1: Yummy Jam ( I prefer blackberry, you pick your poison.)

2: Freshly sliced cured meats. Salamis, Prosciutto, whatever.

3: Fruit, I love adding figs on mine for the colors and sweet tastes, but anything works.

4: Nuts, mixed, salted or otherwise

5: Cheese Knives-LOVES these in particular.

Give-it-up Gurl.

Well Red.

STEP ONE: SELECT YOUR SHADE The color of the pads of your fingers is similar to that of your lips, so they give you an accurate picture of how a shade will look on your mouth (and you won't risk ingesting nasty microbes at the department store counter). Swipe a range of colors on your fingertips and see which ones look best. Then hold your favorites close to your mouth to decide which one is most flattering; the right bright shade will make your eyes sparkle and won't bring out redness in your cheeks.

( My personal favorite is Russian Red, by MAC Cosmetics, not too orange, not too red, the perfect hue) 

STEP TWO: PRIME YOUR LIPS WITH A BALM Without this prep, a bold lipcolor will draw attention to any cracks or flakes. Just a dab will do (too much and your lipstick won't adhere). 

(My fave, not that you asked, is Smiths, Minted Rose lip balm, delicious and serves it's perpose!)

STEP THREE: APPLY THE COLOR Whether your lipstick comes in a tube or pot, using a brush to apply it gives precise edges. Start in the middle of your mouth and move out to the corners.

STEP FOUR: RULE THE WORLD With bold lips, the rest of your face should stay subdued: Use a pencil to define your brows, apply a couple of coats of mascara, and you're done

XOXO- Knock Denver

Seeing Red. by knockdenver featuring tods shoes

 

Wide Open Spaces.

Word to the wise: minimalists look away. So, there is just something wonderful about combining functionalism and design. Case in point: Open Shelving. Now I know there is potential to lean towards the cluttered, or gasp, unorganized look, however, if done right, you can make your plates & platters an abundant work of art. In my household, I combine my heirloom china, thrift store finds and college collections to create an aesthetictic feast for guests. The contrast of color and textures creates a dramatic back-scape and makes me yearn for the day when I too have these fabulous open spaces in my own home.

 

 

 

 

 

Today, i was up too early! For one of those reasons, it's one of those days and I just plain can't sleep. And trust me, it's not because I don't own a wonderful bed. Truly, our bed is a little piece of heaven here on earth... with that said, I wouldn't pass up swapping out with one of these (a girl knows a good deal when she see's one): 

Dream about it. by knockdenver on polyvore.com

Colorblocking.

Def: Color-blocking is when a garment or outfit is composed of finite blocks of color.

There are three techniques to styling a color-blocked outfit – select one: Option A: Monochromatic = one color throughout entire outfit in different hues. Option B: Separates = mix garments of contrasting (2-4) colors. Option C: Stand-Alone = one color-blocked garment or accessory where the designer has already done all the work for you. (compliments of corporate fashionista)

 And in real life: Breathtaking. In a good way...see below:

Sunday Swoon...

1.) handbag                             2.) jacket 

   3.) gold wedge heels                  4.) leather sunglasses 

      5.) leather bag                           6.) hardware jewelry 

   7.) silk wide leg pants                 8.) iPhone 4 & 4S Case 

Rebecca Minkoff, a treasure and an idol for entrepreneurs like myself...her 411:

"Born in San Diego, CA, Rebecca grew up designing and sewing clothing. Her passion for fashion and design prompted her to move New York after high school graduation and pursue a career as a designer.

Rebecca launched a five-piece apparel line in 2001. Her first taste at success came when an “I love New York” tee Rebecca designed made it onto Jay Leno and into US Weekly. Requests for the patriotic T flooded in. Rebecca spent the next few years sewing I Love New York shirts on the floor of her New York apartment."

We totes support Rebecca, and hope, one day, a humble blogger will do me the same honors and drive folks to the one-and-only Knock Denver! 

 

I die. The Delano Hotel, South Beach.

To scope out more of the fabulosity that is the Delano, head here. 

 OUR HOUSE.

 

30 minute art..

Well, here it is: my weekend in a nutshell. A favorite pass time of mine, 30 minute art. You need only four items to complete this task: A canvas, paint, a brush, timer and an open mind. Give yourself a time-limit to avoid over-critiquing, and go for it.