Stay in Your Lane

Let's play with stripes. Particularly black and white stripes because they stand out. They make a statement that no other color or pattern can. People tend to fear horizontal stripes because it exaggerates width, but I'm here to tell you that in monochrome in the right cut and fit, it accentuates every awesome part about you*.

Shoptiques, BB Dakota Portia Stripe Skirt, $73

Well this is quite the number. Wear this skirt when asking for a raise and work it.

Shabby Apple, Steamboat Skirt, $62

These stripes have a beautiful fall to them. It creates a very subtle chevron side.

Simply Be, Closet Striped Skirt, $87

Check out this waistband. It's going to nip in in just the right place to make you look incredible.

Nordstrom, Halogen Stripe Tie Waist Tiered Front Skirt, $69

Like I said earlier, let it hug your curves and if you don't have curves, this skirt loves you too. The way the stripes contrast in direction will create the perfect illusion.

Embrace the stripes. Thick, thin, horizontal, chevon, just have fun with it!

Be fabulous today!

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*that's all of the parts, you are 100% awesome.

Gray Matter

Have the fall fashion magazines taken over your coffee table? The pages and pages of trends that create a leaning tower of fashion in your living room? I hear you. Where do we even start? I think we should start from the bottom, the shoes. I am loving gray suede for fall. It is such a rich neutral that is cool at the same time.

Asos, Public Desire Colette Heeled Boots, $73

Check this price you guys. OTK suede boots for UNDER $75.

Nordstrom, Corso Como Del Pump, $98

Own that big meeting in comfort and style with these go with everything pumps.

Amazon, Steve Madden Walis, $89

Short block heel with an ankle strap. Quirky and sleek.

Zappos, Nine West Modesty, $89

Oh hello lover. We've got the go to shoe for fall, ladies. Tassels FTW.

Gray is such an easy color to pair, try with offbeat hues like moss or merlot to really take things to the next level.

Be fabulous today!

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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.