Spring Shorts

MUST HAVE MONDAY:

Shorts for all Hours

Confession: my jeans have been feeling a little tight recently. Not sure if it's the Barre classes that are make my calves more swole or the sweets that I constantly crave that are depositing their caloric intake right on my ass and inner thighs - regardless, pants are frustrating me lately. 

With all of this beautiful weather, I'd say it's about time to show some leg.

Hello shorts :)

In my opinion, it's a bit too early to break out the Daisy Dukes. Jeans shorts tend to disagree with me and my leg circumference, anyway. However, alternative and non-denim spring shorts are everywhere and oh-so-cute! 

DAYTIME

Wearing:  Shirt: NEED; Jacket: Ellen Tracy; Shorts: Free People; Shoes: Dolce Vita 

ANYTIME 

Wearing: Shirt: Bellatrix, Shorts: Forever 21; Shoes: H&M; Clutch: South Moon Under

NIGHTTIME 

 

Wearing: Shirt: Talula Babaton, Shorts: ELLE Brand; Shoes: Steve Madden

Show them legs. Work them shorts.

Devil Turds

Tasty Tuesday:

Oreo Creamcheese Chocolate Balls

aka "Devil Turds"

My go-to sweet treat that I generally make, whether the occasion is a party, a dinner, or a kiss ass moment, are Peanut Butter Bon Bons, which I posted three weeks ago.

However, because everybody and their mother, niece, brother and uncle has a peanut allergy, the bon bons are not such a bon bon idea anymore.

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 Thus, I introduce Oreo Creamcheese Chocolate Balls, or, as one of my very creative
 co-workers renamed them: Devil Turds.

These decadent demons are just as quickly made as enjoyed. I have yet to experience a disappointed crowd. Reminiscent of cheesecake with a little bit of crunch and a whole lot of chocolate, Devil Turds have 3 ingredients and 6 simple steps:

NEED:

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• 1 package of regular Oreos
• 1 8 oz package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 6 4.25 oz Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars

MAKE:

• Chop Oreo cookies into little pieces (I usually put half the package in a big plastic bag and go at it with a hammer; repeat with second half).
• Mix Oreos (now crumbs) with entire package of cream cheese. (Leave cream cheese out for 20+ minutes to soften for easier mixing).
• Role gooey, cheesy, chocolately, delicious mixture into little balls.
• Melt one entire Hershey’s bar in microwave safe bowl  (Put in 1 minute at a time on HIGH until fully melted. Do not exceed 1 minute or you will burn chocolate, resulting in a horrible, awful, actually smells like the devil’s turds in your house. No, no).
• Once chocolate is fully melted, using a spoon, roll balls in chocolate until fully covered.
• Place on wax papered tray/pan and sit in cool spot or refrigerate for faster results.

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Simple. Sweet. Satanically delicious.

Pure Illumination

Must Have Monday: 

Pure Illumination LED Lit Lip Gloss 

You're at the bar/a club/a dimly lit restaurant.. and want to reapply your gloss. 

[cue Mission Impossible music]

You wait until your friend goes to the bar for a refill/you make your way off the dance floor into some discrete corner/or your date excuses himself.

QUICK! Reapply. In your efforts to be discrete, no compact is used and you are going in blind, but confident. No one can know that your lips aren't naturally this beautiful and juicy all of the time. 

Done. 

This is what you think your lips look like: 

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This is what you really look like: 

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My friend, you have failed your mission - embarrassing the lip gloss wearing population, Lil Mamma and Tom Cruise in the process. 

Never fear, you're secret weapon of  beautification awaits you.. 

Compliments of Google Images

Pure Illumination LED Lit Lip Gloss by The Lano Company. This lanolin-based product relieves the chronic chapped lip and adds instant color and shine. 

PLUS the mirror and lit applicator promise a controlled application with stunning results. 

Mission accomplished. 

SIDE NOTE: Lanolin is a natural moisturizer that occurs naturally in wool grease, a waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands in a sheep's skin. Get more info here!

ShoutOUT to my style maven and inspiration, Lauren! 

CALVIN KLEIN BEA PLATFORM OPEN-TOE SANDALS

Shoe of the Week: 

Bea Platform Open-Toe Sandals

by Calvin Klein

Compliments of Lord & Taylor

The leather T-strap platform sandal is beyond comfortable and adds a pop of color to any outfit. Don't let the yellow heel fool you - they are extremely neutral and go with just about everything! 

Although not depicted, I wore mine to work with a hot pink dress from Guess and it was magical. 

Wear them all day, with all outfits on all occasions. 

The perfect spring shoe. 

Don't Splurge, Steal!

Faux Pas Friday: 

Don't Splurge, Steal!!! 

Yes, that's right. I'm encouraging you to violate that 8th Commandment and give your wallet a break!

