Santa Cruz Restaurant Spotlight:

      Today I over indulged with lots of take out from my favorite Afghani restaurant in town, Kyber Pass. Nothing beats working on homework with an unlimited surplus of take out! Their warm and savory masalas and bright fresh salads are what bring me in at least once a week! Kyber Pass also offers exotic mango and cucumber lassies. This local (and personal) favorite always dishes up massive portions at crazy low prices:

Only $2.99 for more than double what you see pictured!

Freshly baked and slightly crisp herbed naan, $2.99. 

Chicken tikka masala and basmati rice simmered in
chicken stock with a burst of fresh lemon juice.

Complimentary sauces that I just can't get enough of!

      Kyber Pass is located on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. You can view their online menu by clicking here. Or make a reservation tonight by calling (831)423-3400!

Yours,

Nico

Coming Up Daisies!

Sunglasses- Betsey Johnson, Top- Vintage, Watch- Michael Kors, Bangle-
Coach, Bag- Michael Kors, Pants- Helmut Lang, Shoes- Stuart Weitzman

      To prove that the pants I wore previously in this post are actually quite versatile despite the fact they are mustard yellow I tried pairing them with a vintage T shirt and massive round sunglasses for a casual day time look. Don't you love the bejeweled daisy on this top?


Yours,
Nico


PS: Thank you to Maggie of MacClaveyPhotography.com 

Blueberry Lemonade:

      My father has a huge lemon tree growing in his backyard and I do my best to make the most of the tart and tangy citrus. I make a pitcher of lemonade each and every year as soon as the lemon tree starts to bare fruit. This year for a change I thought it might be nice to add an additional fruit flavor, like blueberries! Try a glass of my blueberry lemonade for a taste that is both sweet & tart!

Magic Ingredients:

-2 cups fresh lemon juice

-1/4 cup frozen blueberries

-3 cups fine granulated sugar 

(2 1/2 cups for sweeter lemonade)

-6 cups water

-Slices of lemon

Getting started...

1: Squeeze enough fresh lemons to make 2 cups of lemon juice.

2: Boil together the blueberries, sugar, and 3 cups of water in a pot over the stove on medium high heat until the sugar is dissolved.

 3: Combine the blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining water in a large pitcher and let cool in the fridge over night. 

4: Before serving, add ice and fresh slices of lemon.

Yours,

Nico

PS: Remember to always....

DIY: March (Butterfly) Calendar

      I first saw this calendar idea on BecksPick, and had to try it for myself! A simple idea that makes staying punctual a whole lot more adorable. 

Supplies: 

-Colored paper

-Glue sticks

-Pen

-Scissors

-Decorative stickers

Getting Started:

1: Write a calendar onto a sheet of colored paper, cut a quarter inch border around the text.

Yours,

Nico

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

      To honor the Irish I created a manicure inspired by the gold you would find at the end of a rainbow! Minty green nails coated with a layer of gold dust accented by a singular rainbow nail, a concept simple enough to do on your own hands with out the help of a friend. This manicure is sure to turn a few Irishmen's glances in your direction tonight! Here's how to achieve the look yourself: 

You will need:

(Or whatever you already own that is similar!)

(These are only $1.99 at Rite Aid and they have
very fine brushes perfect for detailed designs!)

Getting started....

I start with a dry base coat, they apply pink, yellow,
and blue to my ring finger nail as shown above.

Then I apply 2 coats of mint green polish to my other nails.
 I also fill in the gaps on my ring finger nail with orange and
green nail art polishes (as shown above). Finally I finish
with either a clear or gold glitter top coat.

Throw back an Irish car bomb for me!

Yours,

Nico