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Crazy Climate

December 5, 2013

{ Jeans – Forever21 | Blouse – Zara | Jacket – Old | Beanie – Brandy Melville | Bag – HM }

Hats are one of my favorite accessories to enhance any outfit.  They instantly add a different dimension an eliminate a bad hair day in a matter of seconds. I swear last night it felt like I was going to freeze walking from my car to the garage. The weather in the Bay Area definitely drops during the evening hours but during the day it warms up enough to still sport worn out boyfriend jeans and wedges. A crisp white blouse is always a must for me so whenever I find one that I love I can’t resist the purchase. This thin white blouse from Zara is the perfect universal staple to have in your closet. The next few days are supposed to be chilly and rainy so I am looking forward to pulling out all my turtlenecks, scarfs and coats for the colder weather that seems to be  quickly approaching.



 

 

 

Sea Salt Caramel

December 4, 2013

Sea Salt Caramel is not only my guilty pleasure but also my grandmas secret obsession. During the month of October I purchased one too many bags of caramel balls. I had every intention of whipping up a batch of fresh caramel apples each week to give out to friends and family but unfortunately I never seemed to get around to it. With the two extra bags of caramels left over from October,  I decided to make some homemade sea salt caramels to share with  guests when they  stop by.    These sweet treats are also  a delicious snack to  indulge  on when my sweet tooth acts up. Homemade caramel sounds like an intimidating recipe to tackle but it can be the simplest process … well that is….. if you cheat and use caramel balls instead of making it from scratch. This simple homemade treat is the perfect gift to bring with you  attend any holiday party this season.

Melt Caramel Balls (from Target) in the microwave for 2 minutes on half the power (P5)

Pour into pan lined with parchment paper

Refrigerate  for 20-30 minutes

After it has slightly hardened sprinkle Sea Salt on Top

Refrigerate another hour and a half.

THEN …. Follow Instructions Below….

 

Refrigerate caramel for 1-2 hours until it is slightly hard

Cut the caramel into strips and then cut into small separate pieces

Cut individual piece of wax paper to wrap up the caramel

Big Blue Coat

December 3, 2013

Coat – c/o SheInside.com | Jeans – Forever21 | Shirt – ASTR | Bag – HM | Necklace – Anthropologie

Cobalt blue is definitely not a color I gravitate toward when shopping BUT  this season I am really loving the instant pop of color it offers for  every outfit. The hue of blue is a definite statement that brightens up any dreary winter day. This coat from SheInside is a great find… it is affordable and allows you to try something new without having to empty your bank account. While running around town this weekend I decided to keep it casual and pair it with a simple  pair of  jeans and a white tee. I can’t wait to pair it with other staples in my closet. I can already tell that this coat will be worn a lot throughout the winter and the early spring months.

 


 

Holiday Hair: Curling with a Wand

December 2, 2013

Besides my middle school years I have never been one to use a straightener. I generally either let my hair air dry with a little product in it or I curl my hair. I have had long locks since 7th grade, so I have mastered the curling iron routine. Although the wand takes a bit longer to achieve pretty waves I love how the wand gives a slight bouncier curl than your average curling iron. Here are my easy steps to get gorgeous wavy hair this holiday season.

Thanksgiving Day Prep

November 27, 2013

Every year each member of my family is given a specific task to help prepare for the holidays. Setting the table is always my task for both Christmas and Thanksgiving. This year I decided to keep the table simple and clean. I used mini pumpkins that I spray painted gold to place down the center of the table. I also decided that this year we would have an arrangement of succulents to keep the theme light and airy. I scattered candles all over the table so that when we sit down to eat we will be able to light them which always adds to the ambiance. Here is a mini-video on how I prep the table for Thanksgiving Dinner.