Add some Pumpkin

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Fall flavors and smells are my favorite part of the season change.  I absolutely love pumpkin flavored anything.  You can make any ordinary thing just fabulous with a little pumpkin.

{what an easy way to make pumpkin cake!}

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{pumpkin inspired nail}

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{pumpkin whoopie pies with cream cheese filling… these look amazzzing!}

{pumpkin cream cheese?  I must try.  Have any of you ever tried it?}

{Pumpkin coffee.. I love DD’s blend of this.  In iced or hot, equally delicious.}

{Fall walls}

Pumpkin Pie Martini

{Pumpkin Pie martini}

.5 oz Sylk Cream Liqueur
2 oz Vanilla vodka
.5 oz Pumpkin liqueur (or pumpkin spice syrup)
1 tsp Whipped cream
Garnish: cinnamon stick

{your feet will be much happier with these pumpkin-colored boots}

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Everyone loves french fries.  I know they are a weakness of mine.  I especially love sweet potato french fries since they have so much flavor.  A healthy, baked alternative is the perfect craving fix for french fries and a perfect easy side to any fall dish.

Ingredients

  • one large sweet potato
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450

2. You can either peel the potato or leave the skin on… I like it with skin- it’s healthier and adds texture.

3.  Slice the potato into desired thickness.

Slice the sweet potato!

4. Spread out on baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil, pepper, and sea salt. 

5.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Turn over and bake for another 10 minutes.  Enjoy!

Japanese inspired trends

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My honeymoon in Hawaii was amazing.  Maui was definitely a relaxing, peaceful island.  Oahu is where I was able to visit Honolulu and see some new fashion trends from Japan.  Honolulu attracts many Japanese men, women, families, and young adults because it not too far of a getaway from Japan.  The streets of Honolulu are like runways, mixed with high fashion Japanese inspired couture.  A lot of the fashion is referred to as Harajku since that is the area in Japan that has a large shopping district, where Japanese fashionistas gravitate. Harajku inspires a lot of American trends as well. This style goes from subtle floral patterns to punk-style Harajku and colored hair.  In Honolulu, you will see women (and men) with spikey hair, neon leggings, and very bold accessories.  Their makeup is phenomenal as well- full of color and finesse.

Japanese Fashion Street

Wedding sneak peek

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Loyal readers, I have missed you all.  I am back from Hawaii and had an amazing wedding and honeymoon.  Of course, being in Hawaii opened new doors for fashion for me as well, especially in Honolulu where Japanese fashion is prominent there- amazing!  Posts coming soon.  Just wanted to share a few wedding photos.

xoxo Jamie