Friday Finds

I love the bronze goddess look as much as the next girl, but come January bronze doesn't seem to fit in with the frigid temps.  This week I've been obsessing over achieving that dewy, just-in-from-the-cold look.  Currently crushing on her luminous complexion.  (Hint: Lots of moisturizer.)

While the word "resolution" can seem intimidating, "healthy habits" seems like an approachable alternative.  I really like these kitchen habits for the new year.  #2 and #8 are goals around here!

Even if you're not looking to redecorate, how can you not be inspired by these beauties?

Winter makes me want to hibernate in the apartment, but this class would be worth braving the cold for. 

I've been drooling over this for over a month!

-MC-

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Fireplace Crush

On these chilly evenings, I'm seriously missing having a cozy fireplace and curling up with a good book (or a Bravo marathon). Here are a few dreamy fireplaces to keep you warm on this Sunday night.  Cheers to a great week!

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-MC-

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A Smoothie Moment

Cold season is underway and in attempt to thwart any germs that are flying around, I've been amping up the vitamin efforts with a morning smoothie.  Inspired by smoothie recipes found on The Food Network, but limited by my local grocers stock, I came up with this Pomegranate Cherry Smoothie.  Jam-packed with powerful antioxidants and antiseptic ingredients, this smoothie is as good for you as it is delicious!

Pomegranate-Cherry Smoothie

- 1/2 cup of cherries

-1/4 cup of raspberries

- 2 teaspoons of Coconut Oil (adds a hint of sweetness, plus a ton of health benefits!)

-1 tablespoon of Honey

-1/4 cup of Pomegranate Juice

-1/2 -1 cup water

*A heaping scoop of powered greens for an extra boost.

Mix on high until smooth (and to pulverize those raspberry seeds!). Enjoy!

-MC-

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Modern Classic Look: Après-Ski

I think there is something undeniably and inherently glamorous surrounding ski culture - the accessories, the lodge, the cocktails.  This New Year's Eve, Mr. C and I hit the slopes for the first time this season.  Although the temperatures hovered around 25 degrees, the sun was shining; we layered like crazy and had an amazing day.  That evening we watched one of my favorite films, Charade, where Audrey Hepburn epitomizes that flawless just-off-the-slopes look with over-sized sunglasses, cozy outer wear and simple makeup.  Achieve her timeless look with these après-ski must-haves:

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-MC-

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Friday Finds

I'm not a huge New Year resolution fan, too much pressure!  However, I do think the New Year is a great time to hit the refresh button and reflect on the past year and gear up for the one ahead.  Here a few things that I'm hoping to incorporate into my routine.

- A Mini Detox - I love Gywneth and am a huge fan of her healthy, yet mindful recipes.  Here is her detox-how-to.  While I'm not going all in (a girl needs her coffee), I definitely plan on peppering a few of her dishes into my weekly mix.  It's all about balance!

- De-clutter - With all that holiday cheer often comes some holiday clutter.  After we pack away all our ornaments and attempt to vacuum up all the pine needles (Fact: This is impossible), I want to go through and reorganize our cabinets, drawers, and closets and do a nice healthy purge.  Check these out for home inspiration.  I'm obsessed with this one and this one.

- Read More Hard News- I'm absolutely guilty of skimming over the harsh global news in flavor of the lighter pieces.  I'm going to make an effort to read a few more world happening pieces.

-Get More Involved - For Real.  Putting yourself out there, whether volunteering or just trying a new class, is hard.  I'm determined to be better at this.  First up, this class.  

-Run a 5k - To be totally transparent here, I'm not a runner.  Don't like it, don't really do it.  Ever.  But I think local races are so fun to watch; it's such a high just being a part of it!  After watching my mom participate in a few triathlons (she's incredible!), I thought it would be fun to do a 5K, my gateway drug to active living.  I've rallied my brother and Mr. C to also join to make it a family affair (and help me not back out).  Here goes nothing!

Cheers to a happy and healthy 2015!

-MC-

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Must See: Mac Conner: A New York Life

This week Mr. C and I are enjoying some time off in between the holidays, and I couldn't be more excited for our mini stay-cation.  We're sleeping in, enjoying lazy hikes along the beach, and we finally got to check out the exhibit I've been dying to see since September - Mac Conner: A New York Life at the Museum of the City of New York!  (I originally learned about it here.)  It was seriously amazing!  Mac Conner was a true Mad Man whose work combined glamour, intrigue, and sizzle through advertisements, magazine stories and novel illustrations. According to the Wall Street Journal, his work "seduced a generation of young families with a new American Dream" and you can absolutely see why.  Each illustration is perfection. 

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the exhibit:

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Mac Conner: A New York Life will be live through January 19th.  For more information - visit.

-MC-

Holiday Traditions: The Nutcracker Ballet

One of my favorite holiday traditions is seeing The Nutcracker.  It's truly magically each and every time, and whether you have orchestra seats or are up in the nosebleeds, it's truly magical.  I've been playing Tchaikovsky for week's (Ok, since Halloween), and I can't wait to see it tonight!

-MC- 

Going Nude

By now we've all embraced the whole "Skipping a Shampoo" mantra (which I'll admit is nice once or twice a week, but I'm pretty sure that I spend more time styling it when it's 'dirty' than when it's clean...), but I think the idea of going au natural also applies to the skin.  Of course, I'm not suggesting that we toss in the makeup bag, far from it, but I feel like going make-up free on the weekends, and of course, at night give the skin a chance to "breathe" and ultimately makes our skin look better.   I mean think about it - we pile on the products, and while some are non-comedogenic, they - combined with natural oils, pollution and  dirt from touching our face - can result in clogged pores and overall dullness.  Ick!   Then we try to cover up those blemishes with even more makeup, resulting in a serious skincare cycle that isn't doing us any favors.  

Need more proof?  Check this out.

-MC-