Ocean Beach, San Francisco

I am totally in love with large scale beach photos  but my favorites from Massimo Vitali and Christian Chaize tend to be from tropical/exotic spots that I've never visited.  However, to my surprise (via Pinterest) I stumbled upon this stunning photo of Ocean Beach  that I think would look just as amazing as a huge statement print.

I'm considering heading over to the Cliff House one day and attempting to re-create it myself...

(imitation is the best form of flattery, right?)

Pardon My French (ie. Hey Garance Doré, can we be friends?)

One of those crazy things about the internet world, is that you start to feel like you personally know complete strangers; Garance Dore is a perfect example of that connection.  I love her blog (and her boyfriend's blog), and now with her web series "Pardon My French"  I've become slightly obsessed.    What I wouldn't give to be sitting with Garance and Diane at that coffee shop.... 

Recipe: Better Than Sex Cake

It may not look like anything fancy,  but what it lacks in style, this cake makes up for in decadence.  I was originally introduced to "Better than Sex Cake"  in high-school and it remains one of the most crowd-pleasing recipes in my repertoire. I can't claim anything fancy about this dessert, and its full of over-processed grocery store ingredients, but every once and a while you need a treat.

YOU NEED:

1 Boxed Chocolate Cake Mix

Semisweet Chocolate Chips

1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

Caramel or Chocolate Ice-Cream Topping (or both)

6 Heath Candy Bars

Tub of Frozen Whipped Topping (ie Cool Whip)

THE STEPS:

1.  Bake the chocolate cake according to the directions,  adding chocolate chips to the batter before placing into the oven.

2. Chop up the Heath bars.

A few minutes after you pull the cake out of the oven (while it is still warm):

1. Poke a bunch of holes into the cake with a fork or the back of the spoon.

2. Sprinkle 1/2 of the toffee chunks onto the cake (make sure to get some in the holes)

3.  Pour the sweetened condensed milk and carmel topping on the cake; making sure to pour it into the holes.

5.  Frost the cake with the Cool Whip.

6.  Sprinkle the remaining Heath bar chunks on top of the whipped topping. (These add the crunch!)  Sometimes I drizzle a bit of chocolate or caramel sauce for added decoration.

7.  Refrigerate (It's best if it's been refrigerated for at least a couple hours)

and.... share with friends!

Lizbianism

Somebody bring me some ham.....

Elle Fanning.

Wow.  Sometimes you find yourself insanely impressed by a 12-year old?  Elle Fanning has been shot for a bunch of magazines over the past couple of months and every time I see her I'm in awe! It's hard not to be inspired the poise and beauty she already has as a 12-year old! Love these shots...

 How stunning (yet still age approriate?) is she in this Chanel dress? (from Interview Magazine)

The photos of Elle and her older sister Dakota together that were shot for W Magazine are also super inspiring.

 I even love this retro hair & makeup from Teen Vogue.

And finally, one last image from Marie Claire.