Spring into Action

Happy Monday lovebugs,
I hope you had a great weekend. The weather in DC is really feeling spring-like and I think it might stick. We're talking 70s and sunshine, perfect for skirts and denim jackets. So let's look at some April and May friendly skirts that make it easy to put away your sweaters and embrace the sun!

Loft, Striped Eyelet Skirt, $69

This skirt screams spring. I love it because you can dress it up for work with a blazer or dress it down with a tee.

Joe Fresh, Tulip Hem Skirt, $34

I really love this drawstring waist mixed with a dressier fabric and hem.

Asos, A Line Mini Skirt with Scallop Hem, $31

Lavender with scallops. What else does a girl need? Oh a sale price. Done.

Madewell, Ruffle Wrap Midi Skirt, $98

Floral and feminine. 

Before we get to blistering temps this summer, let's enjoy this beautiful weather and some springy skirts that show off our legs!

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

FM
c/o Fogged in Lounge

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 oz gold Barbados rum
• 3/4 oz white crème de cacao
• 2 oz grapefruit juice
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 – 3 dashes grapefruit bitters

Directions

Shake with ice cubes and strain into a double old fashioned. Fresh ice to fill. Grapefruit twist.

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
c/o Shugary Sweets

Ingredients

• 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells, cooked (about 40 shells)
• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, diced
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 jars alfredo sauce

Directions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package to al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked, shredded chicken with broccoli, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, fill each pasta shell with a scoop of chicken mixture.
4. In a large baking dish, pour one jar of alfredo sauce in the bottom of the dish. Add a single layer of pasta shells. Drizzle remaining jar of alfredo sauce over the top and sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Cover dish with foil.
5. Bake in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted on top!

Easy Glazed Chocolate Cake Donuts

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake Donuts:

• 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Flour
• 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 3/4 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 whole Egg
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/3 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Vanilla Bean Glaze:

• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
• Pinch Salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the water, egg, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding together until just combined and smooth.

Spray a doughnuts baking pan with non-stick spray. Fill the donut cavities with batter. Bake the donuts for about 11-12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean. Let them rest in the pan for one minute, before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the glaze, whisk together all the glaze ingredients into a small bowl. Dip the tops of each cooled chocolate cake donut into the glaze. Once the glaze is set, serve.

Get Into a Keruffle

Here we are, Friday eve and I don't know about you but sweater weather is over and I need to restock my spring tops. Something eye-catching but versatile for chic. One style I'm really loving is the ruffle shoulder, ever with...yes, I'll say it, a cold shoulder detail.

Asos, Cold Shoulder Top with Ruffle in Blurred, $26

These colors pop but without needing neon. Oh and it's half off.

Shopbop, Stylekeepers Ruffle One Shoulder Top, $99

So this one might be a pain to iron, but think of the statement it makes. With a pair of white jeans? Yes.

Express, Double Ruffle Shoulder Scoop Neck Tee, $29

Ridiculously soft. Wear it with jeans or tuck it into a pencil skirt with a statement necklace for work.

Nordstrom, Gibson Ruffle Cold Shoulder Blouse, $35

I really love this print. It's cool yet feminine. 

When looking at your warm weather wardrobe, think about adding a versatile but statement piece or two. These tops fill the void.

Be fabulous today!

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Point Me in the Right Direction

Happy humpday!

I hope you are having a great week. I thought we would spend today in comfort but style (per usual) and look at some pointy toe loafers. These beauties are easy to wear to work and dress up a pair of jeans for the weekend.

Nordstrom, Nine West Abay Pointy Toe Loafer, $48

Obsessed would be an understatement. These look like Midas slippers.

Target, Betseyville Inked Tassel D'Orsay Pointy Toe Flats, $29

A spring loafer that is not going to break the bank!

Nordstrom Rack, Vince Camuto Kade Cutout Loafer, $69

Love this navy, but it also comes in a variety of other colors!

Nordstrom, Sole Society Cammila Pointy Toe Loafer, $69

Modern, yet girly. Also comes in gold.

A simple and elegant flat that is inspired by menswear but is styled just for you. 

Be fabulous today!

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