The Sarcastic Blonde

fashion, food, fitness + a dose of sarcastic gossip

fashion, Lifestyle

:: Formal Fashion ::

A reader requested a post with gowns and formal options for upcoming events and weddings! 
As you know, I am dress obsessed, so this couldn’t have been more fun for me.  There are so many insanely gorgeous options under $100, $150, and $200! 
I’ll probably do another post like this soon because I found so many great options and had a hard time narrowing it down. 

UNDER $100
The fact that the white gown with the black sequined upper back is under $100 is mind boggling to me.  
It’s so gorgeous! 
There are some serious super sales going on right now ….. any black tie charity events going on in Atlanta I should know about?? 
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UNDER $200 
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This is the cutest darn  skirt I have ever seen.
// IVORY AND BLUSH SKIRT //

$200 and up:  
The cape dress is my top pick, and the open back and embellished skirt are a close second.
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friday randoms, Lifestyle

:: Grand Cayman + Friday Favorites ::

I have gotten requests for some Grand Cayman recommendations 
so I wanted to get around to posting some photos from our Christmas trip! 
 
We went to the Caymans for the first time for Spring Break in 2004, and we have been going back ever since.  It has become a Christmas tradition and one that I hope never stops! 
It is the perfect place for a family vacation because it is safe, small, gorgeous, and there are things to do but not a ton so it encourages beach time and lazy days.  From Atlanta it is a quick 2-2.5 hour flight and then a 5 minute taxi once you land. 
 
When you stay on 7 Mile Beach everything is a quick couple minute cab – or hopefully walk – away.  We have started out in Condos, did a couple of years at the Marriott, and now have been back at the condos for 3 years.  
My lunch service and cooler of mixed drinks and beer isn’t quite as nice as the bartender  mixing daiquiris and mimosas and a killer Lobster Roll and Fries….. but everything else we like 10x more with the condo!  I really miss that lobster roll though… 
 
Other than a day or two for Stingray City (which is incredible and my absolute favorite) and some snorkeling/diving (I don’t dive, but it is supposed to be incredible here) or fishing, 
last years sting ray city, this year was deep sea fishing (womp womp) 
everything else is laid back beach or pool time.  My kind of vacation 🙂 
Beach all day + amazing dinners out at night = Heaven for me.
After the photos I have listed the restaurants we usually go to! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE : 
Deep Sea Fishing is NOT greater than Stingray City. 
The boys wanted to change it up a bit.  {still do Stingray City hands down!} 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The boys went to this one random liquor store one day and they had 4 Loco (not pictured) and the Island Version of 4 Loco (pictured) called “Drink Like A Boss”  
I tried Drink Like A Boss and it was absolutely repulsive! 
Isn’t 4 Loco illegal in the US or something? 
 
 
I even love the airport (well… the inside is tiny with not a single thing to do, but the outside is great).
You check in and check your bags, and then we eat lunch up at the restaurant and you watch the planes take off and land until your flight.  It’s a great last hour in the Caymans versus sitting inside the airport!
 
Grand Cayman has the BEST restaurants ever.
Truly.  Other than Italy, which is just entirely different, Grand Cayman has the best food I have ever had.
I’m not even a seafood person, and of course the seafood is a main highlight at the restaurants, and I have the best steaks, pastas, tuna appetizers, conch fritters, desserts, even Italian food! 
 
We tend to go to the same restaurants over and over again.
There are too many to name that we always say we want to try because we hear such great things, but then we never want to miss out on the ones we love.
So, there hasn’t been anything new in a few years and we stick to a solid 6 or so.   
 
Restaurant Recommendations : 
Calypso

 

If there is one restaurant I recommend the most, it is Calypso.  It has gotten busy here and the tables can be tight if you are there in high season, but it is incredible.  The food never disappoints, and you cannot leave without getting the Sticky Toffee Pudding for Dessert. 
It is insanely, insanely amazing.  The name doesn’t do it justice – it’s one of the best desserts I have ever had! I also got the pasta special this year which was a Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage, and I never order Gnocchi, and we went back a second night and I ordered it again.  CRACK at this restaurant I swear. It’s so good. 
 
