Holiday

All I want for Valentine's Day is a fancy take-out setup in bed, my dip duo from Hillstone's R+D Kitchen and a crocodile Kelly if you really love me... Also I'd like to be in bed by 9pm with an LED face mask, fancy box of chocolates and Bravo TV. With love, Xx Monica Shop the Guide

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We all have that one thing that sparks absolute magic within us. Aside from our family and friends, it’s something absolutely remarkable, a feeling you get when your true self gets fully realized. I’m fortunate to have two of those things, both equally magical. One of which is my creative spark, when I dream up something and then finally see it all come together, typically style related; an outfit, a scene, an absolute perfect moment, so palatable I can almost taste it. And t

Beyond the mistletoe, lassic movies, enticing treats, ornate decorations and overhaul of lofty expectations for happiness, altruism and gratitude, lies the not so jingle worthy reality that holidays can also be hectic, stressful, overindulgent, lonely and expensive. When our friends, families, partners, kids and coworkers can bombard us with small talk, uncomfortable political discussions, the overconsumption and ugliness of too much food and booze. When we are reminded of th

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As is Christmukkah for me. At the end of every year I have the pleasure to celebrate not one, but two of the best holidays of the season; three if you count the significance of New Year's Eve for my Russian family members! Typically we celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah separately, given the eight nights of Hanukkah land on varying dates so any and all overlapping of the two feels extra special. Last time the two coincided I went all out with my colorful Christmukkah table and

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Hanukkah Monica is here and she found you the perfect little blue dress… Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or not, this festive little number (and others similar below) are beyond perfect for the holidays. I wore it for my holiday shoot, post coming soon, and couldn’t help but snap a few photos with the bow detail and my Hanukkah Monica cake front and center! Enjoy! xx Chic Little Blues…

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We love cozy nights on our rooftop entertaining family and friends and now that the holidays are upon us my ideas for fun are in full swing. Especially when pairing champs and cheese, the perfect meal on a candlelit, chiller evening tucked under a comfy throw. I’m no newbie to fondue, it’s my favorite wintertime meal (even in Los Angeles) and so if you want more info on how to setup fondue, see my guide here . I wanted to embrace spooky season with a overflowing wax wine bott

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