Good Eats - Cafe Deluxe

Looking for a good place to eat tonight? If you live in that DC/Maryland/Virginia area, check out the small chain Cafe Deluxe, a neighborhood favorite. This European bistro style restaurant and bar offers everything from a margarita style pizza to steamed mussels. Each dish has a aspect of comfort that makes you feel at home. Don't forget to end your meal with one of their great desserts! Cafe Deluxe is great with kids too! 

Recommendations

Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls

French Fries

Grilled Asparagus 

Steamed Mussels in White Wine Broth

Steak Fries

Cobbler of the Day

Find a location near you in Gaithersburg VA, Tyson's Corner VA, Downtown Bethesda MD, and Cleveland Park in DC!

6 Universally Flattering Pieces For Spring

Tailored Trousers

A good pair of trousers will make any woman's body look professional and classy, as well as looking especially flattering on your backside and making your legs look longer. Check out the trousers at Ann Taylor, they come in four different fits so you can find the fit that works best for your body and then get all your pants (straight leg trousers, skinny jeans, cigarette pants) in black, navy, khaki, grey, red, and white!

Ann Taylor Modern Compact Doubleweave Trousers, $98. 

Patent Pumps

A patent pump pulls together any look, especially when going to work. Typically, a skinny heel and a pointed toe will make your legs look longer, and the lighter color is great for spring (especially with the fun snakeskin detail on the back!). 

Sam Edleman Portney Pump in Blush Patent at Zappos, $96 (Original: $120).  

V-Neck Cardigan

Find yourself a lightweight cardigan that you love and get it in a couple of colors, a few neutrals and a fun color or one with sequins. This sweater from Victoria's Secret runs from $30 - $60 depending on color, print, and sequins. 

Victoria's Secret The Sexy Cardi Sweater, $30 - $60

Chic Belt

When buying a belt if you're unsure about size, a medium width looks good on everyone. When looking for the 'chic' factor, look for a belt with a gold accent for a luxe looking fabric like snakeskin or patent leather. 

Banana Republic C-Buckle Textured Belt, $50 

Silk Blouse

A more relaxed fit will slim your upper body and the silk fabric will feel great as the weather starts to get warmer. 

J.Crew Blythe Blouse in Silk in Neon Azalea, $98

Wrap Dress

A v-neck and waist tie create a leaner looking frame and highlights the smallest part of your waist. I would be remiss not to point you in the direction of DVF wrap dresses. They come in tons of prints and and fabric feels amazing on your skin. 

Diane Von Furstenburg Zalda Bis Dress, $365

"6 Universally Flattering Pieces" via People Style Watch 

Paris Street Style ~ Fashion Week Fall 2012

Mila Kunis

Olivia Palermo

Sarah Jessica Parker

Photos via Mr. Newton for Harper's Bazaar

Looks To Lose For Spring 2012

Studded Jeans

As great as Shenae Grimes looks in this outfit, the edgy rocker moment has passed and more pulled together and classic looks are coming in this season (thank goodness, in my opinion). 

Torn/Distressed Tops

If you are going to buy a top, it might as well be in one piece and not akin to something that quite frankly makes you look homeless. No need to spend the money on a torn up Balmain top like when then you could just take a razor blade or a top you already have a tear it up. There are classier ways to show some skin.

Rubber Flip Flops

Yes, they are comfortable. Yes, they are easy to wear and match just about everything. But would it kill you to wear an actual shoe? I will admit, I am guilty of wearing rubber flip flops with an outfit, but these are only really appropriate for the beach, the shower, and summer camp. Sorry gals, but I promise there are comfortable sandals out there! 

Over-The-Top Platform Heels

Not only are these shoes bad for your feet (I'd like to keep my ankles well enough in tact that I can wear heels for the next 50 years instead of the next 20), but they are slightly stripper-ish. Can celebs work them on the red carpet like no other? You bet. Are they appropriate for anything you could be doing in your life, unless you are a certain kind of woman of the night? Definitely not. I am praying that this trend ends ASAP. 

Looks from "Looks To Lose" via People StyleWatch

Sunday's Shoes

Stuart Weitzman

Capsize Mary Jane Pumps

$365 at Bloomingdale's

Vacation!

Hello all! I am all set for my 4am (ouch) flight to Los Angeles tomorrow! I will try to find time to make a couple posts before I return home, but if not I will start posting again when I get back next Sunday! See you soon!

L'Odyssee de Cartier: 165 Years

Iconic jewelry label Cartier released a 3 minutes advertisement last night to celebrate 165 years in the business. It features three different panthers - Cali, Tiga, and Damou - traveling around the glove to St. Petersburg, China, India, and finally to Paris, to birthplace of the Cartier brand. The panther is the face of the label, which you can see showcased in the decadent jewelry in the ad. 

