Friday Foodday

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

Harriet's Highball
c/o Five O'Clock Cocktails

Ingredients

1 1/4 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce Campari

About 2 to 3 ounces orange juice

Directions

Combine all 3 ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. Strain into a martini glass, a cocktail coupe, or an ice-filled highball.

Totchos

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked leftover taco meat (shredded chicken or pork would be great too!)
grated cheese
guacamole
sour cream
pickled jalapenos
diced tomatoes
cilantro
Cholulua, or your favorite hot sauce

Directions

Bake the tots according to package directions. When the tots have five minutes remaining, remove from the oven and sprinkle on the meat and cheese. Return to the oven to finish cooking.
Remove from the oven and load up your toppings.

Peppermint Puppy Chow

c/o Shugary Sweets

Ingredients

• 16oz Vanilla candy coating (candiquik)
• 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips
• 12 cup Chex cereal (I use a combination of the rice and the corn flavors)
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 6 regular sized Peppermint Candy Canes, crushed

Directions

1. Place vanilla candy coating and peppermint crunch baking chips in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 second intervals, mixing between each interval. Mine took 2 minutes total. Stir until smooth.
2. Place cereal in a very large bowl. Pour melted chocolate over cereal. Add about 3/4 of the crushed candy canes. Mix until all the cereal is covered in chocolate. Add powdered sugar and stir until fully coated. Sprinkle with remaining peppermint candy canes. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy!

Call Me Cozy

Let's talk cozy. Let's get snuggly with our outerwear. I'm talking about the sweater coat. It's a simple and lovely way to stay warm while looking chic.

Piperlime, JOA Check Sweater Coat, $89

I love this coat. It makes a statement and the black piping along the hem is a great detail.

Forever 21, Collard Crossover Sweater Coat, $42

As F21 states: its a cozy yet functional way to do outerwear.

Shoptiques, Damask Sweater Coat, $98

A dressier look and it is perfect for an LBD. Leave it open or add a wide belt.

Shoptiques, BDG Hooded Sweater Coat, $70

How winter wonderful is this cream? I love it with a longer necklace and maybe a marsala colored tank.

What do you think about the sweater coat? Cozy, comfortable, and casual at its best. 

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Gift Guide: Under $25

Ok team, we're nearing the end of the shopping season. I know, I know, it's going to be ok. I thought I would do a gift guide for those last minute items that can be for a coworker or maybe a stocking stuffer. Everything on this list is under $25.

Shake: Cocktail book/Metal Wing Bowl/French Press

Tea infuser/Pop Fizz tee/Portable phone charger

iPhone case/Colorblock mug/Elephant bracelet

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Oh Pleated Please

Let's talk pleats. Not your dad's four pleat khaki pants, I am talking dressed up, ladylike pleats. They give movement to a dress/skirt/top and they are a great way to add some fancy to your look without a bit of bling.

The Limited, Pleated Skater Skirt, $29 (!!) with code GIFTME

I'm obsessed with this skirt. And the price. It also comes in three other color options. This is going to be a four season skirt.

Modcloth, Exquisite on the Equinox Dress, $54

I love this dress for a holiday party, I love it for New Years, I love it for Valentine's, and I love it for date night. It's stunning without screaming look at me.

Nordstrom, Pleated A Line Skirt, $34

Tell me when you find a metallic pleated skirt under $40 at Nordstrom? Right. Please, please, just scoop this up while you have a chance. 

Topshop, Floral Pleated Vest, $58

I love this for now layered with a white bow blouse or a suit. I love this for summer as is with a long necklace.

I love pleats in the winter because its a nice contrast from the heavy, bulkier sweaters. Try it with a skirt and branch out to a flawy top!

Be fabulous today!

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