The Wharf

 
 
 

Right on you guessed it, The Wharf! This is another one of our favorites.
Right on the water, the little cove is filled with Tarpon which are these hideous fish that you do not eat, but they ring a bell and everyone gets to feed.
I don’t know why, but it’s thrilling? 
Love their shrimp cocktail and their conch fritters too! 

Eduardo’s
This isn’t on the water or anything, but the food is incredible.  Even the bread they put on the table tastes like something out of this world.
Their lasagna kills me and I burned my mouth this year because I couldn’t wait to devour every bite. 
I didn’t see him this year, but a smokin’ hot Irish guy Sean always ran this and greeted us 🙂 So that was a little disappointing not seeing him….. 
 
Decker’s

 

They do an all you can eat Lobster night which the boys love.  
This is walking distance from Ritz and Westin.  
 
Grand Old House

 

 

This is closer to Georgetown on the other End of 7 Mile Beach. 
We used to eat here for Christmas every year. 
It is a gorgeous old house right on the water so everything is beautiful. 
Plus on the drive you pass the governors mansion with all of the Christmas Lights (I think it’s the governors? I can’t remember whose it is?) which is a fun Christmas highlight! 

 

Papagallo

 

This is a fun restaurant, especially if you have kids. 
It is one of the further restaurants on the opposite side of Georgetown in West Bay. 
You can eat inside or out, and the inside has a beautiful large thatched roof.
The best part is they have all of these gorgeous birds so it’s a pretty atmosphere, and kids obviously love looking at the birds. 


This list is by no means all encompassing.
There are many other incredible restaurants on the island and I can promise the food won’t disappoint! 
 
:: FRIDAY FAVORITES :: 
I have been really feeling the ruffles and sleeves this week.
Ever since I got this top, I’ve been embracing it more and more. I
It’s back in stock in ALL sizes HERE.
 
But not all Ruffles are created equal.
I’ve rounded up 5 Different Ways to wear the Ruffle :
all under $100, most under $50 ! 
 
 
 
Sorry if the spacing keeps showing up strangely, it looks normal in the editor and then wacky when I publish it.
CHEERS to the WEEKEND! 



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coffee talk, Lifestyle

:: COFFEE TALK ::

discuss amongst ya-selves…… 

:: the bachelor : serial killer eyes season :: 
Now that Nick is the Bachelor, of course they edit it to where we barely see the serial killer eyes, versus on Andi and Kaitlyn’s season it was every single scene with his face.
sigh. 
It was the night of Corinne.
And I think it’s going to be a couple of weeks of Corinne because the “villain” of the season has been declared and we know they always stick around for awhile.
editors note : Corinne is the Dorit (RHoBH) of The Bachelor.  Neither of them EVER stop talking.
I actually am loving the “producing” of the shows this season.  For the first time they are changing things up and in a good way.  I think this group date is the best first group date they have ever had.  Wedding Photos!

The wedding photos weren’t a creepy one-on-one at a wedding chapel like they have done in the past, but a fun day of funny wedding attire while the girls get to drinking and hang out.  I thought it was good.  
Only in The Bachelor World would wedding photos on a first date be an improvement and a good date 🙂 
COUGH: If only I could forget Desiree’s “Right Reasons” rap song group date.



Also, it is understood by the show that this particular Bachelor is a man-slut and will have no problem making out with EVERY single girl in front of all of the other girls…. whereas Bachelors in the past would have some decency and not do that to the other women. But all the contestants already know Nick and his ways so it’s not like they can get upset about it. So again, perfect first date.
these are basically the only words Nick spoke the whole episode. 
I am totally Team Dolphin Chick.  Ep 1 she stays in a shark costume with heels all night and gets in the pool.  Ep 2 she is given the “shotgun wedding” theme and takes her pregnant bride role to a whole new level: pretending to give birth in her dress while the photographer snaps picks.



