Weekend Sweetness

When I was 4 years old, I confessed to my mother that I was a Chocoholic. Sadly this addiction has haunted me for 19 years. Although chocolate is delicious paired with just about anything (mint, orange, strawberry, vanilla, more chocolate, pretzel, marshmellow, banana, this is embarrassing...), my absolute FAVORITE is peanut butter.

This recipe came from tastespotting.com, an awesome site where you can find recipes based on pictures of delicious dishes. The wide variety of pictures then click through to hundreds of different websites, from personal blogs to food network. Warning: you might find drool on your keyboard if you browse for too long.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter pie is so easy to make, and the chilled mousse-like texture of the peanut butter is amazing in the summer heat. Add some chocolate drizzle on top (and chocolate chips, if you're trying to get crazy).... Ooooh baby.

Recipe found here: http://www.nesting-project.com/2010/02/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie.html

Enjoy!

YTML: SALE

This week's tip isn't about beauty or lifestyle, but I couldn't NOT give you a heads up on the Urban Outfitter's SALE going on:

3 pages devoted to items under $5. I know, I know, you're mind is boggled. Check it out quickly before everything gets nabbed: tops, rompers, leggings, hats, scarves, shoes, jewlery!! This is not a drill!! (link here)

Shoes, Glorious SHOES

LISTEN UP PEOPLE: I got an email yesterday from Piperlime that right now their sale shoes are an additional 20% off (code: EXTRA20). I thought "Meh, it's probably just the reject ones that never got a loving home."

WRONG.

There are over 500 styles of shoes at blow-your-mind prices. I know the summer is half way through, but I know some of my sandals are getting ratty, so why not replace them now while they cost next to nothing? AND there's free shipping!!

This is what was in my "shopping cart" after perusing only the first few pages. With the additional discount, each one of these shoes are less than $40!

As you can see, I'm looking for something neutral, strappy, with a little flair - whether that be studs, or ruffles, or buckles. Got an input?? Let me know!!

Fergie, Swerve
Report, Abielle. I love the wedge heel on these to give your legs an extra boost - the gladiator sandals' hot sister . And all those straps would dress up some jeans way into the fall.

Michael Antonio, Tinsley. These I dont "need"....but i WANT.

Steve Madden, Genevvaa. The cuf sandal is undoubtedly the new sandal trend this summer. Why not try it out for a month or 2 when they are SO cheap??

Mia, Hayat. Less expensive, less bold - a more subtle take on the cuffed sandal, I really love the slate color.

Hive and Honey, Pelka. These are only $23.99 (down from $98!) and I am having a hard time saying no to that feminine ruffle and chunky heel. These would transition so easily into fall with some tights or thin ankle socks (i can't wait to try).

Hive and Honey, Perry. Same price as the ones above, these shoes will take you anywhere you want to go, paired with anything you have in your closet. Say. Yes.

Enzo Angiolini, Foxie.

Cio Bella, Kaitlyn. I love the detailing on these, so different from the average strappy sandal.

Chocolat Blu, Noa.

Blowfish, Catrell. These beauties are gladiator sandal meets cage heel and MMM mama like.

Happy Shoe Shopping, and hurry - the sale ends July 22!

I mean, FINALLY.

THE DAY HAS COME. When the LA judicial system will finally drop a pair, and send that train wreck Lindsay Lohan where she belongs... jail. Rumor has it that's where you go when you've broken 3490 kajillion laws (give or take) in the past 5 years.

In celebration of this day, I have collaged some of my favorite black & white striped pieces. Fingers crossed your jumpsuit is half this fabulous, Lindsay.

Buhut Oh... those Summer Niiiiiiiiiiiiiights

For some reason, the summer time has a way of making me reminisce. Childhood trips to the beach, popsicles, bike rides, any summer spent not in the office now seems so blissful and far off. (Mondays are my Debbie days, bear with me...)

So this past Saturday night was exactly the nostalgic evening I needed. After much begging, my boyfriend humored me and took me to the local drive-in movie theater... who knew those still existed!! Because I am a complete airhead, I did not bring my camera despite all the exciting things that needed to be documented -- like the best mullet ever.

I have tried my best to re-create the perfect summer night date with the following montage:

Time of the movie showing? An ambiguous "dusk". We drove Tyler's SUV and took out the back seats and rolled down the windows. Lying down while a breeze came through was about the most enjoyable way to watch a movie ever. Anticipation grew before the start of the movie, so when it was finally sufficiently dark, everyone honked in excitement:

What to wear on such a casual a summer date!! I've been admiring boyfriend jeans all summer, but bepfre i purchased I decided why not test drive an authentic pair? I belted a pair of Tylers and rolled up the cuff, and was more than satisfied. I paired the laid back, (SO COMFORTABLE) jeans with a girly red top complete with bow, and some embellished leather sandals:

Timeless cinematic masterpiece it was not, but the disney Harry Potter knock off was good mindless fun, especially while enjoying....

A massive tub of buttery popcorn, gallon of soda...

...lounging on some blankets in the fresh air.

And there was a suprise stop on the way home -- after a secretive phone call, Tyler confirmed that the HOT NOW light was on at the nearest Krispy Kreme. Another first for me, we began a race against the clock to get there before closing.

Then this happened. Times 2. A donut lover since the womb, there's really nothing that can beat a donut that's so fresh, the sugary outsides actually melt in your mouth.

Disney movie? check. Spending a warm night in the (kind of) outdoors? check. Junk food of the sweet and salty variety? check. Acquire a new pair of jeans? CHECK. Chalk it up as one of the best summer nights in recent memory.

Additional Reading

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not so happy for me when I woke up and thought today was Saturday. Jumped the gun a little...

I wanted to point out a new Sass Class feature - or gadget, as we tech savvy people say in the blogosphere. To the right you will see a new column of some of my favorite blogs! You can always use a couple more minutes of distraction, and I am always happy to help. These are some of the blogs that I check every morning, the way grown ups read the paper.

Let me know what you think, and please send me some of your favorites that I might have missed!

YTML Thurs: Unwanted Electricity

There a lot of things I miss about my New England hometown since moving to the south: my family, friends, adorable (and shamelessly pampered) sheltie, the local frozen yogurt, the(sometimes) winning sports teams, the chowdah, and not sweating profusely the instant summer air hits your skin.

One thing I DON'T miss? The constant annoying static in your hair and clothing every time the fall rolls around. Maybe it's because it stays hot and humid longer in the south, but I just haven't had the same electricity issues. Static makes it impossible to wear your hair down with out looking like one of Bill Nye the Science Guy's experienments, and sorry mom, but I still refuse to wear a slip.


SOLUTION!




Just like they are designed to do in the dryer -- Bounce sheets have some miracle formula that will combat your static. Just take a sheet and rub over your clothes - on or off the bod - and you'll be all set.

A trick for taming the static on hair? Use a little hair spray. Instead of spraying right on the hair for the shellaked look, spray (holding about 6 inches away) on your hair brush, then lightly run through your hair. It should keep every last hair in place!

Come fall...You're welcome. Now is it Friday yet?