Look Before you Leap

First off, happy leap year! Although the weather here in the bay area is hardly inviting {intervals of showers and dark clouds} I took the bad weather as a sign to run a few {boring} errands and get a bite to eat at one of my favorite restaurants {see below}. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know the deliciousness I speak of. Today was the last day for Crab, so I knew I had to indulge!


How did you spend your last day of February?

xoxo,

Instagram Weekend Wrap-Up 2/26

Hope you all had a fabulous Weekend!

xoxo,

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Currently Loving :: Citrus Hues

iPhone Case : Kate Spade / Cardigan : J.Crew / Wrap Bracelet : Tory Burch / Dress : Asos / Sneakers : ASH / Sunnies : J.Crew / Skirt : Diane Von Furstenberg / Envelope Bag : Tory Burch

xoxo,

Fashion Friday

I'm gearing up for Spring and trying to incorporate some fresh new threads into my wardrobe. As with many other fashionistas, I'm craving the graphic floral print designs that have been seen in everything from Dresses : Shorts : and trousers. My love for all things pastel is continuing to take over my daily looks. The weather here in the bay area has been absolutely gorgeous and I've been trying to spend most of my time out doors {maybe even to get a little color}.

D.I.Y Drawer Cover

Kate Moss W Magazine Spread

This afternoon I opened my mailbox to this gem...

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Fashion Friday

{New Laptop Skin from Socitey6}

{Neon V-Day Gift Via here (similar shade)}

{Finally got these bright colored cap toes found here}

{New desk decor to go under the glass surface}

Happy Friday Everyone!


xoxo,

February Birchbox Review

{What's Inside}

1. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

2. Eye Rock Designer Liner

3. Colorescience pro® Mineral Bronzer Face Color in Kissed By The Sun

4. Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint

1. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant : 5/5 I am completely hooked on this product. I had never used a microfoliant before; and before actually giving it a go, I was a little skeptical. I am now a firm believer in the "powers" of this powder. The Dermalogica brand is well known for it's great topical and skin care products. Anywho, after cleansing your skin {you} wet your hands and dust some of the powder into your palms and lather together until you create a creamy blend. Next apply the solution by massaging it into your face for about a minute{and rinse}. Afterwards I was left with soft redness free skin. After about three morning uses I have noticed a significant difference in the redness in my temple and cheeks.

2. Eye Rock Designer Liner : 3/5 I not really sure what the whole "tattooed" lips, shadow and eye liner hype is about, but I keep seeing new brands popping up. My eyes tend to be a little smaller than the "average" eye {if there even is one?} so I usually end up cropping eye lashes and these Liners. The application can be a little tricky and they are pretty much set once you apply them to your skin. Even after adjusting the length they still appeared a little large on my lids, but they may have looked different on someone with a larger lid. I think I'll stick to liquid liner..

3. Colorescience pro® Mineral Bronzer Face Color in Kissed By The Sun : 3/5 I'm not sure I can accurately judge this product since the sample is in the form of a sponge {the actual one is in a product filled brush}. It was a little hard to get it on the areas that I wanted it to go without it getting all over my cheeks. I tried to blend the powder after I applied it with a bronzer brush, but it kind of defeats the purpose of a on-the-go application. Maybe the brush is a little more precise?

4. Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint : 4/5 Overall this is a great product, the color that was included in my box was a little dark to put all over my face. To lighten it up I mixed a little bit with one of my daily moisturizers and really liked the dewy look it gave my skin. I may have to try this product in a lighter shade, it could be a great spring/summer tinted moisturizer! 

What was your favorite product from this months box?


xoxo,




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Instagram Weekend Up-Date

Just a few snaps from these past few weeks. I've been really sick and haven't had a chance to blog a whole lot. However, I think I'm finally stating to feel a little better, so I'll be back to my regular posting asap! Hope everyone is enjoying all the loveliness coming from NYFW. I'm vicariously living through Instagram snap-shots and Style.com.

xoxo,

Thanks for bearing with me :)

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Lonely Heart's Club

1. Earrings/ MARC By Marc Jacobs Domed Logo Heart Studs
2. Ring/ Be Mine Mini Heart Ring (Rose Gold)
3. Cardigan/ Dorthy Perkins White Heart Cardigan (Similar style)
4. Jumper/ Heart Baggy Beach Sweatshirt 
5. Bag/ Ted Baker Leather Embossed Heart Makeup Bag
6. Coin Purse/ Heart Zip Purse in Mulberry Pink (Less expensive version)
7. Sunnies/ Jeremy Scott X Linda Farrow "Heart" Sunglasses


Happy Valentines Day ;)

xoxo,

Football Cake Pops

 Step 1: Bake cake, you can choose to do something from scratch or box. There is a lot of work that goes into them so box is the way I'd go.  

 Once cake is baked and cooled transfer into a large box and crumble cake so that it is all around the same size. I think next time I would need to brake the cake up a little more prior to adding frosting.

 Start by combining half of the frosting to your crumbled cake. Remember you can always add more if need be.

You can combine the cake and frosting with a back of a wooden spoon. Mix until the mixture is holding and workable not gooey or un-moldable. 

 You can then mold your cake batter and icing into any shape you desire. Transfer molded cake to pan lined with parchment paper {this is a mandatory step but just in case}.

 Once  all your cake has been molded transfer to the fridge so the cake can cool and is easier to work with. While the cake is firming up melt your chocolate candy coating. Melt chocolate in a deep microwave safe bowl, in half batches for around :30 seconds at a time. {Stirring in-between} Dip stick into chocolate and push into cake balls, after you can dip the entire cake into the coating. Put cake pops into a stand until cooled.

Once cake pops are dried decorate to your hearts content!

{Found the idea & recipe here.}

xoxo,

Spring Essentials

Something floral, Something bold, and Something Neon...

1. Paige Premium Denim 

2. HUGO Ecru And Black Tie 

3. F21 Neon Woven Shoulder Bag 

4. TopShop Floral Tunic 

5. TopShop Tangerine Blazer  (Similar Color)

6. Dannijo Mara Beaded Necklace 

7. Aamaya By Priyanka Rose

xoxo,