Although I have been out of school for a few years, I never really stopped “back to school” shopping. Summer attire is pretty relaxed and comfortable and it’s fun to rev your wardrobe to a more buttoned-up, classy look for fall. Plus, fall is my favorite season for fashion with layers, tights, scarves, and so many fun skirts and tops. Below are a few faves I have my eye on for fall- Tiffany pendant & bracelet, gorgeous Burberry tote, neutral pencil skirt, & girly iPhone cover.
Of course nothing beats making fresh s’mores over a crackling fire but if you want to prepare a s’mores-like dessrt for a gathering, here is a delicious recipe. I was inspired when I went to Block Island and they had these treats at a local fudge shop.
Chocolate Covered S’mores
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients(Makes 6 squares):
Method:
1. On half of the graham crackers, spread roughly 2 teaspoons of Fluff.
2. Sandwich each covered graham cracker with an uncovered one and put these aside.
3. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler until it is smooth and liquid.
4. One by one, lower the s’mores into the melted chocolate. Flip once and use a utensil to make sure the sides are covered as well as the top and bottom.
5. Take the s’mores out of the melted chocolate and put it on a non-stick surface to dry. You can quicken the process by moving them to the refrigerator once you’re done.
6. Repeat with all the s’mores.
7. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Stripes are kind of like the LBD, they will never go out of style and will always be an old faithful pattern to turn to. Lately stripes have been everywhere, from horizontal, vertical, diagonal, skinny, thick, and everything in-between!
{my rainy day outfit, striped blazer with pink cuffs}
{navy & white striped tee & a structured tote. effortlessly chic}
Summer is all about feeling fresh & colorful. A few changes I made this summer were cutting my hair (see below) and changing up my nail polish pretty much every other day just because I can!
{Essie’s new bikini so teeny with a little sparkle on my ring finger}
{new hair cut- little past the shoulders with angles in front}
{fresh froyo from Kiwi Spoon}
{summer wedding this past weekend <3}
{colorful headband to dress up a lazy hairdo}
Sometimes it’s the smallest changes or risks we take that can enlighten and inspire us. This little list is 10 suggestions of what you can do today to make yourself feel that much better!
1. Skip the elevator & take the stairs instead.
2. Wear a bright lipstick. Suggestions: Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Fuchsia, Max Factor Bewitching Coral.
3. Make a protein packed smoothie to start off your day.
4. Put on some fun false eye lashes for the day.
5. Leave the granny panties at home and wear your hottest bra & panties- only you will know but you will feel that much sexier.
6. Make your bed. Starting the day off productive will set the tone for the rest of the day.
7. Eat outside. If it’s a nice day, why not pack a little picnic with a friend and east outside on a cozy blanket? Switching up your routine and getting fresh air will feel refreshing.
8. Wear that outfit that you bought “for a special occasion.” Today is a special ; just wear it! 🙂
9. Call an old friend that you have been “meaning to call.” Staying in touch with your friends is important and the conversation will be amazing.
10. Read a book that you never heard of. Sometimes it’s fun to get on the Hunger Games or 50 Shades of Grey bandwagon but sometime’s going with pop culture can be limiting. Grab a book that interests you just because and read it.
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