There is a new broadway show out by the creators of Grey Gardens (my absolute FAVORITE) called War Paint staring broadway greats Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole. The story is based on the rivalry between Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, two of the great beauty icons who shaped the cosmetics industry. I am going to organize a night out with our sponsor Show Score in June. Stay Tuned and Bon Weekend!!!!!
The heat today in New York is unreal. At one point during the day it reached 99 degrees!!!! I guess summer is in full swing. I really want to focus on making more salads this summer. Last year we all took turns making different ones and it was so great. I hope to keep that going for sure!!!! This Panzanella salad looks incredible. I am going to try it over the weekend!!! Bon Appetit!!!!
- 12 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1″ pieces
- 2 c. ciabatta bread, torn into small pieces
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 5 oz. arugula
- 1 lb. very ripe tomatoes, mixed varieties, and sizes cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 c. torn basil leaves
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add bacon in an even layer. Fry until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon using a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Remove half the bacon fat and reserve.
- Make croutons: Return pan to medium heat and toss bread in bacon fat; season with salt and pepper. Toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer croutons to a bowl and set aside.
- Add remaining bacon fat to sauté pan and toss with garlic over medium heat. Sauté until garlic is softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir together with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Add arugula, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and croutons; toss together with dressing. Top with bacon and basil and serve immediately.
I am so excited to announce today that I have partnered with one of my absolute FAVORITE designers, Moans Jewelry to bring you some beautiful unique pieces over the next few months. Moans creator Chris Crouch has made custom made jewelry for Broadway, recreated vintage pieces for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, Disney Theatrical productions, and custom orders for Mardi Gras. Moans is thrilled to offer NS Lifestyle’s readers fashion jewelry pieces when they have time to switch gears and focus on “fun” jewelry for fashionable women.
This month they have made the most beautiful statement earrings with Parisian vintage beads. There is a very limited amount available so act quickly!!!!
I love all of the colorways. I cannot decide which are my favorite. I can see these worn all summer long to parties with dresses or to the theater with a chic pants suit. However you style these, they are sure to become a favorite for years to come!!
To purchase, these earrings click HERE. Please use the case sensitive password NSLPROMO. This is also your discount for 20% off!!!!! Woo Hoo….Going to order mine now!!!!!
So Memorial Day is right around the corner…time
to pull out your white jeans, white shoes and straw
bags. There are so many cute bags around this year,
at all different price points. Here are some of my
favorites. I caved and purchased the Cult Gaia bag.
It has been seen on everyone since its debut last
summer, though my first choice was the
vintage Chanel!!!!!! Which would you choose?
Today’s Book Club Monday is The French Wardrobe: A Mystery Crime Thriller, by A.R. Shaw. It is definitely a cannot put down white knuckle book. And, we all love those. The plot has many twists and turns. Here is the story:
Today’s Fashionable Friend Friday is artist Simone Kestelman. Simone is an internationally acclaimed multi media artist focusing on ceramics, glass, and photography. She has over 30 years experience in the art field and most recently moved her gallery from Brazil to right here in White Plains, NY. Simone has shown her work throughout out the world in such places as Greece, Brazil and the US. Her mantra is to step beyond traditional imagery and sculpture.
“I think art is the physical expression of our souls at a point in time. I put my feelings and aspirations into my art. Having a living art gallery enables me continuously record my inner state, while also having the freedom to reinvent myself. “-Simone Kestelman
There is going to be a fabulous opening cocktail party where Simone will be hosting a discussion and presenting her works on June 9th from 6-9. Please RSVP gruyich@hotmail.com. If you cannot make this amazing evening, there will be an open house on June 10th from 11-3pm. Please stop by!!! For more information on Simone or the gallery, click HERE.
This is a sponsored post but as always, all options and thoughts expressed above are my own.