charmed & fancied: black and bone

While shopping last week, I came across these two-toned Aldo flats {top middle}.  Then I saw a clutch with the same colors and squealed.  Although I did not end up purchasing anything, the thought of these two beautifully neutral colors together with a bow caused some serious budget discussions in my house....

Love,
Maryam


black & bone by sprinkledwithcharm featuring jelly shoes

J Crew skimmer flat, $148
River Island block heel pumps, $32
Zara jelly shoes, $50
ALDO flat heel shoes, $40
Sheirich, $45
Landaverde, $35
Nina Nude and Black Patent Bow Flat (Wide Width) | Flats, $15

charmed and inspired: collared shirts

We're ending this {work} week by showcasing three different outfits that have one thing in common - collared shirts! Who knew that a collar could go so far?!

collared shirts by sprinkledwithcharm featuring black platform heels

Donna Karan zipper dress, $1,895
Sandro long sleeve silk shirt, $285
Old Navy denim button up shirt, $15
D G cotton shirt, €169
Nudie Jeans Co. low rise jeans, £120
Patrizia Pepe sequin shorts, £65
Vince thick legging, $117
J.Crew peep toe heels, $258
ASOS flat shoes, $45
Vince Camuto black platform heels, $118
Givenchy leather tote handbag, £1,250
Patent leather clutch, $629
Dooney bourke handbag, $68
Chan Luu cashmere shawl, $185

fun & useful items for the office

We share with your some of the items we keep in our desk drawers in the office.  The randomness will amuse you. 

Love,
Maryam & Mona

charming delectables: office snacks

Although I generally do not move much while working {the motion sensor lights often go out}, I still get fairly hungry mid-morning {around 10:30} and in the afternoon {around 4pm}.  I have a drawer in my office dedicated to all things yummy---though my brain requires sustenance....my thighs definitely do not.  So here are two healthy snacking options that are regulars in my drawer of edible goodies.

wasabi peas: super hot, super crunchy, only a handful does the job

{photo credit}

granola with flax seed:  super healthy, super sweet, great with a warm drink

{see recipe here}

Love,

Maryam

how to :: wear collared shirts unironed

I find ironing to be such a hassle, so if I come across any way to wear my collared shirts and skip this teeny {yet important} step, I am one happy girl.  In this video I show three different ways of wearing a collared shirt with very little ironing.

Love,

Mona

charmed & fancied: office accessories

We spend so much time at work, so it seems natural to add some cute touches here-and-there without jeopardizing productivity or the dignity of the office.  Here are a few ideas on how to personalize, *glamify* {insert spirit fingers} and sprinkle your office with a little bit of charm.

Love,

Maryam

charmed & inspired: all things organic

Sometimes it's the smallest of accessories that can inspire an entire outfit.  The shark's tooth ring naturally gave way to a neutral palette and materials from mother nature herself.  

organic by sprinkledwithcharm featuring a peter pan collar shirt

Peter pan collar shirt, $44 TOMS summer shoes, £33 Clare Vivier clutch handbag, $150 
Vanessa Mooney pewter jewelry, $40 Wood jewelry, $28 Brass necklace, $56 
O.P.I San Tan-Tonio Nail Lacquer, £11 Sandblasted Manzanita Centerpiece Branches, 18 inches : Blooms and...

seeing double :: ballet flats

Enjoy this video showcasing our favorite shoes for the office!

charming delectables: ladyfinger biscuit delight

An easy and oh-so delicious desert that will have you going back for seconds....actually more like thirds!

What you'll need:

• a package of biscuits {I used Ladyfinger biscuits}
• equal parts of cream cheese & yogurt mixed together
• 1 package of frozen berries {I used blueberries}

mmm mmmm good!

Love,

Mona

seeing double :: office attire

Ever wonder what you should buy one or perhaps two of? Well, in this video we show you what we buy "double" of for the office.

charmed and fancied: aprons

I would not particularly consider myself a chef or a baker, but on the rare occasion I feel inclined to stand at the stove I want to look cute over my University of Florida t-shirt and sweatpants.  I have been wanting a “designer” apron to wear around the kitchen {and house} for awhile now.  There are so many über adorable choices out there it can get a little over whelming....then I remind myself I can have more than one.    

Love,

Maryam

valentines day outfits

On this especially special day of love, you'll most likely find us wearing the outfits below as we celebrate this day with our husbands.   

Mona: girly valentine

Maryam: casual valentine  

Love, m&m

sprinkled with perfume

Reviews on perfumes over the internet can be hard, so in our video below we are diving deeper and discussing what to kinds of scents to consider for the office and out on the town.  Do you guys find these reviews helpful?  Let us know what kind of scents work for you!

Love,

m&m

charming delectable: chocolate chip cookies for love day

Is it bad that I absolutely *love* Valentine’s Day only for the sweet treats?  I usually do not expect to receive any special gifts from loved ones....and if I do....I hope it’s chocolate.  

When I was in the States, I would go to the store a day before and a day after this Hallmark holiday in order to stock pile my candy/chocolate supplies which would have run to critical lows since Halloween.  Naturally, my Valentine’s Day charming delectable would include chocolate.  

