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Today’s Fashionable Friend Friday is jazz singer Melissa Morgan.  I recently met Melissa when she performed here in Rye…OMG!!!  I was blown away.  Melissa’s voice is outstanding.  She is a cross between Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald with a little Sarah Vaughan thrown in.   Unfortunately, you just missed her but can keep track of some of her future performances HERE.  She will be back in the NY area soon (she promised).  In the meanwhile, she has a great album and some fab songs on You Tube.  I have included some of my favs below!!! Bon Weekend!!!

This week’s recipe is so amazing!!!  This one pot pasta is incredible.  It is such a fan favorite over here.  It’s perfect for a hot summer night when you don’t want turn on the stove….also it is a perfect dinner on those busy back to school nights!!!

8 ounces baby spinach leaves, divided
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and Italian herbs, drained (about 7 ounces)
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2″ bite size pieces)
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 pound dry linguine
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups (32 ounces) chicken stock
1 cup (8 ounces) chardonnay wine
4 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded




Combine 1/2 of the spinach with the tomatoes, onion, chicken, garlic, linguine, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a 5-quart Dutch oven (I use my Le Creuset) over medium-high heat. Pour chicken stock and wine over top. Cover and bring to a boil.


Cook 7-9 minutes until pasta is al dente (with a bite to it). Toss pasta with tongs occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. You will still have some liquid in the pan when the pasta is done cooking. This is going to make the base for our delicious cheese sauce.


Turn off the heat and add the cheese to the pasta. Toss pasta with tongs until the cheese melts into the pasta. Toss in remaining spinach. Serve and enjoy!

Another Blogger told me this was her favorite candle..I had to try!

This is a MUST HAVE bathing suit…..

And don’t forget about the guys..my husband and son really love this suit. The quality and fit is amazing

Every high-end shoe designer is showing fur slides for fall….get yours here for a steal.

I am in love with these sunglasses!!!!

Please check out this major wish list item!!!!

I love these lamps.

And these too!!!!

I just got this for my son to take to his dorm room..it’s so chic.

And this for his desk too!!!

This clock would look so great in my mud room!!!!

This is amazing to bring to the beach. I cannot wait to use it this year.

OMG!!! I LOVE Mad Men sooo much!!! I had to get this for my office!!!!

My girls and I love this…we are bringing it with us on our Vacay!!!!!!

Its never too early to start thinking of school supplies!!!

This is my favorite new gift to give…such a fun idea!!!!!

Saving the best for last….are you looking to TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN?????? THIS WILL DO IT!!!!! TRUST ME!!!!!

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I had such an amazing beauty experience yesterday……  I was invited to the new BLVD in Scarsdale, the first-ever multi brand beauty destination for a day of pampering!  BLVD houses 4 brands, DreamDry (Co-founded by Rachel Zoe), Pucker MakeUp, Spruce &Bond and Valley Nails, all in one incredibly chic salon.  The result is the most incredible fabulous beauty destination where you can partake in anything and everything related to beauty from the BEST in the business.  Enjoy Blowouts, Nail Art, Lash Extensions,  Makeup Applications, Laser Hair Removal, Brow Shaping and EVERYTHING in between!!!  The absolute best part……..BLVD is offering NS Lifestyles Readers 20% off your first service or first package purchase (just mention it when you call to make your appointment) PLUS if you mention my name Nicole Steinthal you will get an ADDITIONAL $10 off your first service!!!!  RUN DON”T WALK TO BLVD!!!!  SEE YOU THERE!!!!