Bling Ring

A beautiful ring is what every girl wants. Something special, something with meaning, and something with a bit of bling. No I'm not talking about that ring, I'm talking about a lovely dainty ring that you buy for yourself. Something delicate and something special.

Baublebar, Fairy Trio Ring, $28

Barely there and just the perfect amount of sparkle. I love the rose gold.

Forever 21, Shashi Tracy North South Ring, $38

That vertical bar is so different and special. I love this ring for stacking.

Humble Chic NY, Diamond Bubbles Ring, $28

Kind of regal isn't it? This ring has a tiara feel to it.

Nordstrom, Gorjana Lucia Ring, $38

I love this ring because it reminds me of the honeycomb design trend.

A delicate and simple ring is a really sweet way to dress up and outfit. Sure, there is a time and place for a cocktail ring, but today, I'm loving the quiet sparkle of these beauties.

Be fabulous today!

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PYT in a LWD

Let's talk LWD. Now that we are in the dog days of summer it is time to upgrade your little white dress game. I know, I know, I have 684 weddings to attend this summer, I can't be spending money on white dresses. I hear you and I'm here for you. All of these dresses are UNDER $75. Ladies, treat yo' self.

First Row: one/two (under $20)/three
Second Row: one/two/three

So go ahead and splurge, actually is it really a splurge when it's this great of a deal? Think about it. The BBQs, hot summer date nights, dinner al fresco, it's LWD season.

Be fabulous today!

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Party Like It's 1776

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Friday Foodday

Since tomorrow will be a day out of work for most of us, I thought I would move up Friday Foodday with some fun Fourth of July inspired recipes!

Ginger Berry Cocktail
c/o Popsugar

Ingredients
2 1/2 ounces Domaine de Canton
1 1/2 ounces Amontillado Sherry
1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Crushed ice
Raspberries and blueberries

Directions
Build liquid ingredients over crushed ice in an old fashioned glass, and stir. Top with raspberries and blueberries for garnish.



Spicy Buttermilk Grilled Chicken
c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients
1 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons sriracha
1 teaspoon ground black pepper


Directions
Place the buttermilk, sriracha, and black pepper in a large shallow dish. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken and flip to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 4 hours.
Heat a grill to medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Serve immediately with a mixture of sriracha and mayo, if desired.


Raspberry Cream Ice Cream Pie
c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

3 Tbsp Butter, melted or Canola Oil

3/4 cup Heavy Cream

1/3 cup Sugar

1 cup NonFat Vanilla Greek Yogurt

1 tsp Vanilla

1/2 cup Raspberry Puree, or Sugar Free Raspberry Jam

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.  In a bowl mix together the graham crackers and butter or canola oil. Press the mixture into a pie crust. Bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

In a stand mixer, whip heavy cream into soft peaks. In the last minute of whipping, slowly stream in the sugar  and vanilla to the mixture until stiff peaks form. Remove 2/3 cup of the mixture and place into a small bowl.

Pour the remaining cream and yogurt mixture into the pie crust. With the remaining 2/3 cup of yogurt mixture that was set aside, stir in enough raspberry puree to make the mixture a bright pink color. Drop dollops of the raspberry mix into the middle of the vanilla yogurt. Then drop remaining raspberry puree (or raspberry jam if using) into the middle of the raspberry yogurt mix. Using a knife, run it through the middle of all the dollops to create a swirl pattern.

Place in hte freezer for 4-6 hours to chill. Slice and serve. Best left to rest out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.