Friday, March 20, 2015

Friday Foodday

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

Molly Bloom
c/o Fogged in Lounge
Ingredients
  • 2 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1/2 oz Cocchi Americano Rosa or sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
Directions
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lemon twist.










Sweet Chili Hoisin Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
8-10 chicken drumsticks
1/2 up sweet chili sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
zest and juice of 1 mandarin orange
salt & pepper, to taste
sesame seeds, for garnish
finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil and top with cooling rack. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In small saucepan off the heat, stir sweet chili sauce together with hoisin, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, mandarin orange juice and zest, salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken into sauce and place onto prepared sheet. Place saucepan over medium heat to caramelize and simmer. Bake chicken 40-50 minutes, basting generously 2-3 more times until completely cooked {165 degrees}. 
Top cooked drumsticks with sesame seeds and parsley and serve.

Citrus Basil Mojito Pops
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 8 tsp raw sugar, or your favorite sweetener (raw honey for Paleo)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp rum (optional)

Directions
Squeeze the orange juice, I used about 2 to get 1 1/4 cups. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour about 1/3 cup into each popsicle molds and freeze until solid.


Thursday, March 19, 2015

Bar None

It's Thursday. Let's go to the bar. Ok, so it may be a little early for a cocktail but I'll give you something to hold you over. A simple jewelry trend that is low energy and high impact: the bar! Let me pour you a sample.

Simple post earrings in a stunning rose gold.

#crushingit.

Sole Society, Double Bar Crystal Ring, $24
An architectural dream that is just effortless.

Lucky Brand, Silver Bar Cuff, $31
Again, simple, elegant but a great addition to a sleek outfit.

So, I'll meet you at the bar? 

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Pop of Peplum

One style that I am thrilled is staying for a while is peplum. I love it because it doesn't fall into one genre like preppy or boho, it can be whatever you want it to be with your own style added to it. Today we're looking at some peplum jackets that are great transition pieces for this spring.

So chic. I love the girly pink paired with the destressed denim. Great pairing. 

A navy stripe never hurt anyone, especially in a peplum. It's modern and it also comes in three other colors.

Try this blazer for work and I promise you will get some compliments. It's unexpected and yet professional.

 A few weeks ago we looked a marled tops and this one is just as lovely. 

These peplum jackets can be worn with a button down, a pencil skirt, or just throw it on for an extra layer on a beautiful 55 degree day.

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Drop it Like it's Shoulder

Let's stick with the comfortable style trend we started yesterday and look at some soft tees. More specifically, let's look at a trend that is casual and relaxed: the drop shoulder. Such a simple detail that changes the entire look of the top.

This shirt may look slubby at first glance, but try it on. It's swingy and turn around for a breezy surprise. A discreet back slit.

JCrew Factory, Colorblock Drop Shoulder Tee, $24
Peachy, huh? I like the combination of navy with this not in-your-face orange.

Something simple that is effortless as is or dress it up with a great statement necklace. 

A slouchy tee with a nice update. As you can see, this drop shoulder option pairs perfectly with a pencil skirt and heels.

The drop shoulder trend is a nice departure form the form fitting scuba trends or crop tops. It reminds me of the cool girl at the party that walks in and looks like she 'just threw this on' and looks incredible.

Be fabulous today!

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