17 Friday May 2013
Posted in Fashion, Friday Finds, Inspiration
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4th of july, bbq, beach towel, beaded, blogger, blue, claire vivier, clutch, cut out dress, fashion, fashion style, flip flops, hat, j.crew, madewell, memorial day, nautical, outfit, red, red nail polish, red sunglasses, red white blue, scarf, spring, statement necklace, stripe, stripe flats, striped, style, summer, trend, white, white denim, white pumps
16 Thursday May 2013
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beach, beach coverup, blogger, c&c california, coverup, dress, fashion, julie vos, lace, neon, pedro garcia, red, sandals, spring, straw fedora, style, summer, trend
I love to accumulate “easy-chic” dresses, that exude comfort, and don’t require many accessories. They serve as a major go-to when sunny weather hits–if you’re in a hurry, it can easily be thrown on without much thinking required. Basic hues and styles are essential, but bold color and texture make a great hybrid–going from beach to brunch. Being on the shorter side, this tank dress makes a great pool/beach coverup, pairing well with any hue.
Dress: C&C California (similar) | Shoes: Pedro Garcia | Bracelet: Julie Vos c/o & TJ Maxx | Ring: David Yurman | Hat: J.Crew Factory (on sale!) | Eye Makeup: Flower Beauty c/o | Nails: SpaRitual [Peace & Harmony]
15 Wednesday May 2013
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ag adriano goldschmied, ag jeans, blogger, chambray shirt, chanel, denim jacket, denim jackets, fashion, forever 21, geometric print, jean jacket, michael kors, ootd, outfit, robyn, shorts, style, trend, Yves Saint Laurent
After a week of sporting Fall scarves and sweaters, it finally feels like Spring! I couldn’t wait to put to use some of my Spring finds. A denim jacket is the ultimate staple, it’s practically the mother to the chambray shirt–just as fabulous, yet it goes with literally everything.. and them some. I have a few denim jackets of medium and dark washes and a variety of lengths, but never really stumbled upon a great light wash. I was so excited when I received this Spring essential from AG Adriano Goldschmied. It was perfect. I apologize in advance for excessive wear.
Jacket: AG Adriano Goldschmied c/o | Top: Forever 21 (similar) | Shorts: Forever 21 | Shoes: Prada | Handbag: Chanel | Necklace: David Yurman | Bracelets: Julie Vos c/o & TJ Maxx | Watch: Michael Kors | Ring: David Yurman | Lips: Yves Saint Laurent [Cool Guava] | Nails: SpaRitual [Peace & Harmony]
14 Tuesday May 2013
Posted in Healthy Recipes/Vegan
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avocado, beauty foods, broccoli, crispy kale, dairy free, detox, dinner, fat burning, food, gluten-free, healthy, kale, lunch, Organic, paleo, pumpkin seeds, quiona, soy free, sprouts, superfood, sweet potato, sweet potato fries, vegan, vegetarian, veggie bowl
This is my favorite lunch recipe, it’s filled with a variety of color and flavors and packed with amazing beauty foods and nutrients for great hair, skin and fat burning properties. It’s best made in bulk to enjoy throughout the week, since the recipe includes multiple steps.
Yields: 1 Serving
Ingredients
Bring water, seasoned with rosemary, basil and oregano to a boil. Add quinoa, cover and let simmer 15-20 minutes. Once water is absorbed, fluff with a fork.
Season broccoli with fresh ground pepper, oregano, paprika, and nutritional yeast, then drizzle coconut oil and bake in oven/toaster oven on 450 degrees F until slightly browned. (About 10 minutes)
After whipping up a batch of Too Delicious To Dip Sweet Potato Fries, layer over broccoli.
Next, make a batch of crispy kale. Wash and dry thoroughly, and place in a mixing bowl. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, nutritional yeast, and oregano. Drizzle coconut oil and bake at 450 degrees F, until crisp. (Around 15 minutes)
Layer crispy kale into bowl.
Add a sprouts, crunchy sprouts, pumpkin seeds, and vinegar.
Enjoy!
13 Monday May 2013
Posted in Fashion
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blue, budget, factory, fashion, j.crew, mint, navy, necklace, orange, purple, sale, spring, statement necklace, style, summer, wardrobe, yellow
As you probably know, I have a weakness for a good statement necklace. I’ve been sporting a now sold out Anthropologie piece with practically everything this season. When it comes to chic jewelry, J.Crew always delivers, so naturally the latest statement necklace selection to hit their Factory store sale made me more than a little giddy. These fab finds are a major steal and a great foundation to any summer wardrobe–with an additional 30% off they’re hard to resist! [Use code: SALE30]
11 Saturday May 2013
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baking, birthday, brads, cake, cake topper, daisy, DIY, easy, flowers, hot glue gun, hummingbird cake, martha stewart, mother's day, recipe, scrapbooking, simple, striped straws, Tutorial
I was looking to brighten up the sweet-themed Hummingbird Cake I made for Mother’s Day/Birthday. I searched for supplies on hand and came up with bright hued scrapbooking flowers and always festive striped straws. A day-brightening daisy-themed cake topper was the perfect puzzle piece, complete in under 15 minutes.
