Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Try to Ketchup

Are you a fan of red? It's a tough question to answer. Red means so many things. Lipstick red, maroon, cranberry, I could go on for days. So when I ask, I'm going to be specific and today, it's tomato red. A ketchupy, orangey red that is perfect for spring. Let's look at some tomato red sandals.

Oooooo these puppies are ready for the weekend. Dress them down with ripped jeans or try a leather skirt.

I just love this shade of red. It's punchy and playful.

Nordstrom, Steve Madden Stecy, $79
When you walk in these shoes, walk slowly. Walk with confidence, and prepare for the whistles.

Modcloth, Dreaming on the Dock, $29
And for my girls who need some sassy flats? You're welcome.

Tomato red is a great shade for spring. It's bright, fun, and takes itself a little less seriously, in the best way possible.

Be fabulous today!

Monday, April 7, 2014

All In: April Showers

Hey there lovebugs,
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's All In day here at TCB. Today's outfit under $100 is based on April Showers.



A great sweatshirt skirt paired with contrasting patterns on top makes for an easy running errands in the rain kind of day. Add these adorable skimmers and umbrella studs to top things off. 

Be fabulous today!

Friday, April 4, 2014

Friday Foodday

Tomorrow is The BF's birthday. He's a good one, so today's we're looking at some of his favorite foods.

Applejack Rabbit
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 ounces of good Maple Syrup
Directions
Add apple brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds, and strain into a chilled coupe.


Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork with Honey JalapeƱo Slaw
Ingredients
For the Pulled Pork:
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 
  • 1 bottle BBQ sauce 
  • 3 lb pork shoulder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Slaw:
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 10 oz bag slaw mix
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
Directions
  1. Combine first 4 Pulled Pork ingredients in the bottom of the crock pot. Mix in ½ of the BBQ sauce.
  2. Season the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper and place on top of the BBQ sauce mixture. Pour the remaining BBQ sauce on top.
  3. Cook on low for about 6-7 hours, or until the pork can be pulled apart with forks.
  4. Remove the pork, pull it, and return it to the crock pot.
  5. Mix it all together and cook on low for an additional hour.
  6. As the pork cooks, prepare the slaw by mixing together all of the ingredients. Cover until ready to serve.
  7. When the pork is done, serve warm with slaw on fresh hamburger buns.


Molten Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 egg whites

Directions
  1. Lightly grease 3 ramekins with butter.
  2. Melt the chocolate into the butter in a double boiler and let cool a bit.
  3. Beat the egg yolks and sugar and mix into the chocolate.
  4. Beat the egg whites in a bowl until they form soft peaks.
  5. Fold the chocolate into the egg whites.
  6. Pour the batter into the ramekins, no more than 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 7-10 minutes. The outside will be set and possibly crack and the inside will still be liquid.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes and then run a knife around the edges and tip onto a plate. 

Thursday, April 3, 2014

To Dye For

Let's talk ombre. The always popular color trend that is so easy and laid back that it's made it into just about every style. From skirts to heels to bags, ombre is everywhere. And today we're looking at it in jewelry.

Banana Republic, Aqua Ombre Stretch Bracelet, $45
This beachy bracelet is quite the stunner. I love the mix of aquas because it would work with a white dress or a navy suit.

Last Call Neiman Marcus, Fragments Ombre Marquise Cut Earring, $35
Oh these citrus hues are so playful and so are these chandelier earrings. 

A statement necklace that is ready for a denim jacket and a good sunset.

I love these earrings because of the column shape. So often we gravitate to a stud, chandelier or hoop, try these for something different.

Ombre jewelry is more of a casual statement because it's just so breezy. It's not as in your face as a monochrome piece and its not as 'notice me' as a neon. It's unassuming but beautiful.

Be fabulous today!