Moving On Up

We treated ourselves to a makeover for our 1st birthday.  We added categories, navagation bars and a press section.  Well, what are you waiting for, check out the new blog NOW!

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Borelli How To Styling Video with Laurie B Style

Last week I had the pleasure of working with the LA based stylist, Laurie Brucker from Laurie B Style.  She loves her Borelli scarf so much she created three new ways to wear it!  Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide to wearing your Borelli Active scarf all summer long. 

This video was made possible by the young and talented Ian-Thoms Kagihara and the entire team at Rachel Meis Communications. 

Drift 9 / Belize

My attempt at the crop top.  Fringe and crop tops were the hottest trends I saw in Miami last week.  Try it, I dare you! 

Welcome to Miami

The trip is finally here!  I've been following this for 2 weeks and feel amazing!  You can follow our Miami adventures on instagram @marissacasellini

Off to the Perry Hotel for the Rx pool party!

Drift / 8 / What to wear in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a bit chilly in spring.  Actually, it's FREEZING for two sisters from California.  Bundle up and travel comfortably with these tips!


What to wear in Copenhagen
* Killer boots.  Everyone wears cool shoes in Europe, no matter what time of day or the season.  (It must be taught in school.)  Even the moms at school pick-up are donning adorable wedge heel boots and their mode of transportation is a bike.  I can barely ride a bike in flats!
*  Fleece lined leggings.  I picked up mine at the Max Studio outlets in Napa.  
*  Bright colored mens button down shirt.  This pink number I was actually hoping to buy for TDH (he lives in neon) but TopShop Men only had a small.  Sorry hun, guess I get to keep it!   
* Headwear.  Anything knitted or warm will do.  It rarely drops below 60* in Southern California so I was thrilled to put my knit baseball cap to use I picked up in Milan awhile back.
* Scarf.  A BORELLI active scarf of course!  What other accessory wicks away your sweat while biking around the sites, warms you up when taking a boat tour or doubles as a towel for the shared bathrooms while staying in hostels? 
* Fingerless gloves.  Yes, I know regular gloves would keep your hands warmer but then it's difficult to take pictures! 
* Jacket.  I would go with anything warm and comfortable.  I wear this one from Theory ALL the time (also worn here).  I snatched it up 70% off at a chaotic yet exhilarating sample sale while attending grad school in New York City.  For those not living in the city, Gilt Groupe provides the same deals from the comfort of your own computer.

Design - What's Your BORELLI Color?

Are you a Tangerine, Bahamas Green, Sunrise Pink, Lilac or Navy?  Explore here.

Drift / 6 / Salt Lake City

 Although it's 70 degrees in La Jolla (not like that ever changes) I'm pretending it's chilly because I'm finalizing the fall collection for Borelli.  Fall 2012 is leaning towards jewel tones and grandma chic, a random yet fun mix of prints and colors inspired by my travels in India and my late Grandmother Lorraine.  

To see more of Borelli's fall inspiration head over to our pinboards - Fall - G-Ma.

I was flying back to San Diego after a week in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer show and Alt Summit.  It was an exhausting trip and I just wanted to cuddle up to my Southwest Airlines seatmate.  TDH rarely gets jealous but that would be going too far.  So, I cuddled with my wrap dress instead.  I designed it back while attending UCLA for undergrad.  (Yes, I keep clothes for a VERY long time, I still wear things from high school.)  The boots were a very calculated purchase, I didn't have enough confidence to pull them off at first.  But once I took the plunge I couldn't take them off.  You can ride a bike or wear a sexy dress or mini shorts with 'em. 

jacket - Theory / Dress - vintage Borelli / belt - Gap / leggings - Max Studio / boots - Steve Madden

Destination - Sleepy Gamla Stan

If you find yourself in Stockholm, Sweden, you must walk around the 13th century island of Gamla Stan.  During the week it can be overcrowded and jam-packed with tourists but on a Sunday afternoon you can cruise the cobblestone streets peacefully.  Visit adorable little shops, snack on buttery bagels and take some time off of the museums & monuments itinerary. 

