She's Tied Pretty Tight

Happy Monday lovebugs,
As we inch closer to the end of summer and our mailboxes fill with three pound fall fashion magazines, I can't help but peek into next season's trends. I love a trend that I know will work now and later, one of those is lace up flats. They are walkable, detailed, and perfect for summer or fall.

Asos, Lift Off Pointed Lace Up Flat, $45

So sleek. I love the mix of the espadrille lace up and the pointy toe flat.

Missguided, Point Lace Up Flats Snake, $40

Picture these with jeans and a white tee OR a black pencil skirt. Whoa.

Topshop, Finest Ghillie Lace-Up Flats, $45

If shoes can be girly, these fit the bill. And speaking of the bill- $45 with free shipping!

Free People, Washed Leather Ballet Flat, $88

Simple comfort. These flats have an earthy feel and they're going to work perfectly for fall.

I love a great trend, but I love it more when I can get multiple season wears out of it!

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs,

Here are my favorite recipes this week. 

Ginger Peach Daiquiri

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

4 Fresh Peaches, chopped, or sliced - and half of them frozen

2 Limes, juiced

1 tsp Ginger, grated

1/4 cup Sugar

1/4 cup White Rum

1/4 cup Orange Juice, optional

Directions

In a blender, add all ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. If the mixture isn't blending enough, add in a tablespoon at a time of orange juice until the mixture blends consistently.

Pour into to high ball glasses and garnish with additional slices of peaches. Serve immediately.

Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

c/o Closet Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 pounds zucchini, quartered lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup cotija or queso freso or feta, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 1/2 lime, juice

Directions

1. Grill the zucchini over medium-high heat until just tender, about 2-3 minutes per side, brush with the mixture of the butter and mayo, sprinkle on the cheese, cilantro, cayenne and lime juice and enjoy!

Raspberry Biscoff Crumb Bar

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 jar biscoff spread
• 1 pint as purchased fresh raspberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of  a stand mixer beat together the butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until creamy using the paddle attachment. Beat in the vanilla.
3. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the flour, beating just until the dough becomes smooth and the flour is incorporated.
4. Press half of the dough in the prepared baking dish. Press the dough evenly to form the bottom layer.
5. Spread the Biscoff over the dough. Sprinkle the top with raspberries.
6. Use your hands to make the crumbs for the top crust, pressing the dough to hold it together into small chunks.  Sprinkle over the raspberries to form the top crust.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Leaf Duty

You know how the palm frond print has been popular this summer? Don't get me wrong, I love a fun print, but for those of us who aren't in a tropical environment, sometimes it comes off a bit weird. So today I am offering an alternative that is just as natural but a little less pina colada. The leaf print.

Lucky Brand, Tossed Lead Maxi Dress, $55

A cool jersey material is perfect to round out your summer shopping bag.

Bloomingdale's, Adrianna Papell Short Sleeve Print, $98

Faux wrap makes quite a statement in a meeting. I love the short sleeve style so you can wear it well into fall with a cardigan.

Lord and Taylor, Harpers Fit and Flare Leaf Shadow Dress, $69

A stunning print with an illusion neckline. You don't see a lot of those any more.

Kohl's, MSK Floral Halter Shift Dress, $64

How much fun is this dress? The tiered hem, the scrunched halter, I love it with statement earrings and a denim jacket for fall.

While some of you may be enjoying breezy palm trees, not all of us have that luxury. I like the leaf print for something natural and fun.

Be fabulous today!

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Y Not Accessories

How about a simple but statement like necklace for these hot summer nights? Something long, sexy, eye catching, but not super bold. I'm thinking about the y necklace. Its similar to the lariat style necklace but you can play around with charms, metals, and flair. These necklaces go best with form fitting dresses or deep v tops. Think tall glass of water.

Neiman Marcus, House of Harlow Niloti Crystal Necklace, $88

I love how this design mixes up the triangle pattern. One, one, two, three, one, two. It is unexpected and fun.

Sole Society, Natural Stone Y Necklace, $29

Look closely and you will see the 'y' part of this necklace is a shark tooth. I love it.

Lord and Taylor, Dogeared Aventura Sterling Silver Y Necklace, $68

Silver, cool, and collected. This necklace even adds a touch of rocker with the charm.

BaubleBar, Incognito Initial Y Chain Necklace, $42

Can you spot the initial? Right. It's quiet, understated, but personal.

The y necklace is easy to throw on and go. You don't even have to open a clasp to put it on. Wear it with a simple scoop neck white tee or cotton maxi to add just something extra to your outfit.

Be fabulous today!

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