Wednesday, September 5, 2012

When Fairy Tales Come True

Today we're talking about Peter Pan collars. A smooth, rounded hem collar that can be found just about everywhere this fall.

Modcloth, Work With Me Dress, $49
The bf hates this dress, but I have the opposite reaction. Stunning. The color, the cut, the collar, the peplum. Ah! Love it.

A simple, understated top that is just beautiful for work or play.

Topshop, Gem Peter Pan Necklace, $85
This stunner would be perfect with a high neck LBD.

Lord and Taylor, Sheer Clip Dot Blouse, $19
The price. Check it. You're welcome.

The peter pan collar is so sweet and ladylike for dresses, tops, jackets and even jewelry. Try it out today!

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fancy Pants

Happy Tuesday lovebugs! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend! I spent mine at a wedding in Pennsylvania wearing this number from J Crew.

Today we're looking at a great and bold trend for fall, printed pants! Denim, silk, you name it, print up those legs!

These will adorable with some slim penny loafers and a button down shirt.

A fantastic geometric print that its perfect to mix with a sweater of tiered tee.

Ann Taylor, Static Print Cropped Pants, $78
What I like about these pants is they're not skin tight. You can pair these with a silk tie blouse for work.

Printed cords! Are you kidding me? How sassy are these?

Printed bottoms are certainly a statement piece. Especially living in DC when color blocking still makes some people do a double take. Try these with a solid top, and mix in some flats.

Be fabulous today!

Friday, August 31, 2012

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! I'll be back on Tuesday after the holiday!

Cookies and Creme Milkshakes
c/o Table for Two Blog
Ingredients

2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
4-5 Oreo’s
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
  1. In a blender, throw all your ingredients in and mix it up!
  2. If you like it thicker, use less milk. If you like it thinner, use more milk.
  3. Serve immediately, I mean, why wouldn’t you?


Cheesy Chicken Southwest Pasta Bake
Ingredients
1/2 pound whole grain pasta such as rotini
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 ears of corn, kernels removed
1/4-1/3 cup all purpose flour {depending on how much liquid the veggies give off}
2 cups chicken stock or milk
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt & pepper, to taste
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips


Directions

Start by boiling a large pot of water and cooking the pasta for half the time recommended on the box. Drain and set aside. In the same hot pot, melt butter and saute onions, garlic, peppers, jalapenos and corn until tender, 7 minutes or so. Sprinkle in flour and stir. Cook 2 minutes, then pour in chicken stock or milk. Increase heat to thicken sauce, then sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, cheeses, cream, chicken and cooked pasta. Stir to combine and pour into large casserole dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve.
Recipe Notes: I used chicken stock, but feel free to use milk to make a creamier sauce. Also, I ran out of cheddar cheese so I didn’t top my casserole with more cheese but would have liked to. If you wanted to be really crazy, top the chips with more cheese and salsa to get some nacho action. Holy guacamole that would be good.
Baked Donuts
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter-melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and alt. In another bowl, beat egg to blend with milk, 1/4 cup melted butter and vanilla. Add flour mixture and stir just enough to moisten. Spoon into well-greased tin (I used one that I ordered from King Arthur Flour).
Bake until golden, about 8 minutes. Turn out onto a baking rack and frost with your favorite frosting recipe and top with anything you like!