ACCESSORIZING FOR TEMPLE GOURMET

After growing up in New York City, I am always hard-pressed to find good bagels, good pizza and good Chinese food.  Sorry if any of you guys disagree, but I just think the Big Apple does these things right.  Well, I have to say that I found a Chinese restaurant- in NEW JERSEY- that serves some of the BEST Chinese food on the other side of the George Washington Bridge...Temple Gourmet Chinese Restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey!

This BYOB, located on Broad Street, serves killer dumplings, ribs, and mu-shu pork.  We've also tried their chicken imperial (like a General Tso's), sesame chicken and beef and broccoli which were all tasty as well.  The ambiance is a little more upscale, but thankfully the prices are not.  Service is also great.  We've been there twice already, and I'm sure we'll back back again soon!

Here is what I wore to Temple Gourmet Chinese Restaurant...I am a big fan of accessories!  I love everything from jewelry to scarves, belts, and hats...you name it- because I think they can add that extra bit of pop to an otherwise dull outfit.  Here are some of my latest accessory purchases (all under $20 each) that I feel my wardrobe was just lacking- a black floppy hat, a faux fur scarf, and a leopard-print belt.  I was just wearing jeans a black top to lunch, but with these extra accessories, I think the outfit looks a little more finished!

Hat: Target

Scarf: Windsor

Belt: J Crew Factory

Jacket: LOFT

Top: H&M

Jeans: GAP

Booties: Vince Camuto

Bag: Louis Vuitton

MERRY CHRISTMAS READERS!!!

Merry Christmas to all of my readers!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day together. Whether you have jet setted somewhere to be with your loved ones this holiday, or have just stay put, I wish you nothing but love and happiness on this day. My Christmas wish is that Jet Set Smart continues to grow in the coming year, and that more of you readers will share your trip ideas and experiences with me the way I do with all of you. My sister-in-law and her fiance have jet setted to South Africa for Christmas. I know they are having a great time, and I will share pictures from their trip with all of you when they return. I have not jet set somewhere this holiday. I will be with my family today, eating some yummy Chinese food and watching the movie Avatar.

Rich and I are planning some exciting trips in 2010 that I will tell you more about very soon. Stay tuned for that. In the meantime, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
xo Lori