It's a Shoe, It's a Boot, It's...

Fashion is weird. They always seem to come up with terms and phrases that at first we scoff at, but then we find ourselves using "arm party" and "ear cuff" like it's no big deal. Today I'm going to say something that you need to try to use because it's going to be a thing. Shootie. That's right. Shoo-Tee it's a shoe bootie. It's a shootie, let me educate you.

Kohl's, LC Lauren Conrad Women's Peep Toe, $69

A great stacked heel makes these shooties easy to walk in and ready for a spring pedicure.

Anthropolgie, Farylrobin Tate Shooties, $79

I'm oddly obsessed with these. They're going to be perfect with jeans and shoes from Anthro under $100? Unheard of.

Amazon, Report Signature Blade Boot, $77

These shooties are a party. Chunky heel, fun laser cut pattern, it's a great spring option.

Dorothy Perkins, Black Peep Toe Black Shoe Boot, $59

Simple and bordering on rocker-chic. I am digging this black option.

I allow you to use the term 'shoe boot' if shootie gives you the giggles, but mark my word, it's going to be a thing.

Be fabulous today!

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Pinteresting

We all know I love some polka dots, but not everyone does. Those people are crazy, but they deserve love too. So let's look at some pin dots. Tiny, mini, however you'd like to say it, these dots are understated and as sweet as can be.

Saks off Fifth, Polka Dot Cashmere Cardigan, $45

Let me tell you something about this cardi, it's 83% off. That's right this cashmere beauty was originally $280, go buy now.

Modcloth, Flash Fete Top in Dots, $39

This is the mullet top. It's business in the front and party in the back.

Loft, Pindot Collared Shell, $49

A simple and chic layering piece that matches the feminine dots with a tuxedo stripe.

Ann Taylor, Pindot Flounce Skirt, $69

Yes, you can wear dots on the bottom. This pindot pattern is quiet and the flounce style is perfectly swingy.

Pindot, tiny dot, mini dot, you call it whatever, but no matter what you call it, it's girly without being loud. 

Be fabulous today!

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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 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.