Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! 

Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Raspberry Lime Rickey Slushies

c/o Cooking Light

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups ice cubes 

1 1/2 cups sparkling water 

1/2 cup gin (such as Bluecoat American Dry Gin) 

6 tablespoons sugar 

1/4 cup fresh lime juice 

8 ounces fresh raspberries, frozen 

Lime wedges (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve slushies with lime wedges, if desired.

Greek Hot Dog

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

• 4 Hot Dog Buns
• 4 All Beef Hot Dogs
• 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1/3 cup Kalamata Olives, diced
• 1 cup Table for Two's Tzatziki Sauce
• Lemon for garnish and squeezing

Directions

Preheat grill. Cook hot dogs according to package directions, until 160 degrees inside.

While the hot dogs are cooking, prepare cucumber, tomatoes and olives.

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Tzatziki sauce - greek yogurt, dill, cucumber, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

To assemble the hot dogs, toast the buns, and slather each bun with Tzatziki sauce. Top with a hot dog, then with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and crumbled feta. And a little spritz of lemon if you need.

Serve immediately.

Double Chocolate Cookie Bars with Ice Cream

c/o Lauren's Latest

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.

In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in egg and vanilla. Scrape sides and whip until light and fluffy. Stir in all dry ingredients until just incorporated. Scrape sides and mix again briefly. Stir chocolate chips into dough. Spread a thin layer onto prepared baking sheets and bake approximately 12 minutes. Cool cookie bars completely before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Serve with ice cream...and chocolate sauce for good measure.

Too Tough to Tassle

It's time for some accessories. Big accessories that make a statement. Today let's look at some big ol' tassel earrings. They're loud, bright, and so classic when paired with an LBD.

Design Darling, Turquoise Tassel Earrings, $98

If you haven't checked out Design Darling, you've been missing out. Blogger turned amazing online shop owner, this store is my go to for gifts.

Lord and Taylor, Anne Klein Goldtone Tassel Earrings, $26
A very feminine earring, even with the gold chain mesh.

Macy's, Thalia Sodi Gold Tone Blue Tassel Earring, $22
How playful are these earrings? Perfect for white jeans and a cocktail.

The Outnet, Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Plated Tassel Earring, $27
Hot pink, anyone? Heck yes.

A sassy tassel earring is just what your Friday night outfit needs. Simple, playful, and so much fun to wear. 

Be fabulous today!

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Get Off the Shoulder

Ok lovebugs, I have a confession to make. I don't love the off the shoulder trend. I have no great reason other than, it just doesn't do it for me. That being said, when the weather gets hot. Not just sweating on your way to work hot, but holy crap do I have to leave the house hot, these light, sometimes skimpy, tops are perfect. So let's look at some off the shoulder tops.

Shopbop, Free People Ripple Off the Shoulder Priscilla Top, $78

See what I mean? Think of all the ways you could style this top. Printed soft pants, a sequin mini, jeans, a slim midi skirt, the list goes on. The swing pleats offer just enough movement.

Forever 21, Abstract Dot Off the Shoulder Top, $15

This top is the definition of flounce. Easy, feminine, and fun.

Asos, Villa Off the Shoulder Top, $51

This top is very super model to me. So effortless and so beautiful.

Modcloth, Countless Compliments Top in Navy, $20

You can't beat the price on this top. I love that its a dark navy instead of a harsher black stripe.

Off the shoulder trend can be overly hippie or overly sexy, but you can also find styles that work with the rest of your closet. Look for patterns that you already love or pair a statement necklace with a solid option.

Be fabulous today!

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Nip and Tuck

Let's talk details. A simple detail that completely changes the look of an item: the pin tuck. It is such a quiet feature that today we will look at not on pants where you expect to see a pleat, but rather tops. A pin tuck detail on a blouse elevates a print or a solid with just a touch of something extra.

Anthropologie, Fluttered Maya Blouse, $59

What a beautifully organic print on this blouse. I love the flutter sleeves and it's machine washable.

Saks Off Fifth, Michael Stars Pintucked Silk Blouse, $53

And here we see a solid option. The tiny pleats are very delicate on this silk top.

Nordstrom, Oat + Fawn Animal Print Blouse, $68

Welp, this is already in my cart. Zoom in. Yes, those are tiny pugs.

Modcloth, Profesh of Both Worlds Top, $39

This is the kind of top you keep around for all of your printed pant/skirt options. It's quiet but still has a lovely fitted look.

I don't think I need to say much about this trend. It's simple, works for any print or color, and it easy to find in any style.

Be fabulous today!

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