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Thứ Tư, 2 tháng 10, 2013

'How About We' Date Night

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to be sharing a recent, special experience with you. I recently stumbled across what appears to be the 'evolution of dating' – and I'm here to give you a little taste.

How many of you LOVE the idea of a great date-night but infrequently have them due to the daunting task of planning!??  There are times my husband & I are at a loss on what to do next when it comes to date night. Well, HowAboutWe, the ultimate dating source, found a way to fix that problem! It's basically a company that started out as an online dating site and then expanded to become a destination for all couples seeking a way out of their normal routines. Yup, going out can get stale when you don't have any idea where to go next! Know what I mean??

HowAboutWe prides itself in helping couples not only fall in love, but stay in love.  It allows you to discover new experiences and date ideas you may never have considered.

With DATE options like:   
  • 'Dumpling Making With Bite Size Kitchen' 
  • 'Roll Like VIP's at Jay Z's Club'

You can pick & choose your activity and location from a curated collection of local date experiences and just go – it's that easy!!  This is a company that def takes care of all the details. They basically just say "Hey, I've got this" and give you a wonderful date night you won't forget!  I've had the pleasure of trying it out, so can you! Feel free to check out the HowAboutWe site to discover some interesting dates!

And if the whole idea of a readily prepared date isn't great enough –  now you can take $50.00 off your first-date booking! Just click here to start browsing, dating & falling in love all over again!



Now onto OUR DATE:

My husband & I chose the, 'Veggie date at SuiteThreeOhSix Supper Club' here in NYC.
Even though we're not vegetarians, we thought this would be a pretty healthy way to spend our date night. At first glance the location seemed like a regular apt./loft building. We were buzzed inside and got into the elevator. Walked down what seemed like a residential hallway, then arrived at suite 306. When the door opened, I was surprised to see this gorgeous white loft with a long white table waiting for the guests to arrive. We sat down with some wine as the guests continued to arrive.  We were served a 5 course meal with some amazingly unique veggie dishes by chef Daphne Cheng.  I have to say,  we loved the idea of glancing over at the food being prepared as we sat & waited at our table. 

This was a fantastic experience because we normally wouldn't have tried vegan dishes & date night would've never consisted of us sitting at a table with several other couples. Both of us enjoyed the feel of the place & trying something was definitely exciting!


Shoes are by ShoeMint // Black denim with ankle zippers via Anine Bing // Popoche animal print Clutch via Jerome Dreyfuss



....who's that handsome guy on his cell phone?!


photo below via eat big apple


P.S. The $50.00 promotion is for new members only and expires 12.31.13!

How About We for couples!

this is a sponsored post



-first 7 images by jen ramos



Thứ Ba, 1 tháng 10, 2013

6 WINTER Coats

I had a puffer coat last year & in the middle of the DEAD COLD winter - the darn zipper decided to get stuck over & over again!  What a pain in the neck that was!  I was either stuck inside my coat or I couldn't zip it up & would start feeling chilly! Ever dealt with that?!?

Well, that is NO way to spend a winter. I can't imagine what it must be like to be homeless & not have a winter jacket at all.  So, with that said - I'm truly BLESSED that I can afford to buy another coat & have just donated the other one. Fall is still here - so I have until about October 1st to get some type of puffer or parka to stay warm in this NYC weather.  Below are some of my faves, but I'm leaning toward Mackage #6.  

If you're looking for a coat, here are some great options! Which do you like?



1. PEUTEREY // 2. NSF // 3. ADD // 4. Hunter // 5. Burberry Brit // 6. Mackage


Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 9, 2013

FOOD: RUSTIC PLUM GALETTE


Hi MadeByGirl readers, it is Alison here from Heart of Gold and I am incredibly excited to share with you a rustic fall dessert that incorporates one of my favorite fall fruits, plums.  The farmers market here in New York is over-flowing with delicious fruit, in particularly stone fruit like peaches and a variety of plums. We have already approached apple season, but I wanted to really savor the season so I decided to make a galette incorporating beautiful Italian Blue Plus.  

