Music Monday + Headphones

Thought I'd spice up music monday with these fabulous headphones (scroll down and click links).   I have a pair of UGG earmuffs that are SO warm and comfy..I could only imagine if they played music. I need to upgrade asap.

Left --> Frends 'Taylor - Rebecca Minkoff' headphones

Right --> UGG Australia headphones 

DIY with Chef Alexander Lokhin

Mari Vanna DC First Floor. Photo credit: Travis Vaughn

If you haven't already been, Mari Vanna should be needs to be your next stop in D.C (Dupont Circle). Mari Vanna showed me what true Russian hospitality means, and I can't wait to go back. Here's a recipe brought to you by the man himself, Brand Chef, Alexander Lokhin. Check out how you can make it at home! (scroll down)

Chef Alexander Lokhin was surrounded by great cooks growing up. He was always in the kitchen when his grandmothers made Russian classics like Borsct and Blinis or when his grandfather was cooking in his Pechka, a Russian country-home brick oven. As the Mari Vanna Brand Chef, Alexander Lokhin redesigns his menu four times a year. He explained that "vegetables and fruits have their prime seasons which yield a richer taste." This year, Lokhin introduced a new Fall menu, including a Lamb Shank dish. 

INGREDIENTS:

1 Lamb Shank

1 Onion

1 Head of Garlic

1 Carrot

1 Celery Stalk

5 to 6 Thyme Branches

1 Branch of Rosemary

3 Bay Leaves

Pinch of salt

1 Fresh Tomato

Red Dry Wine (200 ml)

1 can of Tomato sauce

1 L of water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place lamb shank in a pan and add salt and pepper.
3. Wash onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and tomato
4. Cut all of the vegetables into large pieces - not diced. Add vegetables to the pan with lamb shank. Add tomato sauce. 
5. Remove shank from pan and place it in a sheet tray
6. Allow lamb to stew in oven for 2-2:15 hours at 400 degrees F. When lamb is completely cooked, remove 60% of the sauce.
7. Best served with baked baby potatoes, though not necessary.
8. Enjoy!

Nom nom nom...

Music Monday

The moment I realized it's only Monday and then thought 'at least I have music.'

Check out this track(Bloody Mary)from Lady Gaga's new album, ARTPOP. I had it on repeat all day.

Outfit: skirt- South Moon Under, top- Nordstrom, booties- Dolce Vita, socks- Topshop 

Music Monday

Special thanks to my friend Krisha for sharing this sick track with us today..(this is the part where you hit play) 



xoxo,
Rania

Music Monday

Calling all music lovers! Broken Bells' new track (4 hours old) deserves its own spotlight for Music Monday. Just hit play and lose yourself to music.

Trick or Treat

Have a treat with these Halloween-inspired looks! 

Sweater Weather

I love everything about my new Audrey Sweater by d.RA. Their clothes are the epitome of an effortlessly chic look. 

Wearing: 

sweater- d.RA , jeans- Blank NYC, sneaks- Steve Madden (Nordstrom)

A Belated Music Monday

Seven great tracks to get you through the rest of the week. I'm pretty excited about these tracks, especially Candyland's Hide and Seek remix (ah-mazing). It's art.

Scroll down for tunes..

Music Monday

Get ready to face the music with this week's playlist! (below)

Music Monday

Kicking off tonight's playlist with one of my favorite artists, Ella Eyre. This acoustic version of her song 'Waiting All Night' is incredible. 

At midnight, Justin Bieber released his new track 'All That Matters' and it's already #1 on iTunes. Can't wait to listen to his next #MusicMondays track! 

Must-Haves at Nordstrom

Fall is definitely my favorite season to shop for and it's all about having staple pieces to mix, match, and layer outfits with. I've gathered up my Fall staple finds from Nordstrom.com(shopping links below): 

Floppy hat: http://bit.ly/1ajW8fo | vintage sunnies: http://bit.ly/19IiMNm  | faux fur stole: http://bit.ly/1aC2WX5 | boyfriend coat: http://bit.ly/1fvut2a | track pants: http://bit.ly/1chXNFE | urban booties: http://bit.ly/15zUJ61 | rain boots: http://bit.ly/19Efy1t | ring stacks: http://bit.ly/16GtY0q | large satchel: http://bit.ly/19EfIpI

Music Monday

Five amazing tracks to get us through Monday. Lose yourself to music.

Music Monday

Here's some great music that I've been jamming to lately..

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

This season's hottest collaboration is finally here! After being teased by millions of ads in Vogue, Bazzar, etc., 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target debuts tomorrow! I love the black faux leather tote, the "Boom" sweatshirt, gray track pants, and pretty much everything else in his collection. Prices start as low as $19.99 - even more reason to splurge!

Runway Report: NYFW Spring 2014

I've gathered up thirteen of my favorite designers' cat-walk moments down the NYFW runway. Here's to a lucky Friday the 13th!

NYFW, Day 1 and 2

One day, I'll be able to watch these shows live in person. In the meantime, I've been watching them live (virtually) thanks to Huffington Post Style's NYFW live stream blog. Here are my top must-see looks from day one and two of NYFW. Take it all in with this track:

Rebecca Minkoff:

Rag & Bone:

BCBG Max Azria:

Noon by Noor:

Nicholas K:

Tadashi Shoji:

Carmen Marc Valvo:

Zimmerman:

I'm obsessed with Tadashy Shoji's cream plaid lace. 

Gotta run, Mara Hoffman's show is about to start! #NYFW

Music Monday

I'm sure we've all watched the VMAs by now (it's On Demand). With today's playlist, check out my picks for best dressed at last night's 2013 VMAs.  Fashion and music go so well together don't you think?

Left to right: Selena Gomez in Atelier Versace (my fave), Allison Williams in Valentino, Taylor Swift in Hervé Léger, and Shailene Woodley in Emilio Pucci (skirt).

Sadly, Miley Cyrus didn't make it on today's playlist- I think we all need a break.

Festival Friday

I just got my ticket Virgin Mobile Freefest and (of course) it inspired this post. The line up is great; Vampire Weekend, Robin Thicke, Pretty Lights - to name a few. Check it out -- http://bit.ly/153Gs2y

What will you be wearing to Virgin Freefest? Hopefully it doesn't rain that day so that I can wear those adorable shorts! ;)

Flower crown: Asos.com
Shorts: Blank NYC
Shoes: Maze Black by Lipstick Shoes
Bag: Shopbop.com
Headpiece: Shopbop.com
Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Number One'
Crop top: Shopbop.com

Music Monday

Here are seven tracks to entertain you for the rest of the afternoon. Happy Music Monday! 

PS. Get your beauty must-have Nars lip pencil here- http://bit.ly/13MDJW1

Tribal Printed Romper

Romper - South Moon Under | Bag - Rebecca Minkoff | Watch - Michael Kors | Bracelets - Alex and Ani | Sunglasses - NastyGal.com | Necklace - Threadsense.com | Sandals - Steve Madden 

I recently found my new go-to nail salon (ALN Nail) at the Mosaic District in Dunn Loring. It just so happens to be in the same plaza as South Moon Under. After a well-deserved mani/pedi, I stopped by and found this adorable printed romper. Comfy and chic are two looks I enjoy combining; add in convenience and I'm in heaven.

Photo credit: Rhea Whitney of Rhea Whitney Photography 

Makeup by Vivian Wynter