How did she not win the rose???!!?? 
Bonus points for her not knowing what a shotgun wedding/bride was.
For others that would be a negative, but I like her, so that gets extra points from me. 
OH. I almost forgot.  The end of the show, we get the clip of her celebrating the 1 year anniversary of her breast implants with Boob Cupcakes for her and Nick to try.
I mean. Call me. I want to be your friend.

The Adam + Eve girl is total #BodGoals.
and she handled having to be the topless bride perfectly.  The producers were probably freaking out that she wasn’t upset about it or that the girls weren’t turning on her and talking smack until they realized Corinne was going to self-implode and give enough footage for the whole episode.

As all of the silly wedding set-ups continue, Corinne keeps drinking and getting mad that the other girls are getting attention.  (as she reminds everyone later, “didn’t you know you were dating a guy along with 20 other women?”)
She needs the attention BACK on her.  To show him how serious she is about running a multi-million-dollar business and not needing a nanny to give her cucumber slices and being serious wife material, she takes her top off and wraps her legs around him and makes out with him in the pool.  Not even trying to hide her nips from not only him, but all the girls, and the 20 person crew they accidentally showed at one part. 


And the rose goes to…… Corinne!
At least Nick is behaving EXACTLY as I would have expected.

Now we arrive at the night time portion of the date. Corinne uses the time when she isn’t with Nick to educate the girls on what being on the Bachelor is all about.  “If you can’t handle being interrupted, you shouldn’t be there” she says. Corinne keeps interrupting conversations over and over again to shove her tongue down Nick’s throat, and finally one girl comes back and interrupts her.  Corinne is PISSED.  I was dying at the “she re-re-interrupted me.”  Not only because of the hypocrisy of it all, but listening to her trying to say “re-re-interruped” and because no, that was the first and only time she was interrupted, so it would just be re-interrupted….. not re-re…. 
follow that? me too…… 


Favorite lines of Corinne:
“No one has held my boobs the way Nick held my boobs.”
“My dad would be so proud, even though I was naked, my dad would be proud.”
“She re-re-interrupted me”
Facing all the girls and explaining why she won the rose “I put myself out there. I was just Corinne. XOXO, Gossip Girl.”

The one-on-one date goes to Danielle, who is WAY too nice for Nick and this show and everything about it.  I still like her, but sorry, her voice is absolutely awful.  I know she can’t help it, but….. I wouldn’t be able to date her based off that alone. It’s not Janice from Friends level, but it’s not good. 

The second group date is ready to commence.
Do any of these girls have a style that is not Coachella/Lolla/Crop Top? Because they are all wearing the exact same outfits. 
The second group date is at a break up museum and they have to act out breaking up with Nick.
I retract ALL statements about the producers being better this season….. this is more like the last 20 season.  This date sucks and is stupid and embarrassing for the women just like they always do to these poor girls on group dates. 

I actually felt bad for Liz, the one that slept with him at Jade’s wedding.  They had matching serial killer eyes.  For that reason alone I feel like she should have made it to week 4 at least. Well…. especially after the creepy “break up speech” and the way Nick avoided eye contact like the plague, I think we all knew it was done. 
I think the only person Nick didn’t make out with is 1. Liz, but he slept with her in the past sooooo….. and 2. Taylor, the girl who finished undergrad in 3 years and has her masters degree.  YEP.  Sounds like Nick!


One last Corinne thing : 
I wish I could post all of these, but Buzzfeed did 24 examples of Corinne being the greatest Villain yet and it’s just the PERFECT mash-up of her gifs from Monday night.


:: Mariah’s World :: 
This show is officially just a bunch of nonsense.
It’s just Mariah talking to the camera, and not in confessionals;  It’s just her straight up looking at the camera during any and all filming when there is supposed to be a “third wall” or whatever they all it.  



And I know why Mariah is into Tanaka, the male back up dancer.  Because he is as obsessed with himself as she is with herself.  The two of them just stare at the camera and talk to the camera about THE DUMBEST THINGS.


