Unexpected Tiers
I had an OMG moment when I spotted this dress on Banana Republic’s website. I loved that it was tiered. ruffled. layered. whatever you want to call it, an expected twist to a very structured-looking...
View ArticleCarrot Cake Pancakes w. Pineapple + Coconut
I know. Two pancake recipes in one month is out of control. I’ve been having a lot of fun with dessert-izing (not a word but it should be) breakfasts lately and in fact, I’m developing a fun little...
View ArticleFall Trends: Suede in Navy
I’m on the lookout for some suede. You’d think that with all the options out there, I wouldn’t have trouble finding something but as with all trends, I tend to have a difficult time making a decision...
View ArticleLightened Up Curried Tuna Salad
Isn’t it funny how our tastebuds work? What tastes amazing to one person might taste absolutely wretched to another. Tastebuds are also influenced by past experiences. For the longest time, A hated...
View ArticleOctober Blues & Gray
I’ve got the blues and it’s totally gray outside. My mom and sisters and I had this awesome girl’s weekend beach trip planned to NJ but thanks to Hurricane Joaquin, that’s cancelled. It’s dreary and...
View ArticleBold Lips + A Cropped Trench
I’ve always wanted to try a bright bold red lip but never had the courage or the desire to spend money on something that might look horrible on me. Enter Sephora, the place where all your makeup dreams...
View Article5 Minute Apple Pie Oatmeal
I just recently discovered steel cut oats and I am hooked. Typically, steel cut oats take around 20-30 minutes to cook which I didn’t realize until I was chatting with my friend about my newfound love....
View ArticleCozy Fall | Faux Fur Vest + Denim Shirt
It’s fall y’all. If you can believe it, this is my first [faux] fur vest and it’s quite warm and fun to wear. Heaven knows I’ll need all the warmth I can get in just a few short weeks. Right now it’s...
View ArticleChocolate Covered Caramel Pretzel Brownies
We went to Panera Bread last night for the first time in a LONG time. I’ve probably shared my love-hate relationship of Panera; hate for their price hikes and the food quantity inconsistencies across...
View ArticlePetite Flare Denim Guide
I haven’t done many posts on petite sizing because frankly, I end up wearing both petite and regular sizing frequently. Sometimes petite sizing actually looks kind of strange on me so regular sizing...
View ArticleCargo Pants + Denim Jacket
I almost forgot about this scarf. Summer has a way of making you forget about anything related to winter and to be honest, my closet needs some reorganization. Badly. So a few days ago, I noticed it...
View ArticleSweet ‘n Spicy Broccoli Kale Salad
Talk about a green salad. Full of healthy ingredients like broccoli, kale and cabbage, today’s salad is for those who love antioxidant-rich foods, for those who don’t wimp out at the mere sight of a...
View ArticleCurrent/Elliott Stiletto Denim
I used to think higher end denim was a waste of money – that there really wasn’t a difference between a pair from your local retailer and one from a designer. I never spent more than $30 on a pair but...
View ArticleWhite + Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
It just hit me today that Christmas is just over 2 months away. How crazy is that?! I don’t know about you guys but I feel like there is so much to do and accomplish before Thanksgiving, let alone...
View ArticleGray Skirt + Beige Cropped Trench
Sometimes I’m ready for Monday but today is one of those times where I could have had a never-ending Sunday and I would’ve been happy. We had a fun weekend – family was visiting the entire weekend so...
View ArticleGoat Cheese Garlic Linguine w. Mini Sweet Peppers
So this happened a few days ago. It was one of those moments where I panicked because I needed to make something for dinner and my first idea of mini sweet pepper appetizers wasn’t working out quite so...
View ArticlePlaying with Textures
I spy 4 different textures in this outfit: suede, leather, embossed cotton (and leather!) and ribbed knit. 5 actually, if you include the polyester blend in the scarf. It seems like every winter I talk...
View ArticleHerbed Savory Waffles w. Poached Eggs + Hollandaise
Poached eggs are a new favorite. A doesn’t love them as much as I do but they are a) fun to make b) taste awesome c) less messy (though the vinegar does stick to the pot which requires lots of...
View ArticleFood Prep Made Easy | KitchenIQ
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for KitchenIQ. I received promotional items to thank me for my participation. Being a food blogger you would think I own all...
View ArticleStriped Zip Tunic
It’s a good morning. I just had a foaming cup of cappuccino and I enjoyed every drop of it. I’m loving today’s outfit for several reasons: these Current/Elliott jeans are still awesome and this tunic...
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