Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Fresh Squeezed

Let's sweeten up this hump day with some cheery color. I walked passed a lovely lady this week and did a double take on her dress. It wasn't yellow, it wasn't even a buttercup, it was lighter yet sweeter, I decided it was lemon. Lemon is the color today. It's light and sunny but not as saturated as your standard yellow.

Bloomingdale's, AQUA Skirt Eyelet Pleated Midi, $78
Starting strong with this eyelet beauty. I love the ivory contrast behind the lemon.

Perfect brunch dress. I love the neckline and the peek-a-boo sides.

Oh come on, I had to include this sweet lemon print scarf. I'd pair this with a denim jacket for a cooler spring day.

A peplum cardi? Excellent work JCPenny. And the price point is spot on.

A beautiful lemon for this midweek post. It's cheery, almost pastel, and it's bound to brighten up your closet.

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

I'll Have the Scallops

It's scallop time ladies and I'm not just talking about dinner. The scallop edge has really broken out this season and it's going beyond bathing suits and skirts. Check out these feminine options with a scallop edge.

Nordstrom, Topshop Scallop Frill Tee, $25
How perfect is this top for summer? It comes in four other colors. 


Lilly Pulitzer, Buttercup Scallop Hem Shorts, $68
Hello Lily, you are colorful and beautiful and you come in two other patterns.

Scalloped edge earrings with just a punch of green.

Bloomingdales, Alythea Dress, $68
Royal blue you guys. Royal blue scallop wedding ready dress under $70.

Step up your scallop game ladies. Shorts, tops, dresses, the list goes on and on. It's my favorite summer trim.

Be fabulous today!

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Monday, April 13, 2015

Crystal Cuties

It's Monday. I'm sorry. To make things a bit better I give you some bling, but not your standard necklace or bracelet, I give you jeweled heels.

I'm starting with my favorite of the bunch. Stacked heel, navy strip, and just a touch of bling. Get that pedicure ready ladies.

How comfy do these look? I'd pair these with a sundress or a maxi.

Betsey Johnson and Target, can we just for a minute? Yes.

44% off ladies. How great would these be for a rehearsal dinner or a hot summer night.

Did I brighten your Monday? I sure hope so because these blinged beauties are making my Monday sparkle.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Friday Foodday

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

Strawberry & Limoncello Rose Sangria
c/o The Kitchn
Ingredients
3/4 cup limoncello
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup hulled and quartered fresh strawberries
1 bottle chilled demi-sec rosé champagne
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds discarded


Directions
In a large pitcher, combine the limoncello and the strawberries. Top with the chilled rosé champagne and stir in half of the lemon wheels.
Pour the sangria into ice filled stemware. Scoop some fruit into each glass and garnish with a lemon wheel.

Lamb Kheema with Peas
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, chopped
  • 2 tsp butter or ghee
  • 1 lb lean ground lamb (from loin or shoulder)
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 chili pepper, minced (or more to taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and fresh pepper
Directions
In a large saute pan, heat ghee or butter and onions on medium heat. Cook about 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook another 2 minutes.

Add ground meat to pan and brownSeason with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, cayenne, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala and cinnamon. Stir well. Add chopped chili pepper, cilantro, bay leaf, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer about 15 minutes. Add frozen peas and simmer covered another 5-10 minutes.

Mini Plum and Peach Bourbon Cobblers
Ingredients
6-7 Italian Plums, halved and chopped
3 Large Ripe Peaches, peeled and cut into small chunks
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 Clear Jel or other pie thickener
2 Tbsp Bourbon
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
For Crisp Topping::
1/2 cup Oats
1/4 Flour
4 Tbsp Butter, melted
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together fruits, Clear Jel (or other thickener), sugar, cinnamon and bourbon.  Fill mason jars with fruit filling. Fill slightly higher than the rim because the will settle while baking.
In another bowl, mix together crisp topping ingredients. Using a fork or your fingers mix the ingredietns together until crumbles form. Pour generously onto the top of the fruit crisps.
Place mason jars onto an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until the crisp toppings are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.