Category Archives: Holidays

BOOM!! Happy Holidays {Video Edition}

December 24, 2012 By in Holidays, Style, Video Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 19 Comments

Hello, hello my Lovelies! The Holidays have arrived and I wanted to wish you a beautiful & merry week with lots of love, laughter, great company & food….and of course, a healthy dose of sparkle!!

What better way to send you off into 2013 than with the very first Miss Renaissance Video!? I had an absolute blasty blast dancing my silly butt off, playing with confetti & feathers, and showcasing some of my Holiday/New Year’s outfit ideas. Which look is your favorite??

No matter if you decide to go vintage, cheeky, sexy, glamorous or even casual for your Holiday Festivities, always remember to own your look & have FUN! I’ll be taking a few days off to spend time with my family (and gorge myself on delicious food & drink!), so I’ll see you Lovelies back here on January 1st!

XO

{Outfit details: 1.Long, emerald green gown with crystal embellishments – Atelier Azza.  2.Blush feather dress with corsetted top – ASOS.  3.Long, black velvet gown with gold dots – 80′s Vintage Saint Laurent via Saffron Vintage Chicago.  4.White dress with gold sequined collar & back – BHLDN.  5.Off-white dress with crystal encrusted top – Atelier Azza.  6.Grey feather jacket – ASOS.  7.Sequin “Burger” sweater – Markus Lupfer.  8.Burgundy, gold-embroidered maxi skirt – Atelier Azza.  9.Turquoise & gold glitter sandals – Kate Spade.  10.Leopard calf-hair heels – J.Crew.  11.Gold Loafers (walking by themselves) – Miista.  12.Pink heels with gold tips (walking by themselves) – Target.}

A very special thank you to Emily Hard & Tim Musho for shooting this fun video, Shannon O’Brien for the beautiful makeup, Tara Gardner for the incredible hair, Astrowifey for my kickin’ manicure, and my sweet friend Rada Portzer for shooting amazing still photos (coming up soon!) and being there to support my crazy antics!! You guys ROCK!

Weekly Color Inspiration {Oh Christmas Tree}

December 20, 2012 By in Color, Holidays, Inspiration Tags: , , , , , , 4 Comments

Miss Renaissance's Christmas Tree Manicure

{On all fingers, except index fingers – RGB Cosmetics Sea. On index fingers – RGB Cosmetics Copper.}

With Emerald Green having a major moment, and Christmas being just around the corner, this manicure was a no-brainer. I’m really feeling the Holiday cheer around me these days (we all need it, right!?), and decorating my tree each year deepens my mood even more. Maybe spending a few hours each day sitting by the tree subconsciously got me to go for a deep green this week…

The combination of green and shimmery copper is elegant & can be matched with many outfits – perfect for any upcoming weekend festivities! What’s your take on the Holiday manicure this year?

XO

It’s DIY Time {Holiday Edition}

December 19, 2012 By in Decorating, DIY, Holidays Tags: , , , , , , 14 Comments

DIY Miss Renaissance

{Get your tools ready: Pine Cones (forage them in your neighborhood/woods or buy them at a craft store), Spray Paint, Twine (or any string you like), Gold Leaf (available at most craft stores, or online here), Glitter, Screw Eye Hooks (I got mine at Home Depot).}

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{Take your Cones outside (or in a well-ventilated area), and spray until you achieve the color saturation you like. Let dry for about 15 minutes.}

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{Once your Cones are almost dry (still slightly tacky), apply the Gold Leaf and use a sponge tool or brush (even a soft toothbrush will do) to dust off the excess Leaf.}

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{Use your Glitter liberally on your non-gold Cones!}

Miss Renaissance DIY Blogger Style Holiday

{Yay! Gold & Pink Glittery Goodness!}

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{Using either your fingers or a pair of pliers, gently screw a hook eye into the top of each Pine Cone.}

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{Line up your Cones in the order you’d like them to hang on your finished Garland. Then knot your twine, evenly spaced, onto each Eye Hook. }

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{VOILA! Your beautiful, sparkly, & glamorous Garland is ready to be hung wherever your Holiday Heart desires (in my case, over my fireplace!}

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What would the Holidays be without a super glam & fun DIY!? This Pine Cone Garland is easy and will cost little money to make. I decided to add pops of bright & glittery pink to mine, but you can let your imagination go wild with color choices here…..add some deep red for a true Christmas feel, or some green….or maybe even black for a more edgy look.

This was my first time working with Gold Leaf, and let me tell you – I now have the urge to literally Gold Leaf everything in sight!!! 

XO

{All images by Miss Renaissance.}

Holiday Gift Guide {Part 4}

December 18, 2012 By in Gifts, Holidays, Shopping, Style Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

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{1.Bauble Coin Purses  2.Charm & Tassel Necklace  3.Sheep Scarf  4.Kitty Kat Loafers  5.Leather Tassel Key Fobs  6.Sparkle Pouch  7.Smoke & Kisses Bobbie Pin Set.}

This week’s final installment of the Miss Renaissance Holiday Gift Guide has been so fun to put together! All of these fab pieces are under $150, but they’ll be sure to make a major impact. Which stylish lady doesn’t need a dose of fun in her life, right?! So go forth…make your final purchases….and be merry, sparkly & bright!

XO

Currently Baking {Vanilla Moons for the Holidays}

December 5, 2012 By in Baking, Dessert, Holidays, Recipes Tags: , , , , , , , 5 Comments

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Miss Renaissance's Vanilla-Almond Moons

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Holiday Cookie Season is finally here!! They’ve been a favorite of mine since I can remember! When I was a little girl living in Germany, I would always look forward to the Holiday Season so that I could help my Mom bake our favorite recipes.

These “Vanillekipferl”, or Vanilla Moons in English, are my absolute favorites. They’re light and airy with a perfectly crumbly texture, and the buttery vanilla flavor pairs beautifully with a cup of cappuccino or a shot of espresso. These are definitely worth a try – trust me, you’ll be hooked!

XO

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