Giveaway: Retro Dresses!

Good Morning Lovebugs!

You know the best way to start a Monday? With a giveaway! And do I have a perfect one, just in time for holiday parties. You have the chance to win $50 to Shabby Apple! 

So fear not with what to wear to those holiday parties, and arrive in style in a chic vintage style dress from Shabby Apple. I think they had me when I hovered over the dress tab on the website and the first section was polka dots. Yes. Please. Here's my favorite outfit that would be perfect for a holiday party.

Animalia Practically Perfect, $47.50

Tie neck, pleated skirt, hello gorgeous!

Jennifer, $38

I would pair these drop earrings with any holiday dress. They are so subtle but so chic!

Here's how to enter! 
Leave a comment for each entry.

1. Visit Shabby Apple and pick your favorite dress (MANDATORY)

2.  Like Shabby Apple on Facebook

3. Tweet about the giveaway and reference my handle @keheinze or Shabby Apple @Shabbyapple

Oh and if you don't win, Shabby Apple has hooked you up with a 10% promo code this month. Use thecapitalbarbie10off at the checkout! 

I'll announce the winner on next Monday's post. Good luck! And thanks to Shabby Apple for a fabulous giveaway!

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! Here are my favorite recipes this week!

The Fort Washington Flip
c/o Five o'Clock Cocktail Blog

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Laird’s Applejack

3/4 ounces Benedictine

1/2 ounce maple syrup

1 fresh egg

Freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish

Directions

Pour everything but the egg and nutmeg into a cocktail shaker. Then add the egg, fill shaker with ice and “shake very vigorously for at least 10 seconds.” Strain into chilled cocktail glass; garnish.

Baked Potato Soup
c/o Skinny Taste

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes, washed and dried
• 1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets
• 1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milk
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 tbsp chopped chives, divided
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

Directions

Pierce potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 5 minutes turn over and microwave another 3 - 5 minutes, until tender. Or if you prefer to use your oven, bakeat 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes.

Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and return to pot. On medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add sour cream, half the chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.

Chipotle Honey Chicken Poppers

c/o Table for Two Blog

Ingredients

For the sauce:

2/3 cup honey

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tbsp. white vinegar

2 tsp. chipotle powder (I only used 1 1/2 tsp)

1/2 tsp. salt

For the egg mixture:

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup milk

For the breading:

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. dried basil

Directions

1. Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for the chicken after it’s done cooking in the oil. Set aside.
2. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to mix. Turn off the heat and set aside.
3. In a small, shallow dish, combine the egg and milk. Set aside.
4. In another shallow dish, combine the ingredients for the breading. Set aside.
5. Bread the chicken cubes by first coating it in the bread mixture then the egg wash then back in the breading. Put the coated chicken cubes on a plate. Continue until all the chicken have been breaded.
6. Pop the plate of chicken in the fridge for about 20 minutes. It’ll help the breading stick to the chicken.
7. In a large skillet, add a thin layer of vegetable oil and place over medium high heat.
8. Once the oil is glistening, add in the chicken (I did it in 2 batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan) and cook the chicken until it’s cooked through & the breading is nice and crispy brown.
9. Once the first batch is done, put the cooked chicken on the prepared plate with the paper towel. Continue with the second batch and once that’s cooked, add that to the prepared plate.
10. In a large bowl, put in your cooked chicken and pour the sauce all over. Toss well to coat every bite.

Don't Go Baroque

Baroque is a huge trend this fall, and I love it because it give just the right amount of fancy to everyday wear. Even though the pattern is sophisticated, you don't have to go broke to get the look.

Asos, Vero Moda Baroque Sequin Mini Dress, $87

The scoopneck here is just stunning. I love a large print on a mini dress.

Urban Outfitters, Sparkle and Fade Faux Leather Jacket, $79

A great collarless jacket that adds so true feminine charm to an edgy jacket.

The Limited, Swirls Bangle, $29

Simple and sweet, a perfect addition to an arm party.

Topshop, Velvet Lace Shell Top, $48

Velvet lace. Doesn't that sound decadent? Oh I just love this shell.

Have you dabbled in baroque this season? While Old Navy hasn't tried this trend yet, there is no reason to spend hundreds to pull off this look.

Be fabulous today!

Orange You Glad

Fun fact: I hate Halloween. It is a feeling instilled to me by my mother. I just hate spending money on an outfit you wear once. I'm not really a candy person, so overall, it's not my holiday. But today we're going to look at a way to mix in some orange and black in a non-Halloween way.

Canvas, Women's Gatsby Colorblock Skirt, $54

How about this stunning pleated color block skirt? It is so fall!

Loft, Chevron Stripe Longsleeve Cardigan, $59

A beautiful bright orange. I love the solid waist and cuff, adds some definition to this busy sweater.

Modcloth, Foliage Tour Dress, $55

A vertical chevron, how unique. I'd add a skinny belt to this and call it a day. Maybe even the snake necklace from yesterday.

Nine West, Love Fury, $89

Candy corn chic, no? What a great platform.

Happy Halloween to all of you who enjoy candy, dressing up and running around in the cold. I will be drinking some red wine on my couch in  my sweats.

Be fabulous today!