Outfit planning for France (2)

Outfit planning for France (2) by calinas3bs featuring h&m jackets

Charcoal

(via Pinterest)

(via Pinterest)

This past weekend I finally mustered up enough courage to paint a charcoal accent wall in our cabin (inspiration came from the photos above).

I was a tad worried that the space would end up looking like the bat cave or a 17-year old boy's bedroom (minus the black light), however it ended up looking exactly how I hoped - rustic, modern, and interesting.

I used Martha Stewart paint in Francesca.

Packing for France (pop back)

Yes, it is possible to squeeze 10-days worth of outfits into a tiny carry-on - as long as you put a little thought and planning into the exercise.

A few tips: (1) plan on wearing each item you pack more than once (at the very least, re-wear the bottoms), (2) wear your bulkiest items on the plane, (3) stick with a color scheme so you can easily mix and match, (4) pack a few items that can pull double duty depending on accessories (e.g. a dress that works on the beach, and at night).

My current packing list for an upcoming trip to France + a few outfit ideas:

Packing for France by calinas3bs featuring maxi dresses

outfit planning for France by calinas3bs featuring maxi dresses

Outfit planning for France (2) by calinas3bs featuring printed scarves

Braised chicken legs with kale

The chicken was flavorful and fall off the bone tender.  Recipe here.

Banana Pancakes

Ed's back from his business trips - which means I'm no longer living off of wine and cheese, and I get to wake up on Sunday morning to homemade banana pancakes (yes, life is hard).

Ed pulled the banana pancake recipe from one of his cookbooks - however you can find a similar ones here or here.

NARS (20% off)

NARS is currently having a 20% off sale (+ free shipping) - which makes me feel a little less guilty about indulging in something for myself during the holiday season.

(promo code: CORPTHANKS2011, 20% off purchase of $50.00+)

Some of my favorite NARS products...

the cult classic blush in Orgasm

sheer lipstick in Flamenco

(I'm actually wearing this right now - its sheer and therefore not too scary for day time use)

 

 

sheer lipstick in Falbala

duo eyeshadow in Brousse

lusting after...

Night Series Palette