Friday, March 29, 2013

Leather and Lace

This is my look today.  I am in love with destructed jeans!  The ones shown here are not the ones I own but similar; I got mine at Maurices.  And the bag is a definite dream item, I probably would never pay that much for a bag but I love the style and color, very simple.  And who doesn't love a pair of Sperry's, these are seriously my most favorite shoes in the whole world....sooooo comfy and cute!  I love leather jackets!  And got mine a couple months ago and I couldn't be happier with it.  It you haven't checked out Polyvore you should because it is amazing all the fun you can have putting together outfits.  Happy Blogging!Leather and Lace


Friday, March 22, 2013

Mom Body Reversal *update

So in case any one was curious on the results of my weight loss challenge.....well, we didn't win but I lost 7.4 lbs total and 5.5 inches over all.  I really was hoping to lose more but with a vacation to the Dells in there and some end of winter sickness so it was tough but I'm not done I will reach my goal challenge or no challenge.  I have to say the great thing about the challenge was I now have an unending love for my smoothies.  I just can't get enough of them and would rather have a smoothie than a pastry now and I am so proud of myself for that.  My skin has been looking so much better and the Man is liking my progress.  Only problem is now that I'm feeling better about how I look I have become obsessed with new clothes and jewelry.  I am checking my fashion blogs on a daily basis trying to see what amazing outfits I can mold into my own look, it's so much fun but can be a bit expensive, yikes!  Here are some of my favorite sites:

www.thepinkpeonies.com
forallthingslovelymr.blogspot.com
www.theivorylane.com


These ladies are amazing and so inspirational!
Happy Blogging! xoxo

Pink Play Time

I love this look for a casual family fun weekend or shopping day.  Pink is one of my go to colors and I love white although with two young boys it can be hard to keep clean but this bag is so dreamy and I'm really into stacking my wrists with all kinds of goodies.
Pink Play Time


Thursday, March 21, 2013

sweetheart date on the beach

I really have been into pastels this season.  And I m desperately desiring warmer weather, yesterday was the first day of spring and we had below zero temps and windchill, yuck!  So today's post is in honor of SPRING and warm dates on the beach to come.sweetheart date on the beach



J Crew j crew
jcrew.com


Tory Burch wedge heels
toryburch.com


Crochet handbag
tommybahama.com


Michael kors watch
piperlime.gap.com


Gold heart bracelet
modcloth.com


Bracelet jewelry
2020ave.com




Michael Kors stud earrings
couture.zappos.com

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Sweet Snow Day Treat

The boys and I were so excited this morning when we all got the announcement that school and work where closed due to snowy weather, YIPPY!!!  Although I was not prepared grocery-wise for such event but I decided to make due with what I had so here is an old recipe that I dug up for a tasty afternoon snack.

Sweet Cinnamon Churros with Dulce De Leche Dip:

Churros:
Flour for dusting
1/2 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 Tbsp. Cinnamon/Sugar Mix

Preheat oven 400*F.  Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Lightly sprinkle surface with flour.  Unfold thawed puff pastry onto surface; brush with melted butter.  Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mix, roll over with rolling pin to press into dough; flip and repeat butter and cinnamon/sugar on the other side.  Cut pastry into four squares using pizza cutter.  Cut each square into four strips; twist strips twice.  Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.  Slide parchment and churros onto cooling rack; cool for 5 minutes.

Dip:
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp instant coffee granules
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 can(13.4 oz.) dulce de leche 

Mix cream, coffee granules, cinnamon and dulce de leche together in medium batter bowl.  Microwave in HIGH 1 minute or until hot; whisk together until smooth.  Serve dip with churros.