On the Double – Page 2 – je ne sais quoi with your hands full

Classic Guacamole

CarolineApril 8, 2017April 8, 2017Leave a comment

Guacamole is perhaps one of the simplest, most perfect food creations of them all. Avocados? yes… Limes? yes… Salt? yes… Garlic? yessssss. Of course not all guacamole is created equal though. The one major deal breaker is that any guac that’s really worth its salt is homemade. Fortunate enough, guacamole is incredibly easy to make. If you’ve never tasted homemade guacamole before, I’m giving you fair warning that you will be raising the bar so high that store bought guac will henceforth taste like watered down avocado. With the one exception of Whole Foods where they make their guacamole site on scene, it is practically a sin to buy guacamole at the store when it is so easy -and considerably more delicious- to make at home. Read More

In Style / Wardrobe Heroes

Wardrobe Hero: The Perfect Jean

CarolineApril 4, 2017April 4, 2017Leave a comment

A secret weapon in any woman’s closet, a perfect pair of jeans faithfully embodies comfort and sensuality all at once. Dressed down with a tee shirt and flats or with a silk blouse and heels for a night out, if there’s one thing a girl can rely on it’s her jeans. Jeans come in all shapes and sizes, but I believe the one style in particular that earns a spot as a true wardrobe hero is the high rise straight fit jean. It’s simple, flattering, and timeless. If you have saved searches for the likes of Jane Birkin, Brigitte Bardot, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (guilty, guilty, guilty) or follow modern street style stars on social media (seriously guilty) there’s little to no doubt vintage Levi’s frequent your feeds. More often than not after a few clicks you discover the vintage threads- most likely the label’s illustrious 501 style- were snatched up from Ebay, ReDone, Reformation, or Urban Outfitters. The 501 is a universally flattering and versatile style that the best of the best style icons all seem to have in common. Read More

In Style

A Seersucker for Corduroys

CarolineMarch 26, 2017March 26, 2017Leave a comment

I really am a sucker for anything corduroy. Trousers, mini skirts, jackets, hats, you name it… there isn’t anything quite like corduroy that can bring both boyish charm and retro appeal to a look all at the same time. Essentially a ridged velvet, this durable yet buttery soft fabric has the ability to hug the body in the most sophisticated yet sumptuous ways. Moreover, practically every color unequivocally becomes more rich and saturated in its corduroy form. In my closet corduroy is mostly the fall/winter equivalent to my spring/summer twill chinos. Although a cold weather staple, corduroys are also great for easing your wardrobe from winter to spring. As the weather fluctuates and we go back and forth between reaching for the puffer jacket one day and sandals the next, corduroy pieces accommodate the undecided weather working just as well with cotton tees as they do chunky knits.

In Style

The Off-Duty Blazer

CarolineMarch 18, 2017Leave a comment

Every year when it’s finally time to shed the heavy winter layers blazers and a mac trench coat are my go-to layering pieces for spring. Timeless, sophisticated, and uber chic, the hardest part is deciding between the two. A loose unlined trench coat is perfect for a more relaxed and Parisian vibe, while a blazer is best for capturing a more polished and tailored look. I wear a lot of denim and casual neutrals, so layering a third piece on top is the perfect finishing touch to add more depth. When I’m out with my boys I normally opt for the trench coat because I need all the pocket space I can get to carry keys, phones, trucks, etc… So it happens that whenever I find myself out and about with no kids in tow I capitalize on the opportunity to sport my favorite blazers.

In Food / Lifestyle

Ahi Tuesday

CarolineMarch 14, 2017March 15, 20171 Comment

Food has always been a joyful part of my life. Some of my most vivid memories from growing up are moments at the family dinner table, gliding on the front porch swing enjoying pastries and coffee with my parents, and of course all of the holiday gatherings with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Food nourishes and brings us together. Of course, when you’re a kid your only responsibility is showing up to tuck in. And then before you know it the days of wondering what mom is cooking for dinner and when it will be ready are long gone and you’re spending Sunday afternoons meal planning and ordering groceries online. But I would be lying if I said I don’t totally love it. Read More