When Stella and her hair stylist are sitting in the garden in Italy wearing matching red leather jackets with all black ensembles talking about who knows what, I started to question my morals and sanity for having this on my screen.
This is almost worse than Lauren + Ben, Happily Ever After?
Almost.

:: vanderpump rules :: 
Tom got his straightener autographed by the Nascar driver.
Wow. 
It’s not even that he got his straightener signed, it’s that he brought his straightener to an RV and thought in advance, clearly at length, about getting a driver to sign it, and then he is carrying it with him all day at a Nascar race.  I can’t. 

Lala attempts to quit working at Sur, but shocker, she does not. 

But you know she’s super upset and mad, because she talks about herself in third person about 12 times telling us about it.  Third person talk is serious business. 


I laughed really hard at the Montauk Crew and Kyle getting wasted and calling Stassi Steve Jobs because of her turtleneck swimsuit. 

Hilarious. 
As I knew they would, Bravo did the trickery of combining Vanderpump with the new series Summer House.
I’m not sure what I think about the Summer House cast…..
I definitely think a bunch (all?) of the guys are total New York Douche Bags. 
But I definitely think it will be a good show! 
Do we think they are really paying for that house for the summer? 
I suppose even if they aren’t, they have done the same every other summer and had to have payed for it then. 
Lucky!!!! I want to summer in Montauk!!! 
Prediction : the couple that has been dating for 2 months and is proclaiming they are ready to be engaged is going to have some SURRIOUS SHEYITE go down this summer. 
Because the married twin is correct: You can’t spend every single day with someone and spend the night with them and then go and spend all weekend with them without wanting to kill them at some point.  No matter who it is. 
I am very confused about the married twin.
I understand that her husband has moved and she will be joining him at the end of the summer….. buuutttt you’re just going to go all summer not spending a single weekend with your husband? 



LUCKY! Ohhhh… no, I jest I jest. 
Well, sort of……  Depends whats on TV that night that I want to watch without judgement or interruption…… or eat that night for dinner……..

:: ladies of London :: 
I want to live in Caroline Fleming’s world,
where Casual Night is a fully sequined turtleneck, the most stunning cream skirt, and silver stilettos. 
yes. 
{how can I not find an image of this!! Arghhh!! Plus, this restaurant is NOT casual at all. Not in the slightest.} 
I wanted to slap Juliet at the dinner.  Clearly. I can’t believe anyone would have the audacity to look at someone that just confided about a suicide attempt and say “well isn’t that selfish?” and then add two more similarly asinine comments afterwards. 

:: real housewives of beverly hills :: 



“when you’ve traveled the world, you can speak in any accent you want” – Dorit’s opener.
I mean….. can you? Is that what traveling the world means? You can pretend you’re British?
I haven’t traveled the world… buuutttt.
Also, PK’s absence in this week’s episode made me realize that PK has seriously been the 7th Housewife this season.  FINALLY we get an episode without him.  PREACH! 
Once the lunch at Camille’s is wrapped up (because Dorit finally stops talking),
we head to Kyle’s house for Kim’s daughters baby shower.
Kim talks about her sobriety and they show the shoplifting clip in her confessional thing and she says the past is the past! It stays there!
Then Kim walks out in a dress with the SECURITY SENSOR attached to it.
I mean. I can’t. Sorry I’m not sorry, I literally laughed out loud.  
I’m sure it’s one of the newfangled ones that you DO take off yourself at home after they take off the store one, but still.  It was….. a moment. Slow clap for Bravo. 
Kim is just as kooky as ever in her confessionals as the show goes on.
It really drives me nuts that they bring her back for episodes every season… but better her than Brandi. 

The new/part-time Housewife Eden Sassoon is a smokeshow.

I’ve always said if I didn’t drink I feel like I would look AH-mazing and she is making me fully believe that.
I mean, yes, she’d look like that anyway because of her killer genes and shes a pilates instructor, but STILL.
Look what not drinking the Ramona Pinot Grigio can do for you !!??

