Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!

Here are my favorite patriotic inspired recipes this week.

Rosé the Riveter

c/o Paste

Ingredients

1 ½ oz. Hendrick’s gin
½ oz. Pama pomegranate liquer
½ oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
3 oz. dry rosé

Directions

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a tall glass with ice and garnish with a lime wheel.

Peanut Butter Bacon Hot Dog

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

4 All Beef Hot Dogs

4 Hot Dog Buns

4 Slices Bacon

1 Shallot, sliced thinly

1/2 cup Smooth Peanut Butter

1/4 cup Mayo, optional

1/2 cup Shredded Cheese

Directions

Prepare bacon in skillet until cooked through and crispy. Drain on paper towels and when cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.

Preheat grill and cook hot dogs until 160 degrees through. While dogs are grilling, slice shallot, and shred cheese.

To assemble, toast hot dog buns, top buns with mayo, hot dog, slather each dog with peanut butter, topping with shallots, cheese, and bacon. Serve immediately.

Red, White, and Blue Sugar Cookie Pie

c/o Betty Crocker

Ingredients

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix

1/2

cup butter, softened

1

egg

2

tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1

cup M&M's® red and blue mini chocolate candies

1/4

cup red, white and blue candy sprinkles

2

cups powdered sugar, sifted

1/2

cup butter, softened

1

teaspoon vanilla

2

to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
• 2 In large bowl, stir sugar cookie mix, 1/2 cup softened butter, egg and flour until soft dough forms. Stir in M&M's® and candy sprinkles. Press into pie plate.
• 3 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.
• 4 In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the milk with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy. If needed, add remaining 1 tablespoon milk.
• 5 Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with star tip. Decorate sugar cookie pie as desired. Cut into slices, and serve.

Going Nude

It's summertime, which means flip flops and sandals and sometimes that can get a a bit too casual and lazy. I like to mix in some dressier sandals with shorts and dresses to step up the 24/7 cotton I'm living in. Today I've pulled some tan and nude peep toe sandals that are going to go with almost everything in your closet without blowing the budget.

Missguided, Laser Cut Block Heel Peep Toe, $56

These shoes are going to work with any sundress. Any of them!

Nordstrom, Hinge Drea Peep Toe Leather Sandal, $89

How about a little lace up? A touch sporty but balanced with a block heel.

Macy's, Madden Girl Remie Huarache City Sandals, $59

Great woven details and for under $60, you can't beat it.

Saks Off Fifth, Kenneth Cole Shay Cutout Leather Sandals, $190 $39

This sale price. You guys. This sale price.

These nude sandals are not your average bridesmaid shoe. They bring the style and will dress up any summer look.

Be fabulous today!

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Beautiful Lengths

My sister recently donated her hair to Patene Beautiful Lengths and now that she has a great cut and style she's wearing her hair down more and that means less earring and stepping up the necklace game. So today's post features some fantastic statement and longer necklaces that will work with a great shorter cut.

Kate Spade, Queen Bee Delicate Triple Strand Necklace, $78

How sweet is this layered necklace? I love the bee and compliments flower pendant .

H&M, Long Necklace, $9

I'm a sucker for a great horseshoe pendant. This one is easy to wear all year round.

Nordstrom, The Giving Keys Classic, $49

There is something really good happening with this necklace. Through a partnership with the nonprofit organization Chrysalis, The Giving Keys employs individuals who are transitioning out of homelessness, providing opportunities for them to move to permanent housing.

BaubleBar, Mauritius Pendant, $38

A longer but colorful option that works amazingly with a crisp button down, chambray, or a tee.

Looking to add some bolder necklaces to your closet that aren't collar statement options? Try a longer pendant that matches your style.

Be fabulous today!

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Cutting It Short

This weekend I went to see the Dixie Chicks with some girlfriends and we got to talking about summer weddings and what we're wearing. One fabulous lady in particular wants to try out a midi skirt with a crop top but all of the tops seemed to be too casual and loose. So of course, it's quest time. I give you, the structured crop top.

Nordstrom, Eliza J Floral Print Faille Crop Top, $108 $64

Starting strong. Pair this top with a purple accordion pleat midi skirt.

Saks Off Fifth, Geometric Chain Print Crop Top, $34

I love the sleeves on this top. It makes this sassy top a bit more classic.

Topshop, Button Back Crop Top, $66

A simple pastel allows you to play with print on the bottom.

Asos, Ariana Grande for Lipsy Lace Crop Top with Scalloped Hem, $62

I just love the scalloped hem on this top. It is feminine and summer-ready.

Crop tops are not just for outdoor concerts, dress them up with a flowing skirt or culottes. Look for a top that skims your torso and hits just where you want it to. If you're wearing it for an event, why not size up and take it to a tailor to get it to fit just the way you want?

Be fabulous today!

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