He Was a Punk, She Did Ballet

A fun and flippy skirt is great for spring. I love the skater style because it's cute and with the right texture and print its a lot of fun. While we love to have fun with skirts here, let's remember that the skater style can be a little cheeky and I don't mean in the British sassy way, I mean I can see your cheeks. No one needs to see that. So when trying these on remember to do the fingertip test and do a twirl in the dressing room, are you going to have a unplanned breeze that gives the world a show?

Ok enough warnings, let's have some fun.

Forever 21, Floral Skirt, $17

A punchy floral for spring, as Meryl would say, groundbreaking,  but with these box pleats and flats. You can't go wrong.

Shoptiques, Honeypunch Printed Skater Skirt, $69 $39

I really like this icy blue metallic print for spring. Very Frozen but unexpected.

Charlotte Russe, Pleated Scuba Skater Skirt, $22

A heavier fabric is great for a mini, it hangs with some dignity. 

Asos, Free People So Much Sun Skirt, $134 $68

This skirt is a steal! I love the flap side pockets for extra personality.

Grab a sassy mini for spring and dress it up with cut out booties then dress it down with sneakers. So versatile and so affordable.

Be fabulous today!

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Lace Up for Spring

Hello there lovebugs,
Did you spring forward? Are you feeling springy? I hope so because today we are looking at some fantastic spring sneakers. These are not meant for running or lunging, these are meant for brunching and exploring. These are Saturday and Sunday sneakers.

Keds, Champion Cabana Stripe Glitter, $55

Told ya. Stripes, glitter, pick your color because these beauties come in a handful.

Sperry, Seaside Perforated Sneaker, $75

Pop of color with shorts and a chambray shirt. 

Nordstrom, Converse Chuck Taylor Shoreline Sneaker, $49

A simple and goes with everything shoe for the weekend. The price is right and its slip on.

Modcloth, No Grace, No Glory Sneaker, $79

A beautiful vintage print with a classic lace up shoe.

Get ready for spring without needing a pedicure with these sneakers. They're comfortable, stylish, and have their own personality. 

Be fabulous today!

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Friday Foodday

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

Sparkling Limoncello Drop
c/o Bit by a Fox

Ingredients
3/4 oz Vodka
3/4 oz Limoncello
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Grand Marnier
1/2-1 oz Sparkling Wine

Directions

Garnish:
lemon peel
superfine sugar and lemon wedge to rim glass

To sugar the rim of your cocktail glass, take a freshly cut lemon wedge and slice the middle. Slip the wedge over the rim of the glass where you’ve cut the lemon, and sweep around the entire top of the glass until it is well coated. Gently dip the glass upside down into a saucer filled with sugar until just the tip of the glass is coated.

Directions:
Shake all ingredients except sparkling wine over ice until the outside tin is frosted over. Strain into a well chilled, sugar-rimmed cocktail glass, leaving room for the sparkling. Top with sparkling wine. Add a lemon twist.

Pesto Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

c/o Skinny Taste

Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes, halved 
• 4 teaspoons basil pesto (store bought or homemade)
• 5 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray and top each with 1/2 teaspoon pesto and 1/2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Roast the tomatoes until the Parmesan cheese is slightly browned and melted, about 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Reese's Puffs No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 3 cups finely ground Reese's Puffs cereal
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Add the cereal crumbs, powdered sugar, 1 cup peanut butter, melted butter, and salt to a medium mixing bowl.
2. Stir well with a spoon to combine.
3. Press into a parchment lined 9x9 baking dish.
4. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter with the chocolate chips in the microwave on low in 20 second bursts until fully melted. Stir until smooth.
5. Spread chocolate over the peanut butter bars.
6. Refrigerate for 4 hours before cutting and serving

Pretty in Pink

Every career lady needs a great blazer. Why not have a go to blazer that makes you smile? I'm talking about a color that brightens up your face and your day. Let's look at pink blazers. Non-girly girls, hang with me. Picture these pastel pretties with ripped bf jeans, a windowpane pencil skirt. Dress it up, down, and style it for you.

Asos, Edge to Edge Ponte Blazer, $60

Look at this amazingness. Look at it! The stand up collar is going to make everyone in the office stand up.

Mango, Structured Cotton Blazer, $99

Single button blazers have a longer and leaner feel that make the pink a little more masculine.

Missguided, Lapel Detail Longline Blazer, $59

Pro tip: when you wear this to work, wear a real shirt. Pair it with slim fitted ponte pants for an easy, chic outfit.

Forever 21, Classic Woven Blazer, $24

A tuxedo style lapel is going to pair beautifully a crepe soft pant. 

Stick with pink this spring. Pick a hue that works with your skin tone, pastel to punchy, you will always find a pink that suits you.

Be fabulous today!

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