Gold is the perfect pop of sinter color and makes for a great accessory color.
{Essie Chinchilli with golden tips}
{beautiful gold home accents}
{golden buttons & sequin make for a high-class Gossip Girl look}
{Tory Burch Snake clutch}
Warm up with Layers
This weekend was freezing in Connecticut- it was almost unbearable. I was lucky to have a very beautiful heavy coat, along with adorable mittens and scarf since I had a busy weekend planned. It can be a challenge looking fashionable in the freezing cold but it’s all about layering. One of my favorite winter fashionista’s is Blake Lively. Her layers and bundles always look effortless and cool warm.
Peoples Choice Faves
I love watching award shows not only to see who will win but to see what they are wearing, of course. The Peoples Choice Awards are fun because the winners are chosen by the fans and the show seems much more laid back than the Oscars or Academy Awards. I loved the spunky fashion that popped up at the Peoples Choice Awards- here are some of my faves.
{Demi Lovato looking peachy in a gorgeous Marchesa gown. Love her tiny nose ring- not many people can pull it off like her}
{Kaley Cuoco did a lovely job hosting & looking fabulous all night long}
{Ginnifer Goodwin’s neon pink dress. I saw some bad reviews on this one, but I personally think she ROCKED it}
{Vanessa Hudgens ups the sex factor for the night looking stunning in black}
Super Woman Cape
Capes are my favorite fashion this winter. They are so high fashion and give off a sense of status. Put it in, I swear you will feel like a super-hero! 🙂
{Free people cape in olive green}
{Black & Tan}
{Olivia Palermo’s gorgeous cape sweater}
{cape outfits.. so cute!}
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Yesterday was just one of those days where I was feeling completely blah. In a woman’s world, those days feel like hell. I had no energy, bad stomach cramps, and had a major craving for chocolate. Since I wanted something light, I indulged in a few York peppermint patties, but sometimes store-bought candy just does not do the trick! I then came across a delicious recipe that is easy and light. The best part is, this dessert is only 180 calories and 6 grams of fat!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine condensed milk and peppermint extract. Beat in enough confectioners’ sugar, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough that is no longer sticky. Form into 1 inch balls, then place on waxed paper and flatten with fingers to form patties. Let patties dry at room temperature two hours, turning once.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with shortening, stirring often. Remove from heat. Dip patties, one at a time, into chocolate by laying them on the tines of a fork and lowering the fork into the liquid. Let cool on waxed paper until set.
Candy Stilettos 