Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Mule-ing it Over

Mules are weird. Both the animal and the trend. I'm not sure why it's a thing but it's one of the more comfortable trends we're seeing right now so I'm on board. Mule sandals are particularly great because they're usually very walkable with some nice support versus a strappy option.

Anthropologie, Lien.Do Sol Mules, $99
Woven rafia, does it get more summer than this? They're just so pretty.

The detail of the perforation is so quiet that it add just the right amount of style to these otherwise organic and simple heels.

Gotta love J Simp for adding  pop of pink to this nude sandal. This is white jean ready.

Bare Necessities, Seychelles Leather Mule Sandals, $78
I'd save these shoes for a cool summer night with a breezy maxi dress. The leather is going to give you some sweaty feet but with this much style, who cares?

The mule trend is sticking around for a while and in this variation of a summer sandal, that is just fine by me.

Be fabulous today!

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Willy Milly

Happy Monday lovebugs,
I hope you had a great weekend. Did you happen to score anything at the Lily for Target sale a few weeks ago? Sometimes I feel like we get so crazy for the Target collabs (for good reason) that we forget about other awesome partnerships happening in the world. I'm talking about Milly for Kohl's. Seriously amazing prints, colors, and options and all under $100.

Gorgeous colors and a feminine fit with pockets. Everyone wins!

Love this set. Break it up or wear it as a kick ass statement outfit. I also love that its navy and cream versus a harsher black.

Kohl's, Organza Midi Skirt, $49
This skirt you guys. It's breezy, crisp, and oh so flattering for summer.

Kohl's, V Neck Jumpsuit, $54
This simple jumpsuit is easy for the weekend or dress it up with heels for the weekend.

So maybe you scored at Target, maybe you didn't. Either way, you need to check out Milly for Kohl's and get your high fashion fix at a low price.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Friday Foodday

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

Pink Elephant Cocktail
c/o Food Network
Ingredients
1 part white cranberry juice
1 part berry vodka
1/2 part raspberry liqueur (recommended: Chambord)
1/2 part Limoncello

Directions

To a shaker full of ice, add all ingredients. Shake well and pour into chilled martini glasses.








One Pot Chicken Mudega
c/o A Taste of Home Cooking
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped 
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
12 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup shredded Provel cheese 


Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or tongs and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook without moving for about 1 minute to brown. Stir the chicken and continue to cook until cooked through, about 2-4 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the prosciutto.

Add the onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in wine and simmer about a minute until thickened.

Stir in broth, water and pasta. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook at a high simmer for about 12-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is tender. Make sure to stir the pasta often with tongs so it doesn't clump together. 

Add the chicken, prosciutto and any juices to the skillet, along with the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cheese. Stir well to incorporate everything and melt the cheese. If the sauce seems too thick, thin it with some water. You want the pasta to be silky and move around easily when picked up with tongs. Serve.


Pear Cranberry Caramel Crisp
c/o Country Cleaver
Ingredients
Pear Cranberry Filling:
5 Bartlett Pears, halved, cored and sliced in 1/3" slices
1 cup Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup Caramel Sauce
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla
2 Tbsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Crumble Crisp Topping:
1 1/4 cup Oats
3/4 cup Flour
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, add the pears and cranberries. Sprinkle the remaining ingredients over the pears and cranberries and toss to coat and combine all ingredients. Pour the mixture into a oven safe baking dish.
For the crumble crisp filling, fit a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.(This can also be done by hand in the mixing bowl you used for the pear cranberry filling - and a little elbow grease.)
Add all ingredients to the bowl, and with the mixer on low, beat the ingredients together until large crumbles form. Remove from the stand and sprinkle the crumbles over the pear-cranberry mix in the baking dish.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on the depth of the dish. If during baking the crumble is getting too brown, lightly tent with a piece of foil and continue baking until the fruit is tender and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly prior to serving. Top with ice cream and additional caramel sauce for an al a mode dessert!

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Do the Running Man

Last year around this time we looked at elastic ankle pants. Little did we know this trend would not only continue this year, it would explode into a trend of it's own: joggers. I love the comfort this piece provides but I fear the pajama look they mimic. So I tend to look for a print that is daytime appropriate and fits well. Let me show you what I mean.

See what I mean? Adding a great heel to these pants makes them work appropriate or date night ready.

A bright white pant is perfect for a summer night. These pants are also available in petite!

Who doesn't love an allover ikat print? Right. And pockets.

Shoptiques, Leggsington Aztec Jogger, $23
You won't find me in this crop top anytime soon but these pants? I love these pants.

The jogger trend is pretty great for ladies who love comfort, oh wait, that's all of us. All of the options above are machine washable and $50 or under. 

Be fabulous today!

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