Turkey Day Couture

Hey there lovebugs! Happy Monday to you, and happy short work week to you!

Today I thought we'd look at a couple of dress options for Thanksgiving dinner. If you're anything like me, you need some room to breathe and still get the 'omg I love your outfit' from the relatives. So let's see what's easy, affordable, and adorable.

Zara, Teardrop neckline dress, $59

This dress would be so easy to dress up or down depending on your family's dress code.

Target, Alec Sweater Dress, $39

This mod style is perfect for tights and a boots.

J Crew, Dream Sweater Dress, $99

I love this wool cashmere blend from J Crew. This dress is just dying for a long layered locket necklace.

Gap, Embellished V-Neck Dress, $69

This is perfect for a dressier dinner. Comfortable and versatile.

So what will you be wearing for Thanksgiving? Dress, cords, or sweats?

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Hey lovebugs!

It's Friday Foodday. Thank goodness! I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Sweet and Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Wings
c/o Stephanie Cooks

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings 

1/4 cup chicken broth

Sriracha hot sauce

3 tbsp. brown sugar

Lawry's seasoning salt

 

Directions

1- Pour the broth into the bottom of the crockpot. 

2- Top with the chicken wings. Squeeze sriracha over the wings, tossing to coat. The more you use the more heat you're adding, but make sure the wings are coated. Sprinkle the brown sugar and seasoning salt over the wings, tossing to coat.

3- Set on low for 8 hours.

  

Baked Brie with Carmalized Onions

c/o Great Eats with Petes

 Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
Salt
Pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 round of brie
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a saute pan heat oil over medium, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add in onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook over medium low heat until golden and soft, approximately 10 minutes. Add in 1 tablespoon of water. Allow water to evaporate. Set onions aside.
Place puff pastry on a flat surface. In the center of the pastry place the reserved caramelized onions. Top with the round of brie. Bring up the sides of the puff pastry to cover the brie. If you want you can cut off an edge and make some decorations out of the pastry to put on the top. Turn the covered brie over and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.

Crab Hush Puppies
c/o Kitchen Bellicious

  Ingredients
16 ounces of fresh lump crabmeat
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup melted butter
2 TBSP sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup beer
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

Directions
 Mix together the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate bowls. Now add the wet to the dry and mix well. Heat your oil to 375 and drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown 1-2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with more salt.

 

The It List!

The IT list returns!  Are you excited!?!? I am!Plus, it's Friday... yay for the weekend...

• suze wears clothes is crushing on this gorgeous faux fur vest (so am I) see how she styles it up three ways... my favorite is with this cute skirt for the holidays! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
• gs lillian is decking her halls in silver and gold for the holidays... see her gorgeous holiday picks from Target! I'll take a few of each, they are so pretty! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
• the posh blog has tips and tricks for a simple and fabulous holiday... I love her advice to 'plan ahead, stick with what you know and keep it simple'.  See how she does it! (find the posh blog on twitter!)
• capital barbie answers a readers question about shoe-wear for winter.  How to keep warm and 'cool'? Check out her picks! (find capital barbie on twitter!)
• the stylish housewife serves up the honest-to-goodness best holiday manicure ever. I'm all over this... a gorgeous deep red with gold sparkles. Done and done! (find the stylish housewife on twitter!)
• one hundred inspirations features two of my favorite pieces for winter... sequins and ankle boots.  As worn by the fabulous Selena Gomez.  Check out how to get the look for less!
• second street east shows us a super easy way to dress up a simple lamp shade. Seriously, this is so easy and looks great! (find second street east on twitter!)
• sweetie pie style features three stylish ways to set your Thanksgiving table.  My favorite? This Cali-chic look that includes a bold and gorgeous table cloth.  Be sure to check out all her looks! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• rebecca with an r shows off one of my favorite looks for winter.  Colorful pants!  Don't put those beauties away for the winter... check out how she styles them! (find rebecca with an r on twitter!)
• good life for less released her super-fab seasonal looks:book!  Check it out for winter style must-haves, entertaining tips and more all in one place! (find good life for less on twitter!)

the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life for less, for info on how you can be involved, click here!

Accordion Skirts

Accordion skirts are a ladylike style that I'm loving for the winter. They have great flow and go with just about anything.

Forever 21, polka dot accordion skirt, $24

I love the ribbon waistband and we all know I'm a sucker for dots.

Modcloth, Plumes in Paradise Skirt, $81

I'd pair this with a tie neck blouse. Perfect for work.

Wyatt, Olive Chiffon Short Accordion Skirt, $65

This is a great mini, I'd pair it with tights are a v-neck sweater.

Macy's, Accordion Pleated Faux Leather Waistline A-Line, $22

This is gorgeous. I love the chocolate color, I love the waist, together it's very retro.

Do you own any accordion skirts? They're a great option to mix in with your pencil skirts.

Be fabulous today!