You Can Ring My Bell

As the brilliant Kendi shows us, it is bell sleeve season. Flowy, boho, and simple. A great bell sleeve is an effortless look that you can wear for work or play.

Nordstrom, Pleione Bell Sleeve V Neck Top, $64

So simple and chic. This top will be a staple in your closet. It also comes in three other colors.

Forever 21, Dotted Print Bell Sleeve Top, $19

Have polka dots, will buy. Also love the keyhole detail here! 

Loft, Geo Bell Sleeve Blouse, $59

An exaggerated bell sleeve with a delicate peplum waist to balance.

Ann Taylor, Petaled Bell Sleeve Blouse, $59

What a great allover print for a top. Its bold and a great anchor for the bell sleeve detail.

Bell sleeves aren't just for Coachella anymore. These details are for the office, for a date, or for errands. They add some personality to a top that can't be accomplished by a print.

Be fabulous today!

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Give It the Boot

I have no doubt that we will be talking boots a lot this season, so we might as well start now. I really love the flat boot because you can wear them all day long and transition them to night with a quick outfit change. Today we're looking at flat ankle boots that will look great with a skirt and bare legs now and with jeans later.

Famous Footwear, Carlos Brie Ankle Boots, $49

Seriously, Famous Footwear. Who knew? So sleek!

American Eagle, Cutout Ankle Bootie, $44
Different and quite awesome, I must say, AEO. Good work!

Saks Off Fifth, Franco Sarto Marta Leather Ankle Boots, $69
Great blend of motorcycle boot and equestrian metal details.

Old Navy, Faux Leather Pointy Boots, $39
I see you Old Navy looking all high fashion.

What boots are you loving for fall? These easy walking flat options are great for fall and winter. Great comfort and style.

Be fabulous today!

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I Got You Flowers

Happy Monday lovebugs,
I hope you had a great weekend. The weather in DC was perfection and I for one am looking forward to fall. But, just because fall is here doesn't mean we need to put away certain things. Sure, you can stash the seersucker, but florals? Hang onto those. A few weeks ago we looked at some great floral blazers, today let's look at floral pants.

Loft, Valley Floral Trousers, $69

Two words for these pants: heck yes. Structured with pockets and a solid waistband and the colors, oh the colors.

Intermix, Charlotte Floral Print Pant, $79

Originally $300. You've gotta get these beautiful pants. Dress them up with a crisp button down and a belt or dress them down with a denim jacket.

Kohl's, LC Lauren Conrad Floral Crop Wide Leg Pant, $39

Simple, effortless, but such an impact.

Mango, Floral Palazzo Trousers, $37

A lovely blend of fall colors. I also like the high waisted silhouette.

So what it's fall, there's no need to put your florals away. In fact, I dare you pair them with stripes and have some fun with it.

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

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

Sparkling Cojito
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
1 bunch fresh mint, keep a few sprigs to the side for garnish
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
4 limes juiced
3 cups coconut rum, like Blue Chair Bay
1 liter seltzer water
Ice
Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

In a large pitcher, combine the mint, sugar, and water, and muddle. Add the lime juice and rum, and stir to combine. Fill the pitcher with ice and add the seltzer.

Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.

Roasted Corn Queso Fundido

c/o Closet Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1/2 red pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the corn, onion, jalapeno and red pepper toss and let it sit until slightly charred, mix it up and let it char again, about 6-10 minutes.
2. Mix the cheese, mayo, lime juice, salt and pepper, place back into the pan and cook over medium-low heat until the cheese has melted before enjoying while warm topped with cilantro!

Chocolate Filled Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

c/o Lemon Treet Dwelling

Ingredients

• 2 (16 oz.) packages refrigerated cookie dough, at room temperature
• 1 (13 oz.) jar Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread of your choosing
• Note: I used Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray with cooking spray.
3. Open one package of cookie dough and press it into a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
4. Spoon the Nutella over the cookie dough layer.
5. Top the Nutella layer with the second package of cookie dough, pressing into an even layer.
6. Bake 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.