pop. fizz. clink.

the glitz and sparkle of new year's is always my favorite.

i don't usually enjoy going out out tonight because of the cost, and i'm cheap :)

but i love a party at home!!

{i've never hosted myself, and its something i'd really like to do.

next year's my year. mark your calendars.}

camille styles and kate spade worked up a little party inspiration for us all. and if i were to throw a nye party, i'd certainly hope it looked at least a smidge this glam:

^  those are screaming my name.

i. will. be. having a white russian milkshake tonight.

vanilla ice cream with vodka and kahlua poured on top.

holy yum.

but i guess the party decor isn't 100% crucial to a great nye party.

this might be:

because who needs food?

just kidding.

i like food.

this is the fridge you have out in your garage.

but i'm actually really excited about my plans tonight.

going out with my dude, to a little get together.

i have a most fantastically badass outfit planned.

the snow just started here in kc and it's unloading...

not planned to stop until tomorrow morning!

and i really am planning on a white russian milkshake.

white russians, snow, sparkles and....my outfit = awesome.

{if my outfit turns out half as cute as i'm hoping, i'll share on instagram : @jabarrier. follow.}

happy new year's everyone!!!

see you bright eyed and bushy-tailed tomorrow morning ;)

JILL

kansas city love.

i love our small big city.

big but still small enough where you get that feeling.

we recently (a few weeks ago... i've been meaning to post but i just kept forgetting!) got a kate spade ny store on the plaza.

it's nothing short of her spunky-colorful-characteristics they've been known for in the past few years.

these are a few photos from the grand opening.

they were shot by lemonlime photography, who actually shot joanna's wedding elle and i were in.

small big city.

i haven't had the chance to make it in there yet.

did you know kate spade was born and raised here?

she also shares a sister-in-the-bond bond with elle and i. yep. i still say that 6 years after i graduated. {can you say lame? i can and i'm ok with it :)}

small big city.

happy friday.

JILL

calling all freshman

i spotted the new kate spade bedding at bed bath and beyond and immediately thought how perfect these bright and playful spreads would be giving life to even the most boring dorm room. showing up with stripes and flowers in green, pink, black and white let's just say you will be the talk of the hall. that is one thing you shouldn't mind the other girls gossiping about :)

xoxo

elle.

spring trend: toe power

looks like neon is making its way into spring one foot at a time.

show everyone who's boss with a lively pair of these ballet flats from j.crew and kate spade. paired with jill's pants from the other day and a classic trench they look like a cheerful way to dive into spring...

xoxo

elle.

andres confiserie suisse

speaking of kate spade...i just had a few minutes to begin looking through the latest elle decor (didn't make it as far as i had hoped...so many interruptions) and i noticed another kansas city shout out! i have to share.

in the front of the magazine there is a small section where elle decor asked five style-minded revelers to share their go-to festive treats for holiday entertaining. among the revelers was kate spade sharing her love for the melt-in-your-mouth milk-chocolate truffles from andre's confiserie suisse in kansas city. she said "i grew up going there, and the candy counter was very special to me. i send them as gifts, and people rave about them.”

i agree they are delicious, but i tend to lean toward the chocolate covered almonds...(hint, hint)

you can read more about the great story of how andres began, and order your favorite chocolate delights here. your friends, family, and co-workers will thank you!!!

xoxo

elle.

kate spade says merry christmas.

her shop on park ave. is quite the jewel box of christmas cheer!

and i'd love an old foil tree, such as this one, but i'll take mine in silver. please and thank you.

she is unabashedly bright and merry, not to mention glitzy. quite frankly, i like her bold style.

JILL

twirl for the holidays

does kate spade's ad for twirl make you want to jump right into the holiday season or what?!

i'm smitten with it.

JILL