Springtime

  

J. Crew's Collection, a line of limited-edition, high-end luxury clothing, is debuting next Monday and as you can see it is gorge-ous! I know that Fall is usually my favorite of all shopping seasons but I can't help but smile when the spring collections launch. Bright colors and warm weather are just around the corner. And, wowza there are a few piece that I have my eye on this spring, that green sequin skirt, (where I would wear, I have NO idea but I have to have) that all yellow outfit, and that blue striped skirt paired with a chambray shirt, I die. But one item that is at the top of my color-coordinated list is that green purse. I don't how I've lived my whole life without it? A little dramatic, yeah, so what.

J.Crew's Collection may not be on my frugalista list but also launching next week on Sunday, February 5th (Superbowl Sunday for you fellas) is Jason Wu's collection for Tar-jay. With the whole Missoni fiasco (me mistakenly showing up at noon on launch day thinking there would still be something left...sob) I am getting it right this time and setting le alarm clock for early. Move outta my way ladies, I'm out for blood woman's fashions.

xo,

L

LSL {Foodie Friday} - Bake 'em Eggs

Happy Friday! I have been in one of those comfort food moods lately and have been especially craving the breakfast kind. I am of the type that believes cereal should be a food group and will eat it at any point during the day or night. However, it's nice to change up the simple cereal routine and have a nice hot breaky now and again. This recipe seems to me to be a perfect combination of easy and delicious. Extra emphasis on the easy.

Baked Eggs

{via Use Real Butter}

Ingredients

1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened


1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated


1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced


1/2 tsp fresh thyme, minced


1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced


8 eggs

4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled


1/4 cup kale, sautéed and chopped


salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. Butter four ramekins. Combine the cheese and herbs in a small bowl. Crack two eggs into a bowl or cup, taking care not to break the yolks. Pour the two eggs into a ramekin and repeat until all four ramekins have eggs. Sprinkle bacon, kale, and the cheese-herb blend over the eggs. Finish with a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake the eggs for 10-15 minutes until the eggs have achieved desired doneness: less time for runny yolks, more time for firm yolks. Keep in mind that shallow ramekins will cook faster than deeper ramekins. Serve immediately.

 

How very simple. Keep in mind the above recipe is gluten free and could easily be personalized with different ingredients. I think mine would include spinach, mushrooms, bacon, and some light cheese. What combination would you conjure up? 


Whew, this post is making me hungry! I can't wait to wake up and make this for myself tomorrow morning. Yum!


Bon appetit and happy weekend lovelies!


xo,
L


*Credit - recipe and photo via Use Real Butter

Laughternoon break

So these 'Sh*t Girls Say' videos are all over the web and they are hilarious. I think I'm actually kind of addicted to watching them and love that people keep coming up with new ones. Some of the highlights are 'Sh*t SF Girls Say,' 'Sh*t LA girls say,' 'Sh*t New Yorkers Say,' but hands down my favorite out of the bunch is, 'Sh*t Fashion Girls Say' Part I and II. (I won't tell you how many times I've watched them, but you can probably count it on two hands) This "lady" seriously makes this video. Check it out for yourself, it's definitely a nice laughternoon break

Part I

Part II

Dont' you think it's like so chic? Like mega chic. 

And if you feel like going back for one more, check out the blooper reel. Again, it's hilarious. Thank you to the person or persons that started this trend, it has been a big fantastic time suck for me.

xo, 

L

*Credit - youtube.com

Seeing Double

I love how fashion and interiors seem to go hand and hand, one can easily inspire the other and vise versa. While going thru my, much overdue for a serious cleaning, closet to figure out what to wear for work today, I found a top that I hadn't seen in a while. Hiding in the very back was my black and white silk patterned blouse that I have always thought was sometimes just too beautiful to wear. I then got to thinking how it would look so pretty as an inspiration piece in a future home.

So, I dashed took to my favorite site, Pinterest, and decided to play a game of doubles. It was fun seeing this early morning thought come to life and finding pieces that compliment each other come from the street and take life in the home.

Have you ever found something in your closet that you would love to use as inspiration for a color palette for your new bedroom design? Or thought to yourself how your favorite cashmere sweater would make a fabulous throw? Just me? Well then, does anyone other than me need to seriously tackle their closet?  (NY's resolution I'm going to eventually work on.) 

Well, hope you enjoy this game of doubles.

xo,

L

*Credit - 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12

LSL {Foodie Friday} - Individual Seven-Layer Dips

The big game is this Sunday and even though I am not a huge football fan I will be cheering, loudly, for my home team Niners to a (very hopeful) victory this Sunday. Along with the cheering and how excited everyone seems to get (like they are actually playing in the game as opposed to just watching and supporting from afar) I think my favorite part of football Sundays is the food. You know, next to the commercials come Superbowl Sunday.  


This foodie Friday is a great twist on a dip classic. I love seven layer dip as much as the next girl and seem to have a little bit of an issue of knowing when to stop shoving it in my face. So, when I saw this recipe on Pinterest and was completely intrigued. Individual Seven-Layer Dips? Yes, please. 

Individual Seven-Layer Dips

{via The Girl Who Ate Everything}

Makes about 8 individual dips

*Note: All measurements are approximate. Depending on whether you want thicker or thinner layers you will need more or less.

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning

1 cup guacamole or make homemade guacamole

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo; or make homemade pico de gallo

1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

1/2 bunch of green onions, sliced

1 (2.25 ounce) can of sliced olives, drained

9 ounce plastic tumblers

tortilla chips

Directions:

In a small bowl mix taco seasoning with refried beans.

Here's how the layers are assembled:

Layer 1: beans and taco seasoning

Layer 2: sour cream

Layer 3: guacamole

Layer 4: salsa or pico de gallo

Layer 5: cheese

Layer 6: tomatoes

Layer 7: green onions and olives

In each plastic glass, layer about 2 Tablespoons of the beans, followed by 2 Tablespoons of sour cream, 2 Tablespoons of guacamole, 2 Tablespoons of salsa or pico de gallo, and 2 Tablespoons of cheese. Make sure you drain your salsa or pico to get the excess liquid out before you pour it on. Then top with about 1-2 teaspoons of tomatoes, olives, and green onion (If making ahead of time, wait to add these toppings until shortly before serving).

Garnish with one tortilla chip. Store in the refrigerator until serving and serve with chips. 


What is your favorite part of football Sundays? Any favorite recipe you would like to share with me? Also want to see what I'm dreaming up on fashion, food and fun?


Bon Appetit and Happy Weekend!


xo,
L


*Credit - Photo and recipe via The Girl Who Ate Everything