DRUNK ON SARCA X NIEVES LAVI

Brunch, Fashion, and Bottomless Mimosas... probably the BEST combo ever!  Who do I have to thank for brining all that into my world?  Sarca and Nieves Lavi!  What is Sarca?  Sarca is a fabulous boutique in Chicago which I recently stumbled upon when I was hunting down a beautiful pair of Penelope and Coco wedges, which you will see me rocking as soon as it's warm out and I get myself a long awaited pedicure.  What is Nieves Lavi?  Nieves Lavi is an amazing label from the minds of Sam Nieves Velez and Sharon Lavi.  I had a great time viewing a sampling of their new collection at a gorgeous new restaurant in Chicago, The Boarding House.  It was an intimate setting in their main dining room which made for a perfect place to view the colorful silk and printed fabrics from the Nieves Lavi Spring Summer collection.  So here we go.  Sarca x Nieves Lavi Fashion Show.  

How amazing is the ceiling?  Thousands of dark green wine bottles hang suspended and act like a gigantic chandelier.

Sam Nieves Velez

An amazing apple and greens salad.  The waiter kept trying to take it away from me because I was taking my time and savoring each bite.  Haha.

The show starts and I am instantly engulfed in color and prints.  Made me wish summer was here!

LOVED this one!  The color and detailing is exquisite!

I could not stop drooling over the amazing jewelry from Damen + Division.  How sick is this necklace?!  Ugh.. I NEEEED!

My favorite piece were these adorable shorts.  How perfect are they for a day on the beach?!

Thank you to Sarca and Nieves Lavi for such a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  With spring around the corner, the collection made me want to incorporate a lot more color and prints into my extensive wardrobe.  As I'm writing this, I'm looking at my racks and thinking, why is everything so dark?!  Hahaha.  And I highly recommend stopping into The Boarding House for a meal.  It's so gorgy-pants in there!  Being there during the day with all the natural light pouring in from the giant windows really makes you appreciate the space and the work they put into their decor.  Immediately after walking in, I guarantee you will stare at the over 9,000 wine glass fixture suspended in the air.  The usual reaction is, mouth drops open, "WOW", then out comes your phone, CLICK, and BAM... Instagrammed.  Absolutely amazing venue.  I can't wait to go back and try some more dishes.  

Vest - CFAN Penny Vest  |  Jeans - Pray for Mother Nature  |  Top - Nasty Gal  |  Accessories - Nasty Gal, Vintage Hermes, Urban Outfitters

xoxo,

DOS

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Go out and spread the love!

xoxo,

DOS

ROLLING WITH MY HOMIES

Holy Mo it's an outfit post!  Sorry I've been lagging.  After Colorado, I was sick, then after the sickness, I was busy at work, then after the busy at work, I was lazy as fuuuuuuh.....  So here is me back in action and rocking a HOMIES tee.  I really loved the black and gold version but this one seemed more authentic Hermes-wanna-be in the orange.  Hahaha.  I couldn't stop giggling at the low-rider above the letters with a verified homie in the driver's seat.  Just thought I'd keep things casual this day since we were off grocery shopping for our Sushi-Date-Night-In experiment.  

What did we learn?  Making sushi is no joke.  There are lots of things you have to get to do it right.  You should wait for the sushi rice to get to room temperature before you start shoving your hands all up in there.  Test the heat of the oil for tempura by dropping one drop of the batter into the oil.  Good tempura batter uses COLD sparkling water and a few ice cubes.  Wetting the knife helps in cutting the roll.  It's really easy to make too much sushi once you get going.  And finally, everything is funner with sake shots.  The Hubster and I actually had a lot of fun cooking together.  Usually when we try this, I end up doing all the work and he just watches and says nice phrases like "looking good" "smells amazing" "oh is that how you do that?"  This time he was part of the process and also the official shot re-filler.  We were very proud of our huge pile of rolls and our homemade Japanese meal.  =)  Side note, why did I think sweet potatoes were orange?  The sweet potatoes I had and peeled and fried were a light yellow.  How come when you order sweet potato fries at a restaurant they are orange?  Maybe I need to Google this.  I hope you enjoy the pics!

Vintage Hermes bracelets snagged from LXR & Co.  =)

Coat - Thrift Store Find  |  T-Shirt - Brian Lichtenberg  |  Jeans - Paige Denim  |  Boots - Aquazzura  |  Bag - Chloe Marcie Large  |  Jewelry - Vintage Hermes, Nasty Gal, Thrift Store Find, Anu Designs

xoxo,

DOS

YEAR OF THE SNAKE

What better way to celebrate Chinese New Year than a dinner date with The Hubster at one of my fave asian fusion spots, SUNDA!  They have a special Year of the Snake menu that is running til Wednesday, February 13th.  There are some dishes that I would definitely recommend.  So here we gooooooo!  Yummy yummy!

DOS taming the Lion.  =)

Jamo and Ginger for The Hubster and Hello Kitty cocktail for me!  How could you NOT order a drink called Hello Kitty?!

Hot N Sour Soup - spicy and tangy just the way momma likes it!

Just your everyday Chinese Lion Dance weaving through the tables.

Took these two a while to notice.  Haha.

Olympian Jordyn Wieber in the house!

Mushroom Siu Mai - Healthier version of the traditional pork siu mai.  Delish and so soft.

Mu Shu Duck - This was The Hubster's favorite dish of the night.  He kept raving about the soft and buttery texture of the pancake.  The duck and sauce combo was very savory and delish.  These didn't last very long on the plate.  Nom nom nom.

Ginger Tofu - wasn't my favorite dish and a little bland for my taste but The Hubster enjoyed it.

Szechwan Long Beans - This was so nostalgic for me.  My momma used to put long beans in soup and this definitely brought back some fond memories.

Steamed Fish - I love having a healthy dish option and this one was in such a yummy broth.  Definitely one of my favorites of the night.  I am one of those people that loooooooves fish.  There was a spicy kick to this dish that was unexpected.  Yummo!

Round 2 for me and Round 5 for The Hubster.  =)

Pepper Steak - biting into these chunks of filet was like chewing on a puffy meat cloud.  The meat was so tender and soft and the flavors were so tangy with a touch of sweet.  I will definitely be thinking of this for quite some time.  I hope they keep this one on the menu!

After 7 wonderful dishes, I needed to wash it down with some green tea.  How cute is the little honey scooper?

Ended with an "OFF THE HOOK" bang!  Fried red snapper!  How could you resist?  I had no room left in my belly but I forced and savored every bite!  I only made it to two pieces before I fell into a massive food coma!  The fish was amaze!  The outer parts were just the right amount of crispy and the fish stayed moist inside.  And what a crazy fun presentation!

Thank you to Deanna, Scott and Sunda for a crazy fantastic meal and a fun night.  Crazy how many times I've been to Sunda and never sat in the main dining area.  Hahaha.  The Hubster and I for some reason always sat and ate up at the bar.  Hmmmm... I wonder why.  The main dining room was surprisingly cozy given the gigantic space of the restaurant.

Make your reservations now for tomorrow night or Wednesday night and fill your tummy with some Chinese fusion goodness!

xoxo,

DOS