So here we are. A gorgeous dress with mature yet daring accessories. All in for under $100.
Be fabulous today.
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Monday, February 2, 2015
All In: Be My Valentine
Happy February lovebugs. It's the first Monday of the month so I thought we'd go All In for Valentine's Day. This outfit is vampy but classic.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Friday Foodday
Happy Friday lovebugs! Today we're looking at a beer cocktail and two dips for Super Bowl weekend!
Aperol Mist
c/o Bon Appetit
Aperol Mist
c/o Bon Appetit
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Aperol
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- Belgian-style wheat beer (such as Hoegaarden)
- Lemon twist
- Combine Aperol and lemon juice in a pint glass filled with ice. Top off with beer. Garnish with lemon twist.
Roasted Southwest Vegetable Cheese Dip
c/o Country Cleaver
Ingredients
1 12 ounce bag Frozen Southwest Vegetable Blend
3 Tbsp STAR Garlic Grilling Oil
¾-cup Shredded Cheddar
½-cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
½ cup Sour Cream or Mexican Crema
½ cup Olive Oil based Mayonnaise
½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Ground Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 stem Green Onion, sliced on the bias
3 Tbsp STAR Garlic Grilling Oil
¾-cup Shredded Cheddar
½-cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
½ cup Sour Cream or Mexican Crema
½ cup Olive Oil based Mayonnaise
½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Ground Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 stem Green Onion, sliced on the bias
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a non-stick baking sheet, or silicone mat lined sheet, spread out bag of Southwest Vegetable Blend. Sprinkle STAR Garlic Grilling Oil over the vegetables and stir with a spoon to coat vegetables. Place in oven for 15 minutes, stirring half way in between until the vegetables start to darken around some of the edges. If the vegetables begin to brown to quickly, remove from oven early.
While the vegetables are roasting, prepare all other ingredients except green onion. In a large bowl, stir together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add in cayenne pepper, ground pepper, garlic and shredded cheeses and stir.
Once the vegetables have been removed from the oven, stir them into the cheese and cream mixture. Once combined, pour into an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees until bubbly around the edges and heated through. Remove from oven and let rest for several minutes before serving. Serve along sides sour dough bread, crackers or even cocktail shrimp!
While the vegetables are roasting, prepare all other ingredients except green onion. In a large bowl, stir together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add in cayenne pepper, ground pepper, garlic and shredded cheeses and stir.
Once the vegetables have been removed from the oven, stir them into the cheese and cream mixture. Once combined, pour into an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees until bubbly around the edges and heated through. Remove from oven and let rest for several minutes before serving. Serve along sides sour dough bread, crackers or even cocktail shrimp!
Jalapeño Queso Fundido
c/o Lauren's Latest
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 jalapeño finely diced or sliced plus more for garnish, if desired
salt & pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated jack cheese {or mozzarella}
cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 jalapeño finely diced or sliced plus more for garnish, if desired
salt & pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated jack cheese {or mozzarella}
cilantro, for garnish
Directions
In small cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions and jalapeños with salt and pepper until tender and brown. Remove hot skillet from heat and stir in cheeses to melt. Top with cilantro and more jalapeños is desired.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
It's So Fluffy!
Let's talk texture. Sweater texture and material is critical for maximum comfiness but it also offers a third dimension to your outfit. Texture can create pattern or additional 'touch ability' to your top. You know what I mean. Similar to my all time favorite gif.
Asos, Bellfield Fluffy Sweater, $56 $39
This sweater reminds me of a light dusting of snow and it looks so cozy.
Loft, Lou and Grey Blizzard Sweater, $59
A blend of alpaca and merino means Lou and Grey is taking really good card of your comfort.
JCrew, Mohair Fuzzy Stripe Sweater, $98 $80
A preppy stripe option with a great ribbed neckline.
Anthropologie, Irina Pullover, $98
Oh this fine gauge sweater is so luxe. I also love the chiffon detailing, so unexpected.
So if you're looking for cozy, you don't always need to look for cashmere. Try mohair, alpaca, and a fine gauge knit.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Speak Up
Let's get graphic. Not Nat Geo graphic, I'm talking graphic tees. It's not quite tshirt weather (far from it) but today, let's look at some long sleeve text tees that are casual.
Amazon, Jessica Simpson Charlotte Tee, $39
Simple and yet so cool. I'd pair it with a denim jacket or even a black blazer.
JCPenny, Sugar High Printed Floral Raglan Tee, $14
A cheeky mix of floral and gold with a feminine scoop neck and baseball style sleeves.
Bloomingdale's, Junk Food Tee Party for No Reason, $40
I firmly agree with the sentiment of this shirt and I love the rounded hem that compliments the scoop neck.
Modcloth, Songwriter's Assistant Top, $34
Aside from the washed blue hue, I love the font of the text on this tee. It's big and bold.
A great text/graphic tee is such fun way to add some quirk your outfit. Leave the accessories at home because the shirt is going to do the talking.
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