Good morning,fine people of the internet. I'm home today chillin' with the Khan man and feelingl lucky that on this gloomy Gus of a day, I get to hang with my dog and catch up on life. I'm grateful.
And here are my Five for Friday, a wrap up of all things cinq on this fine prelude to the weekend:
Easter baskets from Chelsea Market- I was doing a gig by the infamous Chelsea Market- I adore walking through there and having that fantastic feeling of being able to smell and taste so many wonderful things. In addition to all the cupcakes, farm to table foods, and Jacques Torres chocolate, I adore the gift baskets from Chelsea Market- and I marveled at the offerings they have in store for your Easter basket- from European chocolate to chocolate quail eggs, this place has it all for more discerning types. Adore.
http://www.chelseamarketbasket.com/easter.html
Shamrock shakes- Since tomorrow is St. Patty's Day, not having a Shamrock Shake would be blasphemous. I grew up loving these suckers- the color, the consistency, the whole shebang. I must have one to bring back those memories from childhood. So good. If loving them is wrong...screw being right.
Serge Normant dry shampoo- this is a great product, peeps. I purchased it because I like his shampoo and conditioner which are free of yucky stuff. This dry shampoo is one of the best, leaves no build up, and is a great solution for in-between days.
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=FWHZ0U5X50LFSCV0KRTQIGQ?id...
Clinique rinse off eye makeup solvent- I'm shouting out a classic here, because sometimes you need to go back to the archives amidst so much choice. Clinique always surprises me with how great their products are when I go back to them- Clinique always reminds me of "starter" makeup you rock in high school before graduating to the big leagues of Chanel, Nars, YSL, and beyond. But don't discount their offerings- I am a huge fan of all their little honey lipsticks, their Dramatically Different moisturizer is great too, and this eye makeup remover is the only one that does not hurt my eyes as I rub off that sordid combo of city soot and mascara and Lord knows what else each day. It's truly a stellar product. Love it.
http://www.amazon.com/Clinique-Rinse-Solvent-Unisex-Ounce/dp/B000OUVHS0
Gap denim shirt- Ok, ladies. If you are built more like Christina Hendricks than January Jones, you've no doubt struggled to find button down shirts that flatter and dont' pucker or gap in the chest. I am a big fan of the look of a denim shirt with everything from leggings to tucked in to skirts and back again. This short sleeved version from the Gap is hands down the most forgiviing silhouette out there without being awkward or boxy. I love the fit of this shirt- it's more of an oversized fit than super fitted, and it's a fantastic piece in a great wash- it comes in a light chambray as well as a more traditional denim, and both are genius though I am partial to the latter. Such a great find- looks wayyyy better in person than here. Score. Not sure they have the denim denim online anymore, so check your local store:
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34610&vid=1&pid=288095
And here's a bonus since tomorrow is St. Pat's Day- you must try OPI's Gargantuan Green Grape while you get your Irish swerve on tomorrow. I have it on my toes and it's a lovely shade- I shy away from wacky colors for the most part, but this one has a milkiness that keeps it from looking fungal, and I absolutely live for it. Cause that's what's up this fivealicious Friday in the 718. All the love and have a great weekend. XO