9.30.2010

Lucky Staffer Builds An App:luckymag.com

While reading my favorite magazine (Lucky of course, the strictly shopping magazine) I came across a piece about an I phone app that a staffer had built.  The app, called "Style book" allows you to photograph your clothes, catalog them by type (top, bottom, outerwear, sweater, skirt, etc), and make outfits from them.    Not only can you put together looks from the pictures of your clothes but you can add them into a calendar and simply go into your i phone for your the outfit you are to wear that day every morning!

AMAZING! And for $3.99 its a must for any fashionista with an iphone.

I have already uploaded about 40 clothing items to my style book app.  Can't wait to start using it!

example of an outfit made with stylebook
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Lucky Staffer Builds An App:luckymag.com

Tip: if you do choose to get this app i would recommend taking photos of your clothes on a solid colored back round to make them easier to edit

9.28.2010

Lace up boots

I've been looking for a pair of lace up boots for the fall/winter seasons and I think I have found the perfect pair.

The Durnham boot from nine west [$189.00] combines two big fall trends, military and equestrian, which are a natural combination

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I tried them on with a pair of gray leggings and they look fab!  Now all I need is an oversized sweater and I will have yet another simple and stylish fall outfit

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Did I mention with my zappos credit I got them for $68.  I love zappos

9.26.2010

Fall fashion

I feel like all of my posts are about fall something lately but I just can't get over how much I love this season.  Anyways, if you want to know how to dress fashionably for fall take a cue from my lovely lady friends.

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What I am wearing [dress- forever 21, polka dot tights- nordstroms, grandpa sweater- old navy, boots- target, purse- some shop in vegad :-p]

Ladies if you would care to leave a comment on what you are wearing please do so

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9.25.2010

DIY cupcakes

Its not rocket science people.  Its cupcakes.  Have fun with them!

Any boxed cake mix will do.  Follow instructions on the back.  For a more home made taste add chocolate chips, nuts or other small candy to batter.

Tip: fill cupcake wrappers up only 2/3 of the way.  Cupcakes expand when they bake and you don't want them completely overflowing.

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Line your tin

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Cream cheese icing: In a food processor or in a bowl with an electric mixer cream 4 oz of unsalted butter and 8 oz of cream cheese.  Add 2 cups of confectioners sugar, bit by bit until all the sugar is mixed in.  Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract once all the other ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

You can ice with a spoon or spatula.  I used icing tips.

Cut off the corner of a plastic baggie, insert icing tip into cut corner.  Fill bag with icing.  Twist bag until all icing has been forced to bottom.  Ice as you please.

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I like to use decorative candy pearls and colorful sugar
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Happy Birthday Ericka! I hope you enjoy.

outfit of the day

The girlies went all out for Ericka's b-day this weekend and let me just say we looked damn fine :)

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9.22.2010

Outfit of the day

Oh fall how I love thee.....

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[top- forever 21, jeans- forever 21, boots- stetson, sunglasses- ann taylor loft]

Going out?  I think so

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[Dress- Forever 21, boots- bakers, jacket- Gap (project red), belt- who knows?]

9.21.2010

Delectable Mahi mahi and mashed potatoes

I have never made Mahi mahi before but my roommate bought a filet last time she went to the grocery store and I decided to give it a shot.  It turned out in actuality to be quite delicious and the recipe I used was very simple.  It was perfect with some red skin mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus

Ingredients:
1 pound mahi mahi fillet, skinned
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup white wine
1 clove chopped garlic
salt and pepper to taste
juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp butter

1) Heat a large skillet over medium heat until warm, add 2 tbsp oil
2) Put mahi mahi into skillet and turn once bottom side is browned (approximately 3 minutes)
3) Turn mahi mahi.  Pour white wine, lemon juice, and garlic over fish
4) wait for wine to cook down by half. Add butter on top of fish and allow to cook until butter is completely melted
5) Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Potatoes:
6-8 medium red potatos
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder

1) cut potatoes into quarters.  Boil potatoes in large pot of water until soft enough to mash easily with a fork.  Drain potatoes in colander and transfer back to pot.
2) mash potatoes until relatively smooth and pour chicken stock into pot.  Stir stock into potatoes.  Add garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
3) Stir again and mash out small chunks with form

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Easy peasy....and delicious

9.20.2010

Fall entertainment

I love fall and all the entertainment that comes along with it.    One of my favorite fall events is redskins games.  If you are from the d.c. area or have lived here for a while you know they are a big deal.  And what better way to start off the day (and show off your fab sports gear) than by tailgating with all your friends who are going to the game....

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this is right before Allison mooshed her veggie burger, mustard and all, into her boob


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Other fabulous fall entertainment ideas:
1) Wine festivals
2) Picnics in cozy sweaters
3) Apple picking
4) Hay rides
5) Haunted forests
Other input welcome :)

9.16.2010

outfit of the day

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[sweater-free people, white top- H&M, Jeans- forever 21, shoes- Steve Madden

9.15.2010

My favorite snack

Toast up some yummy crusty bread
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add some chopped tomatoes on top
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drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, garlic and parmesan, and garnish with basil
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delicious

DIY hardware jewelry

With a little creativity and a few dollars expended at home depot and michael's, voile, beautiful new jewelry.

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I tied a knot of ribbon into the end of the chain
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Then wove the ribbon through every other chain link.
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I then tied the ribbon in a knot at the other end.
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I then attached a clasp to each end.
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and there you go, a great necklace/bracelet you can wear in about 5 different ways
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Did I mention its  a birthday present!  Happy belated birthday Becky.
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Another DIY idea...
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easy peasy
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And another...
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thank you hand model allison
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Other ideas...
make a t-shirt into something special by sewing a pretty gold chain around the neckline
Embellish a plain pair of pumps by glueing chain up the back seam or around the opening
So much fun to be had!

9.12.2010

How to pot a plant

Step 1
Put rocks or an upside down plastic container with wholes pocked in it into the bottom of a pot (this is so the excess water can drain and the plant won't drown
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Step 2
Pack down a few inches of potting soil on top of the rocks
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Step 3
Place seedling equally spaced apart from each other on top of the soil
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Step 4
Pack soil around the seedlings and continue to press down until soil comes 1/2 to 1 inch over top of seedling just below the edge of the pot
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And Voile...Enjoy your fresh herbs!  Don't forget to water lightly daily!
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Easy Butternut Squash soup

A delicious fall dish, now appropriately in season, and so easy that I make it quite often.  Give it a shot even if you aren't a culinary expert.

Ingredients:
2 packages frozen butternut squash
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp curry powder
1 cup apple sauce
palmful salt
Greek yogurt or sour cream

1. Thaw packages of squash.  Combine in large pot with chicken broth.  Stir until boiling
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2. Stir in cumin, curry powder, salt and apple sauce
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3. Bring back to a boil, cover and turn heat to low.  Simmer for 10 minutes covered.
4. Pour into bowls and dollop with spoonful of yogurt or sour cream
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I chose to serve my soup with pistachio crusted salmon and steamed artichokes.  Yum!
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