This type of 'pie' is very easy because it doesn't require a pan and the beauty is that it doesn't look perfect, but it tastes delicious.  As the plums bake, they succumb to almost a syrup like consistency, while the nutmeg and cinnamon create a comforting taste reminiscent of fall.  


Rustic Plum Galette
Serves 6

Crust Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup ice water
1 egg
sanding sugar, optional 

Filling Ingredients:
1 pound plums, sliced thin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
pinch of salt

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  To make the crust, combine the flour and sugar into a food processor.  Add the diced butter and pulse until mixture resembles course meal.  Slowly add the egg yolks and ice water and pulse until combined.  Pour mixture into plastic wrap, form into a ball and let chill for at least one hour in the refrigerator.  Meanwhile make the filling - add the plums, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar and a pinch of salt and stir to combine.  Once the crust has been chilled, roll-out onto a floured surface.

Roll into a circle and arrange the plums in the center of the crust allowing for about 2 inches of overhang.  Once filling as been assembled, close the galette by folding the sides in.  Beat the remaining egg and brush onto crust and sprinkle with sanding sugar.  Bake for 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.  Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.


- Post & Photography by Alison

Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 9, 2013

ShoeMint Giveaway

 GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Happy Friday! Guess how we're celebrating? WITH A GIVEAWAY!! We're so excited to be working with ShoeMint to give one lucky reader a free pair of shoes!! Read on for details....


WHY WE LOVE ShoeMint //
  • Beautiful, Steve Madden shoes at affordable prices – only $79.89 for each style!
  • The highest quality – always made with real leather and suede.
  • Free tips, personal recommendations & trend reports with exclusive membership.
  • New styles every month!!
  • Free shipping and returns guaranteed.

HOW TO ENTER //

It's super easy. All you have to do is CLICK HERE to sign up for ShoeMint (don't worry, membership is free!) and browse through the site. Find a pair you like & leave a comment here telling me which pair you love!!


WHAT YOU WILL WIN //

ONE winner will be chosen to receive  free pair of shoes of their choice!


GIVEAWAY ENDS  //

Saturday October 5, 2013.  Please keep in mind: This giveaway is only open to US and Canada.


A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA //

Not only does your ShoeMint sign-up lead you one step closer to a free pair of shoes, but all new members receive 20% off their first purchase!! Sign up now!




BITS OF MY WEEK



One of my favorites - Nespresso coffee.  National coffee day is 9/29 - did you know?!!?! 

  Today, I'm sipping on some of the most intense grand crus Nespresso has to offer: Kazaar & Dharkan - great flavors & perfect for the upcoming cold season!


These are the COMFY Yosi Samra dalmation flats I've been sporting around NYC lately. These pretties will be available on their site soon!


BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK - ya heard?
These BLACK chic office pencils are now available in packs of 6 via:  MADE BY GIRL



Prepping for a gorgeous tray giveaway - stay tuned!



-images by jen ramos




Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 9, 2013

MADE BY GIRL news!

So excited to be featured in the October issue of Elle Serbia. Always so grateful, thank you Elle!

FASHION: BLACK & WHITE

Hi everyone! Adri here of Adri's World. We are officially in fall season and I'm loving this weather!
For any season black and white are colors that you can never go wrong with—especially when worn together. What I love about this combination is the simplicity, but also how it makes a bold statement!

That coat in a classic houndstooth print with that black and white graphic necklace will make any outfit look amazing. And since the cooler weather is approaching, a pair of gloves are the perfect addition to a fall wardrobe. What about those shoes? I think they would look great with any of those bags for a day or night look. 
What about you? Do you like the look of black and white? 

Definitely one of my favorite looks!

Black_white
[1.rag & bone gloves, 2.topshop bag, 3.zara coat, 4.loeffler randall bag, 5.tildon shoes, 6.rebecca minkoff bag, 7.kelly wearstler necklace]



- post by Adri Reynoso