Blooming Butt

Hey there lovebugs,
Happy Monday to you. I hope its full of smiles and not allergies. Stupid spring, getting all up in your nose like that. So today I say, screw you pollen, I'm wearing flowers on my pants.

Forever 21, Floral Daze Wide Leg Pant, $15

A breezy pant for weekends. Too wild for you? Try a wide belt to define the waist.

Romwe, Floral Print Pocketed Yellow Pant, $27

Hello sunshine! Check you out.

Ann Taylor, Evening Floral Cropped Pant, $89
Oh I just love this big print. The neutral colors mean you can pair it with just about anything. Think of the options, denim jacket, blazer, red silk blouse.

Asos, Peg Pant in Shadow Floral, $41
How chic are these pants? Perfectly placed pin tuck pleats at the waist and a slim ankle.

So you may be loaded up on Claritin or swimming in tissues, but there is no reason to rule out florals. Just show pollen whose boss and own those pants.

Be fabulous today!

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! This weekend I will be traveling to Memphis for a wedding, so today's recipes will all be Memphis inspired!

Hard Fireball Razzyade

c/o This Girl Walks into a Bar

Ingredients

1 ounce Fireball Whisky
2.5 ounces raspberry lemonade
Squeeze of one lemon wedge

Directions

Add the ingredients to a glass filled with ice. Mix well and serve. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon.

BBQ Spaghetti
c/o Serious Eats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 16 ounces spaghetti
• 1 cup pulled pork

Directions

Bring large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, pour oil into heavy-bottomed 12-inch stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and garlic. Cook until onion turns translucent, stirring often with wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for five minutes. Add sugar, oregano, and basil. Stir well, and cook for another five minutes. Transfer sauce to a blender, and add barbecue sauce. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook according to directions on box. When done, drain pasta in colander. Return pasta to empty pot and pour in barbecue sauce. Stir well, and add pork. Serve.

Memphis Dry Rub

c/o Tasty Kitchen

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Sea Salt, Medium Fine 
• ½ cups Unrefined Evaporated Cane Sugar 
• ½ cups Brown Sugar, Golden/light
• 2 Tablespoons Sweet Hungarian Paprika
• 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, Medium Heat
• 2 Tablespoons Granulated Onion 
• 2 Tablespoons Dry Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic 
• 2 teaspoons Dry Thyme
• 2 teaspoons Dry Oregano
• 2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Ground Fresh
• 2 teaspoons Celery Salt
• 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cayenne 

Metamorphosis

Spring brings flowers, pastels, white dresses, and butterflies. We'll cover all of them on this blog, and today we'll start with butterflies. The colorful and beautiful insect that reminds us of change, nature, and jewelry. Yep. Jewelry.

Zappos, Betsey Johnson Spring Glam Butterfly Necklace, $45

A great mix of colors that allows this piece to go from work to play with no effort.

Nordstrom, Tory Burch Sylbie, $68

I love these shiny studs because they are more than just a cute accessory, they're Tory Burch.

Lord and Taylor, Dogeared Butterfly Necklace, $48

Dogeared creates the most beautiful and meaningful pieces that are all made in the USA. This one is no different.

Gorjana, Leather Triple Wrap Bracelet, $45

I beautiful wrap bracelet that is perfect for spring. What's better? 100% of the proceeds from this bracelet benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation.

The butterfly trend has something for every style. These delicate and colorful pieces will work for casual or dressy occasions.

Be fabulous today!

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!

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