Why do these ladies love a game night so much?
I did laugh when LVP commented on how Dorit not talking just doesn’t work, 
hence why charades was impossible for her.



EILEEN! WHY ARE YOU BRINGING UP PANTY-GATE! 
For the first time Dorit isn’t bringing up! 
and then you bring it up!? WHATTT??!!??
It quickly goes from panty-gate to Rinna bringing up Kim’s arrest and I JUST CAN’T. 

example 639187 why I don’t like when Kim shows up as a Housewife…. it leads to this.  Both of them just need to lock it up.

Lock it up RINNA! LOCK IT UP! 


:: Jackhole :: 



Obvious choice this week.
That lovely rap video from Desiree and Souljaboy.


I apologize that you can’t unsee or hear this. 

EDITORS NOTE : 
as always, ignore my own blatant grammatical errors whilst I make fun of others poor grammar during coffee talk on a weekly basis.  
#hypocrite  #sorryimnotsorry
I write these posts late at night while simultaneously watching Bravo, taking snapchats of my snoring husband, and making to do lists of everything I was supposed to do and didn’t do that day and likely won’t do the next day either.  or the day after that.







gifs and images via giphy, ABC , E!, Real Housewives Tmblr, and Bravo 



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fashion, Lifestyle

:: Wishlist Wednesday ::

lusts for the week……. 
UM. SERIOUS. COAT. OBSESSION.   
// BELTED DRAPE FRONT COAT // 

The lush deep-V tee that always sells out fast is back in stock in all sizes and colors! 
// LUSH DEEP-V TEE // 

// CROSSBODY W TASSEL // 

under $40!!! 

I have had requests for a gown post, so I am working on that for you all! 
In the mean time, I had to share this gorgeous gown that has the trend we saw all over the red carpet Sunday – the deep V.
// DEEP V GOWN //

I’ve been into neutrals lately and I love the blush color of this coat. 
// BLUSH MIDI COAT //
under $90 !!! 

:: A FEW FITNESS LUSTS FOR THE WEEK :: 
Just in time for your increase in gym visits,
Old Navy Active is up to 50% off,
 with 20% off your order (no code needed) ending today!



The Y-Back black tank on the upper right below is my favorite for spin classes because it is SO breathable and light as a feather.  It has a great flattering cut as well! 
V-BACK TEE  //  FLEECE ZIP HOODIE 


A few more fitness finds that I am loving : 
For the freezing weather everyone has been having, extra layers are a necessity! 
// NIKE SWEATSHIRT // 
ALSO LOVE THIS VINTAGE INSPIRED NIKE SWEATSHIRT 


Has anyone tried these hair ties? The no-tie hairties that don’t dent your hair never keep my ponytail tight enough and I am always messing with my hair throughout my workouts. 
The reviews for these seem great in that they don’t damage/dent your hair but keep it in place! 
// GRAB N GO PONYTAIL HOLDERS // 


Zella has several new legging styles, 
and I always love their leggings and the fit.

BLACK W MESH INSERT   //  GREY COLORBLOCK   // NAVY LEGGING  
EVERGREEN LEGGING   //  CORAL COLORBLOCK  // GREY CAPRIS 


and two adorable, but a bit pricier, items 
maybe for a a splurge when you reach a goal ! 
       // KATE SPADE BACK BOW JACKET //                                       // JCREW COLORBLOCK LEGGINGS // 

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:: Quick Turkey Meatballs + Spinach Quiche ::

In the spirit of the new year and making good on my resolutions intentions,
I have two new recipes to share with you that I really loved, were very simple recipes to follow, and fast to make!

I did a combination of Gwyneth’s recipe and this recipe so that I was keeping it easier than Gwyneth’s with less ingredients.  I do want to try Gwyneth’s when I have more time to cook!  I loved them and will be making them over and over again.
I made brown rice gluten free spaghetti for Kip, and spaghetti squash for me.
They were delicious as leftovers for work the next day too! 
To make them cleaner, I debated not putting in the Parmesan, but I’m so glad I kept the cheese because it gave them such great flavor (and get the good stuff, not the green non-refrigerated kind, because the taste really is so much fresher and cheesier!)   

