Shout

Tis the season! That is wedding season. So what are you wearing? Stripes, chiffon, midi, maxi? Might I recommend a fit and flare that is feminine and flattering? A beautiful dress in lace.

Nordstrom, Adelyn Rae Illusion Fit and Flare Dress, $82

Obsessed. I am just in love with this flirty dress!

SheIn, Hollow Out Fit & Flare Cami Dress, $50

A beautiful raw edge hem is the least of the details on this dress.

Macy's, NY Collection Mixed Lace Illusion Fit & Flare Dress, $54

A pretty blue that needs just a touch of a drop earring to dress up.

Nordstrom, Eliza J Lace Fit & Flare Dress, $94

Something a little less girly, but still stunning in pattern.

It's wedding season but don't feel overwhelmed, find something that makes you feel stunning. Lace and fit and flare does the trick for me.

Be fabulous today!

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Pumped Up for Polka Dots

It's Tuesday and I'm in love with polka dots, but just any polka dots, polka dots that make a statement. They say wow, I'm here and I look fantastic. Wide leg polka pants. Yep.

Nordstrom, Topshop Polka Dot Palazzo Pants, $68

Effortless. Cropped mixed with palazzo.

Macy's, Michael Kors Polka Dots Wide Leg Pants, $81

Has getting dressed for work ever been more fun?

NY & Company, Polka Dot Print Palazzo Pant, $59

I mean come on, it just keeps getting better!

Last Call Neiman Marcus, 1.State Dot Print Sleeveless Culotte Jumpsuit, $49

Had to throw in a jumpsuit. I just love this with a neon skinny belt!

So how about it? Wide leg pants that make a statement!

Be fabulous today!

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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.