Fancy Pony!

Happy Monday lovebugs,
I'm in New Orleans working for a few days. And don't be jealous, I doubt I will see the light of day, but I will be running around while trying to look fabulous in my company logoed polo. Oh yes. The easiest way to look chic while not breaking a sweat is a ponytail. And today we're looking at some blingy hair ties that make any ponytail look amazing.

Anthropologie, Crystalline Hair Ties, $24

Now, don't worry, I bet you're all 'woah girl, $24 for a ponytail? ain't nobody got time for that.' But it's a set of THREE so you get all of those adorable ties for $24.

Nordstrom, Cara Pearly Polka Dot Bow, $14

Hello adorable, look at those pearls!

Sephora, Leather Wrap Ponytail Holder, $5

Simple and chic. I'd use this with a deep side part and slicked back pony.

Nordstrom, Tasha Hexagon Ponytail Holder, $12

Wear them together or one at a time. Great little bit of bling.

How do you style your pony? I always keep a white ribbon in my purse in case of an emergency pony. Man I wish I had an emergency pony. Or horse, I'm not picky.

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! Here are my favorite recipes for the week.

Jalapeno Popper Wontons
c/o Stephanie Cooks Blog

Ingredients
1 package refrigerated square wonton wrappers
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable oil for frying
Coarse salt

Directions
1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Arrange wontons in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of the filling to the center of each wonton (don't overfill them). Dip your fingers in a bowl of water and run your wet fingers around all edges of each wonton. Fold the wontons over the filling, pinching the edges to seal to make a triangle and removing any air bubbles.

3. Fry wontons in batches in hot oil until browned and cripsy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve warm.

S'mores Ice Cream Cake

c/o I Want to Be a Domestic Goddess

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

For the cake

• 2 cups Chocolate Ice Cream
• 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
• 16 ounce jar of Marshmallow Fluff
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

For the frosting

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well blended. Press mixture into a 10-inch springform pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 minutes. Cool and then place in freezer for an hour.

Layer One: Spread chocolate ice cream over frozen crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips over ice cream. Freeze for two hours.

Layer Two: Spread the entire jar of marshmallow fluff over the chocolate layer. Freeze for two hours.

Layer Three: Spread vanilla ice cream over marshmallow fluff. Freeze for two hours.

Frosting: Whipped butter and sugar together unless fluffy and smooth. Spread around top and sides of frozen cake. (Don't aim for perfection in frosting technique. It isn't going to happen.)

Bacon, Sausage & Eggs Breakfast Pizza

c/o Danica's Daily

Ingredients

• 16 oz Fresh, Pre-Made Pizza Dough
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 5 eggs
• 2 Tbsp fat free mik
• 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chives, divided
• 3 slices center cut bacon, cooked
• 3 Jennie-O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausages, cooked
• 2 oz low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Directions

1.  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. While the oven preheats, prepare your pizza dough by rolling it out on a pan or stone and poking it all over with holes. Pre-bake the dough for 8 minutes.

2.  Remove, top with pesto and tomato slices. Bake for 8 minutes.  While the pizza bakes, whip up your scrambled eggs and prepare your pizza toppings.

3.  Whisk together the eggs, parmesan, 1/2 the chives, milk, sea salt and pepper.  Cook in a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick spray over medium low heat, until scrambled and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

4.  Remove pizza from oven and add toppings starting with eggs and finishing with remaining chives.  Bake for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Polka Shoes

You know what I love? Polka Dots. And today we're going to take a special look at polka dotted shoes.

 Saks Fifth Avenue, Kate Spade for Keds Kick Polka Dot Canvas Lace Ups, $75

My friend Sarah got me these in orange chevron and I'm obsessed. Who wouldn't love them in dots?

Piperlime, Mullner, $79

There are certain occasions that call for a four and half inch heel. When they come with polka dots and bows it's even better.

Loft, Valencia Bow Sandal, $34

A fabulous alternative to the rubber flip flop!

Macy's, Antonella, $49

How about an espadrille for summer?

Standard, chic, and timeless. Black and white polka dots.

Be fabulous today!

Teed Off

Last week we looked at t shirt dresses. They're awesome and easy, but you know what's even easier? T shirts. But we already knew that, so lets spice it up a bit and look at graphic tees under $30.

Express, Chic Wild and Free, $19

I picture Kate Bosworth or Jennifer Anniston going grocery shopping wearing this. There's something beautifully effortless about it.

Old Navy, Barbie Graphic Tee, $14

You know I had to do it. 

Modcloth, Soul Mane Tee, $29

There is something so adorable hysterical about this.

Target, Juniors Collegiate Graphic Tee, $12

This is perfect for the weekend. I'd pair it with bf jeans and bejeweled flat sandals.

A simple graphic tee is a great way to get out of the house quickly. Throw it on with white jeans, linen shorts or anything else you can think of.

Be fabulous today!