I haven't worn either of these pieces on the blog in quite some time. There were a few times where I threw on this sweater the past few months but never managed to take photos. The jeans on the other hand have been hanging in my closet waiting to be worn. I've had them for almost 5 years and they've gotten a lot of love in that time, just not recently. That's why I like doing these throwback looks, makes me re-wear pieces that have been neglected.
Sweater: Phillip Lim x Target, Burgundy Leopard Jeans: Current/Elliott (RueLaLa), Mouse Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
The Original:
Sweater: Phillip Lim x Target, Burgundy Leopard Jeans: Current/Elliott (RueLaLa), Mouse Flats: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
The Original:
Fashion month is upon us so I decided to try and recreate a few of the looks with pieces already in my closet. This one didn't come out quite as good as I was imagining in my head, and I had to use my mom's brown coat, but it's not horrible, ha ha. All you need is a burgundy sweater/turtleneck, a grey layer on top and long coat. Then throw on some cropped jeans and black slides and you've recreated this look by Veronica Beard.
Sweater: Everlane, Vest: Ella Moss (Marshalls), Jeans: M.I.H. TOMBOY in Farrah (net-a-porter), Slides c/o Luxe Me Now, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
Sweater: Everlane, Vest: Ella Moss (Marshalls), Jeans: M.I.H. TOMBOY in Farrah (net-a-porter), Slides c/o Luxe Me Now, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
Who doesn't love a fun statement coat. This vintage suede jacket is just that! The fun western detailing makes it such a unique piece. I'm always a little bit sad when we have a huge snowstorm because it means I can't wear any of my regular shoes and need to resort to rain and snow boots. But then I remembered these boots have soles that I won't slip in while walking on ice and slush!
Vintage Suede Jacket: vintanthromodern, Turtleneck: Willi Smith (TJ Maxx), Jeans: Free People, Boots: Cordani (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
Vintage Suede Jacket: vintanthromodern, Turtleneck: Willi Smith (TJ Maxx), Jeans: Free People, Boots: Cordani (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)
Happy Friday! Another outfit from before last week's blizzard. I wore this when my parents and I went to go check out my aunt's new spa - Balancing Bodies Spa in Rocky Hill, CT. So go get a massage from her if you're in the area! She's been in the biz for over 20 years.
After that we headed to my Grandma's for the Super Bowl. I was almost a little too warm in this outfit, even without a coat. Then, of course, we were hit with 12 inches of snow. Stupid winter!
Turtleneck: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $10 sale), Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop), Jeans: Free People, Over the Knee Boots: Audrey Brooke 'Mirie' (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics
After that we headed to my Grandma's for the Super Bowl. I was almost a little too warm in this outfit, even without a coat. Then, of course, we were hit with 12 inches of snow. Stupid winter!
Turtleneck: Vanessa Bruno (Coco's $10 sale), Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop), Jeans: Free People, Over the Knee Boots: Audrey Brooke 'Mirie' (DSW), Necklace: Geoclassics
I'm a bit light on outfit posts thanks to the recent snowstorms so I thought I would re-share this recipe for Nigella Lawson's Chocohotopots that I first posted back in 2012. Chocohotopots have been one of my favorite desserts for as long as I can remember. It's simple, quick and the perfect portion. I've introduced it to quite a few friends over the years and I even brought my own ramekins when I visited a friend in DC so we could make them. As I'm sure you've seen on my Instagram, I make them quite often!
Ingredients
Some more looks at the finished product because who doesn't love a good Instagram?
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter (I'm use salted and it tastes just fine)
- 3/4 cup (120g) semisweet chocolate, with 60 percent cocoa solids
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180g) superfine sugar (I just use regular sugar)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Special equipment: 4 (2/3 to 1-cup capacity) ramekins
- Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Butter the ramekins (not from the full stick) or use non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the dark chocolate and 1 stick butter together, then set aside to cool a little.
- Mix the eggs with the sugar and flour and beat in the cooled butter/chocolate mixture.
- Divide the mixture between the 4 buttered ramekins.
- Bake for 20 minutes, by which time the tops will be cooked and cracked and the chocolate gooey underneath.
- Let cool and enjoy!!! :D
Some more looks at the finished product because who doesn't love a good Instagram?
