Baguette French Toast

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I am planning a Mother’s Day brunch this Sunday with my husband, my mom, my mom-in-law and my brother.  I am going to do the simple normal things like toast, fruit, eggs, and bacon, but I want to add a killer “anchor” piece so I am sticking to this French Toast recipe that is amsolutely amazing.  What are you doing for mothers day?  Any one else planning a brunch?  If so, what are you making?

 Ingredients
  • Butter for greasing baking dish
  • 3 cups half-and-half or whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 (3/4-inch-thick) diagonally cut baguette slices from a day-old baguette
  • Accompaniment: maple syrup, confectioners sugar, or jam
 

Preparation

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Generously butter a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.

Whisk together half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Arrange baguette slices in 1 layer in dish and pour custard over bread. Turn bread slices over once or twice to coat and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle top evenly with remaining tablespoon sugar and bake until custard is set and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Rainy Day Essentials

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3 days straight of rain can get dreary so take advantage of these cozy days by wearing your fave trench, rain boots, and indulging in your favorite latte. 

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Rainy Day in the City

{Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szhor. This adorable cross body bag also recently made an appearance on the show in burgundy. It retails for $295 and is available here.}

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{Perfect rainy day project- bake something gooey & yummy. Smores stuffed chocolate chip cookies above}

Sequin

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Anytime I have an excuse to wear sequin, I will.  I think it was all the dance recitals I did as a little girl- choosing that perfect sequined, bedazzled costume is the most exciting part!  To avoid looking like you are on Dancing With the Stars, pair a sequined item with something neutral and simple.

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{Carrie Underwood’s sequined sweater with skinny jeans}

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{LOVE this sequined skirt paired with a simple white blazer}

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(gold sequin + leather = perfect combo}

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{Ruthie Davis sequined Spikette stilettos}

Signature Smokey Eye

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I know there have been a billion tutorials on smokey eyes but I thought I would share my signature smokey eye.  Perfect for a night out but not too overdone- I try to avoid looking like a raccoon!  Primer is so important and just finding the right browns or grays to make the look work.  If you have light hair- browns and purples are softer than blacks and grays. A colored liner also adds an extra pop! 🙂

{My signature smokey eye.  I went with a very pale lipstick since you only want to play up one feature at a time}

Little Treasures

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For a pirate, finding gold in the sea may be finding treasures, but for fashionistas, finding awesome, unique finds are true treasures to us, right?  So I decided, when I come across something extra special or just plain cool, I will share these “little treasures” with you.  Please share your little treasures as well!

{This was a gift from my Mom. Beautiful wine stopper she found in Bermuda on her vacation}

{Forever 21 nail polish in Baby Blue. such a cute color & the polish did not chip!}

{certainly a little treasure. A pewter mug handed down to us from Ryan’s grandma}

{Burberry sunglasses at Sunglass Hut Outlet.  Definitely my treasure since I got them half off!}