Not Your Gramma's Cargo

A surprising trend that is popping up this spring is the utility pocket, which in reality is a nice way of saying the cargo pocket. Now, now, hang on. This trend is a more slimmed down, tailored version of the 2008 pants you're thinking of, let me prove it to you.

Banana Republic, Utility Pocket City Chino, $89

See what I mean? Slim, fits well and pair with heels!

Macy's, Bar III Utility Jacket, $69

The more masculine style gets a feminine touch with a blush hue.

Loft, Utility Blouse, $49

This will be your do it all blouse. I promise. The four season, ready for a statement necklace, suit, denim jacket, you name it. 

Old Navy, Women's Utility Short, $22

Gasp! Our first shorts on the blog this season! I love the price point, color, and length.

So how about it? Utility pockets, I'm telling you, they are a thing. A great thing. 

Be fabulous today!

And not to be forgotten.... the winner of the 1,000th post giveaway is..........

I will be emailing you shortly LPU!

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.

Express, Suede Double Buckle Sling Back Runway Pump, $79

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

Macy's, American Rag Carllie Demi Wedge Sandal, $56

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!

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.

Raincoat/Skirt/Top/Rain shoe/Umbrella Earring

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 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

c/o Serious Eats

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 Jalapeño Slaw

c/o Host the Toast

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

c/o Closet Cooking

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.