Tiering Up!

Sometimes adding bulk to an article of clothing can make you look heavier then you want to be, but sometimes, when placed correctly, it can add drama.  I'm talking about tiers on a skirt, dress, or top.  They can be very dramatic and lady like when worn correctly.

Free People, Intimately printed tiered dress, $78

So light and breezy, this dress is perfect for a Sunday afternoon.

Modcloth, Galleria Gal Dress, $55

Tiered lace? Oh my goodness this is heavenly.  I'm thinking some bold jewelry.

  Loft, Tiered polka dot ruffle shell, $50

I really like the v neck combined with the diagonal ruffle, makes it super interesting.

Nordstrom, Michael Kors tiered ruffle skirt, $59

A Kors skirt for under $60.  Score!

Modcloth, Deep in the Ocean Dress, $68

Beautiful color palate on this dress, really feels underwater.

I'm really loving the layering effect of tiers on clothing.  It's very soft and subtle but in a very upscale way.

Be fabulous today!

Colored Lace

Happy Monday kids!

How was your weekend? I'm on vacay in Nashville today and tomorrow enjoying some country music and friends!

Today I thought we should talk about colorful lace.  Not your traditional white.

Urban Outfitters, Pins and Needles Lace Dress, $79

I love this deep scoop neck, and the muted pink is so subtle.

Forever 21, Pleated Lace Skirt, $18

Mini, lace, red, hello summer!

Topshop, Orange sleeveless lace top, $56

While I wouldn't button this up all the way, but I'm loving this lace pattern!

Delia's, Isobel lace dress, $36

I love this sweet little number.  Perfect with a tan or not.

What do you think?  Are you loving this colorful lace? Such an unexpected take on a perfectly feminine pattern and medium.

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

It's my favorite day! Time for some delicious recipes from around the web! Happy Weekend!


BLT Macaroni Salad
c/o Skinny Taste

Ingredients

• 8 oz uncooked elbows, low carb or whole grain (brown rice pasta for gf)
• 4 slices 25% reduced fat center cut bacon
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, beefsteak or vine ripe, diced small
• 4 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise (I used Hellman's)
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

In a large skillet cook bacon on medium-low heat until crispy on both sides.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions.

Chop tomatoes and combine it along with any accumulated juice with mayonnaise and pepper in a medium bowl. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool. Combine pasta with tomatoes and spinach mixing well. Toss in bacon right before serving.


Green Beans and Potatoes in Chunky Tomato Sauce
c/o Cooking Light

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 cups diced red potato
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 pound plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

• 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add potato, celery, salt, and beans; sauté 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Add cilantro and tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Stir in peppers.

Overnight Layered Salad

c/o Annie Bakes

Ingredients

10 strips of bacon, cooked, cooled and crumbled
8 hard boiled eggs
8 cups romaine hearts-chopped
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
6 green onions-chopped
3 cups cheddar cheese-shredded

Dressing

2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Peel and slice your hard boiled eggs.  Mix all salad dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.  Layer half of the lettuce, green onions and bacon in the bottom of the trifle bowl.  Layer the eggs over the top, then spread half of the salad dressing over the eggs.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Repeat the layers, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Keep the Change

Don't you hate it when you can't scrounge up enough dimes, nickels, and quarters to buy a desperately needed diet pepsi (sorry coke lovers, that one is for my dad) at 2:30pm from the work vending machine? There are few things more depressing.  

So I wanted to feature some fabulous coin purses that you can throw in your work bag and keep your change!

Etsy (EmenGeeDesigns), Initialed hand embroidered pouch, $27

How sweet is this? Made by hand and personalized.

Kate Spade, Cheltenham Coin Purse, $19!!!

Final sale people! So cute!

Forever 21, Chain Mail coin purse, $5

Super glam, and super tiny.  Perfect to find at the bottom of your bag.

Longchamp, Le Pilage, $34

Longchamp items are incredibly durable so this little coin purse can be tossed about in any bag and do just fine.

Do you keep a coin purse in  your bag? Sometimes a great little accessory doesn't need to cost your whole paycheck, maybe just a few coins!

Be fabulous today!