Textured Jackets

Hey there lovebugs,
How was your weekend? I took the day off on Friday because my mom was in town and we had a great day and even did a little shopping in Georgetown at Madewell, Loft, and Brooks Brothers.

Today I thought we'd look at some textured jackets. Since it's blazer season, sometimes the plain or even cuffed look can get tired. Here are some new items to spruce up the look!

BB Dakota, Royale Matte Sequin Mesh Jacket, $97

This jacket would be perfect over a party dress for the holidays.

Anthropologie, Fouettes Bolero, $88

I really like gauzy look this has and the hook and eye closure is just enough.

Express, Sequin Mohair Cocoon Cover up, $79

I love this jacket. Bracelet sleeves, open front, just love it.

Urban Outfitters, Cooperative Sequin Jacket, $89

This just screams holiday party. Pair it with velvet heels and you're to go.

Blazers will always work with a party dress but why not try something a little flashier?

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

We made it lovebugs! Do you have big plans for this weekend? My mom and dad are in town and I couldn't be happier to see them!

Chipotle Alfredo Sauce

c/o Stephanie Cooks

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese
1/2-1 tbsp. chipotle puree
8 ounces fettuccine or linguine

 Directions

1- Cook pasta according to packaging directions.
2- Meanwhile, in a small sauce pot combine the butter, milk, and cream cheese. Heat until the cream cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in the cheese and chipotle puree.
3- Pour over the hot pasta, tossing well to evenly coat. Serve hot.

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

c/o Cassie Craves

Ingredients

8 cups Cool Ranch Doritos
4 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 1/2 cups Frank's Buffalo Wing sauce
1/2 cup water
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped celery
Sour cream
Ranch dressing

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spread tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow dish.

2. Bring wing sauce and water to a simmer. Add shredded cooked chicken; heat through. Strain the chicken (reserving the sauce) and spread over ranch-flavored tortilla chips. Top with shredded cheddar.

3. Bake in the upper third portion of the oven until cheese is melted for about 5 to 7 minutes. After nachos are baked, top with chopped celery and the reserved wing sauce. 4. Mix together equal parts sour cream and ranch dressing. Serve with nachos.

Cobb Salad Sandwich

c/o The Girl who ate everything

  Ingredients

• 4 croissants, cut in half lengthwise
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 slices of crisply cooked bacon, halved
• 8 slices of deli ham, turkey, or chicken
• 4 slices of red onion
• 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• mayonnaise, blue cheese dressing, or ranch dressing

Directions

1. Spread your choice of mayonnaise, blue cheese dressing, or ranch dressing on both halves of the croissant.
2. Layer one half of each croissant with lettuce, tomato, bacon, 2 slices of ham (or turkey\chicken), onion, sliced egg, 2 avocado slices, and a tablespoon of blue cheese crumbles. Place other croissant half on top and enjoy!

In Between Weather Coat

So it's not quite freezing but it's not no jacket weather either.  What's a girl to wear in this in between weather? Trench coats are always an easy go to but let's try something a little out of the box.

Gap, Modern Bomber Jacket, $89

How luxurious is this jacket? I'm obsessed with the color, texture and collar.

J Crew Factory, Gilded tweed jacket, $88

This is very First Lady don't you think? I would even add a patent leather belt to this.

Newport News, Zip front leather jacket, $99

That's right, under $100. Great darting through the torso, makes this jacket ready for Fall.

Banana Republic, Lace trim jacket, $79

I love this jacket. It's ladylike, it's cozy, and it has gorgeous detailing.

So what do you wear for this in between weather? Vests are big this season, any other ideas?

Be fabulous today!

Faux Fur Vests

Hey lovebugs, have you jumped on the faux fur vest train yet? I can't say I have, but I'm warming up to the trend more and more. Here are my fave picks for this style.

Nordstrom, Only Mine Allison Faux Fur Vest, $78

I like the length of this vest, it doesn't make your legs look shorter.  The color is very versatile.

Macys, Ralph Lauren Faux Fur Sherpa, $98

Now this I love. The sherpa is so different from the fur trend.

Arden B, Faux Fox Fur Vest, $44

This is a nice starter vest. It's not too bulky but it definitely makes a statement.

Piperlime, Eight Sixty Faux Fur Vest, $27

Talk about a steal! And I love the zipper on this vest, makes it easy to bundle up!

I don't know if I will get on the faux fur train this winter; how do you style yours?

Be fabulous today!