Flippin' Adorable

As I mentioned yesterday I'm headed on vacation this week and it's got me thinking lake-weather attire. It's mid-July and it's flip flop season so here are some pretty fantastic and colorful sandals.

Amazon, Kate Spade Nova Flip Flop, $48

Minty green with purple and a bow? Sign me up.

Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch Printed Rubber Flip Flops, $50

Great colors and printed texture.

Lilly Pulitzer, Lobstah Roll, $38

These are probably the happiest flip flops I've ever laid eyes on.

Nordstrom, Havaianas Slim Flip Flop, $30

A little geometric print, some ikat, all awesome.

Who doesn't need to upgrade their rubber flip flop inventory? These great brands are bringing colorful and comfy options right to your feet.

Be fabulous today!

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Short Stack

Happy Monday lovebugs,
It's a short week for me because I'd headed to New Hampshire midweek to join my family on vacation. I'm trying to contain my excitement and generally what helps is something shiny. So today we're looking at ring sets. They are delicate but bold in the simplest way.

Michael Kors, Pave Rose Gold Tone Ring, $75

This is almost scientific or astronomy-esque in design. 

Rebecca Minkoff, Pearl Wrap Ring, $58

Artsy, isn't it? This is a date night accessory.

Madewell, Soundloop Stacking Ring Set, $28

Like a said before, delicate but eye catching.

BaubleBar, Whimsy Ring Set, $58

Girly colors meet rocker set. I picture Demi Lovato rocking out in these.

Such a simple addition to your accessory game that makes a big impact. Pick your metal color, bling, and have some fun!

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Skinny Raspberry Mojito
c/o Lemon Tree Dwelling

Ingredients

• 6 fresh mint leaves, torn in half
• 2 oz. white rum
• 2 oz. sparkling water (I used lime)
• 2 oz. raspberry simple syrup
• ½ c. crushed ice
• mint sprigs and fresh raspberries for garnish
• For raspberry simple syrup:
• ½ c. water
• ¼ c. Truvia Baking Blend
• ½ c. fresh raspberries

Directions

1. Prepare raspberry simple syrup by combining water and Truvia Baking Blend in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and add raspberries.
3. Muddle raspberries until no large pieces remain.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a cocktail glass, gently muddle mint leaves.
6. Add 2 oz. rum, 2 oz. sparkling water, and 2 oz. simple syrup.
7. Stir, then top with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs and raspberries.

Pizza Stuffed Pasta Shells

c/o Shugary Sweets

Ingredients

• 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
• 1 lb italian sausage (removed from casings)
• 3 oz pepperoni, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 can (2.25 oz) diced black olives, drained
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 jar pizza sauce (about 1 1/2 cups)

Directions

1. Cook large shells pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, separate and place on parchment paper on counter. Set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, brown italian sausage in a large skillet. Once browned, drain grease and return meat to skillet. Add in pepperoni, green pepper, and onion. Cook for about 3 minutes.
3. Add oregano, basil, and crushed tomatoes. Over low heat, simmer until sauce is warm. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
4. Using a large spoon, stuff each shell with pizza mixture, until all shells are stuffed.
5. If baking immediately, pour about 1 1/2 cups of pizza sauce in bottom of a baking dish. Choose a dish size that will fit the number of shells you are going to be cooking. For my family, we each eat about 2-3 shells per meal. On top of sauce, add shells. Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes in a 350F oven. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5-15 minutes, until cheese is melted, sauce on bottom is bubbly and mixture inside shells is fully heated.
6. To freeze: place uncooked stuffed shells onto a baking sheet. Place in freezer for about 30 minutes. Transfer to a freezer safe ziploc bag and store frozen. When ready to bake, follow step 5 above, but add an additional 15 minutes to the baking time...making it 45 minutes in a 350F oven (with an additionaly 5-15 to melt cheese on top). ENJOY.

Scores Bars

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup marshmallow fluff
• 1/3 cup Nutella

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in the vanilla and egg until well combined.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
4. Press half of the dough into a parchment lined 8x8 baking dish.
5. Spread dough with Fluff and Nutella.
6. Press small pieces of the remaining dough on top of the Fluff and Nutella to form the top crust.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool completely before cutting.

Don't Stop the Party

Where have all of the arm parties gone? Have invitations gotten lost in the mail? We were so into them last year, and now? nbd. I don't get it. So I'm bringing it back with the bracelet set. Something light and fun that isn't a statement but still thoughtful.

BaubleBar, Cruz Bracelet Quad, $112 $58

Major sale on this stunner. I love the mix of texture and tassel.

Shopbop, Vanessa Arizaga Margarita Lime Bracelet Set, $50

Fine me a more perfect summer bracelet. 

Last Call Neiman Marcus, Tai Amazonite Beaded Cord Bracelet Set, $59

Simple, beautiful, delicate. I love this with jeans and a tank.

Loft, Stone Bangle Set, $24

Need something with a little more weight? Try this beautiful set of bangles.

Bring back the arm party. It's so much better than a political party, goodbye party, or tupperwear party. Am I right?

Be fabulous today!

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