One Jacket, 3 Ways

Delicious and healthy recipe for... Brussel sprouts

I know, I know... Brussel sprouts? Yes! I have never been a fan, so when my mom told me she had found a great way to fix them I was... Skeptical. Wow was she right!!! So yummy and full of good-for-you nutrients. I literally find myself craving them!

To prepare:

Half sprouts and place in large mixing bowl. Add 4 tbs olive oil, 3 tbs minced garlic, kosher salt and crushed pepper to taste  let them sit for about 1 hour then spread them in 1 layer on a cookie sheet (with edges) covered with parchment paper. Bake at 420 for 20 mins. Flip after 10 mins. 

Enjoy! I served them with herb crusted salmon and wild rice. Delicious!!

Road Trip!

When you're hitting the road, often comfort is the most important consideration when deciding on attire.  This outfit will make sure you can relax for the long road ahead (and not feel the need to slink into the gas station restroom under the cover of darkness to avoid being seen)!  Who knows, you might even be inclined to make some pit stops along the way... you know, because you pass an outlet mall or something ;-)

Top | DVF (I got mine on sale at Neiman Marcus, not available online)

Bracelet | Etsy

Sunglasses | Alexander McQueen (I got mine at Last Call Studio for $70 - originally $350, not available online)

Ring | Alanna Bess on Gilt

Coated Denim | Current Elliot (I got mine at Neiman Marcus 65%, not available online)

Scarf | Zara ($12.99!!)

Shoes | Alice and Olivia (I got mine at Last Call Studio for extra 60% off, not available online)

The Shift Blouse, Spring 2014 Trend

Glamour Magazine named the shift blouse as one of the most wearable trends for Spring 2014. 

I found mine on sale at Zara ($39.99)! Because it's a print, boxy, and has some beading on it I styled it with minimal jewelry and accessories.  I'd like the sculptural quality of the top to stand out the most.  It could easily be paired with a slim trouser for work as well.

Top | Zara

Booties ($20) | Polyvore

Earrings | Alexis Bittar

Coated Denim (also on sale for $29.99) | Mango

Bag | Zara

Cuff | Charlotte Russe

A Night on the Town

It can be hard to plan an outfit to wear for a night out when you aren't sure where the night will lead. This one can take you from happy hour, to dinner, to the theater, or out dancing. This dress is so fun (and on sale)! I love the ombre sequin effect - it goes from blue to green to gold depending on how the light hits the sequins.  This same pattern is also available in a pencil skirt - HERE - if the dress is too much for you.

Dress | Topshop at Nordstrom

Necklace | T and J Designs

Gold Pave Bracelet | T and J Designs

Spikey Bracelet | T and J Designs

Opaque Tights | Hanes

Faux Fur Coat | Halston Heritage

Black and Gold Bootie | DSW

Trend Alert! Mixing prints + leather details = super fab

This is currently my FAVORITE scarf! It is a floral print with skulls mixed in, plus its color palette of mint, emerald, olive, navy, and teal is to die for (no pun intended).  It is $14.99 at Target.  LOVE.  The skull theme goes perfectly with these fantastic Alexander McQueen wayfarers - let's face it, nothing goes together like skulls and McQueen!!  The rest of this outfit is just oh so comfy!  The Vince jacket is currently on the TIP TOP of my wish list, along with these B by Brian Atwood booties (which are currently an additional 40% of the sale price at lastcall.com). This outfit is perfect for lunch on the patio in weather like we will be having in Houston this week, sunny and mid-high 60's! Enjoy!

Scarf | Target

Shirt | Pinko, Farfetch

Leggings | Theysken's Theory Gray Pohn Leggings

Earrings | Gilt Groupe

Necklace | Forever 21

Sunglasses | Alexander McQueen, HERE but also in store at Last Call Studio on SALE

Coat | Vince

Bootie | B by Brian Atwood, Last Call

Easy Saturday

Running around this weekend?  I love this outfit for its comfort, and for its look forward to spring!  The Vince jacket is a great hybrid with leather sleeves and linen body.  I am wearing it with a Parker silk floral top similar to the one picture below that I found on CLEARANCE at the Last Call Studio across the street from work (for just $30).  How amazing are those Alice and Olivia flats?  They are a silver and pink glitter (also a huge score at the Last Call Studio store for 60% off the sale price).  If you haven't shopped Last Call, you have to give it a try!  They can order anything you found online (but didn't see in the store) so I highly recommend looking online first, and then hitting the store so you get the best mix of selections.  Happy Saturday!

 

Jacket | Vince

Shirt | Paul Smith

Earrings | Alexis Bittar

Jeans | Fade to Blue

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Scarf | Forever 21

Shoes | Alice and Olivia