Get My Good Side

Skirts can get dull. No matter how you cut them, texture them, sometimes they're a bit of a yawn. Today we're looking at a new take on the skirt build, side panels.

Asos, Pencil Skirt with Sequin Panel, $52

You want New Year's Eve? Pair this skirt with a flowy black blouse.Va-voom.

Dorothy Perkins, Black and gold foil panel skirt, $29

I wish the waistband was a bit thicker but for the price, I'll buy a thick patent belt and add that.

Forever 21, Curved Panel Skirt, $15

I will preface this by saying DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU WORK, this skirt could be office appropriate if paired with a more demure top.

Topshop, Grid Panel Tube Skirt, $50

If you buy this, and wear it, you must count the number or whistles and stares you get and email me. Holy cow, get it girl.

Paneled skirts are a very easy way to add curves to a pencil skirt, which by name, indicates a stick. 

Be fabulous today!

My Fair Isle

Happy Monday lovebugs, I hope you are blasting the holiday music in your cubicle this week and spreading the cheer. Today's post is a reader request. She is looking for fair isle that isn't gramma but also within budget. Let's see what we can find.

Canvas, Women's Fair Isle V-neck Sweater, $80

Fair isle can often be dressy and stuffy. The drop sleeve and split hem gives this sweater the perfect amount of casual.

Splendid, Breckinridge Fair Isle Top, $88

I really love the color combination in this sweater, its so warm and inviting!

Forever 21, Off the shoulder fair isle top, $17

How about some fair isle for a party? This is holiday sexy.

Modcloth, Winter Intern Top, $37

A fabulous peplum fair isle! You can wear it alone (with a bottom please) or layer a button down shirt underneath.

Fair isle is a staple for winter and these sweaters are a perfect addition to your closet. Keep your eyes open for fair isle tights and bottoms too!

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

We made it lovebugs, Friday.

Cream Cheese Potato Soup
c/o Cassie Craves

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into chunks

Directions

1. Heat butter in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute until onion becomes translucent. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Season with seasoning salt and pepper.

2. Add broth, potatoes, and bay leaf and boil until potatoes are tender.Discard bay leaf and smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.

3. Reduce to low heat and add cream cheese. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.

Arugula Pesto Bowtie Pasta
c/o Table for Two Blog

Ingredients
Pesto

10 oz. baby arugula

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

3 cloves of garlic

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/8 cup olive oil

Pasta

1 pound bowtie pasta

3 tbsp. arugula pesto

2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Pesto

1. Throw all ingredients except olive oil in food processor.
2. Turn the food processor on and drizzle olive oil through feed tube. If you need more to get the right consistency, use more.
3. Store in airtight container for up to 1 month.

Pasta

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then cook pasta according to instructions on box.
2. Once pasta is done cooking, drain well but reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
3. In the same pot, pour the pasta back in and add the 3 tbsp. of arugula pesto. The heat of the pasta will spread the pesto all over. Add in a little bit of the pasta water to thin it out. You might not need the full 1/4 cup.
4. Crumble goat cheese on top and stir well to melt and combine.
5. Serve hot.
6. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Egg Nog

c/o Food Network

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1 pint whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 ounces bourbon
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 egg whites*
• Directions
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
  Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.
  Cook's Note: For cooked eggnog, follow procedure below.
  In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.
  In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

Tooth and Nail

Houndstooth is one of those prints that will always be in style. It's a classic look that you can tailor to fit your style. Add a collar for some prep, add some chains for rocker, or add a blazer for corporate.

Gap, Houndstooth Sweater, $54

 Such a fun graphic sweater that you can pair with cords or jeans.

Lord and Taylor, Vince Camuto Tie Neck Houndstooth Dress, $46

Oh hi, $46. Yes add a beautiful cardigan and you're good to go.

JC Penny, Worthington Ponte Skirt, $25

A fantastic big graphic print, this is so much fun for the office.

Lord and Taylor, Houndstooth Tights, $10

Oh and of course I needed to throw in some tights!

Houndstooth is a great option for work or play and you can find it at any price point.

Be fabulous today!