Author: classandthecitygirl

Book Review: The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck

The Wedding Shop by Rachel Hauck        ****        Retails for $9.00, here.      To be completely honest, it has been quite some time since I have finished a book that doesn’t have anything to do with school. I’ve been 

All That Glitters: The Classy NYE Look Book

One of my favorite nights is coming up and I’m figuratively biting my nails because I still haven’t decided on an outfit. A night of laughs, champagne, reminiscing and glitter sounds like a truly divine way to leave 2016 in the dust and ring in 

Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

One of the best parts about the holiday season is that it gives you an excuse to bake treats that you’d otherwise try to avoid. Yup, even during finals! I made the biggest batch of cookies in the history of my solo baking career (a 

POTW: Splendid Spoon

POTW: Splendid Spoon

Don’t you just love how your cravings change with the weather? Although what we’ve been dealing with in NYC is 60 degrees one day and 20 degrees the next (what is happening?!) I’ve realized that you can’t go wrong with a bowl of warm and 

Blooming Endive Appetizer with Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Pistachios

When it comes to planning for the holidays, getting the menu together is one of the most important parts. You want your family and friends to enjoy a delicious, warm and hearty meal that sparks happiness, fullness and inspires good conversation. You also want to 

NYE

Let’s talk about New Year’s Resolutions. I know, I know, it’s way too early for this, you’re still trying to get through the next few crazy busy weeks of long lines and holiday shopping, menus, an occasional workout and to-do lists galore. You’ve got your 

Brunch Spots We Love: ZUMA NYC

Brunch Spots We Love: ZUMA NYC

Zuma NYC   *   261 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016   *   $$$ If you’re lucky, brunch reservations are the plans that get you through the week. There’s nothing like waking up on a Sunday morning feeling the motivation you may 

POTW: Nounos Creamery

POTW: Nounos Creamery

With holiday parties, snacking and hot chocolate binging just a few weeks away – well maybe the hot chocolate binging has started a bit early for some of us 😉 – it’s going to be more and more important to balance out our diets with 

The Classy Foodie Gift Guide

With Cyber Monday already here, we know December is somehow creeping upon us *already*. Now that Turkey Day has passed the world has started to shift to winter holiday mode, making you start to think about all of the gifts you still need to buy. I’ve 

The Classy Beauty & Style Lover Gift Guide

If you’re beauty and style obsessed *~  like me ~* the holiday season marks the exciting start of new product launches and fun festive trends. There are so many deals going on in the next few weeks on brand new products from the industry, that you