Crumbs Cupcake of the Month - March 2012

Irish Cream Cupcake

Vanilla cake soaked in coffee filled with vanilla buttercream and topped with Irish Cream cream cheese frosting edged with chocolate sprinkles and an espresso flavored 

buttercream rosette in the center.

Find A Crumbs Near You

Sunday's Shoes

Tibi

Amber Python Sandals

$365 at Bloomingdale's

Friday Night Film - Witness For The Prosecution

Looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat tonight? Pick up Billy Wilder's Witness For The Prosecution starring the gorgeous Marlene Dietrich. Hint that it's got to be good? The world's most famous mystery writer, Agatha Christie, was one of the writers. The last ten minutes will shock you.

Spring Trends for 2012

Color Blocking

Big Budget: Alice + Olivia Haven Colorblock Shift Dress, $242 at ShopBop.com

Flexible Budget: Vince Camuto Asymmetric Layered Tier Dress with Sash Tie, $128 at Nordstrom

Tight Budget: Ya Los Angeles Color Block Dress, $49 at Piperlime.com

Wear With... Neutrals or solid colors, jeans, and make sure to keep simple silhouettes in mind!

Day Clutches

Big Budget: Burberry Prorsum Woven Leather Flap Clutch, $1,295 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Flexible Budget: BCBGMAXAZRIA Harlow Laser-Cut Envelope Clutch, $128 at BCBG

Tight Budget: ASOS Slot Through Portfolio Clutch, $29 at ASOS

Wear With...Long skirts and spring dresses look especially classy with day clutches. Try and keep the clutch a bit oversized, you don't want to bring a super small bag out for day and end up looking similar to a 10 year old who just got her first purse. 

Ankle-Strap Shoes

Big Budget: Michael Kors Vacchetta, $595 at Zappos Couture.com

Flexible Budget: Schutz Connie, $150 at Piperlime.com

Tight Budget: Unisa Deana Sandal, $50 at DSW

Mint Green

Big Budget: Miu Miu Matelsse Leather Clutch, $395 at MyTheresa.com 

Flexible Budget: Alexis Bittar 'Satin Dust' Small Hinged Bracelet, $195 at Nordstrom

Tight Budget: Essie Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple at Nordstrom

Wear With... Neutral colors or other pastels. 

Leather

Big Budget: Tory Burch Milne Leather Jacket, $925 at Tory Burch

Flexible Budget: Vince Leather Mini Skirt, $495 at Bloomingdales

Tight Budget: Gorjana Parker Leather Wrap Bracelet, $55 at Gorjana.com

Wear With... Flat sandals for casual looks and strappy sandals for a sexier look. Try and find pieces that are in colors other than black as well which is better for fall and winter seasons. Remember, this is only an expensive trend if you let it be! Look for faux leather clothing pieces and leather jewelry to keep the price tag on the lower side. The Gorjana bracelets above are great for this, and come in over 100 style and color combinations! 

Blue & Green Jewelry 

Big Budget: Nest Blue Jasper Necklace, $395 at Neiman Marcus

Flexible Budget: Stella + Dot Felicity Hoops, $54 at Stella + Dot.com

Tight Budget: ASOS Pieces Flica Stone Cocktail Ring, $17 at ASOS

Wear With... White tops and dresses and dark denim. If you're feeling bold, try wearing another bold color! 

Florals

Big Budget: Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Stretch Dress, $1,079 at MyTheresa.com

Flexible Budget: Lilly Pulitzer Callahan Short, $64 at Lilly Pulitzer

Tight Budget: Old Navy Floral-Print Racerback Tank, $17.50 at Old Navy

Wear With... Neutrals like black or navy. 

Peplum

Big Budget: Alice + Olivia Victoria Peplum Dress, $264 at Shopbop.com

Flexible Budget: Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Hannah' Jersey Ruffle Peplum Skirt, $168 at Nordstrom

Tight Budget: Forever 21 Sleeveless Peplum Top, $19.80 at Forever 21

Wear With... Fitted tops and trousers to balance the volume of the peplum 

Metallic Heels

Big Budget: Giuseppe Zanotti Nocciola, $995 at Couture.Zappos.com

Flexible Budget: Charles David 'Complex' Pump, $215 at Nordstrom

Tight Budget: Calvin Klein Sandie Leather High Heel Pump, $98 at Lord & Taylor

Wear With... Anything! These are as versatile as your nude or black pumps. 

Neon

Big Budget: Rebecca Minkoff Sanna Pants, $298 at Shopbop.com

Flexible Budget: J. Crew Blythe Blouse in Silk, $98 at J. Crew

Tight Budget: J. Crew Colorblock Stripe Boatneck Tee, $45 at J. Crew

Wear With... Any neutrals, so you won't be putting your neons in a battle with other stand-out hues. Black, navy, white are more classic and beige and tan neutrals are super hip. 

Trends via People StyleWatch, March 2012