Ben Heck builds Arduino-based automatic sunglasses, beats David Caruso to the punch (video)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><center><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-2359626427119621"; /* home page */ google_ad_slot = "3313455162"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; //</script></center><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/08/ben-heck-builds-arduino-based-automatic-sunglasses/" style="clear: left; color: #00bdf6; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: none;"><img alt="Ben Heck builds Arduinobased automatic sunglasses, beats David Caruso to the punch" data-src-height="418" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/10/ben-heck-automatic-sunglasses.jpg" style="border: 0px rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px 15px 12px;" /></a>--><script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div class="post_body" style="color: #444444; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="image-container" style="margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="padding: 0px;"><em>CSI: Miami</em> might be out of production, but that doesn't mean we'll be deprived of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/ar-goggles-take-crime-scene-technology-to-csi-miami-level/" style="color: #00bdf6; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">casual eyewear flipping</a>. Not if <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/BenHeck/" style="color: #00bdf6; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Ben Heck</a> has a say in the matter, at least. His latest <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/DIY/" style="color: #00bdf6; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">DIY</a> project automatically swings a pair of clip-on sunglasses into view whenever it's too sunny outside: a photocell attached to an <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/diy-password-dongle-logs-you-in-saves-you-from-rsi/" style="color: #00bdf6; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">AT Tiny</a>microcontroller checks the light levels and, through an <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Arduino/" style="color: #00bdf6; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Arduino</a>-based AVR MKII language, tells a rotor to spin the glasses into place. No one will be labeled a fashionista with the requisite battery pack strapped to their heads, but the construction doesn't require CNC milling and won't destroy a favorite frame. We're only disappointed that the sunglasses won't play The Who on command... yet.</div><br /><div align="center" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="http://revision3.com/html5player-v10650?external=true&width=600&height=338" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe></div><div class="clear" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"></div></div><div class="post_footer" style="display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; width: 650px;"><div class="post_footer_left" style="display: inline; float: left; height: auto; margin: 8px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; position: relative; width: 515px;"><table class="spanks" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tbody><tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="height: 36px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" valign="bottom"><div class="post_via " style="background-color: white; float: left; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></div><div class="clear" style="background-color: white; clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div>

Ben Heck builds Arduino-based automatic sunglasses, beats David Caruso to the punch (video)

--> CSI: Miami  might be out of production, but that doesn't mean we'll be deprived of  casual eyewear flipping . Not if  Ben Hec...

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White and Tan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/15450/tan2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15453" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15453" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tan2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="tan2" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">Celine Sunglasses, <a href="http://bit.ly/RFSPeO" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">J.Crew Sweater</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/Q2FT0g" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Chambray Shirt</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/VFBFfR" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bracelet</a>, Club Monaco Skirt (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/QIqr7d" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>), Elizabeth and James Heels, Painted American Apparel Clutch, <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/649/6505/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Lips/Lipsticks/Double-Wear/Stay-in-Place-Lipstick/index.tmpl" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Estée Lauder Stay Scarlet Lipstick</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I used to avoid tan-colored clothing since I felt that it washed out my (not exactly natural) blond hair. It’s kind of like that saying that redheads should avoid red, I suppose. But when I found <a href="http://bit.ly/RFSPeO" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">this cashmere sweater</a> (that’s on sale) that veered more towards burnt caramel, I gave it a try. I’m surprisingly into the slightly monochromatic look, especially when broken up with a bright lip.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/15450/tan3/" rel="attachment wp-att-15454" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15454" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tan3.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="tan3" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/white-and-tan/tan5/" rel="attachment wp-att-15456" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15456" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tan5.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="tan5" width="620" /></a></div></div>

White and Tan

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Balthazar’s French Onion Soup

