giveaway: madison elizabeth designs

As mentioned last week during my Clagett giveaway, I just love finding new designers on the web. This time it was easy. My best friend and fellow blogger, Madison recently started making AH-MAZING jewelry pieces, and has already had quite the demand. 

It's to be expected when the pieces are so unique and customizable. She just sent me a few rings, and I've been stopped on the street asking where I got them - true story. 

Well, she has generously decided to give one lucky reader a ring AND a bracelet! 

She was always such a generous friend.

Here is what she will be giving away:

One "Love" ring

And one "Love" bracelet

The giveaway will be live until MIDNIGHT on Wednesday, 4/11. I will pick a winner at random and post it on Thursday (sorry, no international entries). 

Here is how you can enter (additional entry for each - a total of 3 entries):

1. Follow The Urban Slant on GFC

2. Follow The White Ruffle on GFC

3. Follow TUS and TWR on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway

Good luck! 

easter coma

I'm currently in an Easter feast induced food coma, and my creative juices are lacking. No new post today -- just a snapshot of the dessert plate from last night. 

Homemade fruit tart, lemon cake, cookies, brownies, carrot cake, and almond tart. 

Holy moly calories.

no judgements, pleaseeeee.

Oh, and I played with this little guy. Blogosphere, meet Cooper, the 8-week old lab my cousins just bought. 

week recap!

I don't normally do recaps on Fridays, but this week was extra special.

Why?

Because I shopped and ate out for THREE days straight with Carly 

Insane. Totally out of character, but sometimes it's essential to take a staycation in your own city. I had so much fun exploring new restaurants, trying SHRIMP for the first time (exotic, I know), and mostly window shopping. 

I mean, how gorgeous is the Tory Burch Madison Ave Flagship? I was good, and didn't buy anything. Yay! 

being tourists in Rockefeller Center, and eating amazeballs pizza at Lombardi's w/ Viv (and Christin)

insane gallery wall at kate spade in SoHo

impulse purchases -- earrings from Forever 21, and a neon tribal phone case from Aritzia.

my fave NYC ladies at dinner in SoHo - Roxy, me, Carly, Viv and Tamra

ended the evening with tequila, wine and dancing. 

I struggled yesterday. But sometimes it's essential to...

Have a great weekend, and if you're celebrating Easter, Happy Easter! 

matchbooks//giveaway winner

I've always had an obsession with matchbooks. They are always handy when lighting candles, and can double as a great home accessory. 

When I was shopping online (standard) I came across Design Darling's amazing selection. They are so bright and really add a touch of prep to the standard set. 

But when I was at Barney's in Chicago my heart skipped a beat.

Long matchbooks that aren't dinky and for fireplaces? AND are french?! Still my beating heart. 

My favorite matchbooks are below. I'm in love.

1//2//3//4//5

Oh, and of course you need to have a great candle to light. Diptque will always be my favorite. What is your favorite candle? 

And a HUGE congrats to the winner of the Clagett giveaway -- 

Viviana of Fashion Truffles

I hope you enjoy your necklace ! 

guest post: the style scribe

With Spring here (or just around the corner in NYC), I've enlisted the help of Merritt, the crazy talented brain behind The Style Scribe to share some spring favorites under $100. Her eye for fashion and trend spotting is seriously amazing, and I know you'll all love what she has put together. Happy Shopping! 

I’m so thrilled to be guest blogging on The Urban Slant today, and hopefully helped Julia during this crazy busy week of hers!

Check out my list of must-haves for spring that will work with any of your budgets! Trends to keep in mind are pajama-styled separates, color-blocked shoes, pastel shades and lots of mint green. Happy shopping and be sure to check out The Style Scribe for other fab finds under $100 throughout the year!

1.  TopShop Blouse, 2. Bop Basics Clutch, 3. Zara Sandals, 4. Madewell Shorts, 5. Rachel Leigh Earrings, 6. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in “Mermaid’s Dream”, 7. Forever 21 Skirt, 8. Jagger Edge iPhone Case, 9. Nasty Gal Sunglasses, 10. Tom Ford Lipgloss in “Naked”, 11. TopShop Dress, 12. River Island Watch, 13. Anthropologie Pen Holder, 14. BaubleBar Bangle, 15. Zara Tote, 16. Steve Madden Loafers, 17. Laura Mercier Souffle Body Lotion in “Fig”

Also, be sure to enter my Clagett giveaway!! You have until midnight tonight.

giveaway: clagett jewelry

One of my favorite things about blogging is learning about new designers. There are so many talented people out there, and I just love showcasing them when I can. 