This is very easy chocolate chip cookie recipe that includes dried cranberries for that touch of red for Valentine’s Day....

{ingredients}

1 egg

1 package of chocolate chip cookie mix

1 ¼ stick of butter (you need more than the package indicates 

because we’re adding more ingredients, which will make the mix drier)

200 grams of coarsely chopped walnuts (or the nut of your choosing)

150 grams of dried cranberries

Optional: 250 grams of quick oats

Mix the softened butter, egg, cranberries, nuts and oats together in a bowl. 

Then add the cookie mix.

Put the cookies on a baking sheet and bake according to the instructions on the cookie mix package.

And voila...you’re done!

Love, Maryam

two sweet ideas for 14 february

It's exactly one week until Valentine's day!! If you're still looking for a great {and easy} gift idea, here are two for you to consider.

charmed & fancied: hermès!

I think it would be an understatement to say that we are both loving Hermès right now.  This classic and iconic brand really has a girl (or two) wanting everything chic! With Valentines day just around the corner, it's hard not to ask my Mr. for one of these this year.  
Until I can get my hands on these oh-so-charming pieces, I'll daydream about that moment when I get to unwrap a small orange Hermès box.

Love,
Mona

fav five

Here is a glimpse of what Mona and I absolutely LOVE in our lives {other than our hubbies}----below are five of our favorite items which range from clothes to make-up to laptop cases.  Be sure to watch our video where we describe why we love these products so much.

Love,
Maryam

charming delectables: cupcakes!

Oh cupcakes!  Who doesn't love cupcakes?  Even if you don't particularly care for them, you can appreciate that these mini cakes smile at the world and can unite the masses.  I stumbled upon this website that has easy recipes for amazing cupcakes.

 I can't wait for Mona to make these for me!  {p.s. Mona could you make these for me?}

Love,
Maryam

charmed and fancied: stripes!

If I had to choose two words to describe my style I would without a doubt say classic and chic. And for me, kate spade designs encompass both {and much more} perfectly.  So when I received my monthly email from kate informing me of their new designs, I. Was. Psyched!  Each month, kate spade will introduce a pattern for the month, and for January it was stripes! I find myself going to their website far too often, day dreaming of my wish list.

Here are some of my picks from this month's stripes collection, and with my love of classic style, it's no surprise that I stuck to the basic red, black and white.

My closet definitely needs this A-line dress which is great for winter and spring!  Moving to the right, I have an obsession with silk scarves and am in love with this little number. Below that is a striped iPad case and next to it a perfect coin purse with a note reminding you of the smaller joys in life. 

I can't wait to find out February's pattern and show you my top picks.

Love,

Mona

charmed and inspired: the mediterranean

Usually a Mediterranean winter lasts about a few days, if not a few hours—a couple of rain showers in the afternoon maybe a little drop in temperature.  This year, however, we have had consecutive cold wet days.....the sun did not even make an early morning appearance. 

I am longing for bright blue skies, warm breezes and soft glowing rays.....and if I wasn’t afraid of wearing white pants or bright colors, I may possibly consider wearing this outfit inspiration....

Here’s to an early spring.....

Love,

Maryam

office picks

In the office, we both choose sophisticated and timeless pieces. No surprise that Maryam maintains a neutral color palette while Mona leans toward more feminine and high-end pieces. 

For Polyvore links, click here lovelies! 

six outfits for the office

Hi Lovelies!

Check out our very first video where we spotlight six work wear outfits for the office! We wanna know what you think so leave us a comment and also don't forget to subscribe to our channel on youtube!

Love, m&m

casual times

On a typical day you can find us wearing something very similar to the below outfits:

In a nutshell our styles can be summarized with the following:

Maryam loves jeans, tends to be conservative when it comes to trends and color pallets.

Mona loves trends, tends to think about taking fashion risks and then chickens out 90% of the time.

For Polyvore links, click here lovelies! 

cozy beginnings

Happy 2012 lovelies!

The hubs and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary.  We opted for a relaxing weekend and got away to a small boutiquey hotel not far from our apartment.  While the rest of the world was getting all glammed up for new years eve, we got pampered with a couples massage, followed by a 4-course dinner in-house {where I had the BEST steak of my life!}.  We danced the night away to 80's music before retreating to our cozy and oh-so-cute room just in time to welcome the new year and our exciting third year of marital bliss!  I hope everyone else's new years was just as lovely as mine!

Some pictures of our cozy hotel. {All photos taken with my iPhone}

And of course I had to share a picture from our wedding. {Photo credit}

Love, Mona


U.P.D.A.T.E.
So after a good friend of mine {and fellow blogger} saw my post, she wrote this oh-so-sweet poem about it!!

m&m

Welcome to Sprinkled with Charm, a blog by us–two friends living on the Mediterranean coast with our husbands.  Persian by blood and American by culture, we have come together to share those interesting moments of our lives.  From our everyday antics, to style, from food to married life, we hope to sprinkle these pages with a little bit of charm.  

~Maryam and Mona