If you
follow me on Twitter you may have noticed that I was enjoying some rays for a few days in Ocho
Rios, Jamaica. I’ll have some pictures
to post here really soon and I plan to be back to blogging on a regular
basis. Anyways, when I got back from
vacation, I was pleasantly surprised by some beautiful pieces in Anthropologie’s
newest catalog – Into the Garden. I’ve
been doing pretty well with staying out of the stores lately, but I may have to
make an exception this month. Here are
my top 3 items that I would love to add to my closet if I wasn’t on a mini
shopping ban. Do any of you have any favorites this month? What’s on your wish list?
Fresh Picks to Follow – Pastel Pretty
In my
opinion, macaroon inspired pastels always signifies the start of spring and I’m
really looking forward to this season. Pastels
are a fashion staple that you can find just about anywhere to complete or
revamp your spring wardrobe. Various
shades of mint, light pink, lilac, baby blue and lemon are feminine, flattering for all
body types. For this week’s Fresh Picks to
Follow, here are my top 10 ways to make your mark with this
season’s key trend. Are you looking
forward to wearing pastels?
Today, I’m linking up with AV’s Friday's
Fancies over on Long Distance
Loving. If you like what you see here, check AV’s blog for more pretty
pastel ideas.
1. HUGO - Light Pastel Pink Karline Dress…$375.00
2. Ann Taylor - Smocked Keyhole Peasant Top…$58.00
3. Anthropologie - Eyelet Crops…$118.00
4. Anthropologie - Masque Geo Sandals…$128.00
5. J.Crew - Pastel and Neon Statement Necklace…$165.00
6. Dorothy Perkins - Pastel Cocktail Ring…$17.00
7. Tory Burch - Robinson Spectator Double Zip Tote…$595.00
8. ALDO - Proa…$40.00
9. Threads 4 Thought - Pastel Colorblock Tee…$58.00
10. Catherine Malandrino - Sunrise Stroke Print Dress...$265.00
Labels:
Fresh Picks to Follow,
Friday's Fancies,
Moody Picks,
Pastels,
Spring,
Trends
Fresh Picks to Follow – Feeling Lucky?
With St.
Patrick's Day just around the corner, I’ve collected some inspiring
Irish-themed clothing and accessories to show your spirit for the holiday and
avoid getting pinched. For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here are my top
10 ways to wear green for St. Patrick’s Day.
Do you have any favorite shamrock pieces? Let me know in the comments.
Today, I’m linking up with AV’s Friday's Fancies over on Long Distance Loving. If you like what you see
here, check AV’s blog for more lucky inspired ideas.
1. Charlotte Russe - St. Patrick's Day Graphic Tank…$17.99
2. Nike - St. Pats Deep V (Mlb Yankees)…$32.00
3. Alice + Olivia - Steffie Wedge Sandal Green Snake…$325.00
4 Coach - Signature C Shamrock Key Ring…$48.00
5. AG Jeans - Stilt Jean…$168.00
6. Tuleste Market - Shamrock Stud Earrings…$50.00
7. Black Halo - 'Jackie' Belted Gabardine Sheath Dress…$345.00
8. M Missoni – Cotton-Blend Jacquard Dress…$995.00
9. Juicy Couture - Leni Charm Convertible Leather Crossbody…$159.99
10. Amrita Singh - Heidi Stretch Bracelet…$100.00
Moody Girl Eats: Greek Quinoa Salad with Shrimp
As part
of my New Year’s resolution, I mentioned that I wanted to stick
to healthier diet of more fruits/vegetables and clean up my bad eating
habits. I think that I’ve been pretty
successful with this so far. I’ve been
eating a ton more vegetables and trying new foods and recipes that include
quinoa, chia seeds and lentils. I’ve
also given up eating greasy fast food and opting for a healthier option like subs
from Subway or soup and salad at Panera Bread.
This is especially challenging because I travel so frequently, but I
force myself to buy anything other than McDonalds or my old favorite
Chick-fil-A. Lately, since I’ve stopped eating at
these places I really haven’t had any cravings for them, which is
great. I also gave up eating
dessert/sweets for Lent. This has been
extremely difficult because I love ice cream, cake, cookies – you name it, I
eat it. Anyway, I digress.
I wanted to share with you all one of my favorite
recipes that I found sometime in January from another blogger. This recipe has been my go to meal for the
past month and a half. I recently made
some for my sister a few weeks ago and today I brought some in for a potluck at
work. Everyone enjoyed it and they all
wanted the recipe. My sister now makes
this meal probably just as much as I do.
So, I figure that I would share this with you all today. It’s really fresh and healthy with a few simple
ingredients. It’s also really quick to
put together. Check out the recipe below
and let me know what you think.
Greek Quinoa Salad with Shrimp
[Adapted from With Style &
Grace]
Ingredients:
1
½ cup of dry quinoa
2
cups of water [or chicken broth]
1
cup of cucumbers, quartered
½
cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
¼
cup of Kalamata olives, sliced
¼
cup of red onions, chopped
2
green onions (scallions), chopped
1
lemon, juiced
3
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2
tablespoons white wine vinegar [or red wine vinegar]
2
garlic cloves, minced
Salt
and Pepper to taste
½ pound of cooked
shrimp (chopped in half)
½
cup feta cheese (optional)
Directions:
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water [or chicken
broth] and quinoa to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, 16-18 minutes, until
all the water is absorbed, Once cooked, remove from heat and
allow to cool approximately ten minutes while prepping the rest of the
ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata
olives, red onions, and green onions.
Add the cooked shrimp that has been chopped in half.
Dressing: whisk together the lemon juice, olive
oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
Drizzle a little bit of the dressing over
quinoa/vegetable mixture and stir in a little at a time while folding the
mixture. Season with salt and pepper,
top with cheese, serve and enjoy!
Labels:
Bon Appétit,
Healthy Meal,
Lifestyle,
Moody Girl Eats,
Recipes
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