Clagett is a new jewelry website full of beautiful handmade items. Katie, the lead designer, has always been creative, and after working in advertising realized that her hobby for making jewelry could be a business. 

And I'm so happy she realized this! 

Her pieces are so unique and show serious attention to detail. My favorite pieces are her necklaces -- especially the ones with turquoise. 

Well, Katie (my old sorority sister, too!) and I got to talking, and she has generously decided to give one lucky reader a GORGEOUS statement necklace. I so wish I could enter this giveaway because I see myself wearing this necklace every day. 

To enter this giveaway...

1. Leave a comment telling how you would style this necklace (required entry)
2. Follow The Urban Slant and Clagett Designs and tweet about the giveaway (separate entry)
3. Like Clagett on Facebook (separate entry)

I will pick a winner at random using random number sorter at midnight on 4/3/12 (please no international entries, sorry!)

Good luck! 

weekend recap: brunch and brooklyn

Happy Monday! Let's be honest, this weather in NYC is not very "spring" like. 

Oh well.

First and foremost, today is an exciting day in my blogosphere. I'm kicking off wedding week for The Girls of Lincoln Park (thanks Ladies!), AND sharing some seriously fun Monday Morning Inspiration at The Peak of Très Chic. So much fun putting these posts together, so make sure to stop by and show them both some love!

Now back to regularly scheduled programming...

I still enjoyed a fabulous weekend around the city - including Brooklyn! (so adventurous of me)

I had brunch in Chelsea at Tipsy Parson. It was maybe the best brunch I've ever had. 

Starting with this...

followed by this. yum.

I had some lovely company at brunch, too! 

I spent Saturday in Brooklyn with some friends enjoying some of Brooklyn's finest...

I spent Sunday catching up on some blogging work, and making dinner for my sister and I. I called it "use everything fresh in my fridge in preparation for Carly's visit". It was a mix of veggies and potatoes! 

And I leave you with Penny "Pensive" Lane. Such a serious one sometimes.

Have a good week! 

P.S. It's Madi's birthday today so make sure to stop by and show her some love! 

friday link love. take 6.

This week was crazy busy for me. I feel like I haven't slept in days. Ever feel like every decision in your life is one big pro/con list? Exhausting.


I have really had to step back and take one day at a time, which isn't easy for a Type-A personality.

moving on...

Web favorites

I now need to organize my fridge.

I might have to become a vegetarian, or at least eat like one. 

I wish I was still 10 years old.

My best friend Madi is now making jewelry and to say that I'm obsessed is an understatement. And, they are SO well priced, it's absurd. You go girl! 

Check out her blog for pricing information and how to get your own! 

I got these new shoes yesterday and not sure I'm going to keep them. I sort of love them, but do I really need another pair of shoes?!

via

Happy Weekend everyone! 

perfume party

As the trees are blooming, and fresh flowers are everywhere, It has me itching for floral scented perfumes. I don't like scents that are too strong, or musky. I'm drawn to notes of peonies, roses and citrus. 

A few of my faves (I own almost all of them) are below. They all smell divine, but my personal favorite has to be the one I purchased in Paris, La Chasse aux Papillons (chasing butterflies). Trust me, it is worth the steep price.

Top to bottom: 

Calypso St. Barth's 

Marc Jacobs

Elie Saab

Jo Malone

L'artisan Parfumeur

Donna Karan

Now tell me floral lovers, are there any other perfumes I must try? 

Woodsy musk lovers, need not apply. 

society6

I stumbled across this gem of a website the other day, and it was love at first click.

I'll let these iPhone cases speak for themselves, and I'll take one of each please.

Psst... I'm over at Studio Swoon today sharing some Wedding outfits you will be sure to swoon over. Stop by and show Tamra (and Bella) some love! 

         

Happy Shopping! 

And, I have to end this post with a HUGE Happy Birthday to my big brother Ted!! Can't wait to celebrate when I'm home again! xo

(too hilarious not to post)