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15439" rel="attachment wp-att-15439" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15439" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion6.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion6" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I have a major weakness for French brasseries and Balthazar in New York is one of my all-time favorites. I remember the first time I ever went – it was in September a few years back and my husband surprised me by taking the red-eye flight from L.A. the night before. He arrived on a drizzly morning and we walked through Soho for a cozy brunch. The tiled floors, the bustling waiters, the warm interior – the whole place just felt electric and the food was just as comforting. I ordered the <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22901648/ns/today-food/t/cozy-balthazars-french-onion-soup/#.UFyznaRWp-8" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">french onion soup</a> and loved it so much that I soon after bought the Balthazar cookbook just so that I could make it from home as often as I pleased (I even bought <a href="http://bit.ly/ON0u4o" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">these classic bowls</a> that can withstand the heat of the oven). Any kind of soup that involved a toasted piece of bread, a gooey layer of cheese, and a tangy broth is a winner in my book.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15440" rel="attachment wp-att-15440" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15440" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion1.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion1" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15439" rel="attachment wp-att-15439" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15441" rel="attachment wp-att-15441" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15441" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion2" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15439" rel="attachment wp-att-15439" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15442" rel="attachment wp-att-15442" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15442" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion8.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion8" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15445" rel="attachment wp-att-15445" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15445" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion10.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion10" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15442" rel="attachment wp-att-15442" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15443" rel="attachment wp-att-15443" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15443" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion9.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion9" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15444" rel="attachment wp-att-15444" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15444" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/onion7.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="onion7" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

Balthazar’s French Onion Soup

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Tied in Maroon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15360" rel="attachment wp-att-15360" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15360" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/maroon3.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="maroon3" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/44eFq" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ray-Ban Sunglasses</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/RVFn5L" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Club Monaco Blouse</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/PxiSPi" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">MIH Jeans</a>, <a href="http://www.tods.com/us/catalog/product/view/id/14454/s/medium-leather-envelope-clutch/category/50/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tod’s Purse</a> c/o, J.Crew <a href="http://bit.ly/OuSEMB" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Necklace</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/L9BUcP" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bracelet</a>,<a href="http://bit.ly/QLHNE5" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Nixon Watch</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/NZSfmi" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Elizabeth and James Wedges</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">After a week of wearing heels pretty much nonstop in New York, I welcomed the idea of simple sundresses and flats once I returned home. But after a day of hanging out in lounge clothes, I found myself propped up once again – in wedges, a <a href="http://bit.ly/RVFn5L" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">patterned tie-neck blouse</a>, and my favorite high-wasited jeans.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15364" rel="attachment wp-att-15364" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15364" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/maroon51.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="maroon5" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15361" rel="attachment wp-att-15361" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15361" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/maroon6.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="maroon6" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/tied-in-maroon/maroon2-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15373" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15373" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/maroon21.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="maroon2" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

Tied in Maroon

Ray-Ban Sunglasses ,  Club Monaco Blouse ,  MIH Jeans ,  Tod’s Purse  c/o, J.Crew  Necklace  and  Bracelet , Nixon Watch ,  Elizabeth and Ja...

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Midnight Sparkles

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15335" rel="attachment wp-att-15335" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15335" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sparkly1.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="sparkly1" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/Sdcz3G" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><br />Rag & Bone Blazer</a> (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/QdzcIt" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>), <a href="http://bit.ly/ULpEVB" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Topshop Sequined Top</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/RMJlbt" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">J Brand Jeans</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/SFo3Do" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Manolo Blahnik Pumps</a>,<a href="http://bit.ly/QLHNE5" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Nixon Watch</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/L9BUcP" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">J.Crew Bracelet</a>, Prada Purse</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I had very little time for shopping during this trip, but found a few spare minutes to duck into Topshop yesterday afternoon. I love that the inky color on this top keeps it from feeling too precious, especially when paired with ripped jeans.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15336" rel="attachment wp-att-15336" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15336" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sparkly2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="sparkly2" width="620" /></a><br /><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15337" rel="attachment wp-att-15337" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15337" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sparkly3.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="sparkly3" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

Midnight Sparkles

Rag & Bone Blazer  (similar  here ),  Topshop Sequined Top ,  J Brand Jeans ,  Manolo Blahnik Pumps , Nixon Watch ,  J.Crew Bracelet , P...