 

:: QUICK TURKEY MEATBALLS :: 
 
 Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey (I used 93% lean)
1/4 cup diced onion
1 large egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or I used Panko) 
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan 
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups good marinara sauce (I love Rao’s, or you can get an Organic, or No Salt Added to really control the salt) 
 
Directions 
Combine the turkey, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.  Mix ingredients with hands until incorporated.  
Roll the meat mixture into  1.25 inch balls, which should yield about 26-30 meatballs. 
(I used a tablespoon as a guide, and used slightly larger than a tablespoon.  I had 30 meatballs.) 
 
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.  Place the meatballs into the hot skillet and brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side. Use tongs to rotate the meatballs so that they brown evenly on all sides
I did mine in two batches to not crowd the pan. 
Reduce the heat to medium, add the tomato sauce, and simmer meatballs for another 10 minutes or until they are cooked all the way through.
Serve over your favorite pasta, brown rice pasta, spaghetti squash, or greens! 
Store the cooked meatballs in the fridge in the sauce for up to 3 days. 
 

 

I’m hoping to make Gwyneth’s “Go-To Tomato Sauce” when I have more time, and add in extra herbs to the meatballs next time like she does for hers (she uses basil, thyme, rosemary, and sage). 

:: Quiche Lorraine  :: 
For New Years Day, I made my first quiche!  I used a recipe from the Today show that has a spinach crust, turkey bacon, and a few other things to drastically cut the calories.  I made it and baked it the night before, and then just reheated it in the oven after we woke up.  {I know myself well enough that first thing after a night of celebrating I will not be cooking in the kitchen upon rising.}  
We both loved this.  We ate it the next day too for leftovers and it was just as delicious. 
*Make sure you wrap it with foil like it says so the eggs don’t run out! I used a quiche pan because I didn’t have a spring form. And I left the nutmeg out because we were out!* 

:: HEALTHY QUICHE LORRAINE :: 
original image and recipe via the Today show 
Serves 6.  Calories are reduced from 600 per serving to only 220! 

Ingredients
For the Spinach Crust: 
2 packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained of water
(they didn’t give a size so I used two little bricks from the freezer) 
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan 
Oil spray, for pan 
 
For the Quiche: 
3 eggs
3 egg whites
6 ounces/10 strips cooked turkey bacon, chopped
1 cup shredded or grated reduced fat swiss ( I used mozarella)
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (I left this out)
 
Preparation: 
For the Spinach Crust: 
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  In a large bowl, mix everything together until well combined.  Liberally coat a spring form pan (or quiche pan/tart pan) with oil spray and cover the bottom with the spinach “dough”.  Bake for about 17 minutes until spinach crust is set, firm, and slightly browned on top and edges.  Remove from oven and set aside.
 
Lower the Oven Temperature to 375 degrees and prepare the quiche filling.
For the filling: 
In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together and pour on top of spinach crust.
*NOTE: Be sure to cover the bottom of the spring form pan with tinfoil and place on baking sheet to prevent eggs from dripping through the small openings*
Bake for 30 minutes or until the quiche is set and fluffy.
Mine required closer to 40 minutes.
About 5 minutes before the quiche is done cooking, sprinkle a few tablespoons grated parmesan cheese over the top so it becomes melted and browned.
Enjoy! 

 

Another recipe that I made last week (for National Spaghetti Day! pats self on back) was Turkey Meatballs. 
What are some of your favorite healthy meals to make?
Any new cookbooks or cooking blogs you would recommend?!

Expect many more healthy recipes + fitness posts to come! 
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Favorites Lately : Black + Blue

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Hope you all had a great weekend! 

 I wanted to share a couple of my favorite pieces that I’ve snagged lately.