En Route to Santa Ynez

Can you tell I'm excited?

Press - The Savvy Traveler on Trip Styler

Read the full article here

Thrilled to share with you I am featured on Trip Styler as The Savvy Traveler for April.  Highlights include tips on how I stay fit and healthy while traveling and the ONE thing I won't travel without. 

Trip Styler is filled with vacation ideas from Camping and Glamping to Safari to the newest trend, a Mancation.  Visit Trip Styler to help plan you next adventure today. 

Bell Pepper Boats

I'm headed to Belize in 6 days, which means its bikini season in March!  Yikes.  Here's a little recipe I've been using a lot lately to clean up my eating.  My goal for the week is to be a Lean & Green fighting machine.  It's going to be a busy week before I leave.  We just launched a new website and collection at Borelli and I have a few freelance projects to wrap up.  Happy Monday ya'll.  

Bell Pepper Boats (gluten-free, raw, vegan)

Ingredients
1 bell pepper
hummus
garlic paste
sprouted chickpeas or any other bean or vegan protein
spinach, chopped
green onion, chopped (white and green parts)
sun-dried tomatoes, slivered
sunchoke, chopped
nutritional yeast flakes
first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

- Wash bell pepper, slice down the middle, scrape out seeds.
- Spread hummus and garlic paste inside each bell pepper half.
- Stuff boats with spinach, chickpeas, green onion, sunchoke and sun-dried tomatoes. 
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast flakes, salt and pepper. 
- Drizzle olive oil.
- Serve with a salad of the veggies you have leftover.

Makes 1 bell pepper boat, good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Borelli Spring/Summer 2012 Color Palette

We've been working around the clock at BORELLI launching our new website and luxury knit scarf line DRIFT.  Here's a peak into what inspired this season's color palette.  The blessing (and sometimes curse) of working in a creative industry is anything can ignite the spark - ice cream, succulents, waves, wallpaper, paintings and cocktails.   I attempt to organize my overflowing mind on pinterest.  I would love to hear how you keep all of your ideas organized.  Have you started pinning yet?  Careful, it's more addictive than facebook. 

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Now what colors for Fall/Winter?  Any requests? 

Mens Winter 2012

 

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Looking for more menswear ideas?  Head over to my Pinterest board.

Drift - Have a Tory Burch Weekend

Introducing video Fridays. 
Each Friday I will be posting videos that have caught my eye or I've filmed.  First up, a whimsical one from the oh-so-chic Tory Burch.  Anyone know of a good flea market in San Diego?  Driving up to the Rose Bowl is a bit too far.  Enjoy the weekend!   

Drift 3 - Big Red Valentines Day

TDH and I usually stay in for Valentine's Day and make a three course dinner.  But that doesn't mean I can't dress up all sexy.  Whether you are having a sunset picnic, breakfast in bed or a night out without the kids this Tuesday try to branch out from your normal attire.  I love wearing red, it's an instant mood-lifter.  I may have gained the nickname BIG RED from dancing on top of tables in a bright red prom dress while living in New York City but we'll leave that story for another post.  What color are you planning on wearing for Valentine's Day? 

top - Lily White / bra - Free People / shorts - Phanuel / bracelet - Heatherette / wedges - Kenneth Cole

Sending you love from BORELLI

Free gift wrapping with purchase at www.borellidesign.com

Going to the Chapel III

The dresses on the catwalk in Milan this month were gorgeous.  Here's a few looks perfect for a bride. 

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Cabo Day 7

lunch at Mango Deck - tasty fresh seafood soup and guacamole - hilarious announcers, people watching and employees - hot tub sunset - dinner at Cilantros - grilled tofu and veggies - a much needed break from fried food - at the airport I ran into the friends I made on the Jungle Cruise - only slightly embarrassing - I'm going to miss you Cabo

Mini-Drift
Hat - Beach vendors in Cabo
Sunglasses - Los Angeles - Ray Ban
Necklace - Saratoga - thrifted from Mom's closet
Tank top - San Diego - Brandy Melville
Skirt - Los Angeles - Borelli Design