All In: Apple Picking

Happy Monday lovebugs! Can you believe it is the first Monday in October? And you know that means...it's All In day! An entire outfit for under $100. Today's theme is something that I just love about fall- apple picking. Virginia and Maryland have a lot of options when it comes to pick your own apples. I went last year with a dear friend and Norman and we had a blast. So today we're going apple picking.

Jeans (use code DEAL for 20% off)/Boots/Top/Scarf/Canvas Tote

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs,
Here are my favorite recipes this week.

The Red Hook Cocktail
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
2 ounces rye whiskey
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth (preferably Punt e Mes)
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
Cocktail cherries (or lemon peel), for garnish

Directions

Combine all the ingredients but the garnish in a mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes and stir for about 30 seconds. Strain contents into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherries — or for a slightly drier presentation, try expressing and garnishing the drink with lemon peel.

Buffalo Chicken and Bean Chili

c/o Skinny Taste

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground chicken (or turkey)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground paprika
• kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 oz) can small white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (13.6 oz) container refried pinto beans (Pacific)
• 3/4 cups Swanson's reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce

Directions

Heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground chicken in the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces as it cooks, about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through, set aside.

Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, a pinch of  salt and pepper, and cook stirring until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add white beans, refried beans, water  and chicken broth, bring to a boil and simmer covered on medium-low about 10 minutes.

Stir in the hot sauce and add the chicken, cover and simmer until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the flavors blend. Makes 5 1/2 cups.

Peaches and Cream Muffins

c/o Emily Bites

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ tablespoons light butter, softened (I use Land O’ Lakes)
• 5 teaspoons unsweetened applesauce
• 2/3 cup sugar
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour (you can use all-purpose or regular wheat if you prefer)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped fresh peaches

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line 12 cups of a standard size muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In the bowl of your stand mixer (or a large bowl if you are using a hand mixer), combine the cream cheese, butter and applesauce and beat until blended. Add sugar and beat until combined. Add vanilla, eggs and egg whites and beat until blended.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour (lightly spoon into measuring cups and then level with a knife), baking soda, baking powder and salt and stir together. In the mixer bowl containing the wet ingredients, turn the mixer on a low speed while you pour in the flour mixture and the buttermilk. Beat on low until blended. Add the chopped peaches and stir in gently.
4. Spoon the batter evenly into the liners (about 2/3 full). Bake for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Metal Detector

Shoe trends come and go but one that I think has and will stick around for a while is the cap toe. It's such a simple detail that you can dress up or down. Today we're looking at metal cap toe flats.

Sole Society, Dylann, $59

A sweet braided t-strap in a fall suede is great with a cord mini.

Kohl's, Sacred Heart Triana Capped Toe Flats, $54

This is like the tuxedo of flats. Chic and classic. 

Last Call Neiman Marcus, Seychelles Juniper Cap Toe Pointy Flat, $79 $39!!

Get. In. My Closet. Goodness gracious these shoes.

DSW, Enzo Angiolini Caulin Flat, $59

You've got to love a taupe suede. So mature and effortless.

A perfectly walkable flat with a bit of flare. Bring on the metallic cap toe.

Be fabulous today!

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Zebra Crossing

Animal prints. They're awesome, you've you your leopard, your cheetah, your cow- ok maybe no cow. You've also got your zebra. Instead of an allover zebra print, I thought we'd let the animal itself make an appearance. Check it out.

Macy's, Zebra Print Button Front Shirt, $35

Oh hey there zebra! A pop of orange and some roll tap sleeves. Fall perfection.

Barney's Warehouse, Printed Village Zebra Crossing Print Scarf, $29

Originally $100. $100! This lightweight scarf is great with a white tee and bf jeans or tie it to your purse for a pop of print.

Chicnova, Casual Colored Zebra Printing Long Sleeve Blouse, $18

These zebras are rainbow colored!!! This makes me ridiculously happy.

Lord and Taylor, Zebra Pullover Top, $89

Hi there, just a casual zebra checking in.

Who needs an allover print when this animal is just so lovable? Blouses, sweaters, and accessories, I'm all about the zebra.

Be fabulous today!

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