All In: Moms Rule

Happy Monday lovebugs,
It is the first Monday of the month, which means it is All In Day. Today I thought we would honor mom. Moms rule. They really do. So let's dress mom for her special day in a couple of days. This entire outfit totals under $100.

Maxi dress/Sandals/Crossbody bag/Earrings/Bracelet

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! I am back from vacation but still thinking of Texas! Here are some Texas themed recipes for you this week.

Trudy's Mexican Martini

c/o Food.com

Ingredients

2 oz tequila

1 oz Cointreau liqueur

1-2 oz sprite

1 oz orange juice

juice of 1/2 a lime

Directions

Shake all ingredients and strain into glass rimmed with salt; add stuffed olives.

 

Chorizo and Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos

c/o Epicurious

Ingredients

• 4 corn tortillas
• 1 cup grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 7 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed if necessary
• 4 green onions, sliced
• Sour cream 
• Hot sauce or salsa 

Directions

Brush large nonstick skillet with olive or vegetable oil. Char tortillas over gas flame or directly on electric burner until blackened in spots, turning with tongs. Arrange tortillas in single layer in skillet. Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/4 cup grated cheese and set aside.

Whisk eggs and 2 tablespoons cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté chorizo sausage in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add green onions and sauté 2 minutes. Add egg mixture and stir until very softly set, about 1 minute. Remove egg mixture from heat.

Cook tortillas in skillet over high heat until beginning to crisp on bottom, but still soft and pliable, about 1 minute. Divide egg mixture among tortillas and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Fold each tortilla in half. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce, if desired.

Texas Sheet Cake

c/o My Recipes

Ingredients

2 cups sugar 

2 cups all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup butter or margarine 

1/2 cup shortening 

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 

1 cup water 

1/2 cup buttermilk 

2 large eggs, lightly beaten 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

Chocolate Icing

Directions

Sift together sugar and flour in a large bowl; set aside.

Combine butter and next 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until butter and shortening melt. Remove from heat, and pour over sugar mixture, stirring until dissolved. Cool slightly.

Stir in buttermilk and next 3 ingredients. Pour into a greased and lightly floured 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.

Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. (Cake will have a fudgelike texture.) Spread warm cake with Chocolate Icing.

Three Little Words

Hey there lovebugs,
Today we're getting really specific. I'm giving you an item that is going to be your go to this summer option for three reasons: its a classic shape, it's a print, and it's under $50. Today we're looking at printed shift dresses under $50.

Asos, Shift Dress in Paisley Print, $45

I'm starting with my favorite. I love the color contrast and the size of this allover print.

Nordstrom, Carlson Woven Shift Dress, $34

Gotta love a simple stripe. Add a belt if you want to.

JCPenny, Joe Fresh, Floral Shift Dress, $29

Just buy this dress. Pockets, short sleeves, florals, come on.

Dorothy Perkins, Heart Print Long Sleeve Shift Dress, $28

OK, maybe I'm ending with my favorite. I love this heart print with the detail in the long sleeves. 

A simple post that packs a punch but favors the wallet. I hope these options help your summer dress wardrobe.

Be fabulous today!

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Fringe Benefits

Let's talk fringe. Not hippie fringe. Not festival fringe. I'm talking about classy, chic, cool fringe. How can you take such an iconic style and translate it to a modern and updated look? Make it an earring of course! These fringe earrings are have movement, they make a statement, and they're under budget.

Rebecca Minkoff, Boho Fringe Front Back Earring, $58

Boom. Statement earring in the sleekest way.

House of Harlow, Sunburst Fringe Earring, $42

What a colorful and simple accessory to add on this summer. I love this yellow tone.

Nordstrom, Vince Camuto Fringe Ear Jackets, $26

Rose gold rocker, anyone? Hello bad ass.

BaubleBar, Ice Fringe Ear Crawlers Earring, $32

Reasons I love this earring: Baublebar describes it as a glam crystal baguette. Sold.

Embrace fringe and dress it up for work or play with these earrings. They are chic and easy to add to any outfit.

Be fabulous today!

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