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Homemade Bagels

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15275" rel="attachment wp-att-15275" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15275" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bagels6.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="bagels6" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">September 11th always creeps up on me. Even saying the date out loud feels raw and prickly, even though I couldn’t have been further removed from the events that took place eleven years ago. I had just started college a few days before, was living in a dorm without a TV, and at the time, had never even visited New York. But for the past four years, I’ve been in New York on September 11th and have witnessed the strength and perseverance – along with a heavy sadness that blankets the city. Last week I made <a href="http://www.sophisticatedgourmet.com/2009/10/new-york-style-bagel-recipe/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">homemade bagels</a>. It was a quiet, overcast morning and I found comfort in making such a quintessentially New York delicacy. I didn’t expect much – assuming that I’d need water from the east coast, a really hot oven, or some sort of special yeast – but I was pleasantly surprised. The outside had a fragile crispness, with a center that was chewy and flavorful. They took some time, but ultimately were worth the effort.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15276" rel="attachment wp-att-15276" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15276" height="466" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bagels2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="bagels2" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15277" rel="attachment wp-att-15277" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15277" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bagels3.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="bagels3" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15278" rel="attachment wp-att-15278" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15278" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bagels4.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="bagels4" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15277" rel="attachment wp-att-15277" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15279" rel="attachment wp-att-15279" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15279" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bagels5.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="bagels5" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15280" rel="attachment wp-att-15280" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15280" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bagels7.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="bagels7" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div></div>

Homemade Bagels

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Bibbed Lace

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/bibbed-lace/blacklace3-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15264" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15264" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/blacklace3.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="blacklace3" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/TjpUwY" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Elizabeth and James Glasses</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/PJqbnx" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Club Monaco Blouse</a>, J.Crew Skirt & Belt, Miu Miu Pumps, Vintage Bag</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I spend a fair amount of time doing online research (otherwise known as shopping) and know firsthand just how easy it is to become mesmerized by a certain piece through the computer screen. Sometimes it’s more about how an item’s modeled, styled, or retouched – and in person it doesn’t live up to its online hype. That was pretty much the opposite with <a href="http://bit.ly/PJqbnx" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">this particular blouse</a>. The black scalloped lace delicately wraps around the entire shirt and I love the little buttons down the back. Needless to say, this one exceeded my expectations.<br /><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/bibbed-lace/blacklace5-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15265" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/bibbed-lace/blacklace2-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15266" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15266" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/blacklace2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="blacklace2" width="620" /></a><br /><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/bibbed-lace/blacklace1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15267" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15267" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/blacklace1.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="blacklace1" width="620" /></a></div></div>

Bibbed Lace

Elizabeth and James Glasses ,  Club Monaco Blouse , J.Crew Skirt & Belt, Miu Miu Pumps, Vintage Bag I spend a fair amount of time doing ...

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Five Things

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-92/pearl-nails/" rel="attachment wp-att-15290" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15290" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pearl-nails.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="pearl nails" width="620" /></a><br />{Pearl-embellished manicure for Fashion Week}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Tomorrow morning I leave for New York Fashion Week, and in between shows, meetings, events, and parties, I can’t wait to spend some time with friends.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I’m excited to announce that I’ll be on <em>The Today Show</em> again, this time during the 8:00 hour on Monday morning (you can see my first appearance <a href="http://goo.gl/PTJLl" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>), so I hope you’ll tune in. And perhaps the thing I’ve been most excited about…Friday, September 14th marks the official start of my book tour! You can find out all of the details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/463178353726409/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a> and I can’t wait to sign books, snack on some good treats, and meet my wonderful readers. Have a great weekend!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-92/light-fixtures/" rel="attachment wp-att-15291" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15291" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/light-fixtures.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="light fixtures" width="620" /></a><br />{A cool rope light fixture at Farmshop, one of my favorite brunch spots}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-92/nyfw-accessories/" rel="attachment wp-att-15292" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15292" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/nyfw-accessories.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="nyfw accessories" width="620" /></a><br />{A glimpse at a few of the accessories I’m packing}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-92/lavender/" rel="attachment wp-att-15293" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15293" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/lavender.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="lavender" width="620" /></a><br />{One of the rare moments of quiet as of late, in a random patch of lavender}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-92/chocolate-covered-bananas/" rel="attachment wp-att-15294" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15294" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chocolate-covered-bananas.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="chocolate covered bananas" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{The only logical thing to do with extra melted chocolate: banana bites}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

