Navy Baubles

Hey lovebugs, happy Monday. How was your weekend? I saw a ton of ladies sporting great warm weather clothes this weekend and I couldn't be more excited to start wearing my dresses and short sleeves.

Today I was inspired by a page in Lucky magazine; I spotted this great navy bauble and I thought how often do we search for navy jewels? Not very often right? But why not? Navy is a great color to mix in and especially in an accessory.

Endless, Yochi Navy Stone Burst Earring, $36

These are a great dangle earring, I picture it with a hot pink blouse of an orange shirtdress.

Lilly Pulitzer, Upscale Bangle, $58

Gotta have some Lilly in your summer wardrobe.

Neiman Marcus, Panacea Cabochon Hoop Earrings, $36

Fun fact: I want my wedding colors to be navy and orange. These earrings just called out to me, I love em.

Bauble Bar, Elliptic Bib, $24

This nautical inspired piece would be perfect for a white eyelet summer dress.

Do you mix in navy to your accessories? It's such a great neutral staple that still adds some interest to your outfit.

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are some of my favorite recipes from this week.

Roasted Garlic and Vegetable Pizza
c/o Stephanie Cooks

Ingredients
1 head of garlic
olive oil
1/2 cup marinara sauce
pizza crust
2 cups assorted cooked veggies, diced small
3 ounces grilled chicken, diced small
1/4 cup cheddar cheese*
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese*


Directions
1- Preheat the oven to 350. Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Bake for 1 hour. Once it's done squeeze the roasted garlic out of the bulb and mash with a fork.
2- Mix the marinara sauce with the roasted garlic paste and set aside.
3- Assemble your pizza crust. Top with a thin layer of sauce, veggies, and chicken. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake 10-12 minutes, until your crust is golden and cheese is melted.


Panera's Stovetop Mac and Cheese
c/o A Taste of Home Cooking

Ingredients
16 oz pipette pasta or other small pasta shapes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk, heavy cream, or half-and-half
4 oz white American cheese, chopped or torn into pieces
8 oz extra sharp white Vermont cheddar, shredded
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (like Frank’s)


Directions
In a large stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a 4-quart sauce pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted and has started to bubble, whisk in the flour; cook for 1 1/2 minutes whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk until no lumps remain. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook milk mixture, whisking frequently, until it thickens and bubbles, about 8 minutes.

Remove sauce pan from the heat and by the handful, stir in the cheeses allowing all of the cheese to melt into the sauce before adding more. Stir in the mustard, salt, and hot sauce. Return the sauce pan to the heat and stir in the pasta. Be sure to stir up the sauce from the bottom of the sauce pan and thoroughly coat all of the pasta with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes over medium-low heat until heated through. Serve hot. 


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. Combinepasta with tomatoes and spinach mixing well. Toss in bacon right before serving.

Peach Please!

Hey lovebugs,

Today I'm loving a certain fruit as a great pop of color with my accessories. Peach! It's light, it's breezy, and it's perfect for spring!

Forever 21, Beaded Layered Necklace, $8.80

How beautiful is this necklace? The perfect amount of layers and the mix of peach with gold is great.

Topshop, Triangle Circle Studs, $20

A little geometric gem. These mod earrings are a great piece with jeans or an lbd.

Urban Posh, Peach Moonstone Bracelet, $73

A great bangle, so simple and light but the stones add some weight and color.

Fossil, Peach shell adjustable bracelet, $38

A little more casual but a great piece for summer.

What is your go to color for this season? Are you rocking any peach?

Be fabulous today!

Color me Vibrant

Everyone has their own color taste- some people like pastels, some prefer neutrals, and some just love saturated and vibrant colors. Today we're going to look at some vibrant scarves that are a perfect addition to your spring collection.

Ralph Lauren, Patricia Paisley Square Scarf, $78

How perfect are these colors together? The pops of light blue really make it.

 Kohl's, Paintbrush Square Scarf, $28

A little drama on this scarf. This would even work tied to your work tote as a pop of color.

Nordstrom, Juicy Couture A Place in the Sun Scarf, $68

Other than the fact that this model looks so sad to be here, the scarf is beautiful. 

Ralph Lauren, Silk Floral Large Square Scarf, $78

This sophisticated glamour is just beautiful. A great addition to a bright white button down shirt.

Scarves are such great, versatile pieces because you can tie them 684 different ways, you can tie it to your purse, or use it as a headband. The possibilities are endless!

Be fabulous today!