I rarely hate on labels. However, when it comes to rubber sandals, anything over $50.00 (ehh hemm, my Michael Kors jellies) is unacceptable. So, the fact that a certain label has the nerve to charge $295.00 for a pair of rubber flip flops.... FLIP FLOPS. There's not even metal on these babies. Absurd. 

I see no difference. What do you think?

Valentino Couture Bow Sandal, $295.00 

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 Dizzy Lounge Bow Sandal, $20.00

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Apparently sticking the word "couture" in front of 'Bow Sandal' justifies the $275 price increase.

Dizzy = 1, Valentino = 0 

Dizzy can be found online and in select stores like Dor l' Dor. I got mine there for a whopping $16.95!

Right now, there's also a huge selection at Express for $24.90. Don't worry, I checked today on my fourth trip to the mall this week. Check out this spread.. 

Express store, King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, PA 

It's like a bag of skittles! And hunny, I am diggin' that rainbow! 

Tasty Tuesday

 Grilled Ice Cream Sandwich

Compliments of Google

I received an early birthday present this month when The Meltdown, located right down the street in Wayne, PA opened at the beginning of April.

This adorable eatery has taken the beloved American grilled cheese sandwich and stretched its variations across an entire menu of mouthwatering combinations that will 
absolutely have you asking for "More cheese, please!"

Heaven for the mouth, hell for the waistline.

I digress. This Tuesday is not about cheese. However, keeping its menu consistent, The Meltdown features a grilled dessert sandwhich that is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth DELICIOUS!

Substituting the warm and gooey cheesey filling is, don't worry, another dairy product (and my stomach officially hates me). Not so warm, not so gooey but equally drool-worthy, The Meltdown's Grilled Ice Cream Sandwich is two pieces of toasted pound cake with Häagen-Dazs ice cream filling, available in vanilla or chocolate. 

Jacquie & I enjoying our grilled ice cream sandwiches. Both chocolate and vanilla. A little variety never killed anyone. 

START:

Need?

2 thick pieces of plain pound cake

2 scoops Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream

Honey Butter

Raspberry glaze

How?

Cover both sides of pound cake with honey butter. Toast for 20 seconds. Add ice cream between two pieces, drizzle on raspberry glaze.

Sidenote: ice cream, pound cake, glaze can all vary depedning on personal preference. Duh.

DONE.

Could you die?

The answer is 'yes'.

For a lactose intolerant individual..

'double yes'.

Luckily, I've been resuscitated and have my lactate ready, should the next trip to

The Meltdown come unexpected.

The Meltdown

522 West Lancaster Ave.
Wayne, PA - 19087

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Must Have Monday: Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay

Must Have Monday: 

Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay

Who knew you could get naked with your clothes on...

 

Let's get Naked. Three words I never mind hearing. However, when it comes out of a girl's mouth, I start to ask more questions - who else is invited? What do I wear? Do I need to shave?

In February, my makeup connoisseur best friend, Kim, called and told me "You have to get naked". She specified her statement before any of my inappropriate questions followed. 

The next day I found myself in Sephora with not only Naked, but Naked2. The palette by Urban Decay has a sleek looking outside and a stunningly chic array of colors on the inside. Every shade that you need for every day of spring comes in this palette and I, like Kim, now swear by it. Daytime to nighttime transitions are easy with the happy balance of matte and shimmer shadow options.

 So, now that the weather is finally cooperating, get naked this spring! Bare it all and wear it all day, everyday. 

My request is simple. You MUST get Naked2 this Spring. 

 DAY

NIGHT 

Special thanks to my eye model & wifey, Ali, who has the most beautiful eyes on this planet we call earth. And yes, her eye lashes are real. I know {{sighhh}} - I want to cut them off and reattach them to mine too. 

Shoe of the Week: Nike Free Luxe

Shoe of the Week: 

Nike Free Luxe 

You're starting to now figure out that I have an obsessions with hot pink shoes. 

I've recently become a Nike girl - I never used to wear them in high school because the soccer cleats were always too narrow. However, once Division I rolled around, my team's sponsor was Nike, thus I had no choice. Voila, a Nike girl was born. 

The Free Run is my favorite shoe. I'm currently training for my Tough Mudder and other upcoming races in the Nike Free+ 7.0 for my shorter runs and Lunarlons for my long runs. My beautiful roommate, Ali, owns these featured sassy sneaks and let me test 'em out for the night. 

Incredibly light and not much support, I would not suggest training for long distances in these shoes if you don't already run in Frees. Whenever I wear them, I feel barefoot. However, they are perfect for up to a 5-miler AND for a night run because traffic will see you from a mile away. 

I was inspired to make these the Shoe of the Week by the current Nike commercial. A bit corny for my liking, but filled with so much girl power - I feel like I'm at a Spice Girls concert. It had to be included. 

Compliments of Youtube
Beyonce said it herself, "Who run the world? GIRLS!" In this case, it's poetically literal.