Bow Down to the Bow

Happy Monday lovebugs,
I hope you had a lovely weekend. It snowed for a minute here in DC and it was just not ok. I'm ready for sunshine, shorts, and flowers. I'm ready for spring. Until we get there I am embracing pastels and things that remind me of spring. Today, I'm thinking bows. They are feminine, light, and a fun addition to any top.

Loft, Floral Charm Bow Neck Blouse, $59 $36! Extra 40% off right now!

Starting off strong with this beautiful print and a style that will work with jeans or a pencil skirt.

Chicnova, Christmas Chest Bow Tie Tank, $18

While I hate the name of this blouse, I love the blouse. I'd rough it up and pair it with a distressed denim or a leather jacket.

Nordstrom, Topshop Floral Print Bow Blouse, $70

A beautiful piece for right now. Floral but long-sleeved and the colors aren't Easter egg-ish.

Asos, The Laden Showroom X Even Vintage Bow Sleeve Fitted Top, $81

I love the shape of this blouse. It is quite unique and the color is perfect for any style.

When you think bows do you think pretty, pretty, princess and rainbows? Right. Bows have been updated to fit a mature wardrobe and you can add your own spin on things with accessories.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs, 

Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Campari Mojito
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients

1/4 ounce (about 4 large sprigs) fresh mint, plus additional for garnish

1 ounce lime juice

1 ounce white rum

1 1/2 ounce Campari

Crushed ice

2 lime wedges
2 to 4 ounces good tonic water

Directions

Place the mint sprigs in a large glass or cocktail shaker, and add the lime juice and rum. Muddle with a muddler or a wooden spoon for several minutes, crushing the mint and releasing its aroma. Add the Campari and a few cubes of ice, and shake or stir until well chilled. 

Fill a 12-ounce highball glass with crushed ice and squeeze a lime wedge over top. Pour in enough tonic water to fill the glass a quarter full, then pour in the strained Campari mixture. Garnish with a little more tonic water, the second lime wedge, and mint. Best with a straw! 

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeño Popper Salad

c/o Closet Cooking

Ingredients

• 4 small chicken breasts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups romaine or other lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 cup corn (~2 ears), preferably grilled or charred
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup green or red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• 1/4 cup crumbled tortilla chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup jalapeno popper dressing
• fresh or pickled sliced jalapenos to taste
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side, set aside, let cool and slice.
2. Assemble salad and enjoy!

Bourbon Bacon Cookies

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

12 

slices bacon

12 

balls of frozen chocolate chip cookie dough, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each

2 

tablespoon pure maple syrup

2 

teaspoons bourbon

1/4 

cup powdered sugar

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• While the oven is heating, fry the bacon 1-2 minutes per side, just until the edges are starting to brown, but the bacon is not yet crisp.
• Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Place cookie dough balls on the baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
• Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each ball of dough, leaving space on the edges for the cookie to expand as it bakes.
• Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and set.
• Let cool for 10 minutes.
• While cooling, whisk together the maple syrup, bourbon, and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
• Drizzle the glaze over the cookies.

Casual Kicks

Sticking with shoes from yesterday, let's continue the trend and look at something warm and casual. The relaxed shoe/sneaker that is your go to for weekends from now until September.

Sperry, Original Lisbon Umbrella, $88

The iconic print from Gary Malin just screams summer with the perfect summer shoe: Sperry.

LandEnd, Casual Fabric Slip On Shoes, $39

I've been tracking these floral slip ons for some time. Now they're on sale, and it's time to purchase.

Nordstrom, Converse Chuck Taylor Dainty, $49

I really love this seashell color because I'd pair these with printed shorts or dress down a sundress.

Nordstrom, Keds Kate Spade Multi Splatter Paint, $75

Spring anyone? How adorable are these splatter paint sneakers? 

Casual, comfy, and ready for spring. I am loving the sneakers this season.

Be fabulous today!

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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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