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5 Cake Recipes You've (Probably) Never Tried

  We're gonna go out on a limb and say most people like cake in some way, shape, or form; from cupcake to layer cake to cheesecake, there's something for everyone. But think about it...when was the last time you were really WOWED by a cake? Like, clutch-your-pearls-and-gasp-audibly wowed? There are TONS of recipes out there if you're looking for your typical ol' cake, but the special ones are quite hard to find...before this list, of course! We've done the work for you (and what hard work it was). 1. Gingerbread Layer Cake with Salted Whiskey Caramel 2. Blackberry Jam Cake 3. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Vanilla Hazelnut Buttercream 4. Hazelnut Layer Cake with Fig Compote + Vegan Frosting 5....

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Link Party 1.23.15

Design Sponge shares 10 DIY Instagrams to follow.  Looking to boost your health + wellness this year? Keep it simple with these top five tips. A better kitchen by Sunday; enough said. Overgrown bangs the bane of your existence? Behold the perfect solution. An admission of 2015's first failure, with a twist: homemade yogurt. Have a fantastic weekend!

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How To Wear It: Mudpie Greek Dress

    Mudpie Greek Dress, $110.00 J. Crew Black Tights, $59.00 Tory Burch Riding Boot, $495.00 Black Hobo Bag, $95.00   J. Crew Spikey Pyramid Pendant Necklace, $62.00First off - never let anyone tell you you can't wear black and brown together. This is a lie! These brown riding boots add some warmth to the outfit, as the fringed necklace and Greek-like pattern of the dress bring a whole lotta sophistication. A neutral color palette lets the pattern really shine! Over to you! Which piece is your fave?

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La Femme 2015 is Here; Style It Like a Celeb!

Are you ready for La Femme 2015?! We just got ours in, and they're currently sitting pretty on the racks. Click here to see what we have in stock, but remember that we can special order ANY DRESS! Visit the La Femme website to peruse your massive amount of options. How gorgeous is this pink? So many dresses, such little time... Style It Like It's the 2015 Golden Globes Allison Williams stunned in an embellished, lipstick-red gown, the strapless top and circular skirt creating a super romantic silhouette. La Femme's #21152 is just as romantic, but a bit more daring. Style it... Hair: Old Hollywood-inspired faux bob. Makeup: Smoky eye, dark rose lip. Shoes: Champagne pumps. Accessories: Delicate silver bracelet,...

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Trend Corner: All Leather

Runway image credit: style.com. When you think of an all-leather look, a rather drab 70s image probably comes to mind, all odd silhouettes and dingy browns. But not this spring, as Prada showed us back in September that all leather can be all chic. To pull it off in real life, use textures like accordion and crocodile to offset that drabness we were talking about. The result will be a fresh look that brings a usually Fall-reserved material into spring.  1. Karina Grimaldi Clara leather top, $306.00 2. J. Crew solid leather belt, $39.50 3. Paris Paris Leather Crocodile Crossbody Bag, $109.00 4. Sigerson Morrison leather bootie, $495.00 5. J. Crew Sunburst Midi Skirt, $148.00

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