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Monday, March 23, 2015

Shirt the Rules

Happy Monday lovebugs,
Now that the weather is attempting to cooperate, I thought we would take our first spring plunge into dresses. Specifically, the shirt dress. This style is casual but still work appropriate, it's a nice transition item from spring to summer.

Macy's, Lucky Brand Long Sleeve Point Collar Shirt Dress, $62

How great is this long sleeve option? It's not screaming pastel spring and it's bootie ready.

Asos, Love Belted Midi Shirt Dress in Stripe, $68

Like I said, perfectly work appropriate and even a bit DvF-esque.

River Island, White Digital Floral Print Shirt Dress, $96

Watercolor anyone? This is a great Easter or spring special occasion dress. The masculine button down makes the floral not as feminine.

Boden, Casual Shirt Dress, $82

Now here is something you're probably used to seeing when you think shirt dress. I love this option in a dark chambray especially the way they've styled this with the contrasting shirt underneath.

The shirt dress is a great option when you're not quite ready to break out the sun dress but certainly ready to put away the chunky sweaters.

Be fabulous today!

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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

c/o Lauren's Latest

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

c/o Skinny Taste

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.

Shopbop, Kristen Elspeth Bar Stud Earring, $66

Simple post earrings in a stunning rose gold.

Amazon, Nashelle Identity Necklace, $63

#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.