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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Tote-ally Fall Bags

Let's talk fall bags. There are a ton of options out there but I thought we would start with the practical yet perfect. The structured tote bag is classic but edgy when you play with deep hues and soft suedes.

Zara, City Bag with Metallic Details, $69

What did I tell you? Perfect. Check out the handle detail, those are gold wolves.

H&M, Handbag, $34

Oh hi playful one! A glass of burgundy red.

Nordstrom, Sole Society Bridgette, $79

Winged wonder, anyone?

Target, Faux Leather Dome Handbag, $39

I love this off-white for fall. It's sleek and the simple hardware is very professional.

There will be tons of fall trends for bags, but for me, I always start with the most utility one. A structured shoulder bag is going to work for my everyday and it's stylish too.

Be fabulous today!

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Monday, September 12, 2016

All In: Falling for Fall

So because of the holiday last week we missed All In Monday. Not to worry, we are back on schedule now that is' mid-september (what?!) and we are building an outfit that is all in for under $100.

Jumpsuit/Heels/Earrings/Clutch

Be fabulous today!

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!

Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Pineapple Rum Sunset Punch
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple rings in juice, drained
1 cup grenadine
1 cup white rum
1/2 cup Campari
1 (46-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1/2 cup lime juice
1 (12-ounce) bottle ginger beer, chilled
Ice

Directions

Place the pineapple rings on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm.

Combine the grenadine, rum, and Campari in a pitcher and stir until well-combined. Slowly pour in the pineapple juice, then lime juice, and finally ginger beer. Garnish the pitcher or individual glasses with the frozen pineapple rings. Serve the punch over ice.

Sweet and Spicy Ribs

c/o Mandy's Recipe Box

Ingredients

6 lbs pork or beef back ribs, cut into 2 or 3 rib portions
5 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce
¼ cup honey or brown sugar
2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder

Directions

Whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar or honey, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder in a medium bowl. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture to use for dipping sauce in the refrigerator.
Set the ribs in a large slow cooker. Pour the sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or until meat is very tender.
Uncover and remove ribs. Skim fat from sauce. Serve with saved sauce.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

c/o Closet Cooking

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound strawberries, sliced
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions

Melt the chocolate into the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and let cool.
Mix the sugar into the eggs
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt.
Mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture followed by the flour mixture.
Pour the batter into a grease (optionally foil lined) 8 inch baking pan and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until a toothpick pushed into the centre comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle the strawberries on top of the brownies.
Melt the chocolate over medium-low heat on the stove or in a microwave, pour it over the strawberries and let cool until the chocolate is set, about 30-60 minutes.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Blooming Blazers

Maybe the summer season is over, but I'm still holding onto some prints and styles that say warm weather. I'm talking florals. While I'm not wearing a dandelion sundress to work, I can still have some fun with floral in other ways. I really love playing with a standard blazer because its an expected 'business-like' piece but a floral blazer? Now we're talking.