Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Elephant Man

A few weeks ago we looked at all things flamingos. Today I thought we would take a walk on the wild side and look at elephants! They're fun, summery, and a great print for weekend fun.

Bloomingdale's, AQUA Elephant Tie Waist Dress, $88
Just beautiful. Split neck, short sleeves, great silhouette.

Pink critter shorts? Oh heck yeah.

Talbots, Elephant Sweater, $79
Elephants that are work ready? Loving this short sleeve sweater for chilly summer offices!

Crew Factory, Kissing Elephants T-shirt, $25
Simple, chic, breezy. I love this for summer.

Flamingos, dogs, elephants, you name the animal, I think it looks great. These elephant pieces are unique and quirky. 

Be fabulous today!

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Friday, July 1, 2016

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
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
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.

Thursday, June 30, 2016

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.

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

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

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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