bishop&holland

yosi samra flats and personal appearance

August 4, 2015

If you were to stop us on the street, there is a 99% chance there is a pair of Yosi Samra flats in our tote bags, if not already on our feet! We love to carry an extra pair of Yosi Samra flats in our tote bags to switch into after work, before errands. Yosi Samra is a genious, because not only are these flats so comfortable, they are foldable with their own little dust bag, which means taking up little to no space in your bag. And they literally come in every color of the rainbow, plus some.

We first were introduced to Yosi Samra a few years ago, and over the years Yosi has expanded his line to include not just foldable flats, but also sandals, loafers, and booties. And, he has recently added flats for little girls. They are adorable! This summer we have been obsessed with the simplistic look and shape of the cambelle sandal. We love this metallic pair and the way it looks with this mini skirt (only $60!).

This Thursday, from 4-7 pm, Yosi Samra will be making a personal appearance, and signing your foldable ballet flats, at one of our favorite Dallas Stores, Saint Bernard. Join us for some shopping, Fluff Pop, and of course, a Yosi Samra trunk show! Details are below, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

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Cheers,

watermelon margaritas

August 3, 2015

Every day there seems to be a new national holiday to celebrate! Some of our favorites to celebrate are National Ice Cream Day, National Margarita Day, and of course, National Lipstick Day! Today is National Watermelon Day. Seriously though, who comes up with these holidays??

We spent Sunday by the pool, which of course required a refreshing drink! Knowing that today was National Watermelon Day, we decided that would be the main ingredient for our cocktail. This recipe (based on this one from the Food Network) is so easy and doesn’t take any time at all to make. Our favorite part is that it is easy to make a pitcher of watermelon margaritas to have ready to go. No one wants to be stuck behind the bar all day making drinks and not getting to enjoy the pool or the sun! And, without the alcoholic ingredients, they are mocktail approved. Just add some club soda or ginger beer!

Watermelon Margaritas:

4 cups of watermelon chunks
2 teaspoons organic agave nectar (or to taste)
2 limes, juiced
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup triple sec

Cut up a watermelon into chunks – that’s the hardest part – and puree in a blender with the organic agave. Strain over a fine mesh strainer and pour into a tall pitcher. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir and pour over ice. How easy is that? We like to garnish with a sliver of watermelon, but a lime slice would be nice too. Before pouring the margarita into your glass, salt the rim if that is your preference. Enjoy!

Cheers,

luisa via roma

July 31, 2015

Happy Friday! We cannot tell you how happy we are that it’s the weekend. We don’t really have any plans on the agenda, except for a possible pizza night tonight, catching a Flywheel class Saturday morning (let us know if you ever want to join us!) and then running some errands, of course. With this 100 degree weather, it’s necessary to spend as much time as possible in air conditioning, or in the pool, if you have to be outside!

We first introduced you to Luisa Via Roma a few weeks ago, when we shared the things we consider before making a large investment in a handbag. Based in Florence (can we talk about how much we are dying to visit Florence again?), Luisa Via Roma caries all the luxury brands we know and love. In addition, we are finding some great designers that we aren’t as familiar with, which is super fun. Prices include world-wide shipping, import duties, and free returns, so shopping here is a no-brainer. We find ourselves revisiting their site every week to see what’s new, and of course, we’re finding so much to love. Our picks above encompass just a few of the things on our radar. We are head over heels for this mini Chloé cross body bag. And can you believe how cute the pink tortoise sunglasses are, or the style details on this amazing pump? Let us know what your favorites are!

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Cheers,