Friday, September 16, 2016

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!
Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Smoky Martini
c/o Fogged in Lounge

Ingredients
  • 2 oz dry gin (Bluecoat)
  • 1/2 oz dry vermouth (Dolin)
  • 1 tsp smoky scotch (Peat Monster)
Ingredients
Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Lemon twist.














Southwest Quinoa Salad
c/o Lemon Tree Dwelling

Ingredients
  • 1 c. uncooked quinoa (3 cups cooked)
  • 1 c. chopped tomatoes
  • 1 c. chopped bell peppers
  • 1 c. charred corn
  • ½ c. black beans, drained
  • ½ c. chopped red onion
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • For dressing:
  • ½ c. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro, minced
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions
  1. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  2. While quinoa is cooling, prepare veggies.
  3. Combine quinoa and veggies in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Prepare dressing by combining ingredients and shaking until well mixed.
  5. Pour dressing over quinoa and veggies and stir to combine.
  6. Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.


Chocolate Chun Banana Muffins

Ingredients
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or line a muffin tin.
  2. Add the bananas, brown sugar, and sugar to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until well combined.
  3. Beat in the egg, butter, and vanilla until just combined.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combine.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin 2/3 of the way full.
  8. Bake for 18 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Challenging Choker

So choker necklaces are a thing again. I'm not sure about it. I'm sure I'll come around, because we've been through worse, but I'm not quite there yet. So I thought we would take baby steps. Choker tops. Stay with me. They are edgy but not so 10 Things I Hate about You.

Missguided, Plunge Cutout Blouse, $32
See? We can totally do this. It's covered but still fashionable.

Lord & Taylor, Bardot Choker Neckline Tank Top, $69
So sultry. I love this blush hue and crepe fabric. It's going to be so soft and delicate.

This is my ultimate going out fall top. Its soft, comfortable, but still looks put together.

So rocker chic, but tone it down with some pearl ear jackets.

I may not be ready to dive into the choker necklace trend, but I am loving this detail to a top or blouse for going out!

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Autumn All Star

When you hear lace, do you think summer? Right. White, bright, pastel, lace. But don't put your lace away just yet. We've got some fall lace that you will - well, fall for. Richer hues and longer hems take a summer staple to an autumn all star.

This is a beautiful fall work dress. Classy and preppy with neutrals that don't blend into the background.

Shoptiques, Lace Frill Dress, $72
You really can't beat navy lace. I absolutely love this silhouette.

Picture this with cognac booties and a navy blazer. The contrasting lining really makes the yellow stand out.

Simply Be, Little White Lies Dress, $69
I love the boots paired with this dress but I also think it would be super cute and casual with white converse and a jean jacket.

Lace is absolutely versatile into fall. Add in a blazer, tie a short scarf around your neck, make it work.

Be fabulous today!

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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.

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?

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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