Brunch ASAP

Hey there lovebugs,
I hope you had a great weekend. I spent mine in Syracuse, NY watching my little get married. After the festivities, we needed some post-wedding brunch goodness and hit up a pretty fantastic waffle joint, which inspired today's post.

Bloomingdale's, Michelle by Comune Brunchies Top, $38

Perhaps the perfect Saturday top. Add a to knot and some punchy stud earrings.

Nordstrom, Topshop by Tee and Cake Bacon and Eggs Pocket Tee, $40

The real shortened version of bacon is bae. Nordstrom just gets me.

Express, Champagne All Day V Neck Tee, $24

I love the simplicity of this tee, it ironically looks high fashion. You can tuck this into a suede skirt for fall and be ready for the day.

Modcloth, Life in the Breakfast Lane, $29

150 reviewers can't be wrong. This tee is soft, truthful, and stylish.

When you have a case of the Mondays, it is totally ok to start counting the day until the weekend. I hope these tees ease your pain!

Be fabulous today!

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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

c/o Buns in My Oven

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.

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.

Express, Mock Neck Keyhole Tee, $34

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

Nordstrom, Trouve Choker Collar V-Neck Tank, $59

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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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.

Nordstrom, Halogen Collared Lace Sheath Dress, $120 $64

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.

Asos, Millie Mackintosh Lace Pep Hem Dress, $82

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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