Obsessions

Currently Loving.

Fringe Dress

After my friend Ashley posted a picture of this dress in the store I knew I needed it.  I think it will be the perfect Easter Dress.  All sizes were just restocked too with a ship date of 3/14.

I would say it runs on the small side.  I am normally a 4 but the 4 was snug in my hips so I went up to a 6.

Fringe Shoes

I ordered these shoes last week and I can't get enough of them!  They are comfortable and under $100. I am wearing them above:)

Tie Dye Blouse

The cutest off shoulder blouse and only $39!  

Ella Moss Maxi

I love the beautiful pattern on this maxi!

Free People Dress

I have featured this dress on here a few times.  I had originally ordered the blue but I switched it for the black and I am loving it.  I have worn it 3 times this week thanks to the amazing weather. I am wearing a size small, it is a loose fitting dress though.

Jeffery Campbell Wedges

I adore the cut out detail on these and the color is perfect for Spring.  I always love Jeffery Campbell shoes they are a good price point and good quality as well.

Stripe Shift Dress

I always love a shift dress, it is such a classic silhouette.  The colors in this dress are gorgeous.  This would be a great Easter dress.

Baublebar Earrings

I think these are so fun for Summer.   I really like both the hot pink and turquoise.

Tata Harper Purifying Face Mask

Tata Harper just came out this new purifying face mask.  Her regenerating face mask is hands down my favorite mask.  I just ordered this one and can't wait to try it.  I love all her products.  

Belli Clutch

I featured the matching tote for this a few weeks ago.  The clutch is the perfect summer accessory and under $70!  

BR Laser Cut Out Tank

I tried this on in the store this week and it is so cute on.  I love the cut out detail!

Spell Folklore Town Dress

This is a new brand to me and I am loving the fun boho floral prints!

Clu Short Sleeve Dress

I own this dress in the long sleeve tee shirt version and wear it often.  I am digging this short sleeve version, especially the all white combo.

Dolce Vita Lace Up Flats

I really like a gladiator style sandal in the Summer.  They are cute with dresses, shorts and skinny jeans.  These come in brown and black. They would look great paired with the 2 dresses above.

Rebecca Minkoff Clutch

This is the same style clutch as my colored fringe one.  The style is great and I really like the neutral colors.

Jessica Simpson One Piece

I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Jessica Simpson's swimwear line.  This reminds me a lot of Mara Hoffman but is half the price.  I always love a strapless one piece for tan line purposes but this comes with a removable strap as well.

Easy Weeknight Dinner | Naan Pizza x 4 Ways

As much as I love cooking, I get lazy and like to have a few meals that can be whipped together quickly.  These Naan Pizzas are super easy, I would say they take less than 10 minutes to assemble and about 15 minutes to cook.  All in all this is a meal that can be made and cooked in under 30 minutes.  

There are a million different toppings and flavor combos for pizza but these are few of our favorites.  2 are vegetarian and 2 have meat.   I love that they each have a different base : pesto, hummus, fig preserves, and marinera.  There is a pizza everyone will like.  These make a great appetizer too if you cut them into bit size pieces or strips.  It is also fun to let the kids help you assemble them and put the toppings on.

I really like the Tandori Naan bread from Trader Joes for these pizzas.  It is the perfect size for mini pizzas.  But if you don't have a Trader Joes nearby most grocery stores have naan bread in the fresh bread section.  You can make these ahead and reheat at dinner if you prefer. 

Enjoy!

|| A S P A R G U S   P E S T O + P E A S  P I Z Z A ||

- 1 naan bread

- pesto

- fresh mozzarella

- a few stalks canned asparagus sliced (you can also use fresh that has been cooked)

- handful cooked english peas (I like the Trader Joe's  kind in the produce section.  You can cook them in 2 minutes and they make a great side too)

- fresh parmesan cheese

Layer the Naan with pesto, then mozzarella, then asparagus and bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.  Sprinkle on cooked peas and then grate fresh parmesan over the top.

|| H U M M U S + V E G G I E  P I Z Z A ||

- 1 naan bread

- hummus any flavor

- diced cherry tomatoes

- diced cucumber

- diced orange bell pepper

- diced red onion

- feta cheese

- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Spread the hummus on the naan bread and top with a sprinkle of feta cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes.  Toss tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper with a few drizzles of red wine vinegar and salt and pepper.  Pour veggie mix over hummus and add additional feta if desired.