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Traveling Tips

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/traveling-tips/travel-outfit/" rel="attachment wp-att-15249" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15249" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/travel-outfit.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="travel outfit" width="620" /></a><br />{travel uniform: <a href="http://bit.ly/TjpUwY" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">oversized sunglasses</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/Q8CRJ9" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">tank tops</a>, wrap sweater, <a href="http://bit.ly/PKE5WW" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">stretchy jeans</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/RHeD3C" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">big purse</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/PKDLaL" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">stylish flats</a>}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I’m a serious homebody, so even traveling for a few days can stress me out. In order to alleviate some anxiety (and to make sure I never become a full-fledged hermit), I follow a  routine that makes being away from home a bit easier. Over the years I’ve received a lot of questions about how I travel – everything from my detailed packing lists (which I share in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cupcakes-Cashmere-Defining-Reinventing-Entertaining/dp/1419702106/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1334164387&sr=1-1" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">my book</a>), to the <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/honeymoon-beauty/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">beauty items I don’t leave home without</a>. Since I leave for New York on Saturday, I figured it would be an ideal time to offer a glimpse of what I wear on the plane so that I feel comfortable and chic, without leaving home in a sweatsuit.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/traveling-tips/oversized-sunglasses-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15251" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15251" height="466" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/oversized-sunglasses1.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="oversized sunglasses" width="619" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">1. Oversized sunglasses. For super early flights when I can’t be bothered to put on make-up, they’re great at making you look put together, even if you’re not.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">2. Light layering. I was once stuck on a flight that had no air conditioning (wearing a wool sweater, naturally) and I was miserable. I now make sure to wear a breathable cotton tank top with very minimal jewelry. The same goes for accessories in general – avoid anything that could potentially set off the metal detector, including a big watch, chunky jewelry, a metal belt – even an underwire bra!</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/traveling-tips/wraps/" rel="attachment wp-att-15252" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15252" height="466" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wraps.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="wraps" width="619" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">3. A good wrap sweater is worth investing in – it should be versatile, soft, and billowy so that it can transform into a makeshift blanket, mid-flight. This one’s by Barney’s Co-op, but has since sold out.<br /><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/traveling-tips/pants-and-bag/" rel="attachment wp-att-15253" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15253" height="466" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pants-and-bag.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="pants and bag" width="619" /></a><br />4. Stretchy pants + comfortable flats. Black jeans are ideal for traveling, since they’re dressy enough should you need to go straight from the airport to dinner. The main thing is to make sure they have a good amount of stretch and aren’t too tight. I like to wear some sort of flat shoe that I can slip on and off at security – just make sure to pack along some cozy socks to change into once you’re in the air.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">5. Big carry-all. This bag is my favorite – it holds a ton of stuff, including all of my airport essentials (noise-reducing headphones, laptop, iPad, snacks, hand sanitizer, etc.) and eliminates the need to take along two purses. Just make sure the one you bring along has the option of a long strap, which is necessary when balancing multiple suitcases.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I’d love to hear – what are your essentials when traveling?</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

Traveling Tips

{travel uniform:  oversized sunglasses ,  tank tops , wrap sweater,  stretchy jeans ,  big purse ,  stylish flats } I’m a serious homebody, ...

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Grosgrain Ribbon Headband DIY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15232" rel="attachment wp-att-15232" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15232" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/grosgrain-ribbon-headband.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="grosgrain ribbon headband" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">I love the look of wearing ribbons in my hair – wrapped around a ponytail or in lieu of a headband. The problem with simply tying a ribbon in your hair is that it falls out…within minutes. So I came up with an easy way to channel the same preppy look in a few simple steps. Best of all, it can be done with things you have lying around the house and costs only a few dollars.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15233" rel="attachment wp-att-15233" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15233" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/headband1.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="headband1" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Tools: Glue gun, grosgrain ribbon, a headband (roughly the same width as the ribbon), scissors, a ruler.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15234" rel="attachment wp-att-15234" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15234" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/headband2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="headband2" width="620" /></a><br />1. Lay the ribbon over the headband to get a general idea of how long to cut it. Make a mark and then using your ruler, trim it to the exact size.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15235" rel="attachment wp-att-15235" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15235" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/headband4.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="headband4" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">2. Working a few inches at a time, add hot glue directly onto the headband.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/grosgrain-ribbon-headband-diy/headband5-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15240" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15240" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/headband51.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="headband5" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">3. Pull the ribbon taut (while making sure it’s centered) and adhere it to the headband, smoothing it out as you go.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15238" rel="attachment wp-att-15238" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15238" height="466" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/headband6.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="headband6" width="619" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">4. On the edges of the ribbon, add a dab of hot glue and then fold in at the base of the headband for a tapered, more tailored look.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15237" rel="attachment wp-att-15237" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15237" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/headband8.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="headband8" width="620" /></a><br />Finished headband.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

