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Archives for January 2011

{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 7

January 7th, 2011:

Dress; Forever 21
Lace tank; Marshalls
Footless tights; Target
Flats; Target
Heart earrings; Forever 21

Some chilly weather rolled back into South Florida this weekend, so I was able to break out the tights once more. When I walked out the door, I realized that it was a bit chillier than anticipated so I paired the outfit with a jean jacket from Old Navy that just happened to be in my car’s backseat. I love this floral dress because it has that sexy secretary vibe – it’s low cut, but has a classic silhouette. I usually wear the dress sans under tank, but for the office, I had to cover up. The full skirt made me feel Friday-appropriate: fun, flirty and playful!

Lovable Friday!

1. Pinterest

Although I’ve been a member of Pinterest for a little while now, it just recently hit me how amazing it truly is. I have been a pinning fool. It’s an addiction that I do not want to recover from. I love the idea of having virtual pin boards where I can collect ideas in organized sets. I used to do the same on Flickr, but it was messy and difficult to sort through. This, is so much sleeker and better. Plus, you get to share your pins with others and sort through their pins (and repin similar to Tumblr) as well. Feel free to visit my boards and if it strikes your fancy, say so in the comments so I can send you an invite!

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{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 6

January 6th, 2011

Sweater tunic; Forever 21
Jeggings; Nordstrom Rack
Striped Wedges; H&M

Yeah, I rock jeggings. And what?
I really don’t understand all the hate surrounding jeggings. I love my pair so much, I went out and got another a month later just so I am always stocked. I think they are a great alternative to skinny jeans, if you are looking for comfort and they look spectacular with tunic tops when paired with heels like I did yesterday.

I adore the vibrant color of this sweater top, and although you can’t see it in the photos, it has this punk-y exposed zipper all along the back. Bad assery. Finally, I really love wedges, but am I the only one that struggles to keep them on? My feet always slip out the back of all my pairs to the point that I walk funny while I’m wearing them because I have to make sure my toes are gripped to the edge. This pair is no different, but I could not help myself. Look how cute they are!

ps; it’s really time for us to put away our Christmas tree, dontcha think? 😉

{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 5

January 5th, 2011

Dress; Necessary Objects found at Marshalls
Cardigan; Old Navy
Sandals; Enzo Angiolini found at Nordstrom Rack

I’m sure all you northerners are totally hating on me right now, as I was able to wear a sleeveless dress, without tights and paired with sandals. Welcome to Miami, my friends. Despite having multiple icy cold fronts during the holidays, we are right back to our muggy, humid selves…and it feels so good (that was sarcasm). I scored this dress on the clearance rack at Marshall’s for $10 – I guess people weren’t really feeling the whole pregnant sack vibe, but I think it’s absolutely perfect for work. It’s super comfortable, but I still look “put together.” So don’t abandon those clearance racks, ladies! I’ve found so many gems, I can’t even begin!

Also, check out my new rockin’ do. I got my hair cut (barely) and colored. I decided to go more blonde because I was feeling a little spunky and ready for 2011 to bring me some more fun. I must have done something right because my car finally got fixed today! I will no longer be a damsel in distress!

Until the next outfit…

Culinary Adventures

In an attempt to keep myself motivated in the kitchen, I decided to document what I’ve been concocting here with you all. Hope this plan works out and that I continue to feel as excited about learning how to cook, even if it may seem basic to all of you out there in the blogosphere. I literally started only being able to cook rice…in a rice cooker. My feelings towards being in the kitchen and putting together meals has already changed drastically in only a couple of weeks. I find myself actually having a good time, although, in turn I also have noticed that I can get pretty down on myself when I make mistakes. I have to remind myself that mistakes are bound to happen, especially when I’m still at such a rookie level, but my fear of failure gets the best of me at times.

Last week, I found a recipe for penne with corn and brown butter. It seemed simple enough for a beginner like me to try to tackle so I excitedly went to the grocery store to pick up any ingredients I didn’t have at home. One big gripe I have had so far? There always seems to be one especially annoying ingredient that I cannot find at the grocery store. It is beyond irritating. This time? Oregano leaves. I decided to leave them out of the recipe, which ended up being a bad decision. It was a little bland, but I was proud of myself for browning the butter all by myself. Of course, I was obsessively stirring the butter in complete and utter fright, fearing that I would manage to burn my entire kitchen down, but all was good. I may have been a little too safe, as the hubs told me I could have left it in the pan longer, giving it an even nut-ier taste. However, good news was that I cooked the corn perfectly and no one was poisoned! I paired it with a ready-made organic butternut squash soup and was happy.

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