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Black candy cane stripes

December 11, 2013

{ Skirt – SheInside (buy here) |  Shirt – Zara | Poncho – Boohoo.com (buy here) | Boots – Old }

Most days I find myself naturally pulling outfits that are all back which is why I try to consciously try to add color to an outfit that is headed down a dark road. During the gloomy days it can be easy and tempting to throw on a pair of sweats and a sweatshirt and call it a day when running errands. I received this leather pleated skirt from SheInside and this oversized black poncho last week and love how they both have already made their way into my rotational favorites for the month. Both are great versatile pieces that are great for the cold weather that has hit the bay area. 

Fur Collar Trench

December 10, 2013

Simplicity during the busiest time of year is always a difficult task to achieve. This time of year I try to keep my outfits simple and versatile and most of the time comfortable. The past few days I have been suffering from horrible headaches and a queazy stomach which makes getting up and getting ready for the day a daunting task when I would much rather be snuggled up in bed watch my new favorite show Girls. Last week I decided to wear a simple outfit for meetings and coffee in the city. Weirdly, SF is much warmer than the east bay so and extra layer underneath the trench wasn’t necessary.


 

 

Red Holiday Hues

December 9, 2013

{ Cape – Forever21 | Skirt – Zara | Shirt – Target | Shoes – Heavenly Couture | Sunglasses – Coach }

The weather is getting colder and colder by the minute. Some days I question how the Bay Area can drop into the 20′s at night. It has finally reached a point where tights are a daily necessity when sporting bare limbs and long sleeve shirts are an obvious choice in the morning. Last week I ventured into SF for meetings as well as a few lunch dates. Before the cold weather really hit the bay area hard I was able to wear  this festive red and maroon skirt from Zara. I love the versatility of the skirt especially for the holidays. I paired it with a black button up and one of my favorite outwear items, my cape from Forever21 which I consider to be a precious gem. Over the weekend I made a drastic change which I can’t wait to share this week!


 

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