Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Tell It Tunic To Me Straight

Let's talk tunics. I have a love hate relationship with them. Some people have these amazing bodies that can pull off this completely shapeless item, and I salute you. Some of us on the other hand like the idea of a tunic but need a bit more structure. Today I give you the best of both worlds: two breezy tunic dresses and two more structured options.

Look at this beautiful printed tunic dress. I love the pattern, the material it reminds me of the 70s trend we looked at a few weeks ago

Now something with some weight to it. Here is a great tunic dress with an even better all over print.

Shoptiques, Umgee Forest Bell Tunic, $62
This dress screams summer. I love the scoop neck with a longer necklace and that crochet trim detail is just perfect.

Boden, Everyday Tunic Dress, $98
And one more time with a bit of structure. Simple and sleeveless, this dress is great for a casual afternoon or dress it up with espadrilles and standout earrings.

The tunic dress is great because it works for every shape and style, with some effort. Want an easy breezy look, look for a billowy fabric and peasant details. Need a bit more definition? Look for heavier cotton and darting on the back that tapers in.

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Summer Pastime Prints

I hope you all had a very nice long weekend. Refreshed and ready to take on the week. It's officially summer according to the foundation on my neck by the time I walk to work. Summer has plenty of perks and plenty of heat but today let's celebrate a perk: cute summer-related prints. I love some flamingos and palm trees. The frond print has really taken off, let's start with that.

Lord and Taylor, Love Ady Palm Crop Top, $28
You are going to move on this top because there are not many left. The big print really balances the short torso top.

How much fun is this athletic bike top? Here are the matching bottoms. 

I'm in love with this skirt. It's got a pop of color and a really eye catching print.

There is something very C Wonder (RIP) about this top. I love the allover print and the deep v neck.

Fun and perky patterns are especially great in the summertime when you can sport a cotton sundress or a bikini. I love a palm tree or flamingo for summer.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday, May 22, 2015

Friday Foodday

Happy long weekend lovebugs! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Stars and Stripes Cocktail
c/o Liquor
Ingredients
5 Fresh blueberries
1 oz Stoli Blueberi Vodka
.25 oz Lucid Absinthe
.25 oz Simple syrup
splash of:
Lemon juice
G.E. Massenez Framboise Sauvage Raspberry Brandy

Ginger beer

Directions
In a shaker, muddle the blueberries
Add the vodka, absinthe, syrup and lemon juice, and fill with ice
Shake, and pour (unstrained) into a highball glass. Drizzle with brandy and top with ginger beer
Garnish with one sugar cube

Mexican Potato Salad

c/o Buns in My Oven
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
3 Roma tomatoes
1/4 sweet onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno, diced (more or less, to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons salt

Directions
Wash and peel the potatoes. Dice into 1 inch cubes and place in a large stock pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Cook the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
Dice the tomatoes and onion. Add to a small bowl. Stir in the cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add the tomato mixture to the cooled potatoes and toss to coat. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

Breakfast Hot Dog
c/o Country Cleaver
Ingredients
4 All Beef Hot Dogs
4 Buns, toasted
1 package frozen Hashbrowns, use frozen packaged or these DIY Hashbrowns
4 Eggs
1/4 cup Cilantro, minced
5 Slices Bacon, cooked and chopped
Ketchup

Directions
In a large electric skillet or other skillets, prepare hash browns according to package direction in one half of the pan. In the other half of the pan prepare bacon, cook until done and drain on paper towels until ready to chop and top on to your hot dog.
When the bacon is done, place beef hot dogs into the pan and heat until ready. Remove hot dogs from the pan and a set aside to rest momentarily. Crack eggs into the pan and let cook, sunny side up until the egg whites are set and cooked through.
To assemble. Place toasted hot dog bun on a plate, top with cooked all beef hot dog. Top with cooked and crispy hashbrowns, one egg per hot dog, minced cilantro and crumbled bacon. Serve immediately with ketchup or hot sauce.