Song of the day: “Duo” by Zazie & Paolo Nutini

Do I even have to tell you, my yellow chiffon dress by ADAM was a hit?
Well, it was. So much so, in fact, that at the after party my dear friend, whose film was premiering, approached me; He kissed my hand, smiled coyly, and then said, “Why didn’t I snatch you up when I had the chance?” Flattering, really; but, seriously, the only thing on my mind right is: ITALY; ITALIAN FOOD; ITALIAN MEN. Repeat.

There was a lot of great fashion at the party, but this one woman was wearing the most hideous dress. It had to be from the Prom Sale at Macy’s. It was BRIGHT blue, with, hideous, scrunched material. I hate that look! Unless the material has no sheen, otherwise, sorry fans of scrunched dresses, it’s really unattractive and unflattering.

One of my friends, James, turns 22 years today, and we’re going to celebrate comfortable-style! That means, I get to be comfortable (but of course stylish) in my vintage Levi shorts and this yellow tank from J. Crew with a ruffle neck; paired with my favorite sandals in the world—my Enzo Angioloni gladiator sandals—and my vintage stud earrings. I like to keep it simple when I hang out with my guy friends, but not TOO simple, just in case I run into a hottie on the street.

Tonight, it’s going to be me, Jake, Christian, James, Louis, Trent and Brad. I’ve been best-friends with them for a few years, and they’re like the brothers I never had, but always wanted. I’m going to cook for them, something that doesn’t happen often.

Maybe, that’s why they keep me around: I cook for them…and I deal with their twisted sense of humor. Why take things so seriously?

James loves Italian food which, obviously, is what I’m best at! I plan to start with a Caprese salad. Next, we’ll have garlic bread and one of my favorite things: cantaloupe chunks wrapped in prosciutto. Prosciutto is a cured Italian ham that is incredibly salty, so when paired with the sweet melon—it is absolutely to die for! The main course will, definitely, be pasta with fresh tomato, chicken and red wine sauce.

There will be three things for dessert: a red velvet birthday cake; my secret recipe Sicilian lemon cookies; and strawberry+banana+nutella crepes! (Remember ladies: 20-year-old men LOVE dessert) Ok, the crepes are little more French than Italian, but delicious nonetheless!

James is going to love his birthday dinner and, at least, I’ll look cute in my J. Crew top and gladiator sandals while I cook!