|| F I G + B R I E + B A C O N   P I Z Z A ||

- 1 naan bread

- fig preserves

- brie cheese sliced

- crumbled bacon 

Spread naan bread with fig preserves and layer on brie cheese. Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.  Remove from oven and sprinkle on crumbled bacon.  This is also amazing with caramelized onions.

|| M A R G H E R I T A + S A L A M I   P I Z Z A ||

- 1 naan bread

- marinara or pizza sauce

- fresh mozzarella sliced

- 1 tomato thinly sliced

- basil, chopped

- salami cut into strips

- red pepper flakes

Layer the naan bread with marinara or pizza sauce then top with mozzarella slices.  Add tomatoes and salt and pepper.  Then top with salami.  Bake at 350 degrees about 15 mins until cheese has melted.  Then briefly turn on broiler to kind of crisp of salami.  Remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.

Style Files Vol 5 | Ombre Maxi

I love, love, love a good maxi dress.  I think they are perfect to year round because they look super cute alone but also paired with a fun leather jacket or blazer as well.

This is one of those maxi dresses that could work year round. I love that you can pair it flats for a casual look during the day but you could easily dress it up for a wedding or night out with heels and fun jewelry!

What I am Wearing:

Nic + Zoe Maxi | Rebecca Minkoff Purse | Baublebar Ring | Tkees | Le Specs Sunglasses

My fringe purse has been on constant rotation lately.  It comes in about 10 different colors.   

I am carrying the sandstone color.  It is the perfect neutral to go with any outfit. I like that you can carry it as a cross body or also as a clutch.  

Both sides of the dress have a slight side split.  The dress is also fully lined.  As far as sizing it runs TTS.  I am wearing a small.  

These sunglasses are so awesome and under $70! I love the lighter frame with the mirrored lens.

I adore the pattern on this dress, it reminds me of an old Tibi pattern but the price is about half of that! The dress is from the Nic + Zoe line carried at Nordstrom.  They have some really cute stuff at a good price point.  

It also comes in these two blouse versions as well.

Tank | Tunic

I styled the dress 2 different ways to give you a more casual option and a few dressier options.  Keep in mind for the dressier option I would pair it with just a necklace or statement earrings, probably not both together!

All the jewelry pictured below is under $60 too!

DRESSIER Kendra Scott Earrings | Marchesa Earrings | Baublebar Seaglass Bib | Baublebar Strands Necklace 

Ivanka Trump Lace up Heels | Jessica Simpson Heels

CASUAL Baublebar Necklace | Baublebar Bracelets | Sam Edelman Flats

You can shop my look below!

Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post!

Scenes From Our Weekend + Charleston Food and Wine Festival

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  This weekend was definitely a fun one!!

Thursday after hitting up the Troubadour Sample Sale I went to Leon's Oyster Shop for lunch, still one of my favorite places in town.  I normally get the Siam Salad which is amazing but decided to branch out and try the fried fish sandwich.  It was so good!  Their fried Brussels Sprouts are also delicious. I am still dreaming about this lunch.

Wearing:

Equipment Dress | RM Purse | Booties are old similar | Hyla Dewitt Bracelet

Friday I met up with a friend to try the infrared sauna at Seeking Indigo.  Instead of a wet moist heat like a regular sauna it is more of a radiant heat.  We did 30 minutes and I really enjoyed it.  Next I plan to try the detox foot soak and the infrared massage.

After the sauna we grabbed a delicious lunch at Monza.  This antipasto platter was so good, I def want to try and recreate something similar at home.  Loved the addition of the arugula.

Friday night we met up with my parents for happy hour.

I always love the view on the deck of their condo.

Love having my parents in town!

Mom is wearing a Joie Blouse ( that I can't wait to borrow!) 

I am wearing Equipment Blouse | Similar Sweater | Jeans

Saturday I attended the Locavore lunch at SNOB.  It was 5 courses and all the ingredients came sourced from local farms.  This noodle bowl and the swordfish were two of my favorites!

 The wine was amazing too.  It was from a vineyard in California called Luli.  We sampled their Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and they all were delicious. 

After that we headed to the tent tasting at the festival!

Joie Dress (also here) | RM Purse | Sunglasses | Earrings (similar) | Booties (similar) | Ring

The weather was perfection.  We enjoyed so many delicious wines!  They also had some really cool cooking demonstrations too. 

We even had the pleasure of meeting the gastronaut! 

We sampled so many great wines but there were also several liquor companies  at the Festival as well.  This black cherry vodka was amazing.

Sunday the weather was nice again so the kids and I headed to the beach.  It was too cold to swim but they insisted on wearing their suits.

Frances showing off her belly! This picture cracks me up!

Enjoy your week!