Archives for March 2012

weekend fancy.

March 5, 2012

Sweater: J.crew
Striped Shirt: LOFT
Jeans: Gap
Necklace: J.crew outlet
Bracelet: Madewell
Shoes: T.J.Maxx

You’ve been dying for me to do another outfit post, right?

I knew it.

Actually, I still feel ridiculously awkward doing these types of things, but:

1. I am obsessed with Kendi Everyday and secretly want to be her.

and

2. I really like the color of my parents garage. So I had Meg take photos of me in front of it while we were home way back when. It’s the prettiest shade of sea foam/teal/blue. My mom actually has a whole pinboard dedicated to this color hue, so it’s for serious. And, in case you didn’t know, my mom is a FOR SURIOUS pinner. She’s LOVES it. But honestly, people, don’t we all???! Yes, yes I believe we do. I believe we are all ADDICTED. No shame.

This is basically my go-to outfit every single weekend. On my week off, I wore this, or something similar, every single day. Monday thru Friday I basically wear this with corduroys or chinos and call it a work day. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. I’ll pick up a trend here or there, but mostly I’m a plain Jane and I love it. Simple and classic makes it easy to shop and easy to keep my clothes working for me year after year!

I actually have been trying to declutter my wardrobe of things I don’t wear and love. Basic staples that never fail me: a good pair of jeans, different colored cardigans, and enough striped shirts for every day of the week.

Happy Monday, dear readers!

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red velvet cupcake goodness.

March 2, 2012

Yesterday I had a snow day. Granted, there was no snow on the ground all day- or at least the snow didn’t start sticking until school would have already been over, but I had a snow day all the same. Looks like this winter has turned my school district into softies in the snow day department. But of course, I’m NOT complaining. Never.

Anyways, I basically sat around in my robe until 3:00, watching old episodes of Grey’s Anatomy on Lifetime, when I finally decided to make something of my life. CUPCAKES! I will make cupcakes, I thought. Because cupcakes are delicious, and because we’ve been meaning to make them since Valentine’s Day, and because we have all the ingredients, and most of all, because I have absolutely nothing better to do.

Now let’s just get one thing straight.

I am no baker.

But sometimes I wish I was one, and so for a little while, I pretend.

I get my little apron* on and my supplies ready and I pretend to be worthy enough for Cupcake Wars.

But the reality is that this is all a huge lie.

Well, if we’re talking about a war between me and the kitchen, then this is the truth.

I have NO idea what I’m doing. There is flour and sugar EVERYWHERE and basically, the whole time I feel like a chicken with its head cut off.

Yesterday was no exception.

Yesterday afternoon around 4:00 it looked like a bomb went off in my kitchen.

But, without thinking about the mess (except to pause to take a picture of it), I just followed the instructions for Joy the Baker’s favorite red velvet cupcakes, held my breath, and everything, for the most part, worked out okay.

Actually, if we’re being honest, it worked out more than okay.

These cupcakes were DANG good.

Better than good.

The best!

SURRRIOSULY. YUM.

For the recipe, go here:

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

I used Joy the Baker’s recipe because, well, I always go to Joy for things like this. She just never lets me down. These red velvet cupcakes are beyond moist and delicious and the frosting is unbelievable. Which, of course, is everything a cupcake should be.

Sugary and tasty and perfect for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner.

Until they’re all all gone.

(sad face.)

But for now they are here and so very tasty and so we shall celebrate.

Happy Weekend!!

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*PS: Don’t you love my apron? Super adorable, and fashionable too, made by my sister’s friend Erin. You can get your own at her online shop, Coco Lassial Apron Co., and also be sure to check out her Facebook fan page for hilarious stories featuring the tag line: “Tonight in my apron”… CUTEST!