Category: Fashion

Get Your Bow On

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Bows can be a feminine touch to an otherwise plain outfit. Whether you just want to add a hint with a bow belt or you’re a guy wanting to stand out with a trendy bow tie, get your bow on!

Betsey Johnson Glitter Bow Clutch

Betsey Johnson Glitter Bow Clutch

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Coletta bow shirt

Blake Lively's sexy bow

Blake Lively’s sexy bow

Leighton Meester's simple hair bow

Leighton Meester’s simple hair bow

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Leather & Color

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The classic black leather jacket is staple in most women’s closet. In a attempt to look more chic rather than like a chick that just came off the back of a motorcycle, I paired my Express cropped leather jacket with some skinny jeans, a hot pink crossbody bag and some ultra-glam accessories. My black glitter watch c/o Guess brings this edgy look together.
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{Leather jacket: Express| Skinny Jeans: Forever 21| Pink crossbody bag: Forever 21| Black Glitter Watch: c/o Guess| Wedge Booties: Charming Charlie}

Photos by 5 Diamond Photography http://www.5diamond-photography.com/

Barbeque Portobella Quesadillas

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Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and it’s one of my favorite days of the year.  #1 I LOVE watching the commercials.  Being in the advertising industry, NFL season is an exciting season for us, especially since CBS has the Super Bowl this year (I work for the CT CBS affiliate).  #2 I love the munchies!  My family and friends always have huge Super Bowl parties and I find myself in a perfect seat in short reach to all the goodies.  From turkey chili to delicious pepperoni bread, I try to fast to enjoy some empty calories for the big game.  When I bring a snack to Super Bowl, I do try to be semi-healthy without bringing the appetizer that no one eats.  A healthy guacamole or lighter spinach dip usually does the trick but this year, a friend passed along this amazing recipe for BBQ Mushroom Quesadillas.  The ultimate delicious, guilt-free Super Bowl snack!

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, (see Note), minced, or 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 pound portobello mushroom caps, (about 5 medium), gills removed, diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 8- to 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

  1. Combine barbecue sauce, tomato paste, vinegar and chipotle in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring, until the onion and mushrooms are beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the barbecue sauce; stir to combine. Wipe out the pan.
  3. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 3 tablespoons cheese on half of each tortilla and top with one-fourth (about 1/2 cup) of the filling. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve.

Be My Valentine?

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Even though I am not into mushy Valentine’s day celebrations like boxes of chocolate’s and cheesy cards, I do love the excuse to dress in an extra-girly pink outfit and putting some food coloring in my mash potatoes to make them pink (I’m a dork, I know.).  What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?

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Polka Dot Cake

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Pinning recipes and DIY projects are very inspiring and you always have the intentions of actually trying them out… right? However, the truth is, we pin, then forget it about it 3 pins later! 🙂 This one however, I am SO trying. This colored polka-dot cake looks amazing and the instructions look very easy. I will keep you posted how mine comes out.. would love to hear and see pics if you try too!

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Basically all you need to do is put regular white cake in a cupcake pan and add food coloring and bake normally.
Then, place the little colored “balls” into the cake pan and pour white cake batter in with the already baked balls and voila! 🙂