Silk Road

Hey there lovebugs,
As spring tries to inch it's way into our lives, we can start to put away the wool and start to test out the silk. Today, I'm talking about scarves. I just love a silk scarf for workwear because it adds something much more than a necklace ever could. Let's take a look at some not full-blown-spring but rather appropriate in between silk scarves.

C Wonder, Diagonal Stripe Scarf, $68

The versatility of this pattern really makes the price worth it. You can use this around you neck, tied to your purse, in your hair or popping out of a blazer breast pocket.

Nordstrom, Lauren Ralph Lauren Infinity Silk Scarf, $45

A beautiful pop of chevron for right now is just perfect in any color. This comes in pink, blue, orange and black.

Banana Republic, Lana Dot Scarf, $49

How about this for a neutral? So chic.

Fossil, Cindy Signature Scarf, $39

How about the vintage quality and pattern of this scarf, it would go beautifully with so many colors.

I love a great silk scarf for work because it's a fabulous way to dress up a plain oxford or a tired cable knit.

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes this week!

Light Buttermilk Biscuits

c/o Stephanie Cooks

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1.5 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
Cooking spray

Directions

1- Preheat the oven to 450.
2- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir well.
3- Using a pastry cutter, or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles course crumbs. (I also used my hands to really work the butter in.)
4- Knead the dough 4-5 times.
5- Using a large spoon, drop the biscuit dough onto cookie sheets covered with cooking spray (or a silpat). Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.

Three Cheese Chicken and Artichoke Bake

c/o Lauren's Latest

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, cubed or sliced
salt & pepper
6 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese + more for topping
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for topping
1 1/3 cups drained and chopped marinated artichoke hearts
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped {optional}
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped cilantro, as garnish {optional}

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 4 heavy duty squares of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Divide chicken between the foil squares. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Divide into 4 and spoon over chicken. Top with remaining cheese if desired. Close packets to seal and bake 30 minutes until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Serve hot over rice, quinoa or anything else you like.

Skinny Taco Dip

c/o Skinny Taste

Ingredients

• 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese
• 8 oz reduced fat sour cream
• 16 oz jar mild salsa
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 2.25 oz black olives

Directions

In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning andmix well with an electric mixer. Spread on the bottom of a large shallow glass dish.Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and black olives. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

Touch Me

Before we let go of winter I want to get in one more post about velvet. It's such a beautiful and decadent texture, let's take one more stroll.

Kohl's LC Lauren Conrad Velvet Tuxedo Jacket, $22

You read that right ladies, $22. Buy it now, save for next winter, for everything. 

Nasty Gal, Velvet Dot Blouse, $48

This blouse, while absolutely needs a cami would be great for work or play!

Asos, Motel Velvet Dress with Sequins, $61

This is a beautiful dress, I love the neckline because its an understated deep scoop, kind of like 'oh hey girl, OH hey girl, you look great!'

Mocloth, Everyday Energy Heel in Orange, $40

Are these not the most fantastic orange heels you've ever seen? I'm obsessed with the heel.

Velvet will always be in style and I just had to get one more taste of it before the warmer weather comes.

Be fabulous today!

I Can See Clearly Now

Happy humpday lovebugs,
Today we're take a peek through the looking glass, and the future looks clear my friends. Lucite is an odd yet intriguing trend right now and I'm loving it for shoes.

Dillard's BCBGeneration Cynthia Anke Strap Pumps, $89

I think of this as a sexy Cinderella glass slipper.

Aldo, Darelbeida, $100

How much fun are these? And dare I say they look comfortable?

JCPenny, Pointy Toe Clear Ballet Flats, $15

And to make up for the $100 price tag above, I give you a $15 flat.

Dillard's, Kelsi Dagger Mercy Flats, $89

These conversation starters also come in black. Tights or no tights, they're so much fun.

What are your thoughts on lucite? Are you in or prefer to keep things covered up.  See what I did there? Covered, clear, ok if you have to explain it, it's not as funny.

Be fabulous today!