Grosgrain Ribbon Headband DIY

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LOVIN 'IT: LOUIS VUITTON BRACELET STAMP IT

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 10px 0pt 15px; padding: 0pt;"><a href="http://fashion-fever.nl/wp-content/upload/2012/09/naamloos2a.jpg" style="color: #4d4d4f; cursor: pointer; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10073" height="264" src="http://fashion-fever.nl/wp-content/upload/2012/09/naamloos2a.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 0pt; max-width: 585px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;" title="naamloos2a" width="595" /></a><a href="http://fashion-fever.nl/wp-content/upload/2012/09/naamloos21.jpg" style="color: #4d4d4f; cursor: pointer; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><br style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span class="" style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">Yesterday I glanced at the website of Louis Vuitton store where I fell in love with the latest Speedy 25 in cerise pink. </span><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">Unfortunately, the bag just above my budget (€ 1,530 is not nothing), but in the new collection is a bracelet in the same color. </span><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">Super cute to wear next to an oversized watch. </span></span><a href="http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Collections/Women/Accessories/Fashion-jewellery/products/Stamp-It-Bracelet-AUTRES-CUIRS-M6664F" style="color: #4d4d4f; cursor: pointer; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">The 'Stamp it' bracelet</span></a><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> is inspired by the early years of Vuitton and is available in different colors. </span><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">It is also possible to create your own initials in letting hot stamping. </span></span><em style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">Cute, huh?</em></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 10px 0pt 15px; padding: 0pt;"><em style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">I'm in love with the new Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 in cerise pink, but I'm afraid € 1530 a little bit above my budget right now. </span><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">A bit more affordable is this bracelet in the exact same color. </span></span><a href="http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Collections/Women/Accessories/Fashion-jewellery/products/Stamp-It-Bracelet-AUTRES-CUIRS-M6664F" style="color: #4d4d4f; cursor: pointer; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">The 'Stamp it' bracelet</span></span></a><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> is inspired by the early years of Louis Vuitton and is available in a few colors. </span><span style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;">It's also possibleness to hot stamp it with your initials.</span></span></em></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 10px 0pt 15px; padding: 0pt;"><a href="http://fashion-fever.nl/wp-content/upload/2012/09/tumblr_m84ss9TDA91qbccs4o1_400.jpg" style="color: #4d4d4f; cursor: pointer; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10069" height="567" src="http://fashion-fever.nl/wp-content/upload/2012/09/tumblr_m84ss9TDA91qbccs4o1_400.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 0pt; max-width: 585px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;" title="tumblr_m84ss9TDA91qbccs4o1_400" width="369" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 10px 0pt 15px; padding: 0pt;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 10px 0pt 15px; padding: 0pt;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

LOVIN 'IT: LOUIS VUITTON BRACELET STAMP IT

Yesterday I glanced at the website of Louis Vuitton store where I fell in love with the latest Speedy 25 in cerise pink.  Unfortunately, the...

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Downtown Dining

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15211" rel="attachment wp-att-15211" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15211" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/downtown41.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="downtown4" width="620" /></a>Maurie & Eve Bodysuit, <a href="http://bit.ly/OINIpk" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Phillip Lim Skirt</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/QgzkXa" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Alexander Wang Heels</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/PWox6o" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Clare Vivier Clutch</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">This past weekend we finally tried <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://bacomercat.com/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bäco Mercat</a>, a restaurant I’ve been dying to visit after hearing countless rave reviews (including being named as one of the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/17/bon-appetits-hot-10-best-new-restaurants_n_1776568.html" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">10 best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetit</a>). The meal didn’t disappoint and in fact, we’re already planning on going back with friends so we can sample even more dishes. The warm evening made for an ideal time to get gussied up – with a smoky eye, <a href="http://bit.ly/PWox6o" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">my new clutch</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/QgzkXa" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">strappy heels</a> that proved comfortable even after a lengthy walk to and from the car. </span><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15211" rel="attachment wp-att-15211" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15207" rel="attachment wp-att-15207" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15214" rel="attachment wp-att-15214" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15214" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/downtown51.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="downtown5" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15209" rel="attachment wp-att-15209" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15209" height="413" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/downtown2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="downtown2" width="620" /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15212" rel="attachment wp-att-15212" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/?attachment_id=15213" rel="attachment wp-att-15213" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15213" height="932" src="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/downtown6.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" title="downtown6" width="620" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 64px;"><tbody><tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 48pt;" width="64"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>

