Vivienne Westwood’s Roman Boots

Perfect to wear with your Santa suit…

Serious Fedora

Serious Fedora

Originally uploaded by Dom Cruz

See? Something about a man who is comfortable wearing a hat, not just being trendy…

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If I ever get to rub a lamp, I will wish for this…

*SIGH* Oh, to live in a world where grown men wear real hats, not baseball caps.

AGAVE: Not just for tequila anymore!

The real question is: can I sweeten my margaritas with agave nectar? Hmm, how about if I rim the glass with agave nectar and colored sugar crystals…the possibilities are endless!

clipped from www.yumsugar.com Know Your Ingredients: Agave Nectar Agave nectar (or agave syrup) is a liquid sweetener made from juice extracted out of the core of the agave plant. This sugar alternative, which is roughly 25 percent water, dissolves easily in cold liquids, and is sweeter than white sugar, yet less processed than refined sugar, and has a healthier glycemic index. It comes in light, amber, dark, and raw varieties. Light nectar has a delicate, almost neutral taste; amber possesses a caramel color and medium flavor; dark has stronger notes of caramel. Raw nectar is produced at temperatures below 118ºF and contains natural enzymes and a mild taste. Agave syrup can also be employed to substitute equal parts honey. Unlike honey, agave nectar is vegan, and does not crystallize when stored. When cooking with it, keep in mind that 3/4 cup agave syrup has the sweetening power of 1 cup of cane sugar, and when baking reduce the temperature by 25ºF.

Learn the health value of specific ingredients used in common herbal teas

What, no chai?

clipped from www.womansday.com 10 Healing Herbs Used in Teas Learn the health value of specific ingredients used in common herbal teas Chamomile is a flower long loved for its soothing, calming and sleep-inducing qualities. Lemongrass teas are often served as an after-dinner drink to aid digestion Unlike other herbs, jasmine is most loved for its robust fragrance rather than its health value It’s believed that the menthol-containing leaves help soothe irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and other stomach-related ailments by calming the abdominal muscles and improving the flow of bile, which aids in digestion. Peppermint is also said to cure minor cases of bad breath. There is much debate over whether echinacea really prevents or cures the common cold. Rosehips are the seed-filled red-orange pods that form at the base of the rose bloom. Notable for its high concentration of vitamin C, the herb is valued for its immune-strengthening properties Blackberry leaves Hibiscus Orange pee Hawthorn

Hooray for Hermes

What’s that smell? ….brand integrity?

clipped from www.luxist.com Hermes Vows No Change In Strategy One of the reasons that Hermes seems to thrive where other luxury brands falter is that the brand has always eschewed ‘masstige’ — luxury aimed at the masses. While other brands have expanded and then discounted, Hermes has held on to a fine snobbery that has served it well even in the recession. That strategy isn’t set to change. the brand has held off on expanding as fast as they could because they don’t want to squander the legacy of the company’s history. Over the last 20 years the brand has expanded its cadre of artisans from around 300 to over 2,000 but they still can’t keep up with the demand for the popular Birkin bags beloved of celebrities and the wealthy

Seen on Jak & Jil Blog Today

WAY super cute!

British Airways to Charge for Early Seat Choice

clipped from www.nytimes.com British Airways to Charge for Early Seat Choice LONDON (AP) — British Airways says it will allow passengers to choose seats up to 355 days before flying — for a fee. The airline said Friday that charges will range from 10 pounds ($16) per passenger for an economy class flight within Europe, 20 pounds for a long-haul economy seat or 50 pounds for an exit row seat. Business-class passengers will be charged 20 pounds for a short-haul flight and 60 pounds for a long-haul flight. Passengers now can choose a seat only in the 24 hours before departure, at no charge. The new policy is effective from October 7.

Seen this week on JakandJil.com

Look what I found this week on JakandJil.com!

I wonder if they make that horrid sound on the cement when you walk?

Oooo, it’s LEATHER!!