A few months ago, I blogged about arm candy and how its becoming a popular trend. Well I discovered this cute video created by Geri from Because I’m Addicted that I thought you would enjoy on how to layer jewelry.
Enjoy and have a happy Friday!
Team I-Phone
January 26th, 2012 - 3 comments
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I finally crossed over to team iPhone from team Blackberry at the start of the New Year. I am finally getting adjusted to using the phone but I wanted to get your advice on what apps you recommend I download. I have the Pinterest,Scoutmob and Instagram apps already downloaded on my phone. What are your favorites?
Also aren’t these cases cute! I recently discovered Society 6 and online store with festive iPhone cases. I am looking forward to purchasing a few of these to add to my collection.
Style Spotlight: Tracee Ellis Ross
January 23rd, 2012 - 0 comments
Better known as Joan Clayton on the hit show Girlfriends, Tracee Ellis Ross is now holding her own as a style icon. She is the daughter of the famous singer and fashionista Diana Ross. Tracee recently reappeared on the acting scene with her new show on BET called Reed Between the Lines, which was filmed in Atlanta.
She always looks amazing rather it be walking a red carpet or spotted walking down the street Atlanta or New York. You can tell she has a true sense of style. In a recent interview on Bravo, she talked about her obsession with shoes. She has been in spotted in several photos with amazing and unique high heels. I would love to hang out in her closet one day! She also mentioned in the interview that she shops in her mom’s closet a lot. Lucky Girl! Could you imagine having those hand me downs?
Not only do I love her style, but I also love her hair and makeup. In every picture her hair looks amazing and I bet she never has a bad hair day!
Beauty Wish-List
January 16th, 2012 - 0 comments
This weekend I had plans to head to my local Sephora to restock my make up supply. Except on Friday, I ran across two articles mentioning the release of new products from NARS and Benefit. Two of my favorite beauty brands!
Next month NARS and Benefit will both release new products. NARS will debut its new Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturizer and Benefit will release its Hello Flawless Foundation.
The NARS Tinted Moisturizer will be available in nine shades for $42. It will be available online and at Nordstroms stores beginning February 1. In March, the product will be available everywhere.
The Benefit Foundation will be available in nine shades beginning online February 15 and in-stores starting March 15 at the price point of $34.
Fabulous Friday!
January 13th, 2012 - 0 comments
I hope you have a fabulous Friday! This week went by slow and steady but I’m looking forward to the weekend. I don’t have any big plans, I am just going to be spending time around the city. What are your plans this weekend?
Enjoy your weekend with these links I fell in love with this week.
> I started salivating over this recipe for chile cheese cornbread from Good Life Eats.
> I don’t have kids but I fell with this new blog, The Glow a few weeks back.
> Earlier this week I made these Asian glazed wings from Skinny Taste. They were so good and are only five points on Weight Watchers.
> Planning to stay in and watch movies all weekend, try this recipe for Brown Butter and Lemon Popcorn.
Have a great weekend!
Birchbox
January 11th, 2012 - 0 comments
A few months ago, my friend Allison told me about Birchbox, a beauty product delivery service. You only pay $10 a month to receive a box filled with four to five high end beauty products to test out. Such a great deal right!
The Birchbox staff pulls together their favorite beauty products and delivers them to girls and guys across the country each month. This month my Birchbox was filled with products that are supposed to give me clarity and renewal for the New Year. I can’t wait to try them all out.
1. Juicy Couture | Signature Fragrance
2. Zoya | Nail Polish in the Megan color
3. Lara Bar | Cherry Pie Fruit Bar
4. VMV Hypoallergenics | Re- Everything Eye Serum
5. Befine | Night Cream
The great thing about Birchbox is they give you 10 reward points for signing-up to purchase any of the products you’ve sampled. If you are interested in signing up for Birchbox, request an invite from me here.
Ankle Pants
January 10th, 2012 - 1 comment
Cropped ankle pants have been a major fashion trend hitting all of the runways and fashion blogs for during the spring and fall seasons. I picked up three pairs from Ann Taylor the other day, as I was shopping their semi-annual sale. I got that them at really good price point and couldn’t pass them up. ($9.99 per pair, great clearance sale)
The great thing about ankle pants is that they look good on all heights and can be worn dressy or casual.
Here are just a few of my favorite looks I found via Pinterest.
Lasagna Roll-Ups
January 9th, 2012 - 2 comments
As I mentioned last week, I started doing Weight Watchers as apart of my New Years goals. So far Weight Watchers has been great! I feel great and my body is rapidly seeing results. The great thing about being on Weight Watchers is that I can still eat what I like just in smaller portions or with a twist. (Don’t worry I’m not turning this blog into a healthy living blog)
This weekend, I made Lasagna Roll-Ups with Spinach and Ground Turkey, its a Weight Watchers recipe. This recipe still uses all of the traditional lasagna ingredients but instead of layering all of the ingredients in a casserole dish you just roll them up into individual noodles.
Lasagna Roll-Ups
A Weight Watchers Recipe
Points +: 7 Points
Ingredients
6 item(s) uncooked lasagna noodles
1 tsp of olive oil
1/2 pound of ground turkey
1 medium uncooked of onion
1 red bellpepper
16 oz jar of pasta sauce
1 cup(s) fat-free ricotta cheese
1/3 cup of water
2 cups of fresh spinach
1/4 cup of fresh basil chopped
1/4 cup of shredded Italian cheese
1 large egg
1/8 tsp of nutmeg
1/8 tsp of Italian seasoning
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
How to Prepare
Boil the lasagna noodles. Drain and rinse the noodles and lay them flat on wax paper to prevent them from sticking.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, onion, and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until all the pan juices evaporate and the turkey browns, about 10 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, Italian seasoning, spinach, basil, Italian Cheese Mixture, egg, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Spread the ricotta mixture over the length of each noodle and roll up from one short end.
Spread half of the turkey mixture in the bottom of an 8 x 12-inch baking dish. Add the rolls. Top with the remaining turkey mixture. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until heated through and the top is golden, about 10 minutes longer.
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