Downtown Dining

Maurie & Eve Bodysuit,  Phillip Lim Skirt ,  Alexander Wang Heels ,  Clare Vivier Clutch This past weekend we finally tried  Bäco Mercat...

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Sparkled Apricot Nails

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KHW8LVB7VUeGSaKtou3rMa0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7KLcO7_GBe0/TooaHQTQP_I/AAAAAAAAH2Y/QVBcFoh4g2w/s800/sparkled%252520apricot%252520image.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Ever since I got engaged last year, I’ve been wearing glittery polish on my ring finger (you can see variations <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/tickled-pink-2/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-7/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://twitpic.com/5evsxq" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/mermaid-nails/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>). It’s a fun way to add a bit of sparkle, without looking like a disco ball, and I love that there are endless color combinations to try. A few weeks back, I posted pictures of my black and gold Calgel manicure (<a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/touch-of-grey/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>) and received countless questions about how it was done. Though that was a professional manicure, I’ve been experimenting with some similar designs and thought I’d share some of my tips on how to do it yourself.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yK1TWcmo4-SxjBmbQ_ohla0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LaNNIYu7kAo/Too8AMski8I/AAAAAAAAH4o/RlijBSJYl00/s800/apricot%252520tool.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{Tools}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tQ3dBoKtAmfDN7aqI1CGHK0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g8FI2HZfGDs/TootTNT6uJI/AAAAAAAAH20/CQfjfmeKxxM/s800/apricot1.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{Paint two coats of polish, with the exception of your ring finger}<br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/we6tdHRNkxghVFQPUzjqDq0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nC0fvlAZ-tA/TootS1h9nCI/AAAAAAAAH2s/YLInYDOn3Fo/s800/apricot3.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{Apply clear polish to ring finger and sprinkle with loose glitter}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mSuNjCXqBYxCOZrCZQAD4K0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DM-Ov-ih2ck/ToowDP7PTCI/AAAAAAAAH3k/Vk34gHxS4sI/s800/apricot6.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a><br />{Shake off excess by tapping the tip of your finger on a hard surface}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lLb8cMttfoVf0kvIctLWja0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FcGrxwvN6mA/ToowDYckhNI/AAAAAAAAH3o/wkcGj3SXJpI/s800/apricot7.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{Try out different designs with the pen, like two colored halves}<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lLb8cMttfoVf0kvIctLWja0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><br /><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wtFiRz7QgL8/Tooum8As4BI/AAAAAAAAH3Q/lHU_U2seDPo/s800/apricot5.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{…or a pink-colored moon}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nMKhWMqkrzUjPQ_c5rlP8K0Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LltJIBt3g6A/TootTHSYzaI/AAAAAAAAH2w/FnskGZaUNQA/s800/apricot2.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a><br />{…or little stripes on your pinky}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PtmyZFLcT8fST3AaZMGWC60Ewdz3JIsua4mt0WjFjlk?feat=embedwebsite" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="288" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ide_B2Vq47s/Tooymib1YbI/AAAAAAAAH38/7xMMziWGZCk/s800/final%252520nails.jpg" style="border: none !important; height: auto !important; width: 620px !important;" width="434" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">{Final result}</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">P.S. Since your non-dominant hand can be tricky to maneuver (practice does certainly help!), stick to easier designs, like polka dots, simple lines, and zig-zags until you become a bit more ambidextrous.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://adf.ly/DKhGO">More details</a></div><br /></div>

Sparkled Apricot Nails

Ever since I got engaged last year, I’ve been wearing glittery polish on my ring finger (you can see variations  here ,  here ,  here , and ...

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