Monday, August 31, 2015

Lounge Like No One is Watching

As I mentioned on Friday, my sister got married yesterday. Today after the wedding brunch I'm going to get into comfies and enjoy the day of nothingness. Today I am enjoying post-wedding comfort and I wanted you to feel like it too. Let's look at some lounge pants that are Monday call in sick worthy.

Let's say it together: 'ahhhhh'.

Summer loves seersucker, so do I.

The real question is, who doesn't need pants with tiny foxes on them? Right.

I would have no problem making a coffee run in these pants and then running back to the couch.

Leave those gym shorts and old tees at home, I'm lounging in these sweats all day long.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! I'm in New Hampshire prepping for my younger sister's wedding this weekend! If you follow me on Instagram, you can come along too! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

White Sangria Sparkler
c/o Damn Delicious
Ingredients
  • 1 (750 mL) bottle white wine 
  • 2 peaches, sliced 
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced 
  • 1 cup raspberries 
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, or more, to taste 
  • 1 (750 mL) bottle sparkling white wine 
  • 8 sprigs mint

Directions
  • In a large pitcher, whisk together white wine, peaches, kiwis, raspberries and sugar. 
  • Let chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
  • Serve over ice with sparkling white wine, garnished with mint, if desired.

Veggie Stuffed Lasagna Portobello Mushrooms
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 loose cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup part skim ricotta
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 large basil leaves, chopped
  • 4 large portobella mushroom caps
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup part skim shredded mozzarella

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a baking sheet with oil. Gently remove the stems, scoop out the gills and spray the tops of the mushrooms with oil, season with 1/8 tsp salt and fresh pepper.

Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic and red pepper and season with 1/8 tsp salt. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the baby spinach and saute until wilted, about 1 minute.

In a medium bowl add the ricotta, parmesan cheese and egg, mix well. Add the cooked vegetables and basil and mix. Stuff the mushrooms with ricotta mixture and top each with 2 tbsp marinara, 2 tbsp mozzarella.

Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with basil and enjoy!

Sour Cream Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients
2 cups Flour
3/4 cup Sugar
3/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
3 VERY ripe Bananas, about 1 1/2 cups
1/4 cup Sour Cream, or Greek Yogurt
2 Eggs
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
6 Tbsp Butter, melted and cooled
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In one mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In the other bowl, whisk together the eggs, bananas, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk in the melted butter until mixed in evenly.
Create a well in the flour, and add in wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula gently fold the two sets of ingredients together until the two are just combined, and a couple of small flour streaks remain. Let the mixture set for a couple of minutes and move to the next step.
Spray a standard size loaf pan with non stick spray. Line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper, creating a cradle of sorts. Spray the paper again with non-stick spray.
Just prior to adding the batter into the loaf pan, gently mix in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake on the middle rack for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then using the parchment cradle, lift the loaf out of the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice, serve, and devour.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

She's Two Sided

Ok, I'm going to say it. You're welcome. Today's post is a big you're welcome lovebugs. I have found some of the best reversible totes out there right now. You heard me, reversible. Two bags for one. And they're under $100.

418 people have taken the time to given this bag five star reviews. They can't be wrong. This bag is amazing.

Urban Outfitters, Canvas and Vegan Leather Tote, $39
A pop of neon or a casual canvas. You pick.


Great print for summer into fall. If you're not into it...no worries, 13 other color combos to choose from.

Last Call Neiman Marcus, Reversible Tricolor Tote, $85
Yes, even this bag is reversible. Amazing.

How great are these bags? Playful or professional, classy or casual, the choice is yours and then you can change it!

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Don't Turn Around

It may be the end of summer, but that still means we have to dress for it. Yes back to school sales, fall fashion week, and more are ahead of us; but we still need to get dressed for now. So today I give you a great option for hot weather. The slit back top. It's so breezy and keeps you cool on these hot end of summer nights.

I love these colors and the sweet back opening is low enough that you can still wear a normal bra.

Lord and Taylor, Jessica Simpson Open Back Tank, $13
Super soft chambray is ready for any bottom in your closet. Chino shorts, printed skirts, jeans, you name it.

Banana Republic, Striped Open Back Pullover, $69
How perfect is this for fall? A heavier knit with a peek a boo slit.

End of summer picnics? This top.

A great detail isn't easy to pull off, but these slit back top options are effortless and simple. 

Be fabulous today!

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