NYE...Throw on Some Color

Why not ring in the new year with a pop of color? Jewel tones are always a great choice for holiday attire, and yet year after year I feel like most sway toward black for NYE...even myself! I think cobalt, emerald and fuchsia are awesome alternatives to boring black, not to mention these colors look great on every skin tone....

All above dresses can be found at Nasty Gal

More options for Jewel-toned looks...

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NYE...Leave Your LBD at Home

Happy Friday beauties! I am enjoying my last few days relaxing, spending time with family and friends and doing a whole lotta puppy snuggling. I thought it would only be appropriate to talk party attire today...NYE is right around the corner and I feel like there are so many unique options to look glam while ringing in the New Year without having to resort to your go-to LBD. 

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For a holiday party this past week I decided to wear an all-black jumpsuit, I paired it with a beaded waist belt and simple black patent pointy heels. This was not only comfortable but I felt like it stood out in a sea of cocktail dresses. The Nasty Gal version pictured has a sexy plunging neckline perfect for New Years Eve. 

Sequins and velvet are classic holiday textures, and they look entirely new when showcased in unexpected silhouettes like the above, Nasty Gal romper and Alice and Olivia pant suit...

IF you are loving these styles as much as I am, take a look below for similar options...

What are you planning for your NYE outfit?  Would you rock a pantsuit? 

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Tuesday Tastings: Asian Kale Salad

Kale. That weird leafy plant that I refused to eat for months and months no matter how "popular" it was, no matter how many recipes that had it as a main ingredient, no matter how many salads I pinned on Pinterest. To make short of it...I finally tried it. I liked it. Now....now I am obsessed with it! Obsessed I tell ya! 

Kale is one of those foods I've become obsessed with that I am not ashamed to admit or talk about, unlike my stint of Eggo waffles...(we wont go there...) This super food is packed full of cancer fighting properties and is also a superhero at lowering your cholesterol. Steamed, baked, stir fried, or raw, kale is good no matter how you prepare it. 

Today I am sharing one of my many go-to recipes for an Asian inspired raw kale salad. 

Ingredients:

4-6 large Kale leaves

1 C of matchstick carrots

1 oz Rice Wine Vinegar

1 T of minced garlic

1 t of minced ginger

1 T of lime juice

2 T Sesame oil

1 T Soy Sauce

1 t chili paste

1 pinch of salt 

1 pinch of pepper

*a handful of crushed peanuts for garnish

1. Rinse and remove kale leaves from main stem, chop or tear up the leaves by hand

2. Add your matchstick carrots 

3. Whisk together remaining ingredients in small bowl

4. Add dressing mixture to kale/ carrot mixture and toss together

5. garnish with crushed peanuts

It's that easy! I like to pair this salad with quinoa when I need a little extra protein, this also makes an excellent side to any Asian dish! 

Moody Monday: Gilded Glam

The holiday is officially amongst us...am I ready for it? No. Presents are still being wrapped and sought after in the final hours...When will I learn!? 

On that note, let's get into the spirit of the season with a little holiday glam to get you in the mood....gilded neutrals are my current inspiration; as you will see, rose gold still owns my heart...call it a trend, it will always be my favorite! 

image via: The Glitter Guide

1. Sequin Skirt: Free People 2. Makeup Case: Rebecca Minkoff 3. Watch: Olivia Burton 

4. Eyeliner: Eveko 5. Satchel: Cambridge 6. Bracelet: Gemma Redux

Interiors: Bedroom Makeover

It's crazy how the excitement of buying your first house quickly fizzles when you realize you now have to FURNISH your first house. 

Jake and I are currently one year into our "firs-time home owner" bliss and we are still stumped when it comes to how to fill the space! I have slowly been perusing my go-to, budget-friendly home stores such as Home Goods, and West Elm searching high and low for some type...any type of furnishings and or wall decor to begin to make our home feel like "our" home with a little splash of each of our personalities. 

Since we are yet to have even one completed room I have decided to hone in one room and one room only. First up is our master bedroom. 

Here is some of my inspiration for our bedroom, thanks to Pinterest....

P.S. I will be posting updates as the room comes together :) 

Loving the masculine stripe with the neutral palette 

Dreamy!!! 

Everything about the above room makes me want to move right in! The velvet and chandelier are gorgeous! 

Perfect pop of chartreuse 

Would love a corner vanity

A few pieces I am currently coveting...

1. Pillow: West Elm 2. Bed: Z Gallerie 3. Jewelry Stand: West Elm 4. Pillow: West Elm

5. Candle Holders: Z Gallerie 6. Chase: Z Gallerie

Midi Mahem

Is everyone else loving the midi-skirt as much as I am right now? There is something about that awkward length we have been told in the past works on no one, that I have been drawn to...

Being only 5'3" I have stayed away from anything that even has the teeniest possibility of making me look shorter than I already I am, so when this trend popped up, I'll admit I steered clear. It wasn't until recently I tried on a midi style pencil skirt and needless to say I fell in love, and ladies...lemme tell ya, it actually made me feel...TALL! I encourage anyone who is on the midi-fence to try it out for yourself! 

Not only can you find many versatile silhouettes, you can also find styles for day and night, check out the outfits I created below...as you can see I am ALSO digging crop tops :) 

1. Top: Topshop 2. Faux fur stole: Topshop 3. Skirt: Topshop 4. Heels: Paul Andrew 

5.Clutch: Saint Laurent 6. Earrings: Oscar De La Renta 

1. Top: 3.1 Phillip Lim 2. Lipstick: MAC 3. Skirt: Topshop 4. Booties: B Brian Atwood 

5. Handbag: celiné 6. Collar Necklace: Laura8 7. Glasses: Kamali Kulture

How are you ladies wearing this style? 

Now That's Pinteresting....

Is everyone else's Pinterest addiction still going strong? I have been on the site for a couple of years now, and am still loving it! Props to the creators ;)

I find myself looking on Pinterest daily for meal prep ideas as well as outfit and home decor inspiration, not to mention the awesome DIY's that the site is synonymous for.

If you aren't already, follow me on Pinterest and please include a link to your Pinterest page in the comments section, I would love to see what you ladies are pinning as well!