Go-To Summer Outfit

 Jack will
jackwills.com

Ksubi torn shorts
net-a-porter.com

Chinese Laundry flat shoes
$63 - pret-a-beaute.com

New Look drawstring bag
$47 - asos.com

Cuff bracelet
krisnations.com

The Life Cycle of Coconut Pancakes

 

Feast your eyes on one of the most delectable creations out there: the pancake.  Watch as this specimen, beginning as a humble batter, grows and develops into something extraordinarily delicious (okay, I may have exaggerated there a little bit, but these are the bomb!) Enjoy!

Outfit of the Day: 1/11/13

Keeping it simple with a bit of sparkle on this cloudy Friday!

Shirt: Cotton On
Jeans: Aeropostale
Necklace: Forever21
Shoes: JcPenney

Casual Outfit of the Day: 1/10/13

Denim shirt: JcPenney
Grey shirt: Forever21
Jeans: Rue21
Necklace: long chain from a Walmart necklace with key charm from Hobby Lobby
Shoes: Sole Society

Christmas DIY: Cheap and Easy Wreath

I'm all about DIY. Whether it be fashion or home decor, I believe that it is not only a cheap way to incorporate the styles you love, but also a way to let you show your creative side! Thus, when my front door seemed to be lacking some festive cheer, I decided to make a wreath out of things I found around my house.

Here are the things you will need for this simple and cheap DIY project:

A wire coat hanger
Plastic grocery bags
Christmas garland
Other decorations you would like to place in the wreath (I just used an oversized flower, but you can embellish it however you want!)

First, bend the bottom part of the wire coat hanger into as much of a circle as you can. Don't worry if it is kind of diamond shaped because we will be covering it with plastic bags that will round it out. Next, cover it by tying and taping/gluing the bags to cover the wire. The more bags you attach, the thicker the wreath will be. For the next step, simply wind the garland around the plastic bags until the bags are no longer visible.  Secure the garland by gluing or simply tucking the garland into itself. Finally, embellish it however you want, and you have an awesome and affordable wreath to hang wherever you want!

Lightning Iced Coffee

Ahh, Iced Coffee...Who doesn't love it? As it's popularity grows so does my love for this delectable, refreshing drink. I will drink it any time, any season, anywhere. But, sometimes the creation process can be a little time consuming, especially for a busy person like myself. That is why today I am going to introduce a pretty straightforward approach to a quickly prepared, yet delicious, iced coffee (hence the name, lightning iced coffee).

You will need:
A packet of instant coffee (I used the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew packet in House Blend)
8 ounces of water
8 ice cubes
Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste (I used real sugar, but you could use Splenda or Stevia instead)
Half and Half

First, heat the 8 ounces of water in the microwave for two minutes. While the water is heating, place the 8 ice cubes into a pitcher or other measuring cup and assemble the rest of the ingredients to save time. Once the water has heated, simply stir in the packet of instant coffee and the add the sugar to taste.

Next, pour the mixed coffee over the ice slowly.  This will ensure that the ice does not melt too quickly and make the coffee very watery.   

Once the coffee has become cold, you can pour it into your favorite glass.  And please, for the love of all that is eclectic and just plain cute, drink it in a jar. Just do it. You won't regret it.  

The final step is to add the cream and I encourage you to use half and half and not milk.  The creaminess really adds to the drink. 

Not to mention it looks pretty awesome when you pour it in.

Finally, give it a good stir and...

Voila! (*cue the applause)

So there you have it! A simple recipe for an invigorating start to your morning. Just make sure you take at least one moment to simply enjoy it before you set out to conquer the challenges of your day...

The New Chic

 


















 Coral is DEFINITELY a big color this season.  I personally love it, and it's showing up everywhere.  Here I have shown how in the form of a blazer it can be combined with summer staples to created a casual chic look. 

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A P C short sleeve t shirt, $120
Boyfriend jacket, $130
H&M denim shorts, £15
Madewell leopard print flat, $135
Marc by Marc Jacobs shoulder handbag, $428
Zad cuff jewelry, $24