In some coincidental timing, the event comes a night after Meghan Markle attended her first-ever state dinner, in Fiji, where it was thought she would don a tiara for the first time since her weddingbut she did not
Lace will always make for a fabulously festive pick, and a little black dress will never fail to flatter either
I often catch myself staring into space and mourning the once-upon-a-time pre-Internet years when my interpersonal life was dependent on leaving answering machine messages and having to ask people, What have you been up to? instead of just stalking them on social media
The fitted silhouette, high slit, and open back add allure and sensuality
Resulting in what we would consider the modern qipao
Ingredients For the vinaigrette: 1 ounce (28 grams, about 2 packed cups) fresh basil leaves 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil For the caprese panzanella salad: 1/2 a loaf of crusty Italian bread 1 pound fresh mozzarella 4 large heirloom tomatoes Instructions Make the basil vinaigrette: Add the basil, shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a mini food processor or blender and pulse to combine