Say It Proud

It's the first week of the year and so many people have been reflecting on 2016 in a negative way. Sure it had it's ups and downs, but let's focus on the positive ahead of us! More importantly, let's tell everyone about it.

Modcloth, It Takes All Womankind, $49

Let's get together, ladies. Smile because we can do this.

Forever 21, C'est La Vie Graphic Sweater, $24

A simply sweet sweater that is fun to layer.

Macy's, Retro Brand Feel Good Graphic Tee, $34

I think we can all agree with this one.

Century 21, Hi Ya Knit Sweater, $32

Let's have fun with it, am I right?

2017 is only going to suck if you let it suck. So suck it up and make it great.

Be fabulous today!

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Creature Comforts

Ok, we're back. No more quiet workdays because half of the world is on vacation. It's for real and it's 2017. Are you ready? Not quite? That's ok, I've got you covered with some cozy long cardigans that look great and make you feel like you're still under the covers.

Anthropologie, Snow Day Cardigan, $79

Hello comfort. A beautiful drape and the perfect sleeve length.

Nordstrom, Leith Easy Knit Cardigan, $47

This knit is 40% right now and I am loving the marled texture.

Modcloth, Layer of Love Cardigan, $54

Speaking of texture. Can we just have a moment with this layer of love?

Loft, Shawl Open Cardigan, $54

This color will go with anything. You can also belt it to dress it up a bit.

I hope you don't have to wear a pencil skirt and pantyhose today. If you do, look at these comfy cardis and think of puppies.

Be fabulous today!

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All In: Resolve to Work It

It's the first Monday in 2017! Let's start things off right with a resolution to get healthy. Whatever your activity: running, pilates, a brisk walk to Ann Taylor, make it work for you, and do it in style. Here's an activewear outfit all in for under $100.

Pants/Top/Yoga Mat/Water Bottle

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

Happy 2016 lovebugs! Here is my last Friday Foodday post of the year!

Rose Champagne Cocktail
c/o The Kitchn

Ingredients
1 sugar cube
8 dashes Angostura or other aromatic bitters
Chilled rosé Champagne

Directions

Cut the sugar cube in half using a serrated knife or a sharp, thin knife. You will lose some sugar granules during cutting but that is ok.

Place one half of the sugar cube on the bottom of each champagne flute. Add 4 dashes of bitters over each sugar cube and then fill the glasses with Champagne.

Crunchy Pork Tacos

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• leftover meat from Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
• 1 cup coleslaw mix
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• barbecue sauce
• cilantro
• soft corn tortillas

Directions

1. Chop the pork into bite sized pieces and place on a baking sheet.
2. Heat the pork in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir together the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
4. Fill the tortillas with pork and slaw. Drizzle with barbecue sauce and sprinkle on cilantro.

S'mores Graham Krispie Treats

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

1 bag (10 oz) Mini Marshmallows

1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips + 1 for topping

1 box (12 0z) Golden Grahams Cereal

6 Tbsp Butter

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Directions

In a 9x9 inch baking pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large non-stick pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add in marshmallows and stir together with butter until marshmallows have melted and become creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.

Fold in grahams cereal until all marshmallows and grahams are evenly mixed together. Mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Spread treats into sprayed baking pan. Press into pan and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top of the treats, lightly press into top of treats to make sure they stick. Place into fridge for 10 minutes to cool.

Slice into bars and serve. Devour.