I have had a hard time with the flutter sleeve on a lot of tops and dresses, and will occasionally just put my arm over it (so that the ruffle hands to the side of my body).
The ruffle on this top, however, is perfect and subtle – and I love the little swiss-dot-esque effect on the edge.   I love the dusty blue color of this shirt.  It’s such a very subtle blue, but it also comes in black.


// RUFFLE SLEEVE TOP // LEATHER LEGGINGS //  NECKLACE //
back in stock in all sizes, link updated! 


I have found the best t-shirt ever, that technically isn’t a t-shirt.
I love this black blouse so much.  It is as soft as a t-shirt – and the fabric for the back is t-shirt material, the front has the  perfect flattering fit, and it looks just like the Vince blouse that is 5x the price.  
You know a designer knock off is my absolute fav. 
AND It’s on super sale down to under $30! 

I got these grey suede boots last year, and now they have the identical pair but with a little tie on the back that is so popular right now.  Forever 21 for the win! 

I wore the shirt two days in a row this weekend; just changed the shoes and necklace.
Oops 🙂 
FIT :  runs slightly big, I am wearing XS 



one of my favorite things is doing looks for less…..
I saw another Vince hack and had to share….I love this tank + have in a few colors

$195 versus $34 is a pretty good steal if you ask me. 


My other obsession is the purse that you see above.
This looks so close to the designer bag that I have been loving and seeing everywhere.



I mean really…..they are identical! I don’t know how it’s legal, but I don’t care 🙂 

That is definitely out of my budget, but this under $70 find is insanely gorgeous.  
I had been holding out for a winter purse, and I’m so glad because this one is perfect. 
also love this similar style 

One more great black top and under $100 find that am I loving is this lace detail top.
It has a nice flowy sleeve and waist line, and I think it will look just as great in the summer with white jeans and sandals as it does now with dark denim and boots. 


editors note : These picture are making me realize how faded my jeans have gotten and that it’s time for a new pair.
…. but absolutely nothing is worse than jeans shopping.  ugh. 


:: WEEKEND THINGS :: 
I had a great low-key weekend.
Snowmageddon was a tiny amount of ice that affected nothing at all, but God Bless that the city just shuts down with even the threat of ice and snow.  It’s amazing. 
We went to my favorite neighborhood sushi spot The One on Saturday night.
The Spicy Tuna on the Rocks is our hands down favorite (it’s like the crispy rice topped with tuna that Sunda has in Chicago and I die for it).  We tried the G6 Hand Roll this time and it’s like an amazing little sushi burrito, so I highly recommend that too! Also love the Sex + the City roll! 

Sunday I went antique/consignment/furniture store shopping with my mom and sister and grabbed lunch which was the perfect way to spend a Sunday.
I wanted evveerryyyything that was out of my budget entirely 🙂 
I have been wanting new nightstands for ages, and I am obsessed with these brass + marble end tables.

from Kudzu Antiques in Sandy Springs

They are $500 each however. 
So. Yeah. Not gonna happen. 



Some of my Golden Globe favorites below:

Heidi Klum makes the list more because she normally picks THE WORST dresses ever, and is so gorgeous so it gets so frustrating, but this one was pretty good for her. 
You know I love boobs, and it seemed like everyone wanted to show theirs last night.
Kristen Bell wins for best boobs hands down.  
Kristin Wiig’s hair…. eh…. I’m really not into it. 
But her and Steve Carrell were hilarious with their intro for their award. 


I of course watched E! Red Carpet like I always do.
The pre-red carpet was hosted by Brad Goreski, Kristin Cavallari, and Kris Jenner.

Why is Kris Jenner doing commentary on this?  It’s like E! just lets her do whatever she wants because her family is what keeps the network alive.
and I’m sorry, am I the only one that thinks her veneers look like an upper denture? they never look like separate teeth, but rather one large partial? but I digress….


HAPPY SECOND MONDAY OF 2017! 
Let’s go kick this ass’s week with even more vengeance than last week, because we don’t have the NYE hangovers or the back-to-work-anxieties to deal with this week! 




photos via E! and Us Magazine 

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