Materials:
Place flowers together and secure with coordinating brads.
Tie baker’s twine around one end of a straw and hot glue the knot to secure.
Using a hot glue gun, dab the glue in the middle of the back of the first flower and place the baker’s twine directly through it.
Apply a second dab of glue over the baker’s twine and place a piece of cardstock circle over it.
Continue to do the same for the remaining flowers.
Once finished, tie the end of the baker’s twine to another straw, and hot glue.
Glue a straight line directly in the middle of back of the flowers, and place the remaining straw across.
Turn over, and hot glue one petal of the two outter flowers to each straw to secure.
Happy Mother’s Day! xo
10 Friday May 2013
Posted in Fashion, Friday Finds, Inspiration
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amazing things will happen, blogger, cherries, DIY, eat cake for breakfast, fresh, fresh flowers, friday finds, heels, kate spade, keds, mint, morning, notecards, peonies, peppermint tea, polka dot, shopping, style, tulips, weekend, weekend mornings, western pennsylvania
Having a major mint moment.
Weekend mornings.
Notes of optimism.
A contemporary vase, and some ribbon is only needed to make grocery store flowers look chic.
It may feel like Fall in Western Pennsylvania, but fresh cherries mean Summer isn’t far away.
09 Thursday May 2013
Posted in Beauty
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american beauty volumizing mascara, beauty, blogger, free of toxins, gatsby, inspired, jazz, jazz trio, julep, Julep Maven, lash growth, lash growth mascara, lip scrub, lipstick, mascara, modern beauty, nail polish, nails, new york jazz, power couple, review, sugar smooch, the great gatsby, toxic free
I’ve been a Julep Maven subscriber since November, but May’s Gatsby-inspired box has been my favorite. (The Glycolic Scrub and Rock Star Hand Crème in the Power Couple Box are pretty amaze too!–highly recommended) The themed box was sans polish, but I was more than impressed with all of the (toxic-free, always) beauty items included.
I’ve tried other lip scrubs in the past, that usually get messy and have severe clingy properties, but the Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub smells absolutely amazing, and makes my lips so soft and smooth, with easy application. A perfect pre-lipstick ritual.
The fun variety of lip hues in the New York Jazz Lipstick Trio came in two sheer shades (a nude and poppy color), as well as a matte red for a bold statement. The fun sized portions are great for a small clutch or pouch.
It takes a lot for me to fall in love with a mascara. Lash separation, no clumping, and volume are all on the check list, yet this American Beauty Volumizing Mascara goes the distance with lash growth enhancement ingredients. The easy applicator wand even gets into the hard to reach spots to get even the smallest lashes. I’m sold!
**This is not a sponsored Post
08 Wednesday May 2013
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belt, blogger, chambray, clothing, fashion, favorites, hat, j.crew, jcrew, mint, necklace, pencil, peplum, picks, ribbon sandals, sandals, seasonal, skirt, spring, staples, statement, straw clutch, stripe, style, summer, sunnies, tote
Top | Clutch | Necklace | Hat | Sandals | Belt | Tote | Skirt | Shorts | Popover | Sunnies
J.Crew is the one store where I highly anticipate diving into their style guide each month. The mix of classic essentials and bright punchy hues leaves me with an ongoing mental wish list. The brand portrays classic basics with a trendy infusion (usually through accessories) perfectly, and it fits my style dead on. I mean have you seen that statement necklace? Talk about a gasp-worthy statement piece! They never fail to impress, which these favorite pieces make fab staples to get you through the entire SS seasons.
07 Tuesday May 2013
Posted in Baking, Healthy Recipes/Vegan
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dairy free, dinner, eat clean, gluten-free, healthy, lunch, recipe, snack, soy free, superfood, sweet potato, sweet potato fries, vegan, whole foods
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods. I eat one almost daily. They’re high in fiber, good for your heart and they’re a top “beauty food” for your hair and skin. Sweet potato fries are a great guilt-free snack, that I also love to add into my salads or quinoa dishes. I like to avoid the additional calories of “dips” (even though organic ketchup tastes amazing!) so I whipped up a recipe that is totally taste bud approved-no dip required!
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees F. Cut sweet potato into slices.
Add spices to taste.
Melt coconut oil, and drizzle over sweet potato slices.
Add fresh rosemary and mix well.
Place on foil lined baking sheet and bake 40 minutes or until crisp. (*Cooking times may vary)
Enjoy!
