Oh My Heart

Looking at the calender, I realized V-day would be on us in exactly 2 weeks. Although it is a day for lovers, it is still quite savvy to show love ones they are much appreciated via a little sweet treat. What is your plan this year??

Smiley Cookie - 2 dozens for $32.99

Set of 4 for $20 at Godiva

Set of 3 for $15

Harry & David Sweetheart's Cookie Box $29.95

open heart earrings $28

open heart necklace $32

To share a little sweetness with Savvy Mode readers, shop now until 2/18/2012 and receive 20% off entire purchase. Free standard shipping with $75 or more. Enter Code: Sweet2012. 

Easy Delicious Lentil Bruschetta Salad

The other day when a friend told me about this easy lentil-tomato salad, I was slightly skeptical. I knew lentil is high in protein and rather healthy for us, but it was not really high on my list of must eat. Anyhoo, after trying this salad for myself, I am hooked on this easy salad. It is refreshing, delicious and just too easy to make.

I got a pack of ready-to-eat lentil and a jar of fresh Bruschetta sauce from Trader Joe's. Mix one part lentil to one part sauce. That is it!!! You can make this to pair with grilled meat or seafood.

To make fresh tomato sauce:
Just add diced tomato cubes, finely minced garlic and basil into a bow and mix with olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture rest and chill in fridge for a couple of hours to let flavor develop. I have not made this from scratch before but will in the near future.

Do you like lentil?

Trending: Colorblock

Recently I am seeing more and more pieces with this colorblock theme. Therefore I will conclude colorblock will be the trend for coming spring and summer. Although I can't say I adore everything I see in this new trend, I will say certain color combinations are simple refreshing and quite snazzy in my humble opinion.
1. Brian Atwood $350
2. Anya Hindmarch $495
3. Kate Spade $225
4. Brian Atwood $550 (1-4 all via saks.com)

I know I won't be able to breath but really how important is breathing when a gal look this good? ~Smile
Herve Leger $1150 - I have tried my share of bandage dresses in various price points and nothing is close to the type of fit and resulting silhouette that Herve Leger can provide.

Juicy Couture Colorblock Snap Accent Dress $228 - I love this dress for the color combo and it looks like an outfit instead of a dress.

I noticed recently St. John pieces had become younger and trendier. St John is no longer something moms wear anymore. Colorblock Voile Top $395.

Last but not least, I love this pair of Nine West wedge for the style, colorblocking combo and the price $88.95. What about you, do you like colorblock and what would be your favorite combo?

Blue Happiness

There is nothing more precious than being healthy. After being under the flu spell for one week, I was finally well enough to venture out of the house. When I got this cashmere sleeveless dress, I was ecstatic, but wore this piece only twice. Cost per wear is actually pretty high, which is really against my savvy principle of low cost per wear. Reason was I couldn't wear it by itself, like on the runway.  The dress is actually a deep V cut design down the front. The two scarf attachments are supposed to be worn on the back. Anyhoo, I discovered by chance a navy blue fitted top which paired perfectly well with the dress. Yay!!! Previously, I would wear it with a cream ruffle blouse or a denim jacket over the dress.

To complete the look, I wore the pair of boots I got recently. Throwing on a pair of boots makes the look more casual.  And, jewelry pieces from Angela M. Design on Shop Savvy Mode add a bit of sparkle to shine a gal's day. I am going to buy a few more of these fitted bodysuits as layering piece. They are truly perfect year round.

What I am Wearing: Chanel cashmere dress, Wolford bodysuit, Coach boots, Angela M. Design necklace and bracelet.

Long and Short of Hair

The constant in my life is change and that applies to my hair as well. Over the years, my hair went from short to semi-short to short bob to long bob to long of various length and style. Looking forward to 2012, the lovely dragon year, I am thinking about how to revamp myself and the hair again.

Of all the styles, bob of any length is the easiest for me. A good stylist will save much time in the morning for a gal. With my bob cuts, the only thing I need to do is blow dry and maybe flat iron for a few minutes for a more sleep look.

As much as I complain about long hair, I am beginning to miss the long hair look.

Decision, decision